2012 Corvette ZR1 Specifications





Below are specifications of the 2012 Corvette ZR1 including dimensions, engine, transmission, brakes, wheels and more.

Source:  GM Media

Model Lineup | Overview | Engines | Transmission | Chassis/Suspension | Brakes | Wheels/Tires | Dimensions | Capacities

Overview

Model:

Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Body styles / driveline:

2-door hatchback coupe with fixed roof; rear-wheel drive

Construction:

composite and carbon-fiber body panels, hydroformed aluminum frame with aluminum and magnesium structural and chassis components

Manufacturing location:

Bowling Green, Ky.

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Engines

 

6.2L SUPERCHARGED V-8 (LS9)

Displacement (cu in / cc):

376 / 6162

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92

Block material:

cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:

cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

overhead valve, two valves per cylinder

Fuel delivery:

SFI (sequential fuel injection)

Compression ratio:

9.1:1

Horsepower / kW:

638 / 476 @ 6500*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm):

604 / 819 @ 3800*

Recommended fuel:

premium required

EPA-estimated fuel economy (city / hwy):

14 / 21

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Transmission

 

Tremec TR6060 close-ratio six-speed manual

Gear ratios (:1):

 

First:

2.29

Second:

1.61

Third:

1.21

Fourth:

1.00

Fifth:

0.82

Sixth:

0.68

Reverse:

3.11

Final drive ratio:

3.42

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Chassis/Suspension

Front:

short/long arm ( SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber

Rear:

short/long arm ( SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber

Traction control:

electronic traction control; active handling (Magnetic Selective Ride Control)

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Brakes

Type:

front and rear power-assisted carbon-ceramic disc with 6-piston front and four-piston rear calipers, cross-drilled rotors; ABS std.

Rotor diameter (in / mm):

front: 15.5 / 394
rear: 15 / 380

Brake swept area
(sq in / mm):

front: 355 / 2290
rear: 309 / 1994

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Wheels/Tires

Wheel size:

front: 19-inch x 10-inch
rear: 20-inch x 12-inch

Tires:

Michelin Pilot Sport 2
front: P285/30ZR19
rear: P335/25ZR20

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Dimensions

Exterior

Wheelbase (in / mm):

105.7 / 2685

Overall length (in / mm):

176.2 / 4476

Overall width (in / mm):

75.9 / 1929

Overall height (in / mm):

48.7 / 1236

Curb weight (lb / kg):

3353 / 1521

Weight distribution
(% front / rear):

51 / 49

Interior

Seating capacity

2

Interior volume (cu ft / L):

52 / 1475

Headroom (in / mm):

38 / 962

Legroom (in / mm):

43 / 1092

Shoulder room (in / mm):

55 / 1397

Hip room (in / mm):

54 / 1371

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Capacities

Cargo volume (cu ft / L):

22 / 634

Fuel tank (gal / L):

18 / 68.1

Engine oil (qt / L):

10.5 / 9.9

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* SAE certified.
Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.

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