I'm only guessing that C&D's excuse for not making the corvette win is "Oh, the Porsche's interior is just more refined" xD And their 0-60 time for the Vette was off, but the cayman's was tied with the 911 S? Yeah, sure.
Poor Evora though, that car got smashed xD Love it but it's not made for track, more for canyons and Daily driving, which is does beautifully.
I don't care what anyone says...I love my Grand Sport. Everyone talks crap but if someone handed them the keys to one I guarantee they sure as he'll wouldn't pass it up.....
The Grand Sport with its special badging, and leather interior and hand built motor launch control dry sump oil pan wide body and fatass tires front lip spoiler (downforce) lower ride height special wheels and ZO6 brake upgrades make this one of the nicest looking corvettes I’ve seen. Especially if the targa top is color matched then the car seems to flow much better. Didn’t think I’d like the hash marks one bit til saw them on a red Grand Sport at which point my jaw literally dropped.
@Aquariansevenone Right! I even think it looks better than the Z06, especially with the targa top!!! All though I wouldn't choose it over a Z06 or ZR1 lol, but if I could afford a $60K car, I would really have trouble choosing between a brand new Grand Sport of a used Z06.
LOL never ceases to amaze me that no matter what the american car does it never wins. It tied, or came in 1st in every category except the lane change and comes in second? Wasn't this about the Sport ability of the car? And isn't the defining fact it's overall lap speed? And what about price? It's ok the corvette is again the best sports car for the money, entry, mid or exotic super car it continues to win for a fraction of the cost. People just hate to accept it.
@ffmcmav40 The ZR1 and the CTS-V are really good (only fools would disagree), and the Viper ACR was bonkers, too. But the Corvette C6 is really getting a bit long in the tooth... from the mechanical side it isn't bad, but the looks and (mainly) the interior need an overhaul.
@ffmcmav40 The Cayman's got a better chassis, better balance, better gearbox, better build quality and a better interior. It's the people like you that think all judging should be done purely by the numbers and there's way more to it than that.
This does show you that the Cayman is much more competant at competing with the Corvette than the 911, if only Porsche could have more powerful engines to compete with the Z06 and ZR1
Out of these three I would probably take the Vette. There are definitely cars I like more like the Z4 but just out of these the Corvette is my favorite :P
im more of an imports guy but the grand sport is simply my favorite super car of all time, for what you get for the money you cant beat it, I love its plain interior and styling it means its easy to maintain, and cheaper to fix if anything happens, the vette interior is the best
Lotus looks the best, and has best handling, Corvette is the fast beast, and the porshe has a great luxury, a combination of these three for a low price would be AWESOME
The truly remarkable figure here is the Cayman's 0-60 time. Porsche claims that a PDK Cayman S will make the sprint in 4.6 seconds. If Car and Driver is to be believed, it can actually get to 60 in the same time as a Carrera S. In other words, the Cayman out-handles all the 911's and is just as fast. If only Porsche would admit that the Cayman is their best sports car.
@marshknute Then the price of the Cayman would go up, this kind of in house screwing themself up attitude has led me away from Porsche, considering an evora S 350hp supercharged v6 :D
You have to read the article to get a full understanding of what the author is trying to say. I own a Vette and a Porsche, and in my opinion the Porsche does handle better on city roads because it has a smoother ride over bumps. The Vette has a wider turning radius so don't park too close to anyone. The Porsche's interior quality is superior to the Vette's. But for all out performance you can't beat the Vette's power for the dollar. I will post another video soon of my Vette (Z06) vs. a Lotus:-)
I like the video but how do you evaluate the results? Corvette showed the same numbers on the skid pad and 0-60 and had the faster lap time. if anything, it had to be a draw, but for the sport car, the lap time goes before far more subjective lane change test
american cars get a lot of stick on top gear uk, i think the corvette is an animal, sounds great and has a monster v8, love the new camaro and challenger, but you guys fucked up with the new charger, oh and the mustang is amazing too, love the rausch version, sorry if i mis spelt that
this is the thign i dont like about little kids and cars....numbers dont always mean everything and NO you will no be doing 0-60 in 4 seconds every time you drive on the streets god.....DAM!
dear caranddriver. please don't post anymore stupid 'name that exhaust' carfart vids. i check for vid updates on my cellphone and the sound qual from speakers don't do justice to the real sounds.
The Vette is the oddball here. Porsche and Lotus put their money into handling and comfort, while GM spent it on a huge engine. I'll admit, the Evora's low power output is disappointing. The new Cayman S is easily the best sportscar on the market. Weighing in at under 3000 lbs, combined with its mid-engine layout and limited slip diff, it out handles nearly every road-going vehicle. It's 320 hp engine provides more than enough power. I wouldn't get the PDK gearbox, though. Manual for me!
@CARandDRIVER.. Oh no.. I didnt say that. I just believe they have lost their image. Porsche has decided that tailoring to the guy in the suit is better than making a car for the drivers experience. It still has some soul just not like the old ones did. I also realize you are trying to make fun of me... I dont know how I missed the same spelling error twice, but I guess that is what you decided to focus on in your response so Im assuming you have no knowledgable response on the subject.
So the Corvette was faster in every way and came in second?...You think the porche had a better driver experience?. NO!. The porche wont let you do anything without first going through a mass of computers (Which can disconnect a driver). Even when you turn off the driver assists the computer still has more control than you (Thats just not ideal from a sports car). Porche has become nothing but a marketing badge sorry. Corvette doesnt disconnect you in any way should you choose so it should win.
@bighunt08 I have a c6 zo6. I fell disconnected from the road when i drive and put it to the limit. The streeting is heavy and sluggish. I have never driven a caymen s, but I did drive a 03 carrera. Even then the steering was crisp and sharp. Even still the vette is faster and more practical than all the cars in the test. 0 to 60 mph test are deceptive. 0 to 150mph is a better truth of the cars performance.
Porsche knows how to get the details right. Its not just about being fast because all three cars are fast. Its how the car communicates to the driver, accepts inputs, and delivers responses, how confident it feels doing what it does at 10/10ths, and how fun it is to drive. The Cayman is world class because it doesnt compromise details to the driver that understands them.
So the Vette have about 100 hp and 300 Nm stronger engine then the Porsche but only wins by a couple of seconds. How patetic is that? I can answer that for you, A LOT!
@minskrap911 So the Porsche is $12,000 more than the Corvette has 100 less HP and has a fastest lap a couple seconds slower than the Corvette? How pathetic is that? I can answer that for you, A LOT!
@SauceCaptain with that logic an Ariel Atom wins all except its underivable because it has no floor boards no dash and no roof. There is more to a car and the Porsche is perfection.
@minskrap911 How uneducated are you about racing? I can answer that for you: A LOT!
2 seconds difference in lap times at 100 mph is over 20 car lengths. And which one costs less, has more trunk space, better mpg, AND faster? My money goes to the vette.
For a sport car ONLY "a couple of seconds" is the same as between an intact condom and the one with a tiny whole in it. Whether you win the race or not. Also, if you spend a few minutes to convert 2 sec at their average speed, it won't seem pathetic a lot.
I don't understand all the hate for the corvette. Yes, its made by GM an american company, but you have to admit it kicks ass. I'm a BMW fanboy and will admit that corvettes will wipe the floor with most beemers in a straight line. The only things i hate about corvettes is that theres no class, american styling, and garbage interior. Nonetheless, good job GM.
@mc2thebestbrnick The Corvette was faster in a straightline which is why I don't rely on track times as a major source when it comes to performance. But, for me, I want steering to feel easier for a sports car which fits the Cayman.
Well what was the point of that? Why not just declare Porsche the winner at the start of the video and save us all the time wasted watching a Corvette run circles around it.
I don't understand how the Cayman won over the Vette. The Corvette did everything faster, had a better lap time, AND is cheaper, yet the Cayman won? Things like drivability and comfort were not expressed AT ALL in this review, only empirical evidence so opinions should have no bearing on the outcome.
Terrible review Car and Driver. Learn to leave our biases out. If you're going to give a fact only based review, judge your outcome on those facts.
@ZNOLMT Car and Driver judges them on everything together. I have their magazine subscription and the Porche won due to interior/exterior styling and over all fit and finish. The Vette had very very high advantage in performance although it lossed a lot of points where the porche dominated in. I think they need to do a different rating system
@ZNOLMT but also I wouldn't worry about it too much. The corvette is harder to drive fast than the other 2 cars and that is why we see varying 0-60 times as well as 1/4 mile. Its like the E92 M3 which we have seen tested anywhere from 12.8@110 all the to 12.3@114 which is total crap. The 2011 Corvettes will have the magnetic ride control option for a few extra grand and then we will start seeing the vette get the ratings it deserves. the interior does suck though :P
@SK8MG01 Anti-American? I'm pretty sure the corvette is American, last time i checked. The corvette won most tests not every and all the numbers were close on the three cars.
@RealGame22 well the porsche has a lot more day to day usability and is a much better daily driver in my opinion. i do like the vette because of its bargain price but i would take the porsche
@RealGame22 true but they also base the car on feel and which one they would prefer to drive. That kinda makes it impossible because everyone's different
@RealGame22 Maybe, they held the speed at a lane change in a higher priority than the fastest lap time b/c that includes the straights. It looks like for them a sports car should have competant handling and FOUR miles/hour is HUGE which might have impressed them which led to the Cayman being there as it should be.
The Corvette looks really good, but man the interior is REALLY crappy....that's what would stop me from buying one (that and not having the money to buy one). The styling for the Evora and the Cayman S aren't really my cup of tea, but if I had to get one of these cars it would be the Porsche for sure.
Based on the info in the video, the Porsche should'nt be first.
brellnob 1 month ago
I'm only guessing that C&D's excuse for not making the corvette win is "Oh, the Porsche's interior is just more refined" xD And their 0-60 time for the Vette was off, but the cayman's was tied with the 911 S? Yeah, sure.
Poor Evora though, that car got smashed xD Love it but it's not made for track, more for canyons and Daily driving, which is does beautifully.
GrandTourer164 1 month ago
I would take the GS all day over the other 2.
toddandjillian 1 month ago
evora is fucking slow and expensive this car fails so bad
MegaSuzukiboy 2 months ago
@gtbol135qw thats not a fair fight
Inklebonker1 4 months ago
The Corvette lost because of its seats.
There are new seats for 2012 model.
So now will the Corvette get the Gold Medal?
DualofChaos 5 months ago
@DualofChaos no it doesn't and that irritates me.
Inklebonker1 4 months ago
@Inklebonker1 It does look it up. 2012 model has more supportive seats.
DualofChaos 4 months ago
@DualofChaos i hope it does but according to motortrend it doesn't.
Inklebonker1 4 months ago
@Inklebonker1 They do have new seats. They are not massively different but they are more supportive in the upper areas.
DualofChaos 4 months ago
@DualofChaos can you show me some pictures of them?
Inklebonker1 4 months ago
@Inklebonker1 just go to autotrader and click for 2012 chevy corvette. There not that different but they are more supportive.
DualofChaos 4 months ago
@DualofChaos thanks
Inklebonker1 4 months ago
@Inklebonker1 no problem.
DualofChaos 3 months ago
I don't care what anyone says...I love my Grand Sport. Everyone talks crap but if someone handed them the keys to one I guarantee they sure as he'll wouldn't pass it up.....
MrFletchDaddy 5 months ago
@alizasweeto are you kidding me look up top ten fastest cars at nurburgring you will see 3 american cars in the top ten
itchytasty100 7 months ago
corvette will get its ass kicked if it is a race track with all corners...because american cars are well known for driving straight lines......
alizasweeto 7 months ago
The Grand Sport with its special badging, and leather interior and hand built motor launch control dry sump oil pan wide body and fatass tires front lip spoiler (downforce) lower ride height special wheels and ZO6 brake upgrades make this one of the nicest looking corvettes I’ve seen. Especially if the targa top is color matched then the car seems to flow much better. Didn’t think I’d like the hash marks one bit til saw them on a red Grand Sport at which point my jaw literally dropped.
Aquariansevenone 8 months ago
@Aquariansevenone Right! I even think it looks better than the Z06, especially with the targa top!!! All though I wouldn't choose it over a Z06 or ZR1 lol, but if I could afford a $60K car, I would really have trouble choosing between a brand new Grand Sport of a used Z06.
ZR1Terror 7 months ago
@ZR1Terror Exactly!
Aquariansevenone 7 months ago
LOL never ceases to amaze me that no matter what the american car does it never wins. It tied, or came in 1st in every category except the lane change and comes in second? Wasn't this about the Sport ability of the car? And isn't the defining fact it's overall lap speed? And what about price? It's ok the corvette is again the best sports car for the money, entry, mid or exotic super car it continues to win for a fraction of the cost. People just hate to accept it.
ffmcmav40 1 year ago 10
@ffmcmav40 but look at the facts of the corvette it is as sophisticated and as new as the c1 corvette
TVRnGTR 11 months ago
@ffmcmav40 The ZR1 and the CTS-V are really good (only fools would disagree), and the Viper ACR was bonkers, too. But the Corvette C6 is really getting a bit long in the tooth... from the mechanical side it isn't bad, but the looks and (mainly) the interior need an overhaul.
71CommodoreGSE 11 months ago
@ffmcmav40 The Cayman's got a better chassis, better balance, better gearbox, better build quality and a better interior. It's the people like you that think all judging should be done purely by the numbers and there's way more to it than that.
Buttnut105 2 months ago
These argument are so stupid. I bet not 1 of the guys, talking about racing, actually race. As far as I'm concerned, I'll get:
Porsche (full amenities, fast, responsive, and can take a beating) for me,
Lotus (Beautiful, fun and manageable) for the Mrs,
and the Corvette....it's too "Hey, look at me!!!"
I'd buy a fresh Corvette motor, put it in something else(Ex: RX-7), and whoop the snot out of a Corvette for 20-30K less :-D
xcruzrr6 1 year ago
@xcruzrr6 Well in that case, I can buy a Sports Bike and whoop the shit out of your RX7 for about $20K less :-D
ZR1Terror 7 months ago
@ZR1Terror Damning...shouldn't have sold my R6 lol
xcruzrr6 6 months ago
@xcruzrr6 DAMNIT*
xcruzrr6 6 months ago
@xcruzrr6 You had an R6, I had one too, a 2006 black with red strip on the wheels, sweet bike.
ZR1Terror 6 months ago
@ZR1Terror I had an 04 Red/blk/white. I miss that bike so much. KO'ed many 1000's together :'-)
xcruzrr6 6 months ago
This does show you that the Cayman is much more competant at competing with the Corvette than the 911, if only Porsche could have more powerful engines to compete with the Z06 and ZR1
unknownunknowns 1 year ago
Out of these three I would probably take the Vette. There are definitely cars I like more like the Z4 but just out of these the Corvette is my favorite :P
PowderProjects 1 year ago
im more of an imports guy but the grand sport is simply my favorite super car of all time, for what you get for the money you cant beat it, I love its plain interior and styling it means its easy to maintain, and cheaper to fix if anything happens, the vette interior is the best
Brendon00000 1 year ago
Would like to see the test run again with an Evora S, but then I gues you'd need to throw a 911 C4S in place of the cayman.... very interesting
milosone 1 year ago
@milosone
no new cayman r
Freimopp777 8 months ago
I love the Corvette but can't get past the mid-life crisis status it has.
And dam; that Lotus is beautiful.
Charles2337 1 year ago
Is the lap time so stunning considering that it has 110hp more than the Porsche and 150HP more than the lotus?
auditwaht 1 year ago
Lotus looks the best, and has best handling, Corvette is the fast beast, and the porshe has a great luxury, a combination of these three for a low price would be AWESOME
masonisfun 1 year ago
@masonisfun personally, i think the evora looks the nicest inside an out
scotfreak 1 year ago
The truly remarkable figure here is the Cayman's 0-60 time. Porsche claims that a PDK Cayman S will make the sprint in 4.6 seconds. If Car and Driver is to be believed, it can actually get to 60 in the same time as a Carrera S. In other words, the Cayman out-handles all the 911's and is just as fast. If only Porsche would admit that the Cayman is their best sports car.
marshknute 1 year ago
@marshknute Then the price of the Cayman would go up, this kind of in house screwing themself up attitude has led me away from Porsche, considering an evora S 350hp supercharged v6 :D
MagicAyrtonforever 1 year ago
You have to read the article to get a full understanding of what the author is trying to say. I own a Vette and a Porsche, and in my opinion the Porsche does handle better on city roads because it has a smoother ride over bumps. The Vette has a wider turning radius so don't park too close to anyone. The Porsche's interior quality is superior to the Vette's. But for all out performance you can't beat the Vette's power for the dollar. I will post another video soon of my Vette (Z06) vs. a Lotus:-)
cjam001 1 year ago
Faster and better are two different things
A Viper is probably faster than the Porsche too
Doesn't mean it's a better sports car
Vette's torque out of corners gets it a better lap time
Porsche's ability to integrate brakes, handling, speed, and driver confidence gets it the win
toyotas2006 1 year ago
@toyotas2006 That lane change speed for the Porsche was sick. 4mph faster is a lot.
marcomariaz26 1 year ago
I like the Lotus best, then the 'Vette, then the Cayman. They're still all great cars, though.
AudiABTr8 1 year ago
i would kill for the lotus
Fireball69 1 year ago
I like the video but how do you evaluate the results? Corvette showed the same numbers on the skid pad and 0-60 and had the faster lap time. if anything, it had to be a draw, but for the sport car, the lap time goes before far more subjective lane change test
Andrey2391 1 year ago
american cars get a lot of stick on top gear uk, i think the corvette is an animal, sounds great and has a monster v8, love the new camaro and challenger, but you guys fucked up with the new charger, oh and the mustang is amazing too, love the rausch version, sorry if i mis spelt that
bid84 1 year ago
this is the thign i dont like about little kids and cars....numbers dont always mean everything and NO you will no be doing 0-60 in 4 seconds every time you drive on the streets god.....DAM!
flawns 1 year ago
the 2011 subaru sti would kill the evora
MazdaArai 1 year ago
@MazdaArai um, Anything would kill the Evora. And I'd definitely rather have the Subaru.
Inklebonker1 1 year ago
I'd pick the lotus.
kaupunkimoukari 1 year ago
dear caranddriver. please don't post anymore stupid 'name that exhaust' carfart vids. i check for vid updates on my cellphone and the sound qual from speakers don't do justice to the real sounds.
gregoryp 1 year ago
The Vette is the oddball here. Porsche and Lotus put their money into handling and comfort, while GM spent it on a huge engine. I'll admit, the Evora's low power output is disappointing. The new Cayman S is easily the best sportscar on the market. Weighing in at under 3000 lbs, combined with its mid-engine layout and limited slip diff, it out handles nearly every road-going vehicle. It's 320 hp engine provides more than enough power. I wouldn't get the PDK gearbox, though. Manual for me!
marshknute 1 year ago
Just got the 2010 Grand Sport! Love it!
JoesLearningGuitar 1 year ago 11
Let's face it, you can't beat a 2010 Corvette Grand Sport, it got looks, it got speed, it got it all
Chrismikes08 1 year ago
@CARandDRIVER.. Oh no.. I didnt say that. I just believe they have lost their image. Porsche has decided that tailoring to the guy in the suit is better than making a car for the drivers experience. It still has some soul just not like the old ones did. I also realize you are trying to make fun of me... I dont know how I missed the same spelling error twice, but I guess that is what you decided to focus on in your response so Im assuming you have no knowledgable response on the subject.
bighunt08 1 year ago
So the Corvette was faster in every way and came in second?...You think the porche had a better driver experience?. NO!. The porche wont let you do anything without first going through a mass of computers (Which can disconnect a driver). Even when you turn off the driver assists the computer still has more control than you (Thats just not ideal from a sports car). Porche has become nothing but a marketing badge sorry. Corvette doesnt disconnect you in any way should you choose so it should win.
bighunt08 1 year ago
@bighunt08 I have a c6 zo6. I fell disconnected from the road when i drive and put it to the limit. The streeting is heavy and sluggish. I have never driven a caymen s, but I did drive a 03 carrera. Even then the steering was crisp and sharp. Even still the vette is faster and more practical than all the cars in the test. 0 to 60 mph test are deceptive. 0 to 150mph is a better truth of the cars performance.
cyclonus447 1 year ago
@bighunt08 the vette has over 100hp more than the Porsche and the difference was very very very little so in the end the Porsche is better.
UltraFighter18 1 year ago
my vote for evora. vette and cayman design is outdated.
ms1309 1 year ago 3
Lotus!
Delus1on77 1 year ago 2
Unfortunately physics wins. Power comes first, handling second.
TheArfdog 1 year ago
The vette is best overall performance cost etc. and it looks far better than the other two. But all 3 are good cars.
fletch00001 1 year ago
Porsche knows how to get the details right. Its not just about being fast because all three cars are fast. Its how the car communicates to the driver, accepts inputs, and delivers responses, how confident it feels doing what it does at 10/10ths, and how fun it is to drive. The Cayman is world class because it doesnt compromise details to the driver that understands them.
UDPride 1 year ago
2010 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport Wins Again Love That Car.
Kevin323gaw 1 year ago
stupid comparison, stupid videos, car and driver whats up? GET RID OF RETARDED "NAME THAT EXHAUST"
TyroNeon 1 year ago
So the Vette have about 100 hp and 300 Nm stronger engine then the Porsche but only wins by a couple of seconds. How patetic is that? I can answer that for you, A LOT!
minskrap911 1 year ago
@minskrap911 So the Porsche is $12,000 more than the Corvette has 100 less HP and has a fastest lap a couple seconds slower than the Corvette? How pathetic is that? I can answer that for you, A LOT!
SauceCaptain 1 year ago
@SauceCaptain with that logic an Ariel Atom wins all except its underivable because it has no floor boards no dash and no roof. There is more to a car and the Porsche is perfection.
gnoxycat 1 year ago
@SauceCaptain No, Cayman S starts at $62K and the Corvette Grand Sport costs $55K. But hey at the Porsche's interior/exterior look better put.
unknownunknowns 1 year ago
@minskrap911 How uneducated are you about racing? I can answer that for you: A LOT!
2 seconds difference in lap times at 100 mph is over 20 car lengths. And which one costs less, has more trunk space, better mpg, AND faster? My money goes to the vette.
wasp010 1 year ago 2
@minskrap911
For a sport car ONLY "a couple of seconds" is the same as between an intact condom and the one with a tiny whole in it. Whether you win the race or not. Also, if you spend a few minutes to convert 2 sec at their average speed, it won't seem pathetic a lot.
Andrey2391 1 year ago
Where is the braking test?
Str8representing 1 year ago
@Str8representing braking is way overrated. we americans dont need it
vk45de 1 year ago
@vk45de Yeah, and the crash statistics are clearly a proof of that or? ;)
minskrap911 1 year ago
I don't understand all the hate for the corvette. Yes, its made by GM an american company, but you have to admit it kicks ass. I'm a BMW fanboy and will admit that corvettes will wipe the floor with most beemers in a straight line. The only things i hate about corvettes is that theres no class, american styling, and garbage interior. Nonetheless, good job GM.
moeali777 1 year ago
damn. that big v8 couldn't even out gun a cayman? Nice job gm
demonizer08 1 year ago
@demonizer08
Well, the Big-V8 DID outgun the Cayman.
It was the crappy Chevy attached to it that lost the comparison.
waddleg 1 year ago
Three nice vehicles for different reasons. I own two (Corvettes 90 and 95 ZR-1) and would appreciate any of these three in my garage.
supersix54 1 year ago 14
@supersix54 nice to see someone appreciate cars instead of arguing which is better.
zYzmrZIzYz 1 year ago
wow
50bryangomez 1 year ago
How cayman won?
Diference of lane speed and time from 0 to 60 ?
by this test it show cayman is more faster but why corvette did 2:02.9 and cayman 2:05.1
for me corvette is better ;)
mc2thebestbrnick 1 year ago 4
@mc2thebestbrnick its not all about the record around the track, the car's personalities, etc etc is included to the rankings too.
KarlowBOI 1 year ago
@mc2thebestbrnick The Corvette was faster in a straightline which is why I don't rely on track times as a major source when it comes to performance. But, for me, I want steering to feel easier for a sports car which fits the Cayman.
unknownunknowns 1 year ago
Corvette, best track car again and it's not even the ZR1. Nice
jet79637 1 year ago
Well what was the point of that? Why not just declare Porsche the winner at the start of the video and save us all the time wasted watching a Corvette run circles around it.
OSUCherokee 1 year ago 2
I don't understand how the Cayman won over the Vette. The Corvette did everything faster, had a better lap time, AND is cheaper, yet the Cayman won? Things like drivability and comfort were not expressed AT ALL in this review, only empirical evidence so opinions should have no bearing on the outcome.
Terrible review Car and Driver. Learn to leave our biases out. If you're going to give a fact only based review, judge your outcome on those facts.
ZNOLMT 1 year ago
@ZNOLMT Car and Driver judges them on everything together. I have their magazine subscription and the Porche won due to interior/exterior styling and over all fit and finish. The Vette had very very high advantage in performance although it lossed a lot of points where the porche dominated in. I think they need to do a different rating system
psmTARDCORE 1 year ago
@ZNOLMT but also I wouldn't worry about it too much. The corvette is harder to drive fast than the other 2 cars and that is why we see varying 0-60 times as well as 1/4 mile. Its like the E92 M3 which we have seen tested anywhere from 12.8@110 all the to 12.3@114 which is total crap. The 2011 Corvettes will have the magnetic ride control option for a few extra grand and then we will start seeing the vette get the ratings it deserves. the interior does suck though :P
psmTARDCORE 1 year ago
Car and Driver is ALWAYS infatuated with BMW and Porsche.
sdlausen 1 year ago 3
I don't care, i would love to own that evora!
poopeater14 1 year ago
@SK8MG01 Anti-American? I'm pretty sure the corvette is American, last time i checked. The corvette won most tests not every and all the numbers were close on the three cars.
crazyjow89 1 year ago
porsche wins again, big surprise
rocketballa4life 1 year ago
@sny600 it didn't though...
rocketballa4life 1 year ago
all vettes are a piece of shit
MrCardog 1 year ago
Vette and the Cayman was neck and neck. In the end, the vette had the fastest time. Vette shoulda got first place.
RealGame22 1 year ago 49
@RealGame22 well the porsche has a lot more day to day usability and is a much better daily driver in my opinion. i do like the vette because of its bargain price but i would take the porsche
wnnarace 1 year ago
@RealGame22 true but they also base the car on feel and which one they would prefer to drive. That kinda makes it impossible because everyone's different
jlubez 1 year ago
@RealGame22 theres much more to a car than its numbers
iPlunger 1 year ago
@RealGame22 Chevrolet vette = redneck car
Dada13409 1 year ago
@RealGame22 were neck and neck, not was.
fail!
TheNondiscriminatory 1 year ago
@RealGame22 Vette is nice, don't get me wrong, i love it, but it doesn't have the luxury or refinement of the cayman. It's all preference
TheFrostyDealer 1 year ago
@RealGame22 Maybe, they held the speed at a lane change in a higher priority than the fastest lap time b/c that includes the straights. It looks like for them a sports car should have competant handling and FOUR miles/hour is HUGE which might have impressed them which led to the Cayman being there as it should be.
unknownunknowns 1 year ago
@RealGame22 It doesn't Handle like the cayman.
TheFrostyDealer 10 months ago
@SK8MG01 Motortrend is better because they prefer American? That's the most biased thing I've ever read in my life.
StuRaz 1 year ago 2
does the GS vette have the same engine as the Z06?
I consider the cayman in between the 911 and carerra
the lotus....I was never really a fan of them.
2fast4all 1 year ago
The Corvette looks really good, but man the interior is REALLY crappy....that's what would stop me from buying one (that and not having the money to buy one). The styling for the Evora and the Cayman S aren't really my cup of tea, but if I had to get one of these cars it would be the Porsche for sure.
Now the Boxter S on the other hand.....HOTNESS!
Snowmation 1 year ago
I respect all cars here but I'd never buy them for 50-70 grand.. better yet a slightly used C6 Z06 or 993/996 Turbo or 08 M3 for 50 grand.
igotwhips 1 year ago 2
haha
vette wins all america baby
XJOJO411 1 year ago