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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Two Seater

Engine

Engine Order Code

LS3

Engine Type

Gas V8

Displacement

6.2L/378.3

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

430 @ 5900

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

424 @ 4600

Transmission

Drivetrain

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

MM6

MZ6

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Manual

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

2.66

2.97

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

1.78

2.07

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.30

1.43

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.00

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.71

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.50

0.56

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.90

3.28

Clutch Size

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.42

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3239 lbs

3289 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

Short/Long Arm

Suspension Type - Rear

Short/Long Arm

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Transverse Leaf Spring

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Transverse Leaf Spring

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

12.8 x 1.3 in

14.0 x 1.3 in

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

12.0 x 1.0 in

13.4 x 1.0 in

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

18 x 8.5 in

18 x 9.5 in

Rear Wheel Size

19 x 10.0 in

19 x 12.0 in

Spare Wheel Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

XBH

XFA

Rear Tire Order Code

XBH

XFA

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P245/40ZR18

P275/35ZR18

Rear Tire Size

P285/35ZR19

P325/30ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

26 MPG

Cruising Range - City

288.00 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

16 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

19 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

468.00 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

18.0 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.6

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

52.0 ft³

Front Head Room

37.7 in

Front Leg Room

43.1 in

Front Shoulder Room

55.2 in

Front Hip Room

53.7 in

Second Head Room

Second Leg Room

Second Shoulder Room

Second Hip Room

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

105.7 in

Length, Overall

174.6 in

175.6 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

72.6 in

75.9 in

Height, Overall

49.1 in

48.7 in

Track Width, Front

62.1 in

63.5 in

Track Width, Rear

60.7 in

62.5 in

Min Ground Clearance

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

11.0 ft³

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

11.9 qts

Feature

MECHANICAL

Engine, 6.2L (376 ci) V8 SFI (430 hp [320.6 kW] @ 5900 rpm, 424 lb-ft of torque [572.4 N-m] @ 4600 rpm).

Transmission, 6-speed manual, short-throw includes launch control.

Rear axle, 3.42 ratio, limited slip (Included and only available with (MM6) 6-speed manual transmission.).

Engine access, rear-opening hood.

Rear wheel drive.

Suspension, 4-wheel independent includes transverse composite springs.

Steering, power, speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion, variable ratio.

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc.

Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel with 3" polished stainless-steel tips

Engine, 6.2L (376 ci) V8 SFI (430 hp [320.6 kW] @ 5900 rpm, 424 lb-ft of torque [572.4 N-m] @ 4600 rpm).

Transmission, 6-speed manual, short-throw includes launch control, specific gearing and quicker ratios.

Rear axle, 3.42 ratio, limited slip (Included and only available with (MZ6) 6-speed manual transmission.).

Engine access, rear-opening hood.

Rear wheel drive.

Steering, power, speed-sensitive rack-and-pinion, variable ratio.

Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc.

Calipers, Silver.

Exhaust, aluminized stainless-steel with 3" polished stainless-steel tips

EXTERIOR

Wheels, 5-spoke, Silver-painted aluminum 18" x 8.5" (45.7 cm x 21.6 cm), front and 19" x 10.0 " (48.3 cm x 25.4 cm), rear.

Tires, front P245/40ZR18 Eagle F1 and rear P285/35ZR19 Eagle F1 run flat.

Convertible top, power folding includes glass rear window with integral defogger.

Headlamps, dual projector lamps, Xenon, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) low-beam tungsten-halogen high-beam with automatic exterior lamp control.

Fog lamps, front, integral in front fascia.

Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable and driver-side auto-dimming, body- color.

Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted.

Wipers, front intermittent

Wheels, Grand Sport Silver painted aluminum 18" x 9.5" (45.7 cm x 24.1 cm) front and 19" x 12" (48.3 cm x 30.48 cm) rear.

Tires, front P275/35ZR18 Eagle F1 Supercar and rear P325/30ZR19 Eagle F1 Supercar run flat.

Convertible top, manual folding includes glass rear window with integral defogger.

Headlamps, dual projector lamps, Xenon, High-Intensity Discharge (HID) low-beam tungsten-halogen high-beam with automatic exterior lamp control.

Fog lamps, front, integral in front fascia.

Mirrors, outside heated power-adjustable and driver-side auto-dimming, body- color.

Glass, Solar-Ray light-tinted.

Wipers, front intermittent

ENTERTAINMENT

Audio system with navigation, AM/FM stereo with CD player, MP3 playback and DVD-based touch-screen navigation USB port, auxiliary input jack, seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume, TheftLock, 6.5" LCD color display and voice recognition..

Audio system feature, Bose premium 9-speaker system includes additional 9 months of SiriusXM Satellite Radio service (1 year total).

SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2012 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month trial to the 'XM Select' package, with over 170 channels including commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk and entertainment. And now add premium channels to your trial at no-cost. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. (3 trial months replaced with 1-year subscription. Includes hidden antenna in outside mirrors. Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your subscription, service will automatically renew and bill, at the rates in effect at the time of renewal, until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C.).

Bluetooth for phone personal cell phone connectivity to vehicle audio system and HMI (Human Machine Interface), with specific steering wheel controls.

Antenna, integral, hidden

Audio system, AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback seek-and-scan, digital clock, auto-tone control, Radio Data System (RDS), automatic volume, TheftLock and auxiliary input jack.

Audio system feature, 7-speaker system.

SiriusXM Satellite Radio is standard on nearly all 2012 GM models. Enjoy a 3-month trial to the 'XM Select' package, with over 170 channels including commercial-free music, all your favorite sports, exclusive talk and entertainment. And now add premium channels to your trial at no-cost. Welcome to the world of satellite radio. (Includes hidden antenna in outside mirrors. Requires a subscription sold separately by SiriusXM after the trial period. If you decide to continue your service at the end of your subscription, service will automatically renew and bill, at the rates in effect at the time of renewal, until you call SiriusXM at 1-866-635-2349 to cancel. See our Customer Agreement for complete terms at www.siriusxm.com. Available only to those at least 18 and older in the 48 contiguous USA and D.C.).

Antenna, integral, hidden

INTERIOR

Seats, Sport front bucket with perforated leather seating surfaces includes back angle adjustment, adjustable lumbar and side bolsters.

Steering wheel controls, mounted audio controls.

Seat adjuster, driver 6-way power.

Seat adjusters, power bolster and power lumbar.

Seats, heated driver and front passenger.

Console, floor 2 covered cup holders, ashtray with cigar lighter, auxiliary power outlet and CD storage.

Floor mats, carpeted.

Steering column, power telescopic with manual tilt.

Steering wheel, 3-spoke leather-wrapped.

Head-Up Display with dot-matrix readouts for street mode, track mode with g-meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm and readings from key gauges including water temperature and oil pressure.

Instrumentation, electronic analog with Driver Information Center and 2-line display.

Oil life monitoring system.

Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection.

Keyless Access with push button start and 2 remote transmitters that enable automatic door unlock and open by touching door switch.

Windows, power with driver and passenger Express-Down.

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed.

Memory Package, recalls 2 driver "presets" for 6-way power seat, outside mirrors and telescoping steering column.

Universal Home Remote includes garage door opener, 3-channel programmable, located on driver visor.

Stolen Vehicle Assistance.

OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation.

Trunk release, push button open.

Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger and outside temperature display.

Air filtration system with pollen filter.

Defogger, rear-window, electric.

Custom Leather Wrapped Interior Package features leather-wrapped upper instrument panel, upper door trim panels and console storage cover. Exclusive leather color and two-tone design with suede inserts includes seat headrest crossed flag embroidery and enhanced armrest padding. Special gunmetal pattern console trim plate.

Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with compass, includes dual reading lights.

Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors.

Lighting, interior with courtesy, cargo and glovebox.

Storage, with lockable glovebox, center console and 2 rear compartments with covers.

Cargo net, in rear compartment area

Seats, front bucket with leather seating surfaces includes back angle adjustment.

Steering wheel controls, mounted audio controls.

Seat adjuster, driver 6-way power.

Seat adjuster, front passenger 6-way power.

Console, floor 2 covered cup holders, ashtray with cigar lighter, auxiliary power outlet and CD storage.

Floor mats, carpeted.

Steering column, Tilt-Wheel, manual.

Steering wheel, 3-spoke leather-wrapped.

Instrumentation, electronic analog with Driver Information Center and 2-line display.

Oil life monitoring system.

Door locks, power programmable with lockout protection.

Keyless Access with push button start and 2 remote transmitters that enable automatic door unlock and open by touching door switch.

Windows, power with driver and passenger Express-Down.

Cruise control, electronic with set and resume speed.

Stolen Vehicle Assistance.

OnStar Turn-by-Turn Navigation.

Trunk release, push button open.

Air conditioning, dual-zone automatic climate control with individual climate settings for driver and right-front passenger and outside temperature display.

Air filtration system with pollen filter.

Defogger, rear-window, electric.

Mirror, inside rearview auto-dimming with compass, includes dual reading lights.

Visors, driver and front passenger illuminated vanity mirrors.

Lighting, interior with courtesy, cargo and glovebox.

Storage, with lockable glovebox, center console and 2 rear compartments with covers

SAFETY

Active handling improves traction and enhances vehicle stability.

Traction control, all-speed.

Daytime Running Lamps.

Air bags, frontal and side-impact, driver and front passenger with Passenger Sensing System (Always use safety belts and the correct child restraint for your child's age and size, even with air bags. See the Owner's Manual or more safety information.).

OnStar, 6 months of Directions and Connections plan includes Automatic Crash Response, Emergency Services, Crisis Assist, Stolen Vehicle Assistance, Remote Door Unlock, Turn-by-Turn Navigation with OnStar eNav (where available), OnStar Vehicle Diagnostics, Roadside Assistance, Remote Horn and Lights, and Hands Free Calling. (Service not available with a ship-to of Puerto Rico or the Virgin Islands. Visit onstar.com for details and system limitations.).

Automatic Crash Response.

Theft-deterrent system, vehicle push button start, immobilizer and audible visual alarm.

Tire Pressure Monitor System air pressure sensors in each tire with pressure display in Driver Information Center

PACKAGE

Z16 Performance Package, performance-oriented package for the Gymkhana/Autocross enthusiast; includes extra cooling, stiffer springs and stabilizer bars, specific shock absorbers, larger brakes with 6 piston front and 4 piston rear cross-drilled rotors, specific tires and Z16-specific 6-speed manual when ordered with 6-speed manual transmission or (GU2) performance axle ratio with 6-speed paddle shift automatic

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
3.

Basic Miles/km:
36,000.

Drivetrain Years:
5.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
100,000.

Roadside Assistance Years:
5.

Corrosion Years:
6.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
100,000.

Corrosion Years:
3.

Corrosion Miles/km:
100,000.

Corrosion Miles/km:
36,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11V491000.

Mfg's Report Date:
OCT 03, 2011.

Component:
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
5,755.

Summary:
GENERAL MOTORS (GM) IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011-2012 CHEVROLET CORVETTE COUPE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 24, 2011, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 1, 2011, FOR FAILING TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NUMBER 206, "DOOR LOCKS AND DOOR RETENTION COMPONENTS". THE REAR HATCH HINGES MAY NOT MEET THE LOAD REQUIREMENTS SPECIFIED IN THE SAFETY STANDARD..

Consequence:
THE REAR HATCH COULD SEPARATE IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH, INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY..

Remedy:
GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH REAR HATCH HINGES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR BEFORE OCTOBER 7, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438..

Notes:
GM'S SAFETY RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11258. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .