Corvette Z06 vs Porsche 959

How does the Corvette Z06 stack up against the Porsche 959? We put their headline specs side by side so you can see exactly where each car leads.

Corvette Z06Corvette Z06
vs
Porsche 959Porsche 959
SpecCorvette Z06Porsche 959
Horsepower (max)670 hp508 hp
0-100 km/h (fastest)2.6 s3.7 s
Top speed312 km/h339 km/h
Variants22
Body styleMid-engine track-focused V8Coupé
GenerationC8 Z06959
Production2023 – present1986 – 1993
Length4,630 mm4,260 mm
Width2,024 mm1,840 mm
Height1,234 mm1,280 mm
Wheelbase2,723 mm2,272 mm

Corvette Z06 vs Porsche 959: common questions

Is the Corvette Z06 or Porsche 959 faster?
The Corvette Z06 is quicker, hitting 0-60 mph in 2.5s versus the Porsche 959's 3.5s (0-100 km/h in 2.6s vs 3.7s).
Which has more horsepower, the Corvette Z06 or the Porsche 959?
The Corvette Z06 makes more power: 670 hp (500 kW) versus 508 hp (379 kW) for the Porsche 959.
Is the Corvette Z06 or Porsche 959 faster on top speed?
The Porsche 959 has the higher top speed at 211 mph (339 km/h), versus 194 mph (312 km/h) for the Corvette Z06.
What is the main difference between the Corvette Z06 and the Porsche 959?
The Corvette Z06 is a mid-engine track-focused v8, while the Porsche 959 is a coupé. That difference in body style drives most of the others.
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