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2dr Coupe
Brakes
| Brake Type |
Power |
| Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
|
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
|
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
11.9 x 0.79 |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
12.9 x 1.10 |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
| Brake ABS System |
4-wheel |
Cargo Area Dimensions
Cooling System
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
9.4 |
| Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
9.6 |
Electrical
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
690 |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
525 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
140 |
Engine
| Engine Type |
Gas V8 |
| Displacement |
5.7L/350 |
| Fuel System |
SFI |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
330 @ 5800 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
300 @ 5000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
340 @ 4000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
340 @ 4500 |
| Engine Order Code |
LT4 |
| Engine Order Code |
LT1 |
Exterior Dimensions
| Liftover Height (in) |
35.4 |
| Track Width, Front (in) |
57.7 |
| Height, Overall (in) |
46.3 |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
70.7 |
| Length, Overall (in) |
178.5 |
| Wheelbase (in) |
96.2 |
| Min Ground Clearance (in) |
4.2 |
| Track Width, Rear (in) |
59.1 |
Fuel Tank
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
20.0 |
Interior Dimensions
| Front Shoulder Room (in) |
53.9 |
| Front Hip Room (in) |
49.3 |
| Front Leg Room (in) |
42.0 |
| Passenger Volume (ft³) |
48.7 |
| Front Head Room (in) |
36.5 |
| Passenger Capacity |
2 |
Mileage
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
16 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
17 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
27 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
25 |
Steering
| Steering Type |
Power Rack & Pinion |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
40.0 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
41.3 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
2.32 |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
15.7 |
Summary
| Vehicle Name |
Chevrolet Corvette |
| Body Style |
2 Door Coupe |
Suspension
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Monoleaf Spring |
| Suspension Type - Front |
Independent SLA |
| Suspension Type - Rear |
Independent 5-Link |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
0.94 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
0.94 |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
1.18 |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
46 Gas |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
46 Gas |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
w/Monoleaf Spring |
Tires
| Spare Tire Order Code |
|
| Front Tire Order Code |
WY5 |
| Front Tire Order Code |
|
| Rear Tire Order Code |
WY5 |
| Rear Tire Order Code |
|
| Spare Tire Order Code |
N84 |
| Front Tire Size |
P275/40ZR17 |
| Front Tire Size |
P255/45ZR17 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P315/35ZR17 |
| Rear Tire Size |
P285/40ZR17 |
| Spare Tire Size |
|
| Spare Tire Size |
T155/70D17 |
Trailering
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
N/A |
Transmission
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.29 |
| Trans Description Cont. |
Manual w/OD |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
2.59 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.07 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.45 |
| Clutch Size (in) |
|
| Clutch Size (in) |
11.02 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) |
2.42 |
| Trans Type |
4 |
| Trans Type |
6 |
| Trans Order Code |
MX0 |
| Trans Order Code |
MN6 |
| Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
|
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.49 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
|
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.74 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.70 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.30 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.63 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.78 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
3.06 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.64 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
Electronic |
| Trans Description Cont. Again |
|
| Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD, |
Vehicle
| EPA Classification |
Two Seater |
Weight Information
| Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
3307 |
Wheels
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 9.5 |
| Front Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 8.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 9.5 |
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
|
| Spare Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 4 |
| Front Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material |
Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material |
|
| Spare Wheel Material |
Steel |
