Untitled
    C6 Specifications







Preliminary Specifications

Overview

Models:

2005 Chevrolet Corvette

Body style / driveline:

two-door hatchback coupe,rear-drive, front-engine

Construction:

composite body panels, hydroformed steel frame with aluminum & magnesium structural and chassis components

Manufacturing location:

Bowling Green, Kentucky

 

Engine

6.0L LS2 V-8

Displacement (liters/cu in/cc):

6.0 / 364 / 5970

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

4 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92

Block material:

cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:

cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

OHV, 2 valves per cylinder

Fuel delivery:

SFI (sequential fuel injection)

Compression ratio:

10.9:1

Horsepower
(hp / kw @ rpm):

400 / 298 @ 6000

Torque (lb-ft @ rpm):

400 @ 4400

Recommended fuel:

93 octane recommended, not required

Maximum engine speed (rpm):

6500

Estimated fuel economy (mpg city / hwy / combined):


 19 / 28 / 23 (man) & 18 / 25 / 21 (auto)

 





ZO6 Specs.

427 cid Aluminum C5R blueprinted block
512HP with advertised 500HP
Aluminum block w/104.8mm bores & pressed-in liners
Forged steel crankshaft with 101.6mm stroke
6-bolt forged steel main bearing caps
Titanium connecting rods
Cast Eutectic aluminum flat-top pistons
Racing-derived CNC-ported aluminum heads w/ 70cc chambers
56mm titanium intake valves
41mm sodium-filled exhaust valves
11.0:1 compression ratio
Composite manifold with 90mm single-bore throttle body
Camshaft with 15mm (.591-inch) lift
Dry-sump oiling system
7000rpm redline
Weight: 2900 lbs
Rear spoiler
Functional air induction from hood vent
Hydroformed aluminum chassis*


2008 Corvette Specs
Iconic sports car receives larger, more powerful LS3 6.2L V-8 and host ofdriving, interior refinements all contributors: Courtesy of GM
New for 2008

* All-new LS3 6.2L V-8 engine for Coupe and Convertible:
* 430 HP/ 424 lb.-ft. torque
* 436 hp / 428 lb.-ft. with new, optional dual-mode exhaust system
* High-flow cylinder heads
* Enhanced valvetrain
* High-flow intake manifold
* Larger-bore block with structural enhancements
* Improved manual transmission shift effort
* Quicker shift times on paddle-shift six-speed automatic
* 2.73 performance axle ratio available with six-speed paddle shift; included with Z51 package
* Improved steering feel
* Standard split-spoke cast aluminum wheel design for Coupe and Convertible (Competition Gray finish optional)
* Available polished forged aluminum wheel design
* New Keyless Access remote key fob with integrated key
* Interior trim enhancements for all models, including wrapped center trim plate with Cyber pattern and new, brushed aluminum accents
* Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package available for all models in exclusive, new Linen and Sienna colors
* New sill plates
* iPod/MP3 jack included on all sound systems except navigation (Personal Audio Link available as accessory for navigation system)
* OnStar and XM Satellite Radio standard on all models
* Auto-dimming mirrors with compass standard on all models
* Two new premium exterior colors: Jetstream Blue Metallic Tintcoat and Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat

Enter Vette Rated100 and Vote for this Site !!!
Please click here to vote for our site, it really helps us out,Thanks.


Transmissions

Hydra-Matic 4L65-E

Tremec T56
6-speed manual

Tremec T56 6-speed manual, w/ optional Z51 Sport Package

Type:

four-speed automatic, with Performance Algorithm Shifting

6-speed manual

6-speed manual

Gear ratios (:1):

First:

3.06

2.66

2.97

Second:

1.63

1.78

2.07

Third:

1.00

1.30

1.43

Fourth:

0.70

1.00

1.00

Fifth:

-

0.74

0.71

Sixth:

-

0.50

0.57

Reverse:

2.29

2.90

3.28

Final drive ratio:

std: 2.73; opt: 3.15

3.42

3.42

 

Chassis/Suspension

Front:

short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber

Rear:

short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber

Traction control:

electronic traction control, active handling

Steering type:

speed sensitive, magnetic power-assisted rack-and-pinion

Steering ratio:

16.1:1

Steering wheel turns,
lock-to-lock:

tbd

Turning circle,
curb-to-curb (ft / m):

39 / 12

 

Brakes

Type:

power-assisted disc with ABS, front and rear

Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm):

front: 12.8 x 1.26 / 325 x 32;
rear: 12.0 x 1 / 305 x 26

 

Z51 Performance Suspension: 

front: 13.4 x 1.26 / 340 x 32

rear:  13.0 x 1 / 330 x 26