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Chevrolet Corvette C5 Cabriolet

General information

ModelChevrolet Corvette C5 Cabriolet
Year2001
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating63.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5666 ccm (345.74 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving14.0 litres/100 km (16.80 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
Transmission4-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement5666 ccm (345.74 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power354.90 PS (261 kW or 350 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min.
Max torque485.00 Nm (49.5 kgf-m or 357.7 ft.lbs) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Compression10.1:1
Bore x stroke99.0 x 92.0 mm (3.9 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox4-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

0-60 miles5.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2366 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4730 litres (1,250 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1750 kg (3,858.1 pounds)
Towing weight2585 kg (5,698.9 pounds)
Overall length4570 mm (179.9 inches)
Overall width1880 mm (74.0 inches)
Overall height1220 mm (48.0 inches)
Wheelbase2810 mm (110.6 inches)
Fuel capacity53.0 litres (14.00 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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