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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

General information

ModelChevrolet Corvette Convertible
Year2006
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating67.5 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5965 ccm (363.98 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel city driving13.2 litres/100 km (17.79 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.4 litres/100 km (20.72 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving8.6 litres/100 km (27.51 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5965 ccm (363.98 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power406.00 PS (299 kW or 400 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque542.40 Nm (55.3 kgf-m or 400.1 ft.lbs) at 4400 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke79.0 x 92.1 mm (3.1 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2819 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Passenger space4730 litres (1,250 gallons)
Cargo space294 litres (78 gallons)
Optional cargo space980 litres (259 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.5

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control.
Front brakesVentilated disks, 320 mm
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1440 kg (3,174.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1451 kg (3,198.9 pounds)
Towing weight3175 kg (6,999.7 pounds)
Overall length4440 mm (174.8 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1250 mm (49.2 inches)
Wheelbase2690 mm (105.9 inches)
Fuel capacity68.0 litres (17.97 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
Aprox price as new USD51430
Service interval15,000 km
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