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Chevrolet Corvette C5

(2003 model)

Brief specs of 2003 Chevrolet Corvette C5

3-door convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, 5665 cm3 / 345.7 cu in / 345.7 cu in, 254.0 kW / 340.6 hp / 340.6 hp @ 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm, 483.0 N·m / 356.2 lb·ft / 356.2 lb·ft @ 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, consumption 14.0 l/100km / 20.2 mpg-UK / 16.8 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ChevroletIssued from2003
ModelCorvette C5Issued until
SerieCorvetteNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerGeneral Motor CompanyCountryUS,BR,KR,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4950 l / 174.81 cu ft / 174.81 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4570 mm / 179.9 in / 179.9 inTotal (curb) weight1520 kg / 3351 lb / 3351 lb
Width1880 mm / 74.0 in / 74.0 inDry weight
Height1220 mm / 48.0 in / 48.0 inLoad capacity230 kg / 507 lb / 507 lb
Wheelbase2950 mm / 116.1 in / 116.1 inGross (max.) weight1750 kg / 3858 lb / 3858 lb
Track frontTowing weight4264 kg / 9401 lb / 9401 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity117 l / 25.7 UK gal / 30.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.55  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.95 m2 / 21.0 sq ft / 21.0 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore99.0 mm / 3.90 in / 3.90 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.08
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement5665 cm3 / 345.7 cu in / 345.7 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity708.19 cm3/cylinder / 43.216 cu in/cylinder / 43.216 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignCompression ratio
SumpwetMax. output power254.0 kW / 340.6 hp / 340.6 hp at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm
AspirationMax. torque483.0 N·m / 356.2 lb·ft / 356.2 lb·ft at 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm / 4200 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)101.6 kW / 136.2 hp / 136.2 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output44.8 kW/l / 0.985 bhp/cu in / 0.985 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque85.3 N·m/l / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
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 ratio227.0 kW/ton / 172.0 bhp/ton / 172.0 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)14.0 l/100km / 20.2 mpg-UK / 16.8 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions328 g/km / 527 g/mi / 527 g/mi (est.)
  Range836 km / 519 mi / 519 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front215/60-R16Tyres 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 C5

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