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Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet

2-door 2-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, 5970 cm3 / 364.3 cu in / 364.3 cu in, 297.0 kW / 398.3 hp / 398.3 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 546.0 N·m / 402.7 lb·ft / 402.7 lb·ft @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, rear wheel drive, 300 km/h / 186 mph / 186 mph top speed, consumption 13.2 l/100km / 21.4 mpg-UK / 17.8 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ChevroletIssued from2008
ModelCorvette CabrioletIssued until
SerieCorvetteNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerGeneral Motor CompanyCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)394 l / 13.91 cu ft / 13.91 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4730 l / 167.04 cu ft / 167.04 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)394 l / 13.91 cu ft / 13.91 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4440 mm / 174.8 in / 174.8 inTotal (curb) weight1055 kg / 2326 lb / 2326 lb
Width1850 mm / 72.8 in / 72.8 inDry weight
Height1250 mm / 49.2 in / 49.2 inLoad capacity695 kg / 1532 lb / 1532 lb
Wheelbase2690 mm / 105.9 in / 105.9 inGross (max.) weight1750 kg / 3858 lb / 3858 lb
Track frontTowing weight500 kg / 1102 lb / 1102 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity68 l / 15.0 UK gal / 18.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.65  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.5Frontal area (A)1.97 m2 / 21.2 sq ft / 21.2 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.98 m2 / 10.6 sq ft / 10.6 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)24.4 kW / 32.8 hp / 32.8 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore101.0 mm / 3.98 in / 3.98 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke92.1 mm / 3.63 in / 3.63 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 95Bore/Stroke ratio1.1
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement5970 cm3 / 364.3 cu in / 364.3 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity737.89 cm3/cylinder / 45.029 cu in/cylinder / 45.029 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio11.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power297.0 kW / 398.3 hp / 398.3 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque546.0 N·m / 402.7 lb·ft / 402.7 lb·ft at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)118.8 kW / 159.3 hp / 159.3 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output49.8 kW/l / 1.093 bhp/cu in / 1.093 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque91.5 N·m/l / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in / 0.80 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed300 km/h / 186 mph / 186 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio382.9 kW/ton / 290.1 bhp/ton / 290.1 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)13.2 l/100km / 21.4 mpg-UK / 17.8 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions309 g/km / 497 g/mi / 497 g/mi (est.)
  Range515 km / 320 mi / 320 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering detailsElectronic stabilisation program (ESP).
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front185/60-R14Tyres rear185/60-R14
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Corvette Cabriolet

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