Article From Motor Trend Magazine
 Road Test: 2006 Ford GT vs. Dodge Viper SRT10 vs. Chevrolet Corvette z06
| General | | | 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 | 2006 Dodge Viper SRT10 | 2006 Ford GT | | Powertrain/Chassis | | Drivetrain layout | Front engine, RWD | Front engine, RWD | Mid-engine, RWD | | Engine Type | 90° V-8, aluminum block/heads | 90° V-10, aluminum block/heads | Supercharged 90° V-8, aluminum block/heads | | Valvetrain | OHV, 2 valves/cyl | OHV, 2 valves/cyl | DOHC, 4 valves/cyl | | Displacement | 427.6 cu in / 7011 cc | 505.6 cu in / 8285 cc | 330.1 cu in / 5409 cc | | Compression Ratio | 11.0:1 | 9.6:1 | 8.4:1 | | Power (SAE net) | 505 hp* @ 6300 rpm | 510 hp @ 5600 rpm | 550 hp @ 6500 rpm | | Torque (SAE net) | 470 lb-ft* @ 5800 rpm | 535 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm | 500 hp @ 3750 rpm | | Redline | 7000 rpm | 6000 rpm | 6500 rpm | | Weight To Power | 6.3 lb/hp | 6.8 lb/hp | 6.4 lb/hp | | Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | | Axle/final-drive ratios | 3.42:1 / 1.71:1 | 3.07:1 / 1.54:1 | 3.36:1 / 2.12:1 | | Suspension, Front; Rear | Control arms, transverse leaf spring, anti-roll bar; control arms, transverse leaf spring, anti-roll bar | Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar | Control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar; control arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar | | Steering ratio | 16.1:1 | 16.7:1 | 17.0:1 | | Turns lock-to-lock | 2.9 | 2.4 | 2.7 | | Brakes, f;r | 14.0-in vented, drilled disc; 13.4-in vented, drilled disc, ABS | 14.0-in vented disc; 14.0-in vented disc, ABS | 14.0-in vented, drilled disc; 13.2-in vented, drilled disc, ABS | | Wheels, f;r | 18 x 9.5; 19 x 12.0 in, cast aluminum | 18 x 10.0; 19 x 13.0 in,forged aluminum | 18 x 9.0; 19 x 11.5 in, forged aluminum | | Tires, f;r | 275/35ZR18 87Y; 325/30ZR19 94Y Michelin Pilot Sport ZP | 275/35ZR18 87Y; 345/30ZR19 98Y Michelin Pilot Sport ZP | 235/45ZR18 88Y; 315/40ZR19 103Y Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar | | Dimensions | | Wheelbase | 105.7 in | 98.8 in | 106.7 in | | Track, f/r | 63.5 / 62.1 in | 61.6 / 60.9 in | 63.0 / 63.7 in | | Length x Width x Height | 175.6 x 75.9 x 49.0 in | 175.6 x 75.2 x 48.6 in | 182.8 x 76.9 x 44.3 in | | Turning Circle | 39.0 ft | 40.5 ft | 40.0 ft | | Curb Weight | 3169 lb | 3445 lb | 3497 lb | | Weight Distribution, f/r | 50.4 / 49.6 % | 48.7 / 51.3 % | 42.9 / 57.1 % | | Seating Capacity | 2 | 2 | 2 | | Headroom | 37.9 in | 36.5 in | 35.4 in | | Legroom | 43.0 in | 42.4 in | 44.6 in | | Shoulder Room | 55.0 in | 54.1 in | 57.8 in | | Cargo Volume | 22.4 cu ft | 6.4 cu ft | 1.6 cu ft | Test Data
Acceleration to mph | | 0-30 | 1.6 sec | 1.8 sec | 1.6 sec | | 0-40 | 2.3 | 2.5 | 2.2 | | 0-50 | 2.9 | 3.1 | 2.7 | | 0-60 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 3.4 | | 0-70 | 4.4 | 4.8 | 4.3 | | 0-80 | 5.3 | 5.8 | 5.2 | | 0-90 | 6.4 | 7.0 | 6.0 | | 0-100 | 7.6 | 8.4 | 7.5 | | Passing 45-65 mph | 1.5 sec | 1.5 sec | 1.4 sec | | Quarter Mile | 11.6 sec @ 126.6 mph | 12.0 sec @ 121.9 mph | 11.5 sec @ 128.7 mph | | Braking, 100-0 mph | 283 ft | 280 ft | 321 ft | | Braking, 60-0 mph | 100 ft | 100 ft | 114 ft | | Lateral Acceleration | 1.01 g avg | 1.01 g avg | 0.96 g avg | | MT Figure Eight | 24.4 sec @ 0.83 g avg | 24.3 sec @ 0.83 g avg | 24.6 sec @ 0.82 g avg | | 1.6-miLE Road-Course Lap | 75.4 sec | 76.7 sec | 79.6 sec | | Top-Gear Revs @ 60 mph | 1350 rpm | 1150 rpm | 1550 rpm | | Consumer Info | | Base Price | $65,800 | $86,995 | $153,345 | | Price As Tested | $68,700 | $87,695 | $166,195 | | Stability/traction control | Yes/yes | No / no | No / no | | Airbags | Dual front, front side | Dual front | Dual front | | Basic warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Powertrain Warranty | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Roadside Assistance | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | 3 yrs/36,000 miles | | Fuel capacity | 18.0 gal | 18.5 gal | 17.5 gal | | Epa City/Hwy Econ | 16 / 26 mpg | 12 / 20 mpg | 13 / 21 mpg | | Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded | Premium unleaded | Premium unleaded | | * SAE Certified |
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