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| 2012 Chevrolet Corvette | 2012 Porsche Cayman | 2013 Porsche Boxster | |
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Coupe 1LT
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2dr Cpe
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2dr Roadster
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U.S. News Scores
| Overall | 9.0 | 9.1 | 8.9 |
| Critics' Rating | 9.3 | 9.3 | 8.9 |
| Performance | 8.9 | 9.4 | 8.7 |
| Interior | 7.2 | 7.9 | 8.7 |
| Safety | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Reliability | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.5 |
Pros & Cons
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General Specs
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel/Engine | Gas V8 6.2L/378.3 | Gas Flat 6-Cyl 2.9L/177 | Gas Flat-6 2.7L/165 |
| MPG | 16 City / 26 Hwy | 19 City / 27 Hwy | 20 City / 30 Hwy |
Exterior
Body
| Body Style | 2 Door Coupe | 2 Door Coupe | Convertible |
Dimensions
| Wheelbase(in) | 105.7 | 95.1 | 97.400 |
| Length, Overall (in) | 174.6 | 172.3 | 172.200 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) | 72.6 | 70.9 | 70.900 |
| Height, Overall (in) | 49.1 | 51.3 | 50.500 |
Doors & Windows
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Exterior Features
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Measurements
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) | 3208 | 2932 | 2888 |
Tires & Wheels
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| Tire Pressure Monitoring System | ![]() |
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| Aluminum Wheels | ![]() |
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Interior
Convenience & Comfort
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| Auxiliary Pwr Outlet | ![]() |
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| Cruise Control | ![]() |
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| Fog Lamps | ![]() |
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| Auto-Off Headlights | ![]() |
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| HID headlights | ![]() |
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| Keyless Start | ![]() |
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| Rear Parking Aid | ![]() |
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| Front Reading Lamps | ![]() |
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| Remote Engine Start | ![]() |
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| Adjustable Steering Wheel | ![]() |
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| Steering Wheel Controls | ![]() |
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| Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel | ![]() |
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| Trip Computer | ![]() |
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| Remote Trunk Release | ![]() |
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| Universal Garage Door Opener | ![]() |
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| Intermittent Wipers | ![]() |
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| Rain Sensing Wipers | ![]() |
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| Variable Speed Intermittent Wipers | ![]() |
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| Front Floor Mats | ![]() |
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| Keyless Entry | ![]() |
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| Power Door Locks | ![]() |
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| Electrochromic rearview mirror | ![]() |
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| Heated Mirrors | ![]() |
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| Mirror Memory | ![]() |
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| Power Driver Mirror | ![]() |
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| Driver Vanity Mirror | ![]() |
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| Driver Illuminated Vanity Mirror | ![]() |
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| Passenger Vanity Mirror | ![]() |
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| Passenger Illuminated Visor Mirror | ![]() |
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Dimensions
| Passenger Capacity | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Passenger Volume (cu. ft.) | 52.0 | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Front Head Room (in) | 37.7 | 37.6 | - TBD - |
| Front Leg Room (in) | 43.1 | 33.5 | - TBD - |
| Front Shoulder Room (in) | 55.2 | 51.5 | - TBD - |
| Front Hip Room (in) | 53.7 | - TBD - | - TBD - |
| Trunk Volume (cu. ft.) | 22.4 | 14.5 | 9.880 |
Entertainment
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Heating & Cooling
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Navigation & Communication
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| Wireless Cell Phone Hookup | ![]() |
Seats
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| Cooled Driver Seat | ![]() |
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| Cooled Rear Seat | ![]() |
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| Heated Driver Seat | ![]() |
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| Driver Lumbar | ![]() |
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| Passenger Lumbar | ![]() |
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| Seat Memory | ![]() |
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| Power Driver Seat | ![]() |
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| Power Passenger Seat | ![]() |
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| Fixed Bench Seat | ![]() |
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Safety
Airbags
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| Passenger Air Bag On/Off Switch | ![]() |
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| Side Head Air Bag | ![]() |
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| Side Air Bag | ![]() |
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| Rear Body Air Bag | ![]() |
Brakes
| 4-Wheel ABS | ![]() |
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| 4-Wheel Disc Brakes | ![]() |
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| Front Disc/Rear Drum Brakes | ![]() |
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Safety Features
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| Electronic Stability Control | ![]() |
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| Integrated Turn Signal Mirrors | ![]() |
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| Traction Control | ![]() |
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| Emergency Trunk Release | ![]() |
Mechanical
Engine & Performance
| Locking Rear Differential | ![]() |
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| Rear Wheel Drive | ![]() |
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| Flat 6 Cylinder Engine | ![]() |
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| Engine Type | Gas V8 | Gas Flat 6-Cyl | Gas Flat-6 |
| Displacement | 6.2L/378.3 | 2.9L/177 | 2.7L/165 |
| Horsepower (Net @ RPM) | 430 @ 5900 | 265 @ 7200 | 265 @ 6700 |
| Torque (Net @ RPM) | 424 @ 4600 | 221 @ 4400-6000 | 206 @ 4500-6500 |
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Turning diameter | - TBD - | 36.4 | 36.4 |
Fuel
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| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) | 16 | 19 | 20 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) | 26 | 27 | 30 |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) | 18.0 | 16.9 | 16.900 |
Suspension
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| Suspension Type - Front | Short/Long Arm | MacPherson Strut | MacPherson Strut |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Short/Long Arm | MacPherson Strut | Multi-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Transverse Leaf Spring | w/Coil Springs | |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Transverse Leaf Spring | w/Coil Springs |
Transmission
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