ZO6 CORVETTE SPECIFICATIONS          Back to ZO6 Page

Steering Specifications

Type

Speed-sensitive, power-assisted, magnetic  variable effort (MagnaSteer)

Ratio

16.1:1

Turns, lock-to-lock

2.46

Turning Diameter, curb-to-curb (m/ft.)

12.9/42.3

Turning Diameter, wall-to-wall (m/ft.)

13.2/43.3

 

Brake Specifications

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  (mm/in.)

325 x 32 / 12.6 x 1.26

Rotor Dia. x Thickness, rear (mm/in.)

305 x 26 / 12.6 x 1.27

Swept Area, front, rear
(sq. cm/in.)

1696 (F) 1018.0 (R) / 263 (F) 158 (R)

 

Engine Specifications

Order Code

LS6

Type

Overhead-valve (OHV)
Pushrod  V8

Displacement

5.7L/5665 cc

Fuel Induction System

Sequential Fuel Injection

Horsepower (SAE net @  RPM)

405 @ 6000

Torque (lb.–ft. @ RPM)

400 lb.-ft. @ 4800 (manual)

Redline (RPM)

6500

Fuel Shutoff RPM

6600

Compression Ratio

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

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

1 Rear of engine – drive takeoff.  View from drive takeoff end to determine left and right side of engine.

 

Transmission Specifications

Type

6-speed manual

Transmission Order Code

M12

Gear Ratios:

1st

2.97:1

2nd

2.07:1

3rd

1.43:1

4th

1.00:1

5th

0.84:1

6th

0.56:1

Reverse

3.28:1

Axle Ratio

3.42:1

Final Drive Ratio

1.92

1 With optional Performance  axle (available only with automatic).

 

Acceleration Specifications (1)

0–60 mph, Man. Trans.  (sec.)

3.9 (manual)

Braking, 60-0 mph (ft.)

125

Top Speed (kph/mph)(2)

275.2 / 171

1/4-mile manual  (sec./mph)

12.4 / 116

Lateral Acceleration (g)

1.00

Coefficient of Drag (cd)

0.31

1 Data generated during closed-course development testing  and provided for reference purposes only. Actual results may vary  depending upon equipment, road surfaces, altitudes, temperatures and  other variables.
2 Top speed is reached in 5th gear on manual-equipped cars.

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