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Corvette Standard And Optional Features

Corvette offers a range of attractive options to help you upgrade your new car's performance and style. For a custom touch, the available Interior Leather Trim Package adds the luxury of supple two-tone leather on the instrument panel, doors and seats.

S = Standard | O = Optional | - = Not Available

Exterior Coupe Convertible Z06 ZR1
Convertible top – manual folding includes glass rear-window with defogger – S – –
Fog lights S S S S
Glass – Solar-Ray, tinted S S S S
Headlights – Xenon, High-Intensity Discharge low beams, halogen high beams S S S S
Mirrors – power remote control, heated with driver-side auto-dimming feature S S S S
Roof – one piece, body-colour removable roof panel S – – –
Roof Package – one-piece, transparent removable roof panel O – – –
Roof Package – one-piece, transparent and standard body-colour roof panels O – – –
Tires – front, P245/40ZR18 / rear, P285/35ZR19 – Extended Mobility (EMT) S S – –
Tires – front, P275/35ZR18 / rear, P325/30ZR19 – Extended Mobility (EMT) – – S –
Tires – front, P285/30ZR19 / rear, P335/25ZR20 – Extended Mobility (EMT) – – – S
Wheels – 5-split spoke silver-painted aluminum; front – 18" x 8.5" / rear – 19" x 10" S S – –
Wheels – 5-spoke polished forged aluminum; front – 18" x 8.5" / rear – 19" x 10" O O – –
Wheels – 5-split spoke Competition Gray-painted aluminum; front – 18" x 8.5" / rear – 19" x 10" O O – –
Wheels – 5-spoke chromed forged aluminum; front – 18" x 8.5" / rear – 19" x 10" O O – –
Wheels – 10-spoke silver-painted spider aluminum; front – 18" x 9.5" / rear – 19" x 12" – – S –
Wheels – 10-spoke chrome aluminum; front – 18" x 9.5" / rear – 19" x 12" – – O –
Wheels – 10-spoke chrome spider aluminum; front – 18" x 9.5" / rear – 19" x 12" – – O –
Wheels – 10-spoke Competition Gray-painted spider aluminum; front – 18" x 9.5" / rear – 19" x 12" – – O –
Wheels – 20-spoke Sterling silver-painted aluminum; front – 19" x 10" / rear – 20" x 12" – – – S
Wheels – 20-spoke chromed aluminum; front – 19" x 10" / rear – 20" x 12" – – – O
Windshield wipers – 2-speed with variable delay (intermittent) S S S S
Interior Coupe Convertible Z06 ZR1
Acoustic Package S – S S
Air conditioning – automatic, dual-zone, includes exterior temperature display S S S S
Air filtration system – includes pollen filter S S S S
Cargo area – luggage shade (included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB and 1SD) O – O O
Cargo area – cargo convenience net (included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB and 1SD) O O O O
Console – illuminated with storage, auxiliary power outlet, fuel-filler door release, ashtray with cigar lighter, armrest and cupholders S S S S
Cruise control – electronic with resume, coast and decelerate/accelerate features S S S S
Fuel filler door – power release S S S S
Instrumentation – analogue speedometer, tachometer, fuel, voltmeter, coolant temperature and oil pressure gauges S S S S
Instrumentation – Driver Information Centre (multi-language), includes GM Oil Life Monitoring System and tire pressure monitoring system S S S S
Instrumentation – Head-Up Display (HUD), includes readouts for street mode, track mode with G-meter, vehicle speed, tachometer and key gauge readings (included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB on Coupe and Convertible) O O S S
Mirror – rear-view with auto-dimming feature and compass S S S S
Steering column – manual tilt adjustable S S S S
Steering column – power telescopic, manual tilt adjustable (included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB and 1SD) O O O O
Steering wheel – leather-wrapped, with sound system controls S S S S
Trunk/hatch release – power (includes power pull-down latch on Coupe models) S S S S
Universal home remote – 3-channel programmable transmitter (included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB and 1SD) O O O O
Windows – driver and passenger with express-down feature S S S S
Memory Package – includes 2-position driver seat, exterior mirrors, sound system, climate control and telescoping steering column (included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB and 1SD) O O O O
Mechanical Coupe Convertible Z06 ZR1
Active Handling System – integrates chassis, brake and traction control systems S S S S
Axle – limited-slip differential S S S S
Axle – standard ratio (2.56:1) (included with available 6-speed automatic transmission) O O – –
Axle – performance ratio (2.73:1) (requires available 6-speed automatic transmission) O O – –
Axle – performance ratio (3.42:1) S S S S
Brakes – 4-wheel vented discs with 4-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS) S S S S
Engine – 6.2L LS3 V8 with SFI S S – –
Engine – 7.0L LS7 V8 with SFI – – S –
Engine – 6.2L supercharged LS9 V8 with SFI – – – S
Exhaust system – aluminized stainless steel (rear of catalytic converter), with 3-in. polished stainless steel tips S S – –
Exhaust system – performance, dual mode, aluminized stainless steel with 4-in. stainless steel tips (improved engine performance on Coupe and Convertible) O O S S
Steering – power, rack-and-pinion, speed-sensitive S S S S
Suspension – 4-wheel independent, includes transverse composite leaf springs S S S S
Suspension – Magnetic Selective Ride Control, computer-controlled active suspension system with adjustable shock absorbers (includes cross-drilled rotors, not available with available Z51 Performance Package) O O – S
Transmission – 6-speed manual, short-throw S S S S
Transmission – 6-speed automatic with steering wheel paddle shift feature O O – –
Z51 Performance Package – includes specific gear ratios for manual transmission, specific tires, sport suspension with stiffer springs and stabilizer bars, specific shock absorbers, larger cross-drilled brake rotors, engine oil and transmission coolers (not available with Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension; requires performance axle ratio (2.73:1) with 6-speed automatic transmission) O O – –
Z06 Performance Package – includes power steering, engine oil, axle and transmission coolers, stiffer springs and stabilizer bars, specific shock absorbers and tires, Brembo brakes with 6-piston front and 4-piston rear cross-drilled brake rotors and carbon fibre front fenders and floor panel – – S –
ZR1 Performance Package – includes power steering, engine oil, axle and transmission coolers, stiffer springs and stabilizer bars, Magnetic Selective Ride Control, Brembo brakes with 6-piston front and rear cross-drilled ceramic brake rotors, body-coloured carbon fibre front fenders, raised hood with window and floor panel and visible carbon fibre roof, roof bow, front splitter and rocker extensions – – – S
Safety & Security Coupe Convertible Z06 ZR1
Air bags – driver and passenger, frontal includes Passenger Sensing System with automatic air bag suppression S S S S
Air bags – driver and passenger, side-impact seat-mounted (included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB and 1SD) O O O O
Door locks – power, programmable, includes lock-out protection S S S S
Headlights – Daytime Running Lights with automatic light control and Twilight Sentinel S S S S
Keyless access system – includes push-button start, lock/unlock and Panic feature S S S S
OnStar In-Vehicle Communications and Assistance Service – includes 1 year of the Safe & Sound Plan S S S S
Safety restraints – lower anchors S S S S
Safety restraints – top tethers – – S S
Theft-deterrent system – electronic engine immobilizer and audible/visible alarm S S S S
Traction control – electronic, full-function, all-speed S S S S
Warranty – 3 year / 60,000 km, complete base warranty coverage (Whichever comes first, to correct any defects in materials or workmanship occurring during the warranty period. Regular maintenance is not included. Other restrictions, exclusions and limitations apply. See your dealer for complete details of the GM New Vehicle Limited Warranty.) S S S S
Warranty – 5 year / 160,000 km, powertrain component warranty with $0 deductible (Whichever comes first. Conditions and limitations apply. See your dealer for details.) S S S S
Seats Coupe Convertible Z06 ZR1
Bucket seats with leather seating surfaces (requires Ebony trim) S S – –
Bucket seats with perforated leather seating surfaces (included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB on Coupe and Convertible; includes Z06 and ZR1 embroidery and contrast stitching) O O S S
Sport bucket seats with perforated leather seating surfaces, power lumbar and side bolster adjusters (included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB and 1SD) O O O O
Two-tone perforated leather seating surfaces with crossed flag embroidery and contrasting stitching (available with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB) O O – –
Power 6-way driver seat adjuster S S S S
Power 6-way passenger seat adjuster (included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB and 1SD) O O – O
Heated bucket seats (included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB and 1SD) O O O O
Custom Leather-wrapped Interior Package – includes leather-wrapped upper instrument panel, upper door panels and console storage cover – features exclusive colours and two-tone design with crossed flag embroidery on head restraints and enhanced armrest padding (available with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB; included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SD) O O O O
Entertainment Coupe Convertible Z06 ZR1
All Corvette sound systems include an electronically tuned AM/FM stereo with MP3 playback, seek up/down, scan, auto tone control, speed-compensated volume control, auxiliary audio input jack, Radio Data System (RDS), TheftLock and digital clock S S S S
AM/FM stereo with CD player S S S S
AM/FM stereo with in-dash 6-disc CD changer (included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB) O O O –
AM/FM stereo with DVD navigation system* – with 165 mm (6.5 in.) LCD colour display, touch screen, voice recognition, single CD player and Bose premium 7-speaker sound system; available with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB; included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SD (*Detailed map coverage is available for most major urban areas of the United States and for certain metropolitan areas of Canada: Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, Windsor, London, Toronto, Ottawa, Montreal, Quebec City and Halifax. Coverage is significantly limited outside these areas.) O O O O
XM Satellite Radio (includes three trial months beyond which service fees apply; available in 10 Canadian provinces and 48 contiguous United States) S S S S
7-speaker sound system S S S S
Bose 7-speaker premium system – with AudioPilot noise compensation technology (included with Preferred Equipment Group 1SB and 1SD; included with available DVD navigation system on Coupe, Convertible and Z06) O O O O
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Engines 6.2L V-8 (LS3) 7.0L V-8 (LS7) 6.2L Supercharged V-8 (LS9)
 
Application: Corvette Z06 ZR1
Type: 6.2L V8 7.0L V-8 6.2L Supercharged V-8 (LS9)
Displacement (cc / cu. in.): 6162 / 376 7008 / 427.6 6162 / 376
Bore & stroke (mm / in.): 103.25 x 92 / 4.06 x 3.62 104.8 x 101.6 / 4.125 x 4 103.25 x 92 / 4.06 x 3.62
Block material: Cast aluminum w/ cast-in-place iron bore liners Cast aluminum Cast aluminum
Cylinder head material: Cast aluminum Cast aluminum Cast aluminum
Valvetrain: Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder
Ignition system: High-energy distributorless ignition; solid state direct-fire ignition w/ coil near plug and integrated ignition --
Fuel delivery: Sequential fuel injection Sequential fuel injection Sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio: 10.7:1 11:1 9.1:1
Horsepower (hp / kW @ rpm): 430 / 321 @ 5900
(w/ std. exhaust)
436 / 325 @ 5900
(w/ opt. exhaust)		 505 / 377 @ 6300 638 / 476 @ 6500
Torque (lb.-ft. / Nm @ rpm): 424 / 575 @ 4600
(w/ std. exhaust)
428 / 580 @ 4600
(w/ opt. exhaust)		 470 / 637 @ 4800 604 / 819 @ 3800
Recommended fuel: Premium recommended but not required Premium required Premium required
 
Estimated Fuel Consumption 6.2L V-8 (LS3) 7.0L V-8 (LS7) 6.2L Supercharged V-8 (LS9)
 
Mi. / imp.gal. (city / hwy / combined): auto: 20 / 35 / 25 (with TAP)
man: 22 / 37 / 27		 20 / 34 / 25 18 / 28 / 21
L / 100 km (city / hwy / combined): auto: 14.3 / 8.1 / 11.5 (with TAP)
man: 12.9 / 7.7 / 10.6		 14.2 / 8.2 / 11.5 15.6 / 10.2 / 13.2
 
Transmissions 6-speed manual 6-speed manual 6-speed paddle-shift automatic Close-ratio six-speed manual
 
Application: std.: Base and Z06 opt. (w/ opt. Z51 Performance Package) opt.: Base and Z06 ZR1
Gear ratios (:1)
First: 2.66 2.97 4.03 2.29
Second: 1.78 2.07 2.36 1.61
Third: 1.30 1.43 1.53 1.21
Fourth: 1.00 1.00 1.15 1.00
Fifth: 0.74 0.71 0.85 0.82
Sixth: 0.50 0.57 0.67 0.68
Reverse: 2.90 3.28 3.06 3.11
Final drive ratio: 3.42 3.42 2.56 3.42
 
Chassis & Suspension Coupe and Convertible Z06 ZR1
 
Front: Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber
Rear: Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber
 
Brakes Coupe and Convertible Z06 ZR1
 
Type: Front and rear power-assisted disc with ABS; cross-drilled rotors with Z51 package and Magnetic Ride Control Front and rear power-assisted disc with ABS with 6-piston front and 4-piston rear callipers, cross-drilled rotors Front and rear power-assisted carbon-ceramic disc with 6-piston front and 4-piston rear callipers, cross-drilled rotors; ABS std.
Rotor diameter x thickness (mm / in.): front: 325 x 32 / 12.8 x 1.26
rear: 305 x 26; / 12 x 1
Z51 Performance Package:
front: 340 x 32 / 13.4 x 1.26
rear: 330 x 26 / 13 x 1		 front: 355 x 32 / 14 x 1.3
rear: 340 x 26 / 13.4 x 1		 front: 394 / 15.5
rear: 380 / 15.0
 
Wheels & Tires Coupe and Convertible Z06 ZR1
 
Wheel size and type: front: 18-inch x 8.5-inch
rear: 19-inch x 10-inch		 front: 18-inch x 9.5-inch
rear: 19-inch x 12-inch		 front: 19-inch x 10-inch
rear: 20-inch x 12-inch
Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar (w/Z51)
Extended Mobility
front: P245/40ZR18
rear: P285/35ZR19		 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar Extended Mobility
front: P275/35ZR18
rear: P325/30ZR19		 Michelin Pilot Sport 2
front: P285/30ZR19
rear: P335/25ZR20
 
Exterior Dimensions Coupe and Convertible Z06 ZR1
 
Wheelbase (mm / in.): 2685 / 105.7 2685 / 105.7 2685 / 105.7
Overall length (mm / in.): 4435 / 174.6 4460 / 175.6 4476 / 176.2
Overall width (mm / in.): 1844 / 72.6 1928 / 75.9 1928 / 75.9
Overall height (mm / in.): 1244 / 49.0 1244 / 49.0 1244 / 49.0
Base Curb weight (kg / lb.): Coupe: 1459 / 3217
Convertible: 1461 / 3222		 1442 / 3180 1507 / 3324
 
Interior Dimensions
 
Head room (mm / in.): 962 / 38 (all models)
Leg room (mm / in.): 1092 / 43 (all models)
Shoulder room (mm / in.): 1397 / 55 (all models)
Hip room (mm / in.): 1371 / 54 (all models)
 
Capacities Corvette
 
Seating capacity: 2
EPA interior volume (L / cu. ft.): 1475 / 52 (all models)
Cargo volume (L / cu. ft.): Coupe, ZR1 and Z06: 634 / 22
Convertible: 295 / 11 (top up); 212 / 7.5 (top down)
Fuel tank (L / imp.gal.): 68.1 / 15
 
Fuel
Engines 6.2L V-8 (LS3) 7.0L V-8 (LS7) 6.2L Supercharged V-8 (LS9)
 
Application: Corvette Z06 ZR1
Mi. / imp.gal. (city / hwy / combined): auto: 20 / 35 / 25 (with TAP)
man: 22 / 37 / 27		 20 / 34 / 25 18 / 28 / 21
L / 100 km (city / hwy / combined): auto: 14.3 / 8.1 / 11.5 (with TAP)
man: 12.9 / 7.7 / 10.6		 14.2 / 8.2 / 11.5 15.6 / 10.2 / 13.2
Recommended fuel: Premium recommended but not required Premium required Premium required
Fuel delivery Sequential fuel injection Sequential fuel injection Sequential fuel injection
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Fuel
Capacities Corvette
 
Fuel tank (L / imp.gal.): 68.1 / 15
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*MSRP - Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. Dealers are free to set individual prices. See additional information on vehicle pricing.
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