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SPECIFICATIONS
COUPEConvertibleZ06
TRIM
MSRP
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible $54,575
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]:
3,246
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]:
11.0; 7.5 (top folded)