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2005 Corvette Specifications
For Release: Jan. 1, 2004, 12:01 a.m.
Preliminary Specifications
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| Overview |
| Models: |
2005
Chevrolet Corvette |
| Body style / driveline: |
Two-door hatchback targa, front-engine, rear-drive |
| Construction: |
Steel frame w. hydroformed side rails. Aluminum & magnesium cockpit structure. Aluminum chassis components. Composite body panels |
| Manufacturing : |
Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| |
| Engine |
6.0L LS2 V-8 |
| Displacement (liters/cu in/cc): |
6.0 / 364 / 5970 |
| Bore & stroke (in / mm): |
4 x 3.62 / 101.6 x 92 |
| Block material: |
cast aluminum |
| Cylinder head material: |
cast aluminum |
| Valvetrain: |
OHV, 2 valves per cylinder |
| Fuel delivery: |
SEFI (sequential electronic fuel injection) |
| Compression ratio: |
10.9:1 |
| Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm): |
400 / 298 @ 6000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm): |
400 @ 4400 |
| Recommended fuel: |
93 octane recommended, not required |
| Maximum engine speed (rpm): |
6500 |
| Estimated fuel economy (mpg city / hwy / combined): |
19 / 28 / 23 (man) & 18 / 25 / 21 (auto) |
| Transmissions |
Hydra-Matic 4L65-E |
Tremec T56
6-speed manual |
Tremec T56 6-speed manual, w/ optional Z51 Sport Package |
| Type: |
four-speed automatic, with Performance Algorithm Shifting |
6-speed manual |
6-speed manual |
| Gear ratios (:1): |
| First: |
3.06 |
2.66 |
2.97 |
| Second: |
1.63 |
1.7 |
2.07 |
| Third: |
1.00 |
1.30 |
1.43 |
| Fourth: |
0.70 |
1.00 |
1.00 |
| Fifth: |
- |
0.74 |
0.71 |
| Sixth: |
- |
0.50 |
0.57 |
| Reverse: |
2.29 |
2.90 |
3.28 |
| Final drive ratio: |
std: 2.73; opt: 3.15 |
3.42 |
3.42 |
| Chassis/Suspension |
| Front: |
Short/long arm (SLA). Cast aluminum upper & lower control arms. Transverse, composite leaf spring. Stabilizer bar. Monotube shock absorbers. |
| Rear: |
Short/long arm (SLA). Cast aluminum upper & lower control arms. Transverse, composite leaf spring. Stabilizer bar. Monotube shock absorbers. |
| Traction control: |
electronic traction control, active handling |
| Steering type: |
Speed sensitive, magnetic-controlled, hydraulic power-assisted,
rack-and-pinion. |
| Steering ratio: |
16.1:1 |
Steering wheel turns,
lock-to-lock: |
tbd |
Turning circle,
curb-to-curb (ft / m): |
39 / 12 |
| Brakes |
| Type: |
power-assisted disc with ABS, front and rear |
| Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm): |
front: 12.8 x 1.26 / 325 x 32;
rear: 12.0 x 1 / 305 x 26
Z51 Performance Suspension:
front: 13.4 x 1.26 / 340 x 32
rear: 13.0 x 1 / 330 x 26 |
| Wheels/Tires |
| |
Std & Magnetic Selective Ride Control |
Z51 Sport Package |
| Wheel size: |
front: 18 x 8.5;
rear: 19 x 10 |
front: 18 x 8.5;
rear: 19 x 10 |
| Tires: |
Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-2
Extended Mobility
front: P245/40ZR-18
rear: P285/35ZR-19 |
Goodyear Eagle F1 SC
Extended Mobility
Asymmetric Tread
front: P245/40ZR-18
rear: P285/35ZR-19 |
| Dimensions |
| Exterior |
| Wheelbase (in / mm): |
105.7 / 2686 |
| Overall length (in / mm): |
174.6 / 4435 |
| Overall width (in / mm): |
72.6 / 1844 |
| Overall height (in / mm): |
49.1 / 1246 |
| Track (in / mm): |
front: 62.1 / 1577
rear: 60.7 / 1542 |
| Curb weight (lb / kg): |
est. 3214 /1458 |
Weight distribution
(% front / rear): |
51 / 49 |
| Interior |
Seating capacity
(front / rear): |
2 / 0 |
| Interior Volume (cu ft / L) |
52.1 / 1475 |
| Head room (in / mm): |
37.9 / 962 |
| Leg room (in / mm): |
43 / 1093 |
Shoulder room
(in / mm): |
55.2
/ 1403 |
| Hip room (in / mm): |
53.7 / 1363 |
| Capacities |
| Cargo volume (hatchback area) (cu ft / L): |
22.4 / 634 |
| Fuel tank (gal / L): |
18.0 / 68.1 |
| Engine oil (qt / L): |
5.5 / 5.2 |
| Paint Codes |
| RPO Code |
Color |
Valspar Code |
PPG Code |
DuPont Code |
RM Code |
SW Code |
MS Code |
Azko Code |
WA Code |
| 10U |
Arctic White |
W243 |
4185 |
B8949 |
19005 |
40911 |
- |
GMA89:10 |
9567 |
| 19U |
LeMans Blue Metallic |
L4998 |
6232 |
- |
- |
66850 |
- |
GMA04:19 |
933L |
| 27U |
Precision Red |
R3643 |
906269 |
- |
- |
67759 |
- |
GMA05:27 |
946L |
| 41U |
Black |
K090 |
9700 |
F02H |
13572 |
33756 |
3069 |
GMA78:19 |
8555 |
| 67U |
Machine Silver Metallic |
S892 |
6229 |
- |
- |
66691 |
- |
GMA04:67 |
994L |
| 71U |
Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic |
A531 |
5677 |
- |
- |
60752 |
- |
GMA05:71 |
633H |
| 74U |
Victory Red |
R210 |
4154 |
- |
- |
39339 |
- |
GMA01:74 |
9260 |
| 79U |
Millennium Yellow Clear Coat |
Y1272 |
5593 |
MD413 |
- |
58746 |
- |
GMA00:79 |
423G |
| 86U |
Magnetic Red Metallic II |
L2382/83 |
5402/03 |
B9803/04 |
- |
54703/49762 |
- |
GMA98:86 |
379E |
Note: Information shown is current at time of publication. We will update this page with any updates that should be necessary.
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