Specs
Research 1996 Chevrolet Corvette specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
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 |