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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

(2006 model)

Brief specs of 2006 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

2-door 2-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, 5965 cm3 / 364.0 cu in / 364.0 cu in, 299.0 kW / 401.0 hp / 401.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 542.4 N·m / 400.1 lb·ft / 400.1 lb·ft @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, rear wheel drive, consumption 11.4 l/100km / 24.8 mpg-UK / 20.6 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ChevroletIssued from2006
ModelCorvette ConvertibleIssued 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)294 l / 10.38 cu ft / 10.38 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4730 l / 167.04 cu ft / 167.04 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)980 l / 34.61 cu ft / 34.61 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4440 mm / 174.8 in / 174.8 inTotal (curb) weight1440 kg / 3175 lb / 3175 lb
Width1850 mm / 72.8 in / 72.8 inDry weight
Height1250 mm / 49.2 in / 49.2 inLoad capacity11 kg / 24 lb / 24 lb
Wheelbase2690 mm / 105.9 in / 105.9 inGross (max.) weight1451 kg / 3199 lb / 3199 lb
Track frontTowing weight3175 kg / 7000 lb / 7000 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 constructionBore79.0 mm / 3.11 in / 3.11 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke92.1 mm / 3.63 in / 3.63 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 95Bore/Stroke ratio0.86
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement5965 cm3 / 364.0 cu in / 364.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity451.44 cm3/cylinder / 27.549 cu in/cylinder / 27.549 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio11.0 : 1
SumpwetMax. output power299.0 kW / 401.0 hp / 401.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationMax. torque542.4 N·m / 400.1 lb·ft / 400.1 lb·ft at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)119.6 kW / 160.4 hp / 160.4 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output50.1 kW/l / 1.102 bhp/cu in / 1.102 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque90.9 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) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio281.9 kW/ton / 213.6 bhp/ton / 213.6 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)13.2 l/100km / 21.4 mpg-UK / 17.8 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)8.6 l/100km / 32.8 mpg-UK / 27.4 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)11.4 l/100km / 24.8 mpg-UK / 20.6 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions267 g/km / 429 g/mi / 429 g/mi (est.)
  Range596 km / 371 mi / 371 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
SteeringSteering detailsTraction control.
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependentSuspension rearIndependent
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front245/40-R18Tyres rear6.70x15
Brakes frontBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter front320 mm / 12.6 in / 12.6 inBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

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