2006 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible Specs
19 September 2008 17:12:57
Engine Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Engine Specifications: | Cast Aluminum V8 |
| Position: | Front Longitudinal |
| Valvetrain: | OHV, 2 Valves w/Cyl |
| Displacement: | 5970 cc / 364.3 cu in |
| Bore: | 101.6 mm / 4.0 in |
| Stroke: | 92 mm / 3.62 in |
| Compression: | 10.9:1 |
| Power: | 298.3 kw / 400 bhp @ 6000 rpm |
| Specific output: | 67.0 bhp per litre |
| Bhp/Weight: | 275.67 bhp per tonne |
| Torque: | 542.33 nm / 400 ft lbs @ 4400 rpm |
| Redline: | 6500 |
Chassis & body | |
| Body/Frame: | Composite Body Panels over Hydroformed Steel Frame w/Aluminum & Magnesium Structural Components |
| Driven wheels: | RWD w/Electronic Traction Control |
| Front tires: | P245/40ZR-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 SC |
| Rear tires: | P285/35ZR-19 Goodyear Eagle F1 SC |
| Front brakes: | Discs w/ABS |
| Front brake size: | 340 mm / 13.4 in |
| Rear brakes: | Discs w/ABS |
| Rear brake size: | 330 mm / 13 in |
| Front wheels: | F 45.7 x 21.6 cm / 18 x 8.5 in |
| Rear wheels: | R 48.3 x 25.4 cm / 19 x 10 in |
| Steering: | Rack & Pinion w/Speed Sensitive Power Assist |
| Front suspension: | Wishbones w/Upper & Lower Control Arms, Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Monotube Shock Absorbers |
| Rear suspension: | Wishbones w/Upper & Lower Control Arms, Transverse Composite Leaf Spring, Monotube Shock Absorbers |
Drivetrain | |
| Transmission: | 6-Speed Manual |
| Gear ratios: | 2.97:1, 2.07:1, 1.43:1, 1.00:1, 0.71:1, 0.57:1 |
| Final drive: | 3.42:1 |
Car dimensions | |
| Weight: | 1451 kg / 3199 lbs |
| Wheelbase: | 2686 mm / 105.7 in |
| Front track: | 1577 mm / 62.1 in |
| Rear track: | 1542 mm / 60.7 in |
| Length: | 4435 mm / 174.6 in |
| Width: | 1844 mm / 72.6 in |
Speed performance | |
| Car top speed: | 289.7 kph / 180.0 mph |
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