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Body Specs | |
| Wheelbase | 96.2 inches |
| Overhang (Front) | 40.5 inches |
| Overhang (Rear) | 39.7 inches |
| Front Track | 59.6 inches |
| Rear Track | 60.4 inches |
| Length | 176.5 inches |
| Width | Front Fender: 68.6 inches Rear Fender: 70.0 inches |
| Ground Clearance Differential to Ground | 6.8 inches |
| Ground Clearance Front Bumper to Ground | 4.9 inches |
| Ground Clearance Rear Bumper to Ground | 13.0 inches |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 4.7 inches (Measured at Catalytic Converter) |
| Overall Height | 46.7 inches (Coupe) 46.4 inches (Convertible) |
| Rocker Panel to Ground (Front) | 6.9 inches |
| Rocker Panel to Ground (Rear) | 6.9 inches |
| Cargo Capacity | 100 lbs. / (Coupe and Convertible)6.6 cubic feet (Convertible)Liftover Height: 35.5 Inches (Coupe) |
| Cowl Height | 33.4 inches |
| Windshield Slope Angle | 64.7° |
| Effective Head Room | 36.4 inches |
| Shoulder Room | 54.1 inches |
| Hip Room | 49.3 inches |
| Tire Size | P275/40ZR17 B/W (Goodyear Eagle VR50, Unidirectional)With Z51 Performance Handling Package / Z52 Sport Handling Package P275/40ZR17 |
| Wheel Size | 17" x 9.5" (Front and Rear)With Z51 Performance Handling Package Front / Rear: 17" x 9.5"ZR-1 Rear: 17" x 11.0" |
| Recommended Tire Inflation | 35 PSI Front / Rear |
| Manual Six Speed Transmission | 1st Gear2.678:1 2nd Gear1.804:1 3rd Gear1.305:1 4th Gear1.00:1 5th Gear.751:1 6th Gear.499:1 Reverse Gear2.495:1 |
| 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 II 8.0 Pints |
| Maximum Uphill Speed (Wide Open Throttle) | 1 > 2: 43 MPH 2 > 3: 79 MPH 3 > 4: 116 MPH |
| Manual Transmission Lubricant Type | 5W-30 Texaco Code 1650 TL11408A, GM 9985535 2.1 Liters |
| Axle Ratio | 3.07:1, 3.31:1 (Manual Transmission) 2.59:1, 3.07:1 (Automatic Transmission) |
| Standard Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 Gallons |
| Steering Ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Turning Diameters Outside Front | 41.3 feet (Wall to Wall) 40.0 feet (Curb to Curb) |
| Steering Wheel Diameter | 14.5 inches |
EPA Fuel Economy | |
| Manual Coupe | City: 15 Highway: 23 Combined: 18 |
| Automatic Coupe | City: 15 Highway: 23 Combined: 18 |
| Manual Convertible | City: 15 Highway: 23 Combined: 18 |
| Automatic Convertible | City: 15 Highway: 23 Combined: 18 |
Weight | |
| Model 1YY07 Sport Coupe | Curb Mass with Four Speed Manual Transmission |
| Model 1YY67 Convertible | Curb Mass with Four Speed Manual Transmission |
| * Equivalent Test Weight Class - US Environmental Protection Agency emission certifications are based on ETWCs shown. Curb Weight: The calculated weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, only as designed with the additional load of oils, lube, coolant and fuel filled to capacity. Shipping Weight: Same as base curb weight except only 3 gallons of gasoline. Manual transmission weights shown; automatic transmission no cost option. | |
| Removeble Plastic Roof Panel (RPO CC3) | -3.1 lb. (-0.9 lb. Front; -2.2 lb. Rear) |
| Electric Defogger System Rear Window and Side Mirror (RPO Z6A) | +0.8 lb. (+0.4 lb. Front; +0.4 lb. Rear) |
| Performance Handling Package (RPO Z51) | +9.5 lb. (+4.2 lb. Front; +5.3 lb. Rear) |
| Delco-Bose Premium Audio System (RPO UU8) | +9.7 lb. (+3.3 lb. Front; +6.4 lb. Rear) |
| Radio Delete(RPO UL5) | -11.0 lb. (-5.3 lb. Front; -5.7 lb. Rear) |
| Custom Adjustable Seats (RPO AQ9) | +13.5 lb. (+6.2 lb. Front; +7.3 lb. Rear) |
| Automatic Air Conditioning (RPO C68) | +2.2 lb. |
| Leather Seat Trim (RPO AR9) | +3.5 lb. (+1.3 lb. Front; +2.2 lb. Rear) |
| Heavy Duty Cooling (RPO V08) | +10.2 lb. (+12.8 lb. Front; -2.6 lb. Rear) |
Engine Specs | |
| Type: | 90° V8 - OHV |
| Valve Location: | In Head |
| Bore / Stroke: | 4.00" / 3.48" |
| Fuel Requirement: | 91-Octane Rating Unleaded Gasoline 85 Octane rating may be used in certain high altitude areas specified in Owner's Manual. Gasohol of equivalent octane rating also may be used, provided it is blended of not more than 10% alcohol. |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.5:1 |
| Cylinder Head Material: | Aluminum |
| Cylinder Block Material: | Cast Alloy Iron |
| Oil Pump Type: | Gear |
| Cooling System Capacity | 14.65 Quarts (Manual Transmission) 14.51 Quarts (Automatic Transmission) |
| Radiator Cap Relief Pressure | 18.0 PSI |
| Battery | 12 volt - 630 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA) 54 Amp-hours |
| Alternator | Delco-Remy 105 Amps |
| Fuel System | |
| Type | Electronic Fuel Injection - Tuned Port Injection (TPI) |
| Fuel Pump | Electric, Dual Turbine - In Fuel Tank |
| Point of Injection | Fuel Injectors at Inlet Ports |
| Flow | Pulse |
| Horsepower | |
| Standard Engine (350 cubic inch) | 240 hp @ 4,000 RPM; Torque: 335 lb-ft @ 3,200 RPM |
| Ignition System | |
| Spark Plug | FR5LS Make: AC |
| Spark Plug Thread | M14 x 1.25 |
| Spark Plug Gap | .035 inch |
| Spark Plug Tightening Torque | 18 - 22 lb. - ft. |
| 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 Cast Iron (Front) Damped Iron (Rear) |
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| 24S | Removable Roof Panel, blue tint (coupe) | 8,748 (33.12%) | $615.00 |
| 64S | Removable Roof Panel, bronze tint (coupe) | 4,042 (15.30%) | $615.00 |
| AC1 | Power Passenger Seat | 20,578 (77.91%) | $240.00 |
| AC3 | Power Driver Seat | 25,606 (96.95%) | $240.00 |
| AQ9 | Sports Seats, leather | 1,777 (6.73%) | $1,025.00 |
| AR9 | Base Seats, leather | 23,364 (88.46%) | $400.00 |
| B2K | Callaway Twin Turbo; installed by Callaway, sold and warranted by GM. | 67 (0.25%) | $25,895.00 |
| B4P | Radiator Boost Fan | 20,281 (76.79%) | $75.00 |
| C2L | Dual Removable Roof Panels (coupe) | 5,274 (19.97%) | $915.00 |
| C68 | Electronic Air Conditioning Control | 24,675 (93.42%) | $150.00 |
| CC2 | Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible) | 1,573 (5.96%) | $1,995.00 |
| D74 | Illuminated Driver Vanity Mirror | 17,414 (65.93%) | $58.00 |
| FX3 | Selective Ride and Handling, electronic | 1,573 (5.96%) | $1,695.00 |
| G92 | Performance Axle Ratio | 10,211 (38.66%) | $22.00 |
| K05 | Engine Block Heater | 2,182 (8.26%) | $20.00 |
| KC4 | Engine Oil Cooler | 20,162 (76.34%) | $110.00 |
| MN6 | 6-Speed Manual Transmission | 4,113 (15.57%) | n/a |
| NN5 | California Emission Requirements | 4,501 (17.04%) | $100.00 |
| UJ6 | Low Tire Pressure Warning Indicator | 6,976 (26.41%) | $325.00 |
| UU8 | Stereo System, Delco-Bose | 24,145 (91.42%) | $773.00 |
| V01 | Heavy-Duty Radiator | 20,888 (79.09%) | $40.00 |
| V56 | Luggage Rack (convertible) | 616 (2.33%) | $140.00 |
| Z51 | Performance Handling Package (coupe) | 2,224 (8.42%) | $575.00 |
Total Production: 26,412 Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 245 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $31,545.00. | |||
Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | |
| 10 | White | 5,426 (20.54%) | Blue / Black / Gray / Red / Saddle | Black / Saddle / White | |
| 20 | Medium Blue Metallic | 1,428 (5.41%) | Blue / Black | Black / White | |
| 28 | Dark Blue Metallic | 1,931 (7.31%) | Black / Saddle | Black / Saddle / White | |
| 41 | Black | 4,855 (18.38%) | Blue / Black / Gray / Red / Saddle | Black / Saddle / White | |
| 68 | Dark Blue Metallic | 3,409 (12.91%) | Black / Saddle | Black / Saddle / White | |
| 81 | Bright Red | 7,663 (29.01%) | Black / Gray / Red / Saddle | Black / Saddle / White | |
| 90 | Gray Metallic | 225 (0.85%) | Black / Gray | Black / White | |
| 96 | Charcoal Metallic | 1,440 (5.45%) | Black / Gray / Saddle | Black / Saddle / White | |
Notes: Not all soft top / interior combinations were available. | |||||
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