| STEERING SPECIFICATIONS |
| Coupe |
Convertible |
Z06 |
| Type |
Speed-sensitive, power-assisted, magnetic variable effort (Magnasteer) |
| Ratio |
16.1:1 |
| Turns, lock-to-lock |
2.66 |
2.46 |
|
| Turning diameter, curb-to-curb /ft./m) |
39.4 / 12 |
42.3 / 12.9 |
| Turning diameter, wall-to-wall /ft./m) |
40.3 / 12.3 |
43.3 / 13.2 |
BRAKE SPECIFICATIONS |
| Coupe |
Convertible |
Z06 |
| Type |
Four-wheel disc |
| Gross lining, front/rear (sq.-in.)
| 22.6 / 8.7 |
| Effective area, front/rear
(sq.-in.) |
22.3 / 8.7 |
| Antilock system |
Four-wheel (Bosch ABS V) |
| Rotor dia. x thickness, front (in./mm) |
12.8 x 1.26 / 325 x 32 |
| Rotor dia. x thickness, rear (in./mm) |
12.0 x 1.02 / 305 x 26 |
| Swept area, front, rear
(sq. in./cm) |
263 (F) 158 (R) / 1696 (F) 1018.0 (R) |
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS |
| Coupe |
Convertible |
Z06 |
| Order code |
LS1 |
LS6 |
| Type |
Overhead-valve (OHV)
Pushrod V8 |
| Displacement |
5.7L/5665 cc |
| Fuel induction system |
Sequential Fuel Injection |
| Horsepower (SAE net @ RPM) |
350 @ 5200 |
405 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb.‚ft. @ RPM) |
375 @ 4400 (manual)
360 @ 4000 (automatic) |
400 lb.-ft. @ 4800 (manual) |
| Redline (RPM) |
6000 |
6500 |
| Fuel shutoff RPM |
6200 |
6600 |
| Compression ratio |
10.1:1 |
10.5:1 |
| Firing order |
1‚8‚7‚2‚6‚5‚4-3 |
| Block |
Cast-aluminum 107.1 lbs. (48.6 kg) |
| Total dressed engine mass (wt.) dry |
Automatic 457.6 lbs. (208 kg); Manual 497.2 lbs. (226 kg) |
| Cylinder heads |
Cast-aluminum 20.3 lbs. (9.2 kg) |
| Cylinder block length |
20.4 in. (519mm) |
| Cylinder head volume |
4.1 cu.-in. (67.3 cu.-cm) |
| Cylinder no. system (front to rear)1 |
1-3-5-7 (L. Bank) |
| Head gasket thickness (compressed) |
1.33mm |
| Knock sensor (number and location) |
2 ‚ Valley |
| Intake manifolds |
Composite 15.9 lbs. (7.2 kg) |
| Exhaust manifolds |
Cast nodular iron |
| Valves per cylinder |
2 |
| Hydraulic roller lifters |
Standard |
| Roller rocker arms |
Standard |
| Crankshaft |
Cast iron w/undercut and rolled fillets |
| Camshaft |
Hollow steel |
| Main bearing caps |
Powder metal |
| Bore x stroke (in/mm) |
3.90 x 3.62 / 99.0 x 92.0 |
| Bore spacing (C/L to C/L) |
4.40 in. (111.8mm) |
| Cam drive |
Chain |
| Tailpipes |
4, rear center exit |
| Ignition system |
Coil near plug |
| Battery SAE capacity |
500 cca, |
600 cca (Z06) |
| Recommended fuel |
Premium unleaded |
| Recommended lubricant |
5W/30 Mobil 1 synthetic or equivalent |
| Recommended oil change Interval |
Up to 15,000 miles or 1 year (Maintenance needs vary with different uses and driving conditions. See the Owner's Manual for more information.) |
| Emissions Control (NLEV-Compliant) |
Catalytic converter, 3-way catalyst, Air Injector Reaction (AIR), Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) |
| Additional features |
Extended-life spark plugs, extended-life coolant, oil level sensor, oil life monitoring system |
| TRANSMISSION SPECIFICATIONS |
| Coupe |
Convertible |
Z06 |
| Type |
4-speed automatic |
6-speed manual |
6-speed manual
|
| Transmission Order Code |
M30 |
MM6 |
M12 |
| Gear Ratios: |
| 1st |
3.06:1 |
2.66:1 |
2.97:1 |
| 2nd |
1.62:1 |
1.78:1 |
2.07:1
|
| 3rd |
1.00:1 |
1.30:1 |
1.43:1 |
| 4th |
0.70:1 |
1.00:1 |
1.00:1 |
| 5th |
‚ |
0.74:1 |
0.84:1 |
| 6th |
‚ |
0.50:1 |
0.56:1 |
| Reverse |
2.29:1 |
2.90:1 |
3.28:1 |
| Axle Ratio |
2.73:1 (std.) 3.15:1 (perf.)1 |
3.42:1 |
3.42:1 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
1.90 (std.) / 2.19 (perf)1 |
1.71 |
1.92 |
ACCELERATION SPECIFICATIONS1 |
| Coupe |
Convertible |
Z06 |
| 0‚60 mph, Man. Trans. (sec.) |
4.6 (manual), 4.9 (auto |
3.9 (manual) |
| Braking, 60-0 mph (ft. |
125 |
| Top Speed (mph/kph)2 |
175 / 281.6 |
171 / 275.2 |
| 1/4-mile manual (sec./mph) |
13.22 / 109 mph |
12.4 / 116 |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) |
0.93 |
1.00 |
| Coefficient of Drag (cd) |
0.29 |
0.33 |
0.31 |
DIMENSIONS
NOTE: All dimensions shown are inches/millimeters unless otherwise noted. |
| Coupe |
Convertible |
Z06 |
| Exterior |
| Wheelbase (in./mm) |
104.5 / 2655.5 |
104.5 / 2655.5 |
104.5 / 2655.5 |
| Length, overall (in./mm) |
179.7 / 4565.6 |
179.7 / 4565.5 |
179.7 / 4565.6 |
| Height, overall (in/mm.) |
47.7 / 1211.5 |
47.8 / 1214.7 |
47.7 / 1211.5 |
| Tread Width, front (in./mm) |
61.9 / 1572.3 |
61.9 / 1572.3 |
62.4 / 1584.5 |
| Tread Width rear (in./mm) |
62.0 / 1574.5 |
62.0 / 1574.5 |
62.6 / 1589.5 |
| Interior |
| Headroom (in./mm) |
37.9 /963 |
37.6 / 955 |
37.8 /960 |
| Legroom (in./mm) |
42.7 / 1085 |
42.7 / 1085 |
| Shoulder Room (in./mm) |
55.3 / 1405 |
55.3 / 1405 |
| Hip Room (in./mm) |
54.2 / 1377 |
54.2 / 1377 |