Chevrolet Corvette C6 Sports Car (2004-2013)

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Product Overview

Chevrolet Corvette C6 is a compact high-performance sports car in production from 2004 to 2013. It was available with a range of V8 engines that displaced 6.0 to 7.0 liters.
One of the more approachable sports cars on the market, the Corvette combined superb drivetrain performance and reliability with an gorgeous styling and good chassis setup. Interestingly, it is true to American muscle in featuring GM's LS small block engines.
Drivers who appreciate handling will be pleased to know that the Chevrolet Corvette comes with double-wishbone suspensions at all four corners. This provides the good cornering performance and durability.

Ratings

What we found**

Neofiliac score 89% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Superb drivetrain reliability
  • Excellent power output
  • Manual transmission widely available
  • Great styling
  • Double-wishbone suspensions all around
Cons

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    Specifications

    LS2LS2 ATLS3LS3 ATZ06ZR1

    Capacity

    Cargo Capacity635 L / 22.4 cu-ft635 L / 22.4 cu-ft634 L / 22.4 cu-ft634 L / 22.4 cu-ft634 L / 22.4 cu-ft634 L / 22.4 cu-ft
    Coolant Capacity11.9 L / 12.6 qt11.9 L / 12.6 qt11.3 L / 11.9 qt11.3 L / 11.9 qt11.9 L / 12.6 qt16.9 L / 17.9 qt
    Engine Oil Capacity5.2 L / 5.5 qt5.2 L / 5.5 qt5.7 L / 6.0 qt5.7 L / 6.0 qt7.6 L / 8.0 qt9.9 L / 10.5 qt
    Fuel Capacity68.0 L / 18.0 gal
    Passengers2
    Payload280 kg / 617 lbs280 kg / 617 lbs47 kg / 104 lbs47 kg / 104 lbs

    Chassis

    Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
    Brakes | RearVentilated discs
    Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
    Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
    Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
    Tire Size245/40 R18, 285/35 R19245/40 R18, 285/35 R19245/40 ZR18, 285/35 ZR19245/40 ZR18, 285/35 ZR19275/35 R19

    Construction

    Body Style2-door Coupe

    Dimensions

    Size | Height1245 mm / 49.0 in1245 mm / 49.0 in1245 mm / 49.0 in1245 mm / 49.0 in1237 mm / 48.7 in1237 mm / 48.7 in
    Size | Length4435 mm / 174.6 in4435 mm / 174.6 in4435 mm / 174.6 in4435 mm / 174.6 in4460 mm / 175.6 in4475 mm / 176.2 in
    Size | Width1845 mm / 72.6 in1845 mm / 72.6 in1845 mm / 72.6 in1845 mm / 72.6 in1928 mm / 75.9 in1928 mm / 75.9 in
    Track Width | Front1575.0 mm / 62.0 in1575.0 mm / 62.0 in1575.0 mm / 62.0 in1575.0 mm / 62.0 in1613.0 mm / 63.5 in1613.0 mm / 63.5 in
    Track Width | Rear1545.0 mm / 60.8 in1545.0 mm / 60.8 in1545.0 mm / 60.8 in1545.0 mm / 60.8 in1588.0 mm / 62.5 in1588.0 mm / 62.5 in
    Weight1470.0 kg / 3240.8 lbs1470.0 kg / 3240.8 lbs1461.0 kg / 3221.0 lbs1461.0 kg / 3221.0 lbs1440.0 kg / 3174.7 lbs1512.0 kg / 3333.4 lbs
    Wheel Size8.5J x 19, 10J x 198.5J x 19, 10J x 198.5J x 19, 10J x 198.5J x 19, 10J x 198.5J x 19, 10J x 19Front wheel rims: 19 Rear wheel rims: 20
    Wheelbase2685 mm / 105.7 in

    Performance

    Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h4.5 sec4.5 sec4.4 sec4.6 sec3.8 sec3.4 sec
    Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.3 sec4.3 sec4.2 sec4.4 sec3.7 sec3.4 sec
    Fuel Economy18.0 L/100km / 13.1 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)18.0 L/100km / 13.1 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)18.0 L/100km / 13.1 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)18.0 L/100km / 13.1 MPG (urban) | 9.0 L/100km / 26.1 MPG (highway)15.7 L/100km / 15.0 MPG (urban) | 9.8 L/100km / 24.0 MPG (highway)16.8 L/100km / 14.0 MPG (urban) | 11.8 L/100km / 19.9 MPG (highway)
    Top Speed290.0 km/h / 180.2 mph290.0 km/h / 180.2 mph306.0 km/h / 190.1 mph306.0 km/h / 190.1 mph306.0 km/h / 190.1 mph322.0 km/h / 200.1 mph

    Powertrain

    Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
    EngineLS2LS2LS3LS3LS7LS9
    Engine | Bore101.6 mm / 4.0 in101.6 mm / 4.0 in103.2 mm / 4.1 in103.2 mm / 4.1 in104.8 mm / 4.1 in103.2 mm / 4.1 in
    Engine | Compression Ratio10.9:110.9:110.9:110.9:111.0:19.1:1
    Engine | Displacement6.0 L / 364.1 cu-in / 5967.0 cc6.0 L / 364.1 cu-in / 5967.0 cc6.2 L / 376.0 cu-in / 6162.0 cc6.2 L / 376.0 cu-in / 6162.0 cc7.0 L / 427.8 cu-in / 7011.0 cc6.2 L / 376.0 cu-in / 6162.0 cc
    Engine | Power405.0 hp / 302.0 kW @ 6000 rpm405.0 hp / 302.0 kW @ 6000 rpm437.0 hp / 325.9 kW @ 5900 rpm437.0 hp / 325.9 kW @ 5900 rpm505.0 hp / 376.6 kW @ 6300 rpm638.0 hp / 475.8 kW @ 6500 rpm
    Engine | Redline7000 rpm7000 rpm7000 rpm7000 rpm7000 rpm6500 rpm
    Engine | Specific Output67.9 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in67.9 hp/L / 1.1 hp/cu-in70.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in70.9 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in72.0 hp/L / 1.2 hp/cu-in103.5 hp/L / 1.7 hp/cu-in
    Engine | Stroke92.0 mm / 3.6 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in101.6 mm / 4.0 in92.0 mm / 3.6 in
    Engine | Torque543 Nm / 400.5 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm543 Nm / 400.5 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm585 Nm / 431.5 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm585 Nm / 431.5 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm637 Nm / 469.8 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm604 Nm / 445.5 lb-ft @ 3800 rpm
    Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinderNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 pushrod (OHV) engine with 2 values per cylinderSupercharged multi-port injected petrol V8 pushrod (OHV) engine with 2 values per cylinder
    Transmission | Gears6-speed
    Transmission | TypeAutomaticAutomaticManualAutomaticManualManual

    Production

    Availability2004 ~ 20072004 ~ 20072008 ~ 20132008 ~ 20132005 ~ 20132009 ~ 2013

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