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2008 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
Layout:
front-engine / RWD
 
Weight [lbs]:
Curb weight: 3,217
Weight distribution: 51 / 49
 
Fuel Capacity [gal.]: 18.0
 
Steering:
Rack & Pinion; power-assist
Turning Circle [ft.]: 39.0
 
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
Z51: 13.4 x 1.3 in. power-assisted vented discs
Rear: 12.0 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
Z51: 13.0 x 1.0 in. power-assisted vented discs
Engines & Transmissions
Type: V8; aluminum block and heads
Valvetrain: OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Displacement: 6,162
Bore & Stroke [mm]: 103.25 x 92.0
Compression Ratio: 10.7:1
Power [hp]: 430 at 5,900
Torque [lb-ft]: 424 at 4,600
Mileage City [mpg]: 15 - 16 (MT)
Mileage Hwy [mpg]: 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
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
Interior Dimensions
Pass. Vol. [cu-ft]: 52.0
Seating Capacity: 2
 
Front Headroom [in.]: 38.0
Front Legroom [in.]: 43.0
Fr. Shoulderroom [in.]: 55.0
Front Hiproom [in.]: 54.0
 
Cargo Cap. [cu-ft]: 22.0
Performance
0 - 60 mph [sec.]: 4.1
0 - 100 mph [sec.]: 9.2
Quarter Mile [sec.]: 12.5
 
Top Speed [mph]: 190