Sixth generation Corvette C6

 Sixth generation Corvette C6
2006 Corvette C6 Convertible

Power, Passion and Precision in Coupe and Convertible form

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Corvette Coupe & Convertible Technical Specifications

 

Dimensions and Capacities

 

Length (mm)

4435

Width (mm)

1844

Height (mm)

1246

Track, front/rear (mm)

1577/1542

Wheelbase (mm)

2686

Headroom (mm)

963

Hiproom (mm)

1364

Legroom (mm)

1095

Shoulderroom (mm)

1405

Cargo volume, hatchback/trunk area (l)

Coupe 634, Convertible, top up 295, top down 144

Weight distribution (% front/rear)

51/49

Curb weight (kg)

Coupe 1508, Convertible 1517

Fuel tank capacity (l)

68,8

 

Engine and Transmission

 

Engine, location

6.0L V8

Engine block/cylinder head

Cast aluminium

Bore x stroke (mm)

101.6 x 92

Displacement (cm3)

5967

Compression ratio (:1)

10.9

Fuel feed

SFI (sequential fuel injection)

Valvetrain

Central, 2 valves per cylinder

Maximum engine speed (rpm)

6500

Max. output (hp/kW/rpm)

404/297/6000

Max. torque (Nm)

546/4400

Engine oil (l)

5.2

Transmissions

Tremec T56 6-speed manual with standard Z51 Performance Package

Tremec T56 6-speed manual with optional F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control

6-speed Paddle Shift automatic transmission

 

 

Chassis / Suspension

 

Front suspension

Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminium upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber

 

Rear suspension

Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminium upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber

 

Steering

Speed sensitive, magnetic power-assisted rack-and-pinion

 

Wheels (inch)

Front: 18 x 8.5; rear: 19 x 10

 

Tires

Goodyear Eagle F1 GS Extended Mobility, front: P245/40ZR-18, rear: P285/35ZR-19

 

Brakes

Power-assisted disc with ABS, front and rear

 

Traction control

Electronic traction control, active handling

Source: Text & Photos courtesy of General Motors Corporation

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