Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C6) Z06 7.0 i V8 (505 Hp)
Chevrolet Corvette:
The Chevrolet Corvette is a line of American two-door, two-seater sports cars manufactured and marketed by General Motors under the Chevrolet marque since 1953. Throughout eight generations, indicated sequentially as C1 to C8, the Corvette is noted for its performance, distinctive styling, lightweight fiberglass or composite bodywork, and competitive pricing. The Corvette has had domestic mass-produced two-seater competitors fielded by American Motors, Ford, and Chrysler; it is the only one continuously produced by a United States auto manufacturer. It serves as Chevrolet's halo car....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Coupe (C6) Overview:
Chevrolet Corvette (Coupe (C6)). With 637 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1440 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 3.8 s). The top speed reaches 306 km/h. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • High-performance engine delivering 505 hp.
- • Sporty acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 3.8 sec.
- • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Generous trunk capacity of 634 Liters.
Cons:
- • Previous generation model; may lack the latest driver-assist technologies.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Coupe (C6): 2004 - 2007).
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| Brand: | Chevrolet |
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| Model: | Corvette |
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| Generation: | Coupe (C6) |
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| Modification (Engine): | Z06 7.0 i V8 (505 Hp) |
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| Start of production: | 2005 |
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| End of production: | 2013 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Coupe |
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| Seats: | 2 |
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| Doors: | 2 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 505 Hp @ 6300 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 72 Hp/l [25mm more] |
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| Torque: | 637 Nm @ 4800 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | LS7 More details about the engine LS7 |
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| Engine displacement: | 7011 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | OHV |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 7.6 l |
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| Coolant: | 11.9 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 104.8 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 101.6 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 11:1 |
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| Maximum engine speed: | 7000 rpm. |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 15.7 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 9.8 l/100 km |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 3.8 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 3.8 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 306 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 2.9 kg/Hp, 350.7 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.3 kg/Nm, 442.4 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 3.7 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1440 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 634 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4460 mm mm [25mm more] |
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| Width: | 1928 mm mm [83mm more] |
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| Height: | 1237 mm mm [8mm less] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2685 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1613 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1588 mm |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
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| Transmission type | Manual |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 275/35 R19 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
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| Rear suspension | Double wishbone, Transverse stabilizer |
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