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2013 Chevrolet Corvette 427 w/1SA 2dr Conv

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, Convertible, Two Seater
15 (2012) mpg city / 24 (2012) mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

Convertible

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Two Seater

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

52.000

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3355

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

15 (2012)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

24 (2012)

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

7.0L/427

Fuel System:

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

505 @ 6300

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

470 @ 4800

Trans Description Cont.:

Manual

Suspension Type - Front:

Short/Long Arm

Suspension Type - Rear:

Short/Long Arm

Front Tire Size:

P285/30ZR19

Rear Tire Size:

P335/25ZR20

Front Wheel Size (in):

19 x 10.0

Rear Wheel Size (in):

20 x 12.0

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-Wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.000 x 1.000

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

18.000

Wheelbase (in):

105.700

Length, Overall (in):

175.600

Trunk Volume (ft³):

11.000

Advanced Technical Data

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:

3 (2012)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):

18 (2012)

Engine Order Code:

LS7

Trans Order Code:

MM6

Trans Type:

First Gear Ratio (:1):

2.660

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.780

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.300

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

1.000

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.740

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.500

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.900

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

3.42

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

10.2 (2012)

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

11.9

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

Transverse Leaf Spring

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

Transverse Leaf Spring

Front Tire Order Code:

XFG

Rear Tire Order Code:

XFG

Steering Type:

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Brake Type:

Pwr

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.800 x 1.300

Front Head Room (in):

37.700

Front Leg Room (in):

43.100

Front Shoulder Room (in):

55.200

Front Hip Room (in):

53.700

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

75.90

Height, Overall (in):

48.70

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