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Chevrolet Corvette Z06

(2001 model)

Brief specs of 2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 5666 cm3 / 345.8 cu in / 345.8 cu in, 287.1 kW / 385.0 hp / 385.0 hp @ 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm, 522.0 N·m / 385.0 lb·ft / 385.0 lb·ft @ 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 275 km/h / 171 mph / 171 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ChevroletIssued from2001
ModelCorvette Z06Issued until
SerieCorvetteNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model code1YY37Body designation
ManufacturerGeneral Motor CompanyCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)377 l / 13.31 cu ft / 13.31 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4730 l / 167.04 cu ft / 167.04 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4565 mm / 179.7 in / 179.7 inTotal (curb) weight1409 kg / 3106 lb / 3106 lb
Width1869 mm / 73.6 in / 73.6 inDry weight
Height1211 mm / 47.7 in / 47.7 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2655 mm / 104.5 in / 104.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1585 mm / 62.4 in / 62.4 inTowing weight
Track rear1590 mm / 62.6 in / 62.6 inWeight distribution (front)53.0 % / 53.0 % / 53.0 %
Ground clearance94 mm / 3.7 in / 3.7 inFuel capacity70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.72  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.92 m2 / 20.7 sq ft / 20.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeLS6Total number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (90.0° vee)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerChevroletValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionaluminium block & headsBore99.0 mm / 3.90 in / 3.90 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.08
Fuel supplySFiEngine displacement5666 cm3 / 345.8 cu in / 345.8 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity708.25 cm3/cylinder / 43.220 cu in/cylinder / 43.220 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio10.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power287.1 kW / 385.0 hp / 385.0 hp at 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque522.0 N·m / 385.0 lb·ft / 385.0 lb·ft at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)112.4 kW / 150.7 hp / 150.7 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output50.7 kW/l / 1.113 bhp/cu in / 1.113 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque92.1 N·m/l / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.56
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.42

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)3.80 s / 3.80 s / 3.80 sTop (maximal) speed275 km/h / 171 mph / 171 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)4.60 s / 4.60 s / 4.60 sPower-to-weight ratio273.2 kW/ton / 207.0 bhp/ton / 207.0 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)10.50 s / 10.50 s / 10.50 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time13.00 s / 13.00 s / 13.00 s (top 110 km/h / 69 mph / 69 mph)Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion VPASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock2.46Turning circle12.9 m / 42.3 ft / 42.3 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbones, Transverse leaf spring, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Double wishbones, Transverse leaf spring, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front9.5 x 17Wheels rear10.5 x 18
Tyres frontGoodyear F1 Supercar P265/40 ZR 17Tyres rearGoodyear F1 Supercar P295/35 ZR 18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front320 mm / 12.6 in / 12.6 inBrake diameter rear320 mm / 12.6 in / 12.6 in
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Corvette Z06

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