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General information

ModelChevrolet Corvette
Year2006
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating59 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size6996 ccm (426.90 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.8 litres/100 km (20.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement6996 ccm (426.90 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power507.00 PS (373 kW or 500 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque644.10 Nm (65.7 kgf-m or 475.1 ft.lbs) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke104.6 x 101.6 mm (4.1 x 4.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemDry sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed321.0 km/h (199.5 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.4703 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Passenger space4730 litres (1,250 gallons)
Cargo space634 litres (168 gallons)
Optional cargo space2269 litres (599 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1078 kg (2,376.6 pounds)
Max weight with load1420 kg (3,130.6 pounds)
Towing weight907 kg (1,999.6 pounds)
Overall length4450 mm (175.2 inches)
Overall width1940 mm (76.4 inches)
Overall height1250 mm (49.2 inches)
Wheelbase2700 mm (106.3 inches)
Fuel capacity68.0 litres (17.97 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD64930
Service interval15,000 km
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