| Magazine | GM Spec. | RT | MT |
| Pub. Date | August 2002 | May 2003 | |
| Model | 50th Anniv. Coupe | Convert. | |
| Transmission | 6-speed manual | 6-speed manual | |
| 0-30 mph (sec) | NA | 2.0 | NA |
| 0-40 mph | NA | 2.8 | NA |
| 0-50 mph | NA | 3.7 | NA |
| 0-60 mph | 4.6 (coupe/convertible, 6-speed manual) 4.9 (coupe/convertible, automatic) 3.9 (Z06) |
4.9 | 4.72 |
| 0-70 mph | NA | 6.2 | NA |
| 0-80 mph | NA | 7.9 | NA |
| 0-90 mph | NA | 9.5 | NA |
| 0-100 mph | NA | 11.5 | NA |
| 0-110 mph | NA | NA | NA |
| 0-120 mph | NA | NA | NA |
| 0-130 mph | NA | NA | NA |
| 1/4 Mile (sec/mph) | 13.2 / 109 (coupe/convertible) 12.4 / 116.0 (Z06) |
13.4 / 101.1 | 13.02 / 109.59 |
| Top Speed (mph) | 170 mph (coupe) 168 mph (convertible) 171 mph (Z06) |
172 (est.) | NA |
| 0-100-0 mph, sec | NA | NA | NA |
| Braking (ft.) | 135 ft. (coupe/convertible) 116 ft. (Z06) |
134 (60 - 0 mph) 214 (80 - 0 mph) |
115 (60 - 0 mph) |
| Lateral Accel. | 0.93 g (coupe/convertible) 1.0 g (Z06) |
0.89 g | 0.88 g (200ft. skidpad) |
| Test Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Road and Track, Aug. 2002, Vol 53, Number 12, Pg. 63: | The 50th Anniversary Vette's fastest acceleration times are recorded with drop-clutch starts while hoding the engine at 2500 rpm. Through the slalom and around the skidpad, the magnetic shock absorbers keep the rear in check with little movement. compared to the standard Corvette fitted with a Z51 suspension pack, the 50th Anniversary Corvette exhibits more understeer. | ||
| Magazines: MT: Motor Trend, RT: Road and Track | |||