The 2020 Corvette C8 isn’t made for drag racing, but that doesn’t mean it won’t run some blistering times in the quarter mile. While Chevrolet has yet to release official specs on all the C8 performance figures, an alleged GM internal document that leaked last week lists the 2020 Corvette quarter mile time as 11.3 seconds at 121 mph.
That places it towards the head of the pack among other dedicated sports cars out there. So, we decided to put together a comparison to see how the new Vette compares in terms of quarter mile acceleration performance.
In the table below, we break out each model’s quarter mile elapsed time (ET) and trap speed. Also note that the vehicles listed are not necessarily direct rivals to the 2020 Corvette, but rather are standouts in the sports car segment worthy of comparison with regard to performance.
| Model | Quarter Mile ET (seconds) | Quarter Mile Trap Speed (MPH) | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jaguar F-Type (base model) | 14.1 | 100 | $61,600 |
| Mercedes-Benz SL550 | 12.5 | 116 | $113,550 |
| BMW i8 | 12.1 | 116 | $147,500 |
| Porsche 718 Cayman S | 12 | 115 | $69,300 |
| Mercedes-Benz AMG GT | 11.6 | 124 | $124,700 |
| Nissan GT-R | 11.6 | 120 | $113,540 |
| 2020 Corvette C8 Stingray | 11.3 | 121 | $59,995 |
| Acura NSX | 11.3 | 124 | $157,500 |
| Porsche 911 Carrera S (992) | 11.3 | 125 | $113,300 |
| Audi R8 V10 Plus | 10.9 | 129 | $194,400 |
| Ford GT | 10.8 | 134 | $450,000 |
As evidenced by the table, the 2020 Corvette C8 can run with some pretty heavy-hitting competition. Slotting in between the Acura NSX and Nissan GT-R, two tech-laden Japanese rocket ships that cost well over six figures, the Corvette’s true value starts to become pretty clear.
We should also note that the 11.3-second quarter mile at the 121 mph trap speed is for the base 2020 Corvette Stingray. When equipped with the optional Z51 performance package, the C8’s quarter mile performance remains at 11.3 seconds. However, the C8 with the Z51 package does the 0-60 mph sprint 0.1 seconds faster – at 2.9 seconds vs. 3.0 seconds for the model without the Z51 pack.
Indeed, with the new, naturally aspirated 6.2L LT2 V8 engine now mounted behind the cabin, the new Vette can really dig into the pavement, launching towards the horizon with gusto. The mill is good for 495 horsepower at 6,450 rpm and 470 pound-feet of torque at 5,150 rpm when equipped with the optional Performance Exhaust System.
Impressive stuff, but we’re even more excited to put the 2020 Corvette on a proper road course to see how all that acceleration works out between a few corners.
Subscribe to GM Authority for more mid-engine Corvette news, Corvette C8 news, Corvette news, Chevrolet news and 24/7 GM news coverage.
Comments
Chevrolet engineers did their homework in designing the C8 Corvette and this is just the beginning as we can expect the Z06, the ZR1 or Zora to attack the performance records; one has to wonder whether Chevrolet may be tempted to do what companies like Bugatti and Lamborghini are doing which is to limit production to goose up the price.. imagine a 1,500-1,800 hp C8 Corvette Zora capable of over 300 mph selling for $200-225K with annual production limited to 500 units.
Hey, if we’re living in fantasy world, why stop at 1,800 hp? Why not go for 3,500, maybe even 5,000. Heck, why not a nice clean 10,000? Seriously, my homey’s bro has a friend with a 12,000 hp Supra. Honest. He had to put ablative heat tiles on the nose for his street races. He raced a Bugatti for pink slips once and won. But he got rid of the ‘gatti because it was too slow.
Show me one… just a single production car with north of 1,000 hp that A, is a reliable, daily drivable vehicle capable of going north of 100,000 miles without anything beyond basic maintenance, and B, doesn’t cost near or above a million dollars.
An 1,800 Vette for $225k? Man, I want some of what you’re smoking.
That Supra cost more than the $65,000 of the new C8, and probably has a worse ride under normal road conditions. This C8 Corvette is NOT a race car. BTW, there is an electric Corvette that can beat the Supra, and uses no gasoline to do it!
C8 not made for that kind of HP let alone the torque. Maybe after Hennessy get done with one maybe 220ish mph. You get what you pay for. That’s my opinion.
John Hennessy is a scum bag.
Someone must of forgot about frame twist and welds cracked. I want a C8 that can out run my ZL1 slightly tweaked and tuned, I’m sure it will not sell for $59,999 much closer to 100k. Introductory price, basic vette can’t stay that low forever ? Ask Mary lol what’s she drive ?
Here’s a good place to start.
https://www.enginelabs.com/news/1200-hp-260-ci-twin-turbo-ls-full-throttle-on-the-dyno-for-5-mins/
Double the numbers and we have 2400HP from 520 cubes, sounds like the numbers needed for 300mph++. With the potential to go 25+ miles in 5 minutes.
Now we just need to find a road long enough for that record, huh Steve?
They should’ve just started out there whole new Corvette with an lsa and expand outward from there. Even if they had to pump up the price another 20k it would’ve been more sought after and still turned a good penny for GM. Not digging it but it would’ve put way up higher on that list and appeal to a much broader clientele worldwide.
The C7 ZR1 is a second faster than the base, so if the same is true for the C8 nothing on this list will come close when that is released.
Almost competitive with some Tesla daily driver family sedans.
Also without the “bricking” like the Teslas
I don’t see the Tesla Model S or even the Tesla Model 3 Performance on your 1/4 list.
WHY would you not have the V8 model of the Jaguar F-Type in this list when ALL the other models are all v8s? Doesn’t make sense unless the intent is to load the deck
GM sucks