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Body Specs | |
| Wheelbase | 96.2 inches |
| Overhang (Front) | 41.6 inches |
| Overhang (Rear) | 40.7 inches |
| Front Track | 57.7 inches |
| Rear Track | 59.1 inches ZR-1: 60.6 inches |
| Length | 178.5 inches ZR-1: 178.5 inches |
| Width | 70.7 inches ZR-1: 73.1 inches |
| Ground Clearance Differential to Ground | 7.0 inches |
| Ground Clearance Front Bumper to Ground | 5.1 inches |
| Ground Clearance Rear Bumper to Ground | 9.2 inches |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | ZR-1, Coupe: 4.2 inches / Convertible: 3.6 inches (Measured at Catalytic Converter) |
| Overall Height | 46.3 inches (Coupe) 47.3 inches (Convertible) |
| Rocker Panel to Ground (Front) | 6.9 inches |
| Rocker Panel to Ground (Rear) | 6.8 inches |
| Cargo Capacity | 100 lbs. (Coupe, Convertible)6.6 cubic feet (Convertible) 12.6 cubic feet (Coupe, ZR-1)Liftover Height: 35.4 Inches (Coupe) |
| Cowl Height | 33.1 inches |
| Effective Head Room | Coupe: 36.5 inches Convertible: 37.0 inches |
| Shoulder Room | 53.9 inches |
| Hip Room | 49.3 inches |
| Tire Size | Coupe / Convertible P255/45ZR17 (Front) P285/40ZR17 (Rear) (Goodyear Eagle GS-C Steel Belted Directional, Asymmetrical)ZR-1 P275/40ZR17 (Front) P315/35ZR17 (Rear) |
| Wheel Size | Coupe / Convertible 17" x 8.5" (Front) 17" x 9.5" (Rear)ZR-1 17" x 9.5" (Front) 17" x 11.0" (Rear) |
| Recommended Tire Inflation | Coupe: 35 PSI Front / Rear Convertible: 30 PSI Front / Rear |
| Manual Six Speed Transmission | Coupe / Convertible / ZR-1 1st Gear2.68:1 2nd Gear1.80:1 3rd Gear1.31:1 4th Gear1.00:1 5th Gear.75:1 6th Gear.50:1 Reverse Gear2.50:1 |
| Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission | 1st Gear3.06:1 2nd Gear1.63:1 3rd Gear1.00:1 4th Gear0.70:1 Reverse Gear2.29:1 |
| Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission Lubricant | Dextron IIE 8.0 Pints |
| Maximum Upshift Speed | 1 > 2: 49 MPH 2 > 3: 93 MPH 3 > 4: N/A |
| Manual Transmission Lubricant Type | 5W-30 Texaco .987 Pints |
| Axle Ratio | (Manual Transmission) 3.45:1, 3.33:1(Automatic Transmission) 2.59:1, 3.07:1 |
| Standard Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 Gallons |
| EPA Fuel Economy | LT1 Engine / Manual Transmission 15 MPG (City) / 23 MPG (Highway) 18 MPG (Combined)LT1 Engine / Automatic Transmission 15 MPG (City) / 22 MPG (Highway) 18 MPG (Combined)ZR-1 LT5 Engine 15 MPG (City) / 24 MPG (Highway) 18 MPG (Combined) |
| Steering Ratio | 15.7:1 |
| Steering Turns, Lock to Lock | 2.32 |
| Turning Diameters Outside Front | 41.3 feet (Wall to Wall) 40.0 feet (Curb to Curb) |
| Steering Wheel Diameter | 15.0 inches |
EPA Fuel Economy | |
| Manual | City: 15 Highway: 23 Combined: 18 |
| Automatic | City: 15 Highway: 22 Combined: 18 |
| Manual | City: 15 Highway: 24 Combined: 18 |
Weight | |
| Model 1YY07 2-Door Hatchback Coupe | Curb Mass |
| Model 1YY67 2-Door Convertible | Curb Mass |
| Model 1YZ07 2-Door Hatchback Coupe (ZR1) | Curb Mass |
| Reference - SAE J1100 Motor Vehicle Dimensions, Curb Weight Definition. * Equivalent Test Weight Class - basis for US Environmental Protection Agency emission certifications. | |
| Removeble Plastic Roof Panel (RPO CC3) | -4.4 lb. (-1.3 lb. Front; -3.1 lb. Rear) |
| Electric Defogger System Rear Window and Side Mirror (RPO Z6A) | +0.8 lb. (+0.4 lb. Front; +0.4 lb. Rear) |
| Delco-Bose Premium Audio System (RPO UU8) | +8.3 lb. (+3.0 lb. Front; +5.3 lb. Rear) |
| Custom Adjustable Seats (RPO AQ9) | +10.5 lb. (+3.0 lb. Front; +7.5 lb. Rear) |
| Automatic Air Conditioning (RPO C68) | +2.2 lb. +2.2 lb. Front |
| Manual Transmission (RPO ML9) | -43.2 lb. -23.8 lb. Front; -19.4 lb. Rear) |
| Leather Seat Trim (RPO AR9) | +3.5 lb. (+1.3 lb. Front; +2.2 lb. Rear) |
| Adjustable Suspension Package (RPO Z07) | +24.2 lb. (+18.4 lb. Front; +5.8 lb. Rear) |
Engine Specs | |
| Type: | 90° V8 (LT5: DOHC 32-Valve) |
| Bore / Stroke: | LT-1: 4.00" / 3.48" LT-5: 3.90" x 3.66" |
| Engine Weight: | LT1: 576.4 lbs. (Automatic) 635.6 lbs. (Manual)ZR-1 LT5: 753.6 lbs. |
| Fuel Requirement: | 91-Octane Rating (LT1, ZR-1 Engines) |
| Compression Ratio: | LT1: 10.5:1 LT5 (ZR-1): 11.0:1 |
| Cylinder Head Material: | Aluminum |
| Cylinder Block Material: | LT1: Cast Iron LT5 (ZR-1): Cast Aluminum |
| Oil Pump Type: | Gear |
| Cooling System Capacity | 9.39 Quarts (Manual Transmission) 9.61 Quarts (Automatic Transmission) 14.73 Quarts (ZR-1) |
| Radiator Cap Relief Pressure | LT1: 15.0 PSI LT5: 15.0 PSI |
| Battery | LT1: 12 volt - 525 Amps Cold Cranking 0° (CCA) LT5: 12 volt - 690 Amps Cold Cranking 0° (CCA) 54 Amp-hours |
| Alternator | Delco-Remy 50 / 124 Amps (Idle / Max RPM) |
| Fuel System | |
| Type | Sequential Fuel Injection (LT1 and LT5 Engines) |
| Fuel Pump | Electric - In Fuel Tank |
| Point of Injection | Fuel Injectors at Inlet Ports |
| Flow | Pulse |
| Horsepower | |
| ZR-1 Engine LT5 (350 cubic inch) | 405 hp @ 5,800 RPM; Torque: 385 lb-ft @ 5,200 RPM |
| Standard Engine LT1 (350 cubic inch) | Manual Transmission: 300 hp @ 5,000 RPM; Torque: 340 lb-ft @ 3,600 RPM |
| Ignition System | |
| Spark Plug (Standard LT1 Engine) | R45LTSP Make: AC |
| Spark Plug (ZR-1 LT5 Engine) | FR2LS Make: AC |
| Spark Plug Thread | M14 x 1.25 ZR-1, LT5: N/A |
| Spark Plug Gap | .050 inch ZR-1, LT5: N/A |
| Spark Plug Tightening Torque | 18 - 22 lb. - ft. ZR-1, LT5: N/A |
| Brakes | |
| Type | Hydraulic Power Brake Front and Rear Disc |
| Effective Area | 32.4 Square Inches (209 Square cm.) (Front) 18.4 Square Inches (119 Square cm.) (Rear) |
| Gross Lining Area | 33.0 Square Inches (213 Square cm.) (Front) 18.4 Square Inches (119 Square cm.) (Rear) |
| Swept Area | 111.9 Square Inches (722 Square cm.) (Front) 91.3 Square Inches (589 Square cm.) (Rear) |
| Rotor | Outer Working Diameter: (302 mm.) 9.9 inchesInner Working Diameter: 7.3 Inches (222 mm.) (Front), 7.6 Inches (232 mm.) (Rear)Type and Material: Vented, Gray Iron Vented (Front) HCE Iron Vented (Rear) |
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| 24S | Removable Roof Panel, blue tint (coupe) | 7,064 (30.28%) | $650.00 |
| 64S | Removable Roof Panel, bronze tint (coupe) | 3,979 (17.06%) | $650.00 |
| AC1 | Power Passenger Seat | 17,863 (76.57%) | $305.00 |
| AC3 | Power Driver Seat | 21,592 (92.55%) | $305.00 |
| AQ9 | Sport Seats | 9,023 (38.68%) | $625.00 |
| C2L | Dual Removable Roof Panels (coupe) | 3,875 (16.61%) | $950.00 |
| CC2 | Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible) | 682 (2.92%) | $1,995.00 |
| FX3 | Selective Ride and Handling, electronic | 4,570 (19.59%) | $1,695.00 |
| G92 | Performance Axle Ratio | 9,019 (38.66%) | $50.00 |
| MN6 | 6-Speed Manual Transmission | 6,012 (25.77%) | n/a |
| NG1 | New York Emission Requirements | 1,363 (5.84%) | $100.00 |
| PEG1 | Preferred Equipment Group 1 Included electronic A/C, Delco-Bose Stereo w/cassette and RPO AC3 | n/a | $1,333.00 |
| U1F | Stereo System with CD, Delco-Bose | 17,579 (75.35%) | $396.00 |
| UJ6 | Low Tire Pressure Warning Indicator | 5,097 (21.85%) | $325.00 |
| WY5 | Tires, Extended Mobility | 2,781 (11.92%) | $70.00 |
| YF5 | California Emission Requirements | 2,372 (10.17%) | $100.00 |
| Z07 | Adjustable Suspension Package (coupe) | 887 (3.80%) | $2,045.00 |
| ZR1 | Special Performance Package (coupe) | 448 (1.92%) | $31,258.00 |
Total Production: 23,330 Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 300 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $36,185.00. | |||
Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | |
| 10 | Arctic White | 4,066 (17.43%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray / Red | Beige / Black / White | |
| 28 | Admiral Blue | 1,584 (6.79%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray | Beige / Black / White | |
| 41 | Black | 4,136 (17.73%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray / Red | Beige / Black / White | |
| 43 | Bright Aqua Metallic | 1,209 (5.18%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray | Beige / Black / White | |
| 45 | Polo Green Metallic | 3,534 (15.15%) | Black / Light Beige | Beige / Black | |
| 53 | Competition Yellow | 834 (3.57%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray | Beige / Black / White | |
| 66 | Copper Metallic | 116 (0.50%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray | Beige / Black / White | |
| 70 | Torch Red | 5,073 (21.74%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray / Red | Beige / Black / White | |
| 73 | Black Rose Metallic | 1,267 (5.43%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray | Beige / Black / White | |
| 75 | Dark Red Metallic | 1,511 (6.48%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray | Beige / Black / White | |
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