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2018 Corvette Performance & Specifications

Powertrain, Steering, Brakes, Dimensions, & Suspension

2018 Corvette Specifications

Body Specs

Model Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Chevrolet Corvette Z06
Body styles / driveline:
Two door hatchback coupe with removable roof panel or two door convertible; rear-wheel drive
Construction:
Composite and carbon-fiber body panels, hydroformed aluminum frame with aluminum and magnesium structural and chassis components
Manufacturing Plant: Bowling Green, KY
Wheelbase: 106.7 inches (2,710 mm)
Length: 176.9 inches / 4,493 mm (Stingray, Z06)
177.9 inches / 4,519 mm (Z06 with Z07)
Width: 73.9 inches / 1,877 mm (Stingray)
77.4 inches / 1,965 mm (Z06)
Height:
48.6 inches / 1,235 mm (Coupe, Convertible, Z06)
Track: 63 inches (1,600) – Front
61.7 inches (1,567) – Rear
Curb Weight, Stingray:
3,298 lbs (1,495) – Coupe
3,362 lbs (1,529) – Convertible
Curb Weight, Grand Sport:
3,428 lbs (1,555) – Coupe
3,487 lbs (1,582) – Convertible
Curb Weight, Z06: 3,524 lbs (1,598 kg) – Coupe
3,582 lbs (1,624 kg) – Convertible
Weight Distribution: 50% Front, 50% Rear
Seating Capacity: Two
Headroom: 38 inches (962 mm)
Leg Room: 43 inches (1,092 mm)
Shoulder Room: 55 inches (1,397)
Hip Room: 54 inches (1,371)
Interior Volume: 52 cu. ft. (1,475 L)
Cargo Volume: Coupe – 15 cu. ft. (425 L)
Convertible – 10 cu. ft. (283 L)
Fuel Capacity: 18.5 gal (70 L)
Manual Seven Speed Transmission:
1st Gear 2.66:1
2nd Gear 1.78:1
3rd Gear 1.30:1
4th Gear 1.00:1
5th Gear .74:1
6th Gear .50:1
7th Gear .42:1
Reverse Gear 2.90:1
Final Drive Ration 3.42
Manual Seven Speed Transmission Z51, Grand Sport:
1st Gear 2.966:1
2nd Gear 2.066:1
3rd Gear 1.426:1
4th Gear 1.00:1
5th Gear .709:1
6th Gear .567:1
7th Gear .478:1
Reverse Gear 2.90:1
Final Drive Ration 3.42
Eight Speed Paddle Shift Automatic Stingray, Z51, Grand Sport, Z06:
1st Gear 4.56:1
2nd Gear 2.97:1
3rd Gear 2.08:1
4th Gear 1.69:1
5th Gear 1.27:1
6th Gear 1.00:1
7th Gear 0.85:1
8th Gear 0.65:1
Reverse Gear 3.82:1
Final Drive Ration 2.41 (2.73 with Z51)
Standard Fuel Tank Capacity:
18.5 gal (70 L)
Wheels:
Front: 18-inch x 8.5-inch (Stingray)
Rear: 19-inch x 10-inch (Stingray)Front: 19-inch x 8.5-inch (Stingray, with Z51)
Rear: 20-inch x 10-inch (Stingray, with Z51)Front: 19-inch x 10-inch (Z06)
Rear: 20-inch x 12-inch (Z06)
Tires:
Michelin Pilot Super Sport Run Flat Summer Only
Front: P245/40R18 (Stingray)
Rear: P285/35R19 (Stingray)Front: P245/35R19 (Stingray with Z51)
Rear: P285/30R20 (Stingray with Z51)Front: P285/30ZR19 (Z06)
Rear: P335/25ZR20 (Z06)
EPA Fuel Economy:
Manual Transmission (Stingray)
16 MPG (City) / 25 MPG (Highway) / 19 MPG (Combined)Automatic Transmission (Stingray)
15 MPG (City) / 25 MPG (Highway) / 18 MPG (Combined)Manual Transmission (Z06)
15 MPG (City) / 22 MPG (Highway) / 18 MPG (Combined)Automatic Transmission (Z06)
13 MPG (City) / 23 MPG (Highway) / 16 MPG (Combined)

Engine Specs

Designation: LT1
Z06 Designation: LT4
Type: 90° V8, Pushrod, OHV (overhead Valve)
Displacement – Coupe, Convertible, Z06:
376 cu. in. (6,162 cc)
Bore / Stroke – Coupe, Convertible, Z06:
4.06 inches x 3.62 inches (103.25 mm 92 mm)
Induction System, Z06:
Supercharged
Horsepower, Stingray:
455 hp @ 6,000 RPM
460 hp @ 6,000 RPM (with performance exhaust)
Torque, Stingray:
460 lbs. – ft. @ 4,600 (SAE-certified)
465 lbs. – ft. @ 4600 (SAE-certified, with performance exhaust)
Horsepower, Z06: 650 hp @ 6,400 RPM
Torque, Z06: 650 lb. ft. @ 3,600 RPM
Fuel Induction System:
Direct Injection
Fuel Requirement – Stingray:
Premium recommended, not required
Fuel Requirement – Z06:
Premium required
Redline, Stingray: 6,600 RPM
Redline, Z06: 6,500 RPM
Compression Ratio, Stingray:
11.5:1
Compression Ratio, Z06:
10.0:1
Cylinder Head Material:
Cast Aluminum
Block Material: Cast Aluminum
Engine Oil Capacity: 7 Quarts, with filter
9.75 Quarts, with Z51
Cooling System Capacity:
11.3 qt (10.7 L)

Performance

0 – 60 MPH, Stingray:
3.8 seconds (GM)
1/4 mile, Stingray: 12 seconds @ 119 MPH (GM)
0 – 60 MPH, Stingray:
3.8 seconds (GM)
1/4 mile, Z06:
11.1 seconds @ 127 MPH (Car and Driver, Automatic Transmission)
0 – 60 MPH, Z06:
3.0 seconds (Car and Driver, Automatic Transmission)

Chassis Specs

Suspension – Front, Stingray:
Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite spring, monotube shock absorber, available Magnetic Selective Ride Control
Suspension – Rear, Stingray:
Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite spring, monotube shock absorber, available Magnetic Selective Ride Control
Suspension – Front, Z06:
Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite spring, Magnetic Selective Ride Control
Suspension – Rear, Z06:
Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite spring, Magnetic Selective Ride Control
Steering:
Variable-ratio rack-and-pinion with electric power assist
Steering Ratio: 12.0:1 to 16.4:1
Steering Turns, Lock to Lock:
2.53
Turning Circle, Curb to Curb:
37.7 ft. (11.5 M)
Active Handling
Magnetic Selective Ride Control (available with Z51)
Traction Control: StabiliTrak electronic stability control

Brake Specs

Type:
Front and rear power-assisted discs with four-piston fixed front and rear calipers (slotted rotors with Z51)
Rotor Diameter, Stingray:
Front: 12.6 inches (320 mm) (13.6 inches (345 mm) with Z51)
Rear: 13.3 / 338
Rotor Thickness, Stingray:
Front: 1.18 inches (30 mm) (including Z51)
Rear: 0.90 inches (23 mm)
Rotor Diameter, Stingray with Z51:
Front: 13.6 inches (345 mm)
Rear: 13.3 / 338
Rotor Thickness, Stingray with Z51:
Front: 1.18 inches (30 mm)
Rear: 0.90 inches (23 mm)
Rotor Diameter, Z06: Front: 14.6 inches (355 mm)
Rear: 13.4 / 340 mm
Rotor Thickness, Z06:
Front: 1.3 inches (33 mm) (including Z51)
Rear: 1.0 inches (25.4 mm)
Rotor Diameter, Z07 Package:
Front: 15.5 inches (394 mm)
Rear: 15.3 / 388 mm
Rotor Thickness, Z07 Package:
Front: 1.3 inches (33 mm)
Rear: 1.0 inches (25.4 mm)