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2006 Corvette Performance & Specifications

Powertrain, Steering, Brakes, Dimensions, & Suspension

2006 Corvette Specifications

2006 Corvette Main Specs

MODEL: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
BODY STYLE: Two-door Coupe, Convertible, Z06 Coupe
MANUFACTURING LOCATION: Bowling Green, Kentucky
VEHICLE NUMBERS (VIN): 1G1YY26UX65100001 – 1G1YY26E865133992
VIN SUFFIX: ZKS: 364 CUBIC INCH, 400 HP, AUTOM TRANS
ZKH: 364 CUBIC INCH, 400 HP, MANUAL TRANS
ZKD: 427 CUBIC INCH, 505 HP, MANUAL TRANS
ENGINE BLOCK NUMBER: 12568952: 364 CUBIC INCH, 400 HP
12560799: 364 CUBIC INCH, 400 HP (UNLIKELY USAGE)
12598723: 427 CUBIC INCH, 505 HP
HEAD NUMBER: 12564243: 364 CUBIC INCH, 400 HORSEPOWER
12578452: 427 CUBIC INCH, 505 HORSEPOWER

2006 Corvette Main Specs

MODEL: 2005 Chevrolet Corvette
BODY STYLE: Two-door Coupe, Convertible, Hard Top front engine, rear wheel drive
MANUFACTURING LOCATION: Bowling Green, Kentucky
VEHICLE NUMBERS (VIN): 1G1YY24U855100001 thru 1G1YY24U855137341
VIN SUFFIX: “ZJA”: 364 CUBIC INCH, 400 HP, AUTO TRANS
“ZJB”: 364 CUBIC INCH, 400 HP, MANUAL TRANS
ENGINE BLOCK NUMBER: 12568952: 364 CUBIC INCH, 400 HORSEPOWER
HEAD NUMBER: 12564243: 364 CUBIC INCH, 400 HORSEPOWER

2006 Corvette Construction

  • 2-door hatchback coupe with removable roof; rear-wheel drive (Coupe and Convertible).
  • Composite body panels.
  • Hydroformed steel frame with aluminum and magnesium structural and chassis components.

2006 Corvette Powertrain Specifications

Engine Specs

Engine
Type: 6.0 LS2 V8
Block Materials: Cast Aluminum
Displacement: 6.0 Litre/364 Cubic Inches
Bore: 4 x 3.62 inches
Compression Ratio: 10.9:1
Valvetrain: OHV, 2 valves per cyl.
Cylinder Head Material: Sequential Fuel Injection
Fuel Delivery: SFI (Sequential Fuel Injection)
Horsepower: 400HP @ 6,000 RPM
Torque (lbs.-ft. @ rpm) (auto): 400 lb-ft @ 4.400 rpm
Max. Engine RPM: 6,500 RPM
Bore x stroke (mm.): 93 Octane
Est. MPG (Auto): 18/26 (City/Hwy)
Est. MPG (Manual): 18/28 (City/Hwy)

Transmission (Automatic)

Standard Transmission Spec
Type: Hydra-Matic 4L65-E
Features: Four-Speed Automatic, with Performance Algorithm Shifting (PAS)
Gear Ratios
1st Gear: 3.06:1
2nd Gear: 1.63:1
3rd Gear: 1.00:1
4th Gear: 0.70:1
Reverse: 2.29:1
Axle Ratio: 2.73:1 (3.15 optional)

Transmission (Manual)

Optional Manual Spec
Type: Tremec T56 6-speed manual
Features: 6-speed manual
Gear Ratios
1st Gear: 2.66:1
2nd Gear: 1.78:1
3rd Gear: 1.30:1
4th Gear: 1.00:1
5th Gear: 0.74:1
6th Gear: 0.50:1
Reverse: 2.90:1
Final Drive Ratio: 3.42:1

Transmission (Manual Z51)

Optional Manual Spec
Type: Tremec T56 6-speed w/ Z51 Sport Pkg
Features: 6-speed manual
Gear Ratios
1st Gear: 2.97:1
2nd Gear: 2.07:1
3rd Gear: 1.43:1
4th Gear: 1.00:1
5th Gear: 0.84:1
6th Gear: 0.56:1
Reverse: 3.28:1
Final Drive Ratio: 3.42:1

2006 Corvette Wheels, Suspension & Brakes

Suspension

Front Suspension 
Front Suspension Independent; upper and lower A-arms, transverse composite monoleaf spring, tube shock absorbers and antiroll bar.
Rear Suspension 
Rear Suspension Independent, upper and lower A-arms, toe links, transverse composite monoleaf springs, tube shock absorbers & anti roll bar.

Brakes

Type Power Assisted Anti-Lock Disc Brakes
Front Brakes 12.8 in. x 1.26 in rotors, 13.4 in x 1.26 in rotors (Z51 Package)
Rear Brakes: 12.0 in. x 1.00 in rotors, 13.0 in x 1.00 in rotors (Z51 Package)

Wheels & Tires

Wheels & Tires Coupe/Convertible
Front Tires P245/45ZR-18
Rear Tires P285/35ZR-19

2006 Corvette Exterior Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions
Model Coupe Convertible
Wheelbase 105.7 Inches 105.7 Inches
Overall Length 174.6 Inches 174.6 Inches
Total Body Width 72.6 Inches 72.6 Inches
Overall Height 49.0 Inches 49.1 Inches
Front Track Width 62.1 Inches 62.1 Inches
Rear Track Width 60.7 Inches 60.7 Inches

Interior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions
Model Coupe Convertible
Headroom 37.9 Inches 37.9 Inches
Shoulder Room 55.2 Inches 55.2 Inches
Hip Room 53.7 Inches 53.7 Inches
Leg Room 43.0 Inches 43.0 Inches

Capacities

Capacities
Model Coupe Convertible
Passenger Capacity 2 – Driver & Passenger 2 – Driver & Passenger
Curb Weight 3,179 lbs. 3,199 lbs.
Cargo Volume (cu.ft): 22.4 Cubic Feet 10.4 Cubic Feet
Fuel Capacity (GALLONS) 18 gallons 18 gallons
Engine Oil Capacity (QTS) 5.5 (with filter) 5.5 (with filter)

2006 Corvette Performance Results

0-45 MPH: 3.3 Seconds BRAKING 60-0 MPH: 114.57 Feet
0-60 MPH: 4.8 Seconds SLALOM 6 x 100 FT: 66.4 MPH
0-75 MPH: 6.7 Seconds SOUND LEVEL AT IDLE: 68 db (decibles)
QUARTER MILE: 12.90 Seconds @ 109.06 mph AT FULL THROTTLE: 85 db
BRAKING 30-0 MPH: 28.35 Feet AT 70 MPH CRUISE: 76 db