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The 2009 Corvette Specifications
After a milestone year in 2008 that saw the introduction of the LS3 6.2L V-8 as the new standard engine, a custom, leather-wrapped interior and more upgrades, the Corvette powers into 2009 with a raft of enhancements that further distinguish it and give customers more choices – including a lower-priced convertible model.
Of course, that range of choices also includes the ZR1, with its 6.2L supercharged engine that produces 638 horsepower (476 kW). (Please see the separate
Corvette ZR1 release for complete information on Chevy’s world-class supercar.)
The ’09 Corvette lineup includes the Corvette coupe and Corvette convertible, each powered by the 430-horsepower (321 kW) LS3 V-8, and the incomparable
Corvette Z06. Equipped with the 505-horsepower (377 kW) LS7 engine and built on a lightweight chassis, the Z06 is a street-going descendent of the championship-winning Corvette racing program.
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SPECIFICATIONS
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Overview
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Models:
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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe, Convertible and Z06
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Body styles / driveline:
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two-door hatchback coupe with removable roof; rear-wheel drive (Coupe
and Convertible)
two-door hatchback coupe with fixed roof; rear-wheel drive (Z06)
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Construction:
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composite body panels, hydroformed steel frame with aluminum and
magnesium structural and chassis components (coupe);
composite and carbon-fiber body panels, hydroformed aluminum frame
with aluminum and magnesium structural and chassis components (Z06)
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Manufacturing location:
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Bowling Green, Ky.
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Engines
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6.2L V-8 LS3
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7.0L V-8 LS7 (Z06)
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Displacement (cu in / cc):
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376 / 6162
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427.6 / 7008
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Bore & stroke (in / mm):
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4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
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4.125 x 4 / 104.8 x 101.6
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Block material:
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cast aluminum
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cast aluminum
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Cylinder head material:
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cast aluminum
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cast aluminum
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Valvetrain:
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overhead valve, two valves per cylinder
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overhead valve, two valves per cylinder
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Fuel delivery:
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SFI (sequential fuel injection)
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SFI (sequential fuel injection)
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Compression ratio:
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10.7:1
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11:1
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Horsepower
(hp / kW @ rpm):
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430 / 321 @ 5900* w/ std. exhaust
436 / 325 @ 5900* w/ opt. exhaust
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505 / 377 @ 6300*
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Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
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424 / 575 @ 4600* w/ std. exhaust
428 / 580 @ 4600* w/ opt. exhaust
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470 / 637 @ 4800*
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Recommended fuel:
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premium recommended but not required
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premium required
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EPA estimated fuel economy (city / hwy):
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15 / 25 (automatic)
16 / 26 (manual)
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15 / 24 (manual)
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Transmissions
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six-speed manual;
Base and Z06
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six-speed manual, w/ opt. Z51 Performance Package
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six-speed paddle-shift automatic
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Application:
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std
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opt
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opt
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Gear ratios (:1):
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First:
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2.66
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2.97
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4.03
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Second:
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1.78
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2.07
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2.36
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Third:
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1.30
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1.43
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1.53
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Fourth:
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1.00
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1.00
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1.15
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Fifth:
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0.74
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0.71
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0.85
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Sixth:
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0.50
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0.57
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0.67
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Reverse:
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2.90
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3.28
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3.06
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Final drive ratio:
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3.42
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3.42
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2.56
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Chassis / Suspension
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Coupe and Convertible
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Z06
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Front:
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short/long arm ( SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper &
lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube
shock absorber
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short/long arm ( SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper &
lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube
shock absorber
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Rear:
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short/long arm ( SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper &
lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube
shock absorber
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short/long arm ( SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper &
lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube
shock absorber
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Traction control:
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electronic traction control; Active Handling
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electronic traction control; Active Handling
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Brakes
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Coupe and Convertible
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Z06
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Type:
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front and rear power-assisted disc with ABS; cross-drilled rotors
with Z51 package and Magnetic Ride Control
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front and rear power-assisted disc with ABS with six-piston front and
four-piston rear calipers, cross-drilled rotors
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Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm):
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front: 12.8 x 1.26 / 325 x 32
rear: 12 x 1 / 305 x 26;
Z51 Performance Package:
front: 13.4 x 1.26 / 340 x 32
rear: 13 x 1 / 330 x 26
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front: 14 x 1.3 / 355 x 32
rear: 13.4 x 1 / 340 x 26
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Wheels & Tires
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Wheel size:
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front: 18-inch x 8.5-inch
rear: 19-inch x 10-inch
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front: 18-inch x 9.5-inch
rear: 19-inch x 12-inch
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Tires:
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar (w/Z51)
Extended Mobility
front: P245/40ZR18
rear: P285/35ZR19
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Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar Extended Mobility
front: P275/35ZR18
rear: P325/30ZR19
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Dimensions
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Coupe and Convertible
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Z06
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Wheelbase (in / mm):
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105.7 / 2685
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105.7 / 2685
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Overall length (in / mm):
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174.6 / 4435
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175.6 / 4460
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Overall width (in / mm):
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72.6 / 1844
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75.9 / 1928
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Overall height (in / mm):
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49 / 1244
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49 / 1244
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Curb weight (lb / kg):
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Coupe: 3217 / 1459
Conv.: 3222 / 1461
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3180 / 1442
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Interior
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Seating capacity
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2
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Interior volume (cu ft / L):
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52 / 1475 (all models)
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Headroom (in / mm):
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38 / 962 (all models)
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Legroom (in / mm):
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43 / 1092 (all models)
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Shoulder room (in / mm):
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55 / 1397 (all models)
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Hip room (in / mm):
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54 / 1371 (all models)
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Capacities
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Cargo volume
(cu ft / L):
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Coupe and Z06: 22 / 634
Convertible: 11 / 295 (top up); 7.5 / 212 (top down)
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Fuel tank (gal / L):
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18 / 68.1
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Engine oil (qt / L):
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Coupe and Convertible: 5.5 / 5.2
Z06: 10.5 / 9.9
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* SAE certified.
Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.
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