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SPECIFICATIONS
| Coupe | CONVERTIBLE | Z06 |
TRIM |
MSRP |
| Chevrolet Corvette Coupe | $46,100 |
ENGINE
Type: |
6,162cc V8; aluminum block and heads |
| Valvetrain: | OHV 2-valves/cyl. |
| Power [hp at rpm]: | 430 at 5,900 |
| Torque [lb-ft at rpm]: | 424 at 4,600 |
| Bore & Stroke [mm]: | 103.25 x 92.0 |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.7:1 |
| Mileage City / Hwy [mpg]: | 15 - 16 (MT) / 25 - 26 (MT) |
TRANSMISSIONS
Type: |
6-speed manual |
| Ratios: | 2.66, 1.78, 1.30, 1.00, 0.74, 0.50 |
| Final Drive: | 3.42 |
Type: |
6-speed manual |
| Ratios: | 2.97, 2.07, 1.43, 1.00, 0.71, 0.57 |
| Final Drive: | 3.42 |
| Available with: | Z51 |
Type: |
6-speed automatic |
| Ratios: | 4.03, 2.36, 1.53, 1.15, 0.85, 0.67 |
| Final Drive: | 2.56 |
LAYOUT
Engine position: |
Front-engine |
Driveline: |
Rear-wheel-drive |
SUSPENSION
Front: |
Double-wishbone; leaf springs, anti-roll bar |
Rear: |
Double-wishbone; leaf springs, anti-roll bar |
BRAKES
Front: |
12.8 x 1.3 in. power-assisted vented discs 13.4 x 1.3 in. power-assisted vented discs (Z51) |
Rear: |
12.0 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented discs 13.0 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented discs (Z51) |
WEIGHT & CAPACITIES
Curb weight [lbs]: |
3,217 |
| Weight distribution: | 51 / 49 |
| Fuel Capacity [gal.]: | 18.0 |
STEERING
Type: |
Rack & Pinion; power-assist |
Turning Circle [ft.] |
39.0 |
EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Length [in.]: |
174.6 |
Width [in.]: |
72.6 |
Height [in.]: |
49.0 |
| Wheelbase [in.]: | 105.7 |
| Front Track [in.]: | 62.1 |
| Rear Track [in.]: | 60.7 |
Coefficient of Drag: |
0.28 |
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: |
52.0 |
Seating Capacity: |
2 |
Front Headroom [in.]: |
38.0 |
Front Legroom [in.]: |
43.0 |
Front Shoulderroom [in.]: |
55.0 |
Front Hiproom [in.]: |
54.0 |
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: |
22.0 |
