The Chevrolet Corvette is a high-performance sports car known for its sleek design, powerful engine, and exceptional handling capabilities. It offers a thrilling driving experience with its responsive handling, precise steering, and abundant power.
Specs
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Body Type
Coupe - Cabriolet
Seats
2
Doors
2
Length
4630 mm 182.28 in.
Width
1934 mm 76.14 in.
Height
1234 mm 48.58 in.
Wheelbase
2722 mm 107.17 in.
Front Track
1648 mm 64.88 in.
Rear Track
1586 mm 62.44 in.
Min Turning Circle
11.6 m 38.06 ft.
Fuel Consumption
The car specified is a Corvette that runs on petrol, with a fuel consumption of 15.7 l/100 km in the city, 8.7 l/100 km on extra-urban roads, and 12.4 l/100 km combined. This is equivalent to 14.98, 27.04, and 18.97 US mpg in the city, extra-urban, and combined respectively, and 17.99, 32.47, and 22.78 UK mpg in the city, extra-urban, and combined respectively.
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Rating
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel Consumption Urban
15.7 l/100 km 14.98 US mpg 17.99 UK mpg 6.37 km/l
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
8.7 l/100 km 27.04 US mpg 32.47 UK mpg 11.49 km/l
Fuel Consumption Combined
12.4 l/100 km 18.97 US mpg 22.78 UK mpg 8.06 km/l
Engine & Transmission
The Corvette is a high-performance sports car with a powerful 8-cylinder engine, producing 495 horsepower and 637 Nm of torque. It features a middle-mounted, longitudinal engine layout with a displacement of 6162 cm3. The car has a rear-wheel drive and an 8-speed automatic transmission.
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Rating
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Power
495 Hp @ 6450 rpm.
Power Per Litre
80.3 Hp/l
Torque
637 Nm @ 5150 rpm. 469.83 lb.-ft. @ 5150 rpm.
Engine Layout
Middle, Longitudinal
Engine Model Code
LT2
Engine Displacement
6162 cm3 376.03 cu. in.
Number Of Cylinders
8
Engine Configuration
V-engine
Cylinder Bore
103.25 mm 4.06 in.
Piston Stroke
92 mm 3.62 in.
Compression Ratio
11.5
Number Of Valves Per Cylinder
2
Fuel Injection System
Direct injection
Engine Aspiration
Naturally aspirated engine
Engine Oil Capacity
7.1 l 7.5 US qt | 6.25 UK qt
Engine Oil Specification
0W-40 / GM dexos2
Coolant
20.5 l 21.66 US qt | 18.04 UK qt
Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive Wheel
Rear wheel drive
Number Of Gears And Type Of Gearbox
8 gears, automatic transmission M1L
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Double wishbone
Brakes
The car in question is a Corvette, featuring ventilated disc brakes on both the front (321 mm) and rear (339 mm) wheels, as well as an Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) for enhanced safety. The steering system is a rack and pinion type, aided by electric power steering. The tires are 245/35 ZR19 in the front and 305/30 ZR20 in the rear, mounted on 8.5J x 19 and 11J x 20 wheel rims, respectively.
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Rating
Front Brakes
Ventilated discs, 321 mm
Rear Brakes
Ventilated discs, 339 mm
Assisting Systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering Type
Steering rack and pinion
Power Steering
Electric Steering
Tires Size
Front wheel tires: 245/35 ZR19 Rear wheel tires: 305/30 ZR20
Wheel Rims Size
Front wheel rims: 8.5J x 19 Rear wheel rims: 11J x 20
Weight & Capacity
The Corvette has a weight-to-power ratio of 3.1 kg/Hp (323.5 Hp/tonne) and a weight-to-torque ratio of 2.4 kg/Nm (416.3 Nm/tonne). It has a kerb weight of 1530 kg (3373.07 lbs.) and a minimum trunk/boot space of 357 l (12.61 cu. ft.).
