ZO6 CORVETTE SPECIFICATIONS
Steering Specifications
Type Speed-sensitive, power-assisted, magnetic variable effort (MagnaSteer)
Ratio 16.1:1
Turns, lock-to-lock 2.46
Turning Diameter, curb-to-curb (m/ft.) 12.9/42.3
Turning Diameter, wall-to-wall (m/ft.) 13.2/43.3
Brake Specifications
Type Four-wheel disc
Gross Lining, front/rear (sq.-in) 22.6 / 8.7
Effective Area, front/rear (sq.-in) 22.3 / 8.7
Antilock System Four-wheel (Bosch ABS V)
Rotor Dia. x Thickness, front (mm/in.) 325 x 32 / 12.6 x 1.26
Rotor Dia. x Thickness, rear (mm/in.) 305 x 26 / 12.6 x 1.27
Swept Area, front, rear (sq. cm/in.) 1696 (F) 1018.0 (R) / 263 (F) 158 (R)
Engine Specifications
Order Code LS6
Type Overhead-valve (OHV) Pushrod V8
Displacement 5.7L/5665 cc
Fuel Induction System Sequential Fuel Injection
Horsepower (SAE net @ RPM) 405 @ 6000
Torque (lb.–ft. @ RPM) 400 lb.-ft. @ 4800 (manual)
Redline (RPM) 6500
Fuel Shutoff RPM 6600
Compression Ratio 10.5:1
Firing Order 1–8–7–2–6–5–4-3
Block Cast-aluminum 107.1 lbs. (48.6 kg)
Total Dressed Engine Mass (wt.) Dry Automatic 457.6 lbs. (208 kg); Manual 497.2 lbs. (226 kg)
Cylinder Heads Cast-aluminum 20.3 lbs. (9.2 kg)
Cylinder Block Length 20.4 in. (519mm)
Cylinder Head Volume 4.1 cu.-in. (67.3 cu.-cm)
Cylinder No. System (front to rear)(1) 1-3-5-7 (L. Bank)
Head Gasket Thickness (compressed) 1.33mm
Knock Sensor (number and location) 2 – Valley
Intake Manifolds Composite 15.9 lbs. (7.2 kg)
Exhaust Manifolds Cast nodular iron
Valves per Cylinder 2
Hydraulic Roller Lifters Standard
Roller Rocker Arms Standard
Crankshaft Cast iron w/undercut and rolled fillets
Camshaft Hollow steel
Main Bearing Caps Powder metal
Bore x Stroke (in/mm) 3.90 x 3.62 / 99.0 x 92.0
Bore Spacing (C/L to C/L) 4.40 in. (111.8mm)
Cam Drive Chain
Tailpipes 4, rear center exit
Ignition System Coil near plug
Battery SAE Capacity 500 cca, 600 cca (Z06)
Recommended Fuel Premium unleaded
Recommended Lubricant 5W/30 Mobil 1 synthetic or equivalent
Recommended Oil Change Interval 15,000 miles or 1 year (Maintenance needs vary with different uses and driving conditions. See the Owner's Manual for more information.)
Emissions Control (NLEV-Compliant) Catalytic converter, 3-way catalyst, Air Injector Reaction (AIR), Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV)
Additional Features Extended-life spark plugs, Extended-life coolant, Oil level sensor, Oil life monitoring system
1 Rear of engine – drive takeoff. View from drive takeoff end to determine left and right side of engine.
Transmission Specifications
Type 6-speed manual
Transmission Order Code M12
Gear Ratios:
1st 2.97:1
2nd 2.07:1
3rd 1.43:1
4th 1.00:1
5th 0.84:1
6th 0.56:1
Reverse 3.28:1
Axle Ratio 3.42:1
Final Drive Ratio 1.92
1 With optional Performance axle (available only with automatic).
Acceleration Specifications (1)
0–60 mph, Man. Trans. (sec.) 3.9 (manual)
Braking, 60-0 mph (ft.) 125
Top Speed (kph/mph)(2) 275.2 / 171
1/4-mile manual (sec./mph) 12.4 / 116
Lateral Acceleration (g) 1.00
Coefficient of Drag (cd) 0.31
1 Data generated during closed-course development testing and provided for reference purposes only. Actual results may vary depending upon equipment, road surfaces, altitudes, temperatures and other variables. 2 Top speed is reached in 5th gear on manual-equipped cars.
