The new Corvette C8 hit the market fast and furious. Rumors about its mid-range engine caused anxiety with wild presumptions of a possible breakthrough or revolution. Some car enthusiasts refer to it as an engineering leap of faith. It is a true definition of an American sports car with super speed and a mega-dollar price tag.
Corvette C8 mid-engine concept is similar to the Ferrari F8 Tributo and the McLaren 720s. It’s engine now sits behind the passengers, something that never happened in Corvette history. The C8 derives its power from a 6.2-liter pushrod V-8 engine producing 495 horsepower with 470 lb-ft of peak torque. Chevrolet claims the C8 can accelerate to 60 mph in 3.0 seconds.
As much as the top speed of 194 mph is impressive for a corvette, there are still electric cars that are faster than the C8. These highly-anticipated electric sports cars are serious on the track and can blow the Corvette out of the water.
Here's how fast some of the quickest EVs accelerate from 0 to 60 mph.
10 Faraday Future FF91: 2.5 Seconds
Faraday Future Company faced production issues and postponed the concept cars for years. In 2019, Faraday Future stepped up and released the FF91, a sleek luxury sport crossover. Built in-house, the FF91’s powertrain contains a massive 130kWh lithium-ion battery pack. It powers up 3 electric motors that produce 1035 horsepower capable of accelerating 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds.
The four-wheel steering and vectoring torque, FF91 is surprisingly sturdy on the road. On a single charge, FF91 has an estimated range of 289 miles and large cargo space at the back. Considering that the Corvette C8 produces 495 hp and accelerates in 3.0 seconds, FF91 with the right driver would finish first.
9 Tesla Model X: 2.7 seconds
Tesla Model X is a mid-size luxury SUV with spectacular “falcon-wing “rear doors. Normally, you’d expect SUVs to be slower but the Model X isn't one of them. With an amazing WLTP range of 301 miles, the car can accelerate from 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds.
You would expect a vehicle of about 2500kg to have nothing on the sleek Corvette C8 but it’s not the case. The Tesla Model X is a cool electric car for the everyday commute. On the weekends, you can flaunt your ride and race your friends comfortably.
8 Aspark Owl: 1.60 Seconds
For all the mobile game lovers, you might have unlocked the Aspark Owl in Asphalt 8: Airborne, a festival spring update in the 2020 version. Aspark Owl is an electric-powered sports car manufactured by a Japanese company Aspark.
The goal was to make the fastest electric car and the street-legal racecar did not disappoint. With 1,341 hp, the Owl accelerates from 0-60 mph in 1.60 seconds. At this point, the Corvette should just accept defeat and avoid an embarrassing track record.
7 Aston Martin Rapide E: 2.0seconds
Rapid E is the first all-electric British luxury car from the Aston Martin brand. It takes on a sporty GT chassis with a powerful 5,600 lithium-ion cell. It produces 601bhp and 700lb.ft of torque. The Rapid E claims a top speed of 155 mph and clocks 0-60 mph in 2.0 seconds.
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It can take the C8 driven with the hands of a capable driver. When fully charged, it can travel up to 200 miles and can recharge at 185 miles each hour using a 50kWh charger and a whopping 310 miles each hour using a 100kWh charger.
6 Porsche Taycan Turbo S: 2.8 Seconds
Porsche Taycan Turbo S is a sedan/saloon car that is designed for the ultimate comfort and luxury. You can carry four adult passengers while enjoying the benefits of handling a Porsche. It derives power from a 1,389 lithium-ion battery pack that doubles as a structural chassis component balance the center of gravity.
With an impressive top speed of 161 mph, Taycan Turbo S sprints 0-60 mph n 2.8 seconds. Although it would be a close call between the Turbo S and C8, Taycan delivers raw speed with excellent handling.
5 Rimac C_Two: 1.85 Seconds
Rimac C_Two is a fantastic semi-autonomous sports car, manufactured by a Croatian company named Rimac Automobili. The all-electric car gained popularity after a high-presenter reporter, Richard Hammond’s car crash in 2017. The C_Two derives its power from the four in-wheel motors that rotate together producing 1,888bhp and 2,300Nm of torque.
Its top speed is 285 mph with an accelerating capability of 0-60 mph in 1.85seconds. Probably would have to slow down waiting for the C8 to warm up in 3 seconds. The C_Two has 400 miles driving range with up to 80% charge using a rapid charger in just thirty minutes.
4 Pininfarina Battista: 2 Seconds
Named after Pininfarina’s founder Battista Farina, the electric sports car boasts extraordinary performance figures. Borrowing its 120kWh battery pack from Rimac, the four electric motors combined power output produces 1,873bhp and 2,300Nm of torque.
The Pininfarina Battista top speed is 217 mph with an acceleration of 0-62 mph in 2 seconds. Although its top speed differs a little from the C_Two, it’s still would give the C8 stiff competition.
3 Tesla Model S P100D: 2.3 Seconds
Another Tesla model makes it on the list. The all-electric liftback sedan is a luxury car with a hunger for speed. It has an EPA range of 402 miles it produces 463 hp and hits 0-60 mph in 2.28 seconds. It has a top speed of 155 mph with an improved all-wheel-drive powertrain.
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Considering the C8 produces more horsepower than Model S, the challenge won’t be easy. However, with a good driver, Model S can beat the Corvette even with a few seconds.
2 Nio EP9: 2.7 Seconds
The Nio EP9 is an all-electric powered sports car built for speed and outrageous performance. With the help of the Formula E racing team, each EP9’s wheels have a motor and transmission. Each motor produces 335.25hp (250kW) giving the car a power output of about 1,341horsepower also known as 1 megawatt (1M).
The car’s battery weighs 1,400 lbs and can last up to 265 miles before depleting the charge. EP9 accelerates 0-60 mph in 2.7 seconds and a top speed of 217 mph.
1 Lotus Evija: 2.9 Seconds
Produced by a British Automobile manufacturer Lotus, the Evija is a limited edition sports car powered by a battery-electric powertrain. The Lotus Evija is powered by a powerful 70kWh battery pack that rotates the four individual motors in each wheel.
Each motor produces 493hp, for a combined total output of 1970hp and 1,700 N-m of torque. It achieves a top speed of 200 mph and clocks 0-62 mph in 2.9 seconds. A powerful electric car that is still faster than the new Corvette C8.