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Engine Specs
Transmission

Chassis Specs
Exterior
Interior

Capacities



Dimensions and capacities are in inches unless otherwise specified.

Powertrain / Chassis 6.0L V-8 LS2
Displacement (cu in / cc) 364 / 5967
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 SFI (sequential fuel injection)
Compression ratio 10.9:1
Horsepower (hp / kw @ rpm) 400 / 298 @ 6000
Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm) 400 / 542 @ 4400
Recommended fuel 93 octane recommended, not required
Maximum engine speed (rpm) 6500
MPG (city / hwy / combined) automatic: 18 / 25 / 21
manual: 19 / 28 / 23
MPIG (city / hwy / combined) automatic: 22 / 35 / 26
manual: 21 / 37 / 26
L/100km (city / hwy / combined) automatic: 12.8 / 8.1 / 10.7
manual: 13.2 / 7.6 / 10.7

Transmission 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)
   1st
3.06
2.66
2.97
   2nd
1.63
1.78
2.07
   3rd
1.00
1.30
1.43
   4th
0.70
1.00
1.00
   5th
-
0.74
0.84
   6th
-
0.50
0.56
Reverse
2.29
2.90
3.28
Final drive ratio std: 2.73:1
3.42:1
3.42:1
opt: 3.15:1

Chassis / Suspension 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
Front short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber
Rear
short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber
Traction control electronic traction control, Active Handling
Steering type speed sensitive, magnetic 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 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
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 x 1 / 305 x 26
Z51 Performance Package 13.4 x 1.26 / 340 x 32
13 x 1 / 330 x 26

Wheels and Tires Std. & Magnetic Selective Ride Control Z51 Sport Package
Wheel size front: 18 inch x 8.5 inch front: 18 inch x 8.5 inch
rear: 19 inch x 10 inch rear: 19 inch x 10 inch
Tires Goodyear Eagle F1 GS
Extended Mobility
Goodyear Eagle F1 SC
Extended Mobility
Asymmetric Tread
front: P245/40ZR18 front: P245/40ZR18
rear: P285/35ZR19 rear: P285/35ZR19

Exterior Dimensions 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
Wheelbase (in / mm) 106 / 2686
Overall length (in / mm) 175 / 4435
Overall width (in / mm) 73 / 1844
Overall height (in / mm) 49 / 1246
Track (in / mm) Front 62 / 1577
Rear 61 / 1542
Curb weight (lb / kg) Coupe 3179 / 1442
Convertible 3199 / 1451
Weight distribution (% front / rear) 51 / 49

Interior Dimensions 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
Seating capacity (front / rear) 2 / 0
Interior volume (cu ft / L) 52 / 1475
Head room (in / mm) 38 / 962
Leg room (in / mm) 43 / 1093
Shoulder room (in / mm) 54.2 / 1377
Hip room (in / mm) 54 / 1363

Capacities 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
Cargo volume (hatchback/trunk area) (cu ft / L) Coupe 22 / 634
Convertible Top Up 11 / 295
Convertible Top Down 5 / 144
Fuel tank (gal / L) 18 / 68.1
Engine oil (qt / L) 5.5 / 5.2