0-60 head-to-head · Sourced figures
Is the Nissan GT-R faster than a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C8)?
No. The 2020 Corvette Stingray (C8) is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 2.9 s vs 3.0 s for the 2017 GT-R (MotorWeek test vs Chevrolet claim).
By CarWhere Research · Figures checked 2026-11-14 · Every number links to its source · How we compare
GT-R 0-60
3.0 s
tested by MotorWeek
Corvette Stingray (C8) 0-60
2.9 s
Chevrolet-claimed
GT-R power
565 hp
AWD
Corvette Stingray (C8) power
495 hp
RWD
GT-R vs Corvette Stingray (C8): specs side by side
Manufacturer figures first; a named instrumented test only where the automaker publishes none (or as context). Bracketed numbers link to the source.
| 2017 Nissan GT-R | 2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C8) | |
|---|---|---|
| Model years | 2017–2024 | 2020–2026 |
| Figures quoted for | 2017 model year | 2020 model year |
| Powertrain | 3.8L twin-turbo V6, 6-speed dual-clutch | 6.2L LT2 naturally aspirated V8, 8-speed dual-clutch automatic |
| Drive | AWD | RWD |
| Body | coupe | coupe |
| Horsepower | 565 hp[1] | 495 hp[2]495 hp with performance exhaust / Z51. |
| Torque | 467 lb-ft[3]@ 3,300-5,800 rpm | 470 lb-ft[2]Performance-exhaust rating. |
| Curb weight | 3,929 lb[3] | — |
| Pounds per hp | 7 | — |
| 0-60 mph (manufacturer) | Not published | 2.9 s[4]Chevrolet-claimed · Z51 Performance Package |
| 0-60 mph (instrumented test) | 3.0 s[5]tested by MotorWeek · 2017 GT-R Track Edition (565 hp), dual-clutch | Not published |
| Quarter mile | 11.2 s @ 125 mph[5]tested by MotorWeek · 2017 GT-R Track Edition, 6-speed DCT | 11.2 s @ 121 mph[4]Chevrolet-claimed · Z51 |
| Top speed | Not published | Not published |
| Launch MSRP | $109,990[1]2017 base MSRP · excl. $1,595 destination | $58,900[6]2020 base MSRP |
Which is quicker?
0-60 mph
The Corvette Stingray (C8) is quicker to 60 mph by 0.1 s: 2.9 s vs 3.0 s (MotorWeek test vs Chevrolet claim). One figure is an automaker claim and the other an instrumented magazine test, so treat a small gap as a near-tie: claims and tests are measured differently.
Quarter mile
Tied through the quarter mile at 11.2 s (MotorWeek test vs Chevrolet claim).
Top speed
A top speed is not published for both cars.
Why
The GT-R drives all four wheels while the Corvette Stingray (C8) is rear-wheel drive; all-wheel drive usually helps most off the line, which is why AWD cars often win to 60 mph and give some of it back over longer distances.
Other versions
The answer can flip with the trim. Other Nissan GT-R and Chevrolet Corvette versions in our dataset:
| Version | Years | hp | 0-60 mph |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nissan GT-R NISMO | 2020–2024 | 600[7] | — |
| Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X | 2026–present | 1,250[8] | 1.89 s[9]claimed |
| Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 | 2025–present | 1,064[10] | 2.3 s[10]claimed |
| Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray | 2024–present | 655[11] | 2.5 s[10]claimed |
| Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | 2023–present | 670[12] | 2.6 s[12]claimed |
| Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (2027) | 2027–present | 535[13] | 2.8 s[13]claimed |
Price new and what buyers paid
- Nissan GT-R: launched at $109,990 (2017 base MSRP). No longer sold new (last model year 2024).
- Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C8): launched at $58,900 (2020 base MSRP). No longer sold new (last model year 2026).
Deal medians are model-level discounts from approved, deduplicated CarWhere buyer deal sheets (snapshot 2026-11-08), shown only with 5+ deals. More on what people paid.
How we compare
We compare like with like: two automaker claims when both exist, otherwise two instrumented tests, and we say so when we have to mix them. Where a source lists several configurations, we lead with the quickest one it states (and name it). Acceleration times depend on surface, temperature, tires, fuel and launch technique, so a gap of 0.1 s is within the noise.
No figure here is simulated or estimated. Blank cells mean no automaker figure and no named instrumented test we could cite. Figures are for the model year shown; later updates can change them.
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FAQ
Is the Nissan GT-R faster than a Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C8)?
No — the 2020 Corvette Stingray (C8) is quicker, hitting 60 mph in 2.9 s vs 3.0 s for the 2017 GT-R (MotorWeek test vs Chevrolet claim).
What is the 0-60 time of the Nissan GT-R?
3.0 seconds (tested by MotorWeek, 2017 GT-R Track Edition (565 hp), dual-clutch) for the 2017 model year, from 565 hp.
What is the 0-60 time of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray (C8)?
2.9 seconds (Chevrolet-claimed, Z51 Performance Package) for the 2020 model year, from 495 hp.
Which costs more new, the GT-R or the Corvette Stingray (C8)?
At launch, the 2017 GT-R started at $109,990 and the 2020 Corvette Stingray (C8) at $58,900 (base MSRP before destination and options).
Sources
Automaker press releases and spec sheets first; instrumented tests are credited to the publication that ran them.
- Nissan announces U.S. pricing for 2017 Nissan GT-R Premium — Nissan USA Newsroom, 2016-06-02. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- MotorWeek, “2020 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray - MotorWeek”.
- 2017 Nissan GT-R Press Kit — Nissan USA Newsroom. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- Motor Authority, “Here's why the 2020 Chevy Corvette Stingray is the quickest 'Vette yet”, 2019-11-07.
- MotorWeek, “2017 Nissan GT-R Track Edition - MotorWeek”, 2017-03-31.
- Cars.com, “2020 Chevrolet Corvette: Stingray's Price Doesn't Sting”, 2019-08-15.
- 2020 Nissan GT-R Press Kit — Nissan USA Newsroom. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- New 2026 Corvette ZR1X Delivers Twin-Turbo AWD Hypercar Performance — GM TechLink (GM Customer Care and Aftersales technician publication), 2026-01-16. Accessed 2026-11-14.
- 2027 Corvette ZR1X | Chevrolet — Chevrolet. Accessed 2026-11-08.
- MotorWeek, “2025 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Can Run the Quarter in 9.6 Seconds”, 2024-12-23.
- MotorWeek, “Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray Debuts with AWD Hybrid Powertrain”, 2023-01-17.
- MotorWeek, “The 2023 Corvette Z06 Starts Just Over $100K”, 2022-07-19.
- MotorWeek, “2027 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Breaks 200 MPH Thanks to New LS6 V8”, 2026-07-01.