| | | | | 2006 / 2007 BMW 330i - 330 i | 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Compact Coupe | | Base Price : | $37,000 (free price quote) | (free price quote) | | Engine : | 3.0 L | | | Layout : | Rear Wheel Drive | RWD | | Displacement : | 2,966 cc | | | Valve : | 24 valves, 4 valves per cylinder | | | Transmission : | 6-Speed Manual, 6-Speed Steptronic Automatic | 6-Speed Manual | | Fuel Capacity : | 15.9 | | | Fuel Economy - City : | 21 mpg | | | - Highway : | 29 mpg | | | | | | | Suspension - F : | Independent MacPherson strut | Independent | | - R : | Independent five-link | Independent | | | | | | Brakes - F : | Vented discs | Disc | | - R : | Vented discs | Disc | | | | | | Horsepower : | 255 @ 6600 rpm | 600 hp | | Torque : | 220 @ 2750rpm | | | Redline : | 7000 rpm | 7000 | | | | | | Top Speed : | 130 mph | 186mph | | 0-60 mph : | 6.0 sec. | 4.2 sec | | 0-¼ mile : | 14.7 sec. | | | 60-0 Breaking Distance : | 120 ft | | | 200 ft skid pad : | 0.89 g | | | | | | | CurbWeight : | 3417 lbs | | | Overall length : | 178.0 in. | | | Wheelbase : | 108.7 in. | | | Overall width : | 71.5 in. | | | Height : | 55.9 in. | |
2006 / 2007 BMW 330i - 330 i Pros : - Attractive not-too-daring styling
- The best handling of them all
- Super-smooth inline six now with more power
- Complicated iDrive system is optional
- Extensive choice of transmissions Cons : - Priced high as usual
- Power increase offset by weight increase
- Uninspired rear end styling
- Boring interior details
- Rear legroom shortage
2008 Chevrolet Corvette Compact Coupe Pros : - World-class performance at bargain pricing
- Daily-driver livability
- Excellent ergonomics
- Very good build quality. Cons : - Cockpit lacks pizzazz and has too much hard plastic
- Ultra-performance Z06 looks too similar to standard Corvette.
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