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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