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2016 Corvette Specs

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 (1,499 kg) - Coupe
3,362 lbs (1,529 kg) - Convertible
Curb Weight, Z06: 3,558 lbs (1,614 kg) - Coupe
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 with Active Rev Match with Z51: 1st Gear 2.97:1
2nd Gear 2.07:1
3rd Gear 1.43:1
4th Gear 1.00:1
5th Gear .71:1
6th Gear .57:1
7th Gear .48:1
Reverse Gear 2.90:1
Final Drive Ration 3.42
Eight Speed Paddle Shift Automatic: 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)
17 MPG (City) / 28 MPG (Highway) / 21 MPG (Combined)
Automatic Transmission (Stingray)
16 MPG (City) / 29 MPG (Highway) / 20 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)

2016 Corvette Options

RPO Description Production Price
2LT Equipment Group 11,048 (27.15%) $4,455.00
2LZ Equipment Group Z06 4,210 (10.35%) $3,565.00
36S Yellow Stitch 1,331 (3.27%) $395.00
38S Red Stitch 1,413 (3.47%) $395.00
3LT Equipment Group 7,308 (17.96%) $9,745.00
3LZ Equipment Group Z06 8,464 (20.80%) $8,945.00
AE4 Competition Sport Seats - $2,495 suede inserts 5,587 (13.73%) $1,995.00
B92 Carbon Fiber Hood Inserts 3,434 (8.44%) $1,995.00
BV4 Personalized Dash Plaque 696 (1.71%) $200.00
C2M Carbon Fiber Dual Roof Package 1,143 (2.81%) $2,995.00
C2Q Body Color Dual Roof Package 1,837 (4.51%) $1,995.00
C2Z Visible Carbon Fiber Roof - coupe 3,955 (9.72%) $1,995.00
CC3 Transparent Removable Roof Panel 5,698 (14.00%) $995.00
CFV Visible Carbon Fiber Ground Effects 2,646 (6.50%) $3,995.00
CFZ Carbon Fiber Ground Effects 5,040 (12.39%) $2,995.00
D30 Color Combo Override 281 (0.69%) $590.00
DTH Full Stripe Carbon Flash 810 (1.99%) $950.00
DTN Full Stripe Cyber Gray 62 (0.15%) $950.00
DTP Full Stripe Blade Silver 208 (0.51%) $950.00
DTQ Full Stripe Inferno Orange 18 (0.04%) $950.00
DTR Full Stripe Crystal Red 143 (0.35%) $950.00
DTW Carbon Flash Hood Stinger 3,326 (8.17%) $500.00
DUP Full Stripe Red / White / Blue n/a $950.00
DVQ Jake Hood Stinger 312 (0.77%) $500.00
DWA Full Stripe Yellow n/a $950.00
DXM Shark Gray Hood Stinger 3,713 (9.13%) $500.00
E57 Carbon Fiber Tonneau Inserts 587 (1.44%) $995.00
EFX Shark Gray Exterior Vents 1,335 (3.28%) $595.00
EFY Body Color Vents 1,094 (2.69%) $999.00
ERI Battery Maintainer 19,212 (47.22%) $100.00
EYK Chrome Badge Package 21,329 (52.42%) $100.00
EYT Badges, Carbon Flash 18,710 (45.98%) $100.00
FAY Carbon Fiber Interior Trim 8,404 (20.65%) $995.00
FE2 Magnetic Selective Ride (non Z51) 4,014 (9.87%) $3,495.00
FE4 Magnetic Selective Ride (w/ Z51) 5,644 (13.87%) $1,795.00
G1E Long Beach Red Metallic Paint 3,224 (7.92%) $995.00
G1H Daytona Sunrise Orange Metallic Exterior Paint 965 (2.37%) $495.00
G7H Laguna Blue Tintcoat 3,585 (8.81%) $995.00
GC6 Corvette Racing Yellow Tintcoat 2,715 (6.67%) $995.00
IL4 Suede Microfiber Seat Inserts 5,806 (14.27%) $395.00
J57 Ceramic Brake Rotors 120 (0.29%) $7,495.00
J6A Black Brake Calipers 6,701 (16.47%) $595.00
J6D Gray Brake Calipers 8,249 (20.27%) $595.00
J6E Yellow Brake Calipers 3,339 (8.21%) $595.00
J6F Red Brake Calipers 22,189 (54.53%) $595.00
J6K Spice Red Brake Calipers 211 (0.52%) $595.00
M5U Eight Speed Paddle Shift Automatic Transmission 31,440 (77.27%) $1,725.00
NPP Performance Exhaust 35,983 (88.43%) $1,195.00
PBC Engine Plant Build Experience (427, Z06 only) 73 (0.18%) $5,000.00
PIN Customer Selected VIN 8 (0.02%) $5,000.00
Q6B Chrome Aluminum Wheels 3,687 (9.06%) $1,995.00
Q6J Spectra Gray Wheels with Machined Groove (Z06) 1,052 (2.59%) $595.00
Q6U Black Aluminum Wheels (Z06) 6,852 (16.84%) $495.00
Q7E Chrome FE2/Z51Wheels 5,081 (12.49%) $1,995.00
Q7T Painted Black FE2/Z51 Wheels 7,761 (19.07%) $495.00
Q9B Satin Black / Red Stripe Wheels (Z06) 193 (0.47%) $1,495.00
QCC Black Machined FE2/Z51 Wheels 1,311 (3.22%) $1,495.00
QX1 Five Spoke Gloss Black Aluminum Wheels 2,924 (7.19%) $495.00
QX3 Chrome Aluminum Wheels 2,667 (6.55%) $1,995.00
R87 Red Stripe Satin Black Wheel 261 (0.64%) $1,495.00
R8C Corvette Museum Delivery 675 (1.66%) $990.00
RPK Black Machined Aluminum Wheels 476 (1.17%) $1,495.00
TTV Carbon Flash Painted Spoiler, Mirrors 8,522 (20.94%) $100.00
TU7 Two Tone Seats - Napa / Suede 1,474 (3.62%) $395.00
UQT Perfomance Data Recorder / Navigation 27,782 (68.28%) $1,795.00
VK3 Front License Plate Bracket 25,754 (63.29%) $15.00
Z07 Z07 Performance Design Package (Z06 Only) 4,955 (12.18%) $7,995.00
ZCR C7.R Edition - Coupe 570 (1.40%) $23,055.00
ZCR C7.R Edition - Convertible 80 (0.20%) $23,055.00
ZLD Twilight Blue Design Package 371 (0.91%) $3,500.00
ZLE Spice Red Design Package 3,000 (7.37%) $535.00
ZLG Jet Black Suede Design Package 454 (1.12%) $3,995.00

Total Production: 40,689
Coupe: 32,930 (80.93%)
Convertible: 7,759 (19.07%)
Z06: 14,275 (35.08%)

Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 6.2L 376 cu. in. 455 hp engine and seven speed manual transmission: $64,95.00, Qty: 10,972.
Base Corvette Coupe with 6.2L 376 cu. in. 455 hp engine and seven speed manual transmission with Z51: $61,395.00 Qty: 10,495.
Base Corvette Convertible with 6.2L 376 cu. in. 455 hp engine and seven speed manual transmission: $60,395.00 Qty: 2,705.
Base Corvette Convertible with 6.2L 376 cu. in. 455 hp engine and seven speed manual transmission with Z51: $65,395.00 Qty: 2,322.
Corvette Z06 Coupe with 6.2L 376 cu. in. 650 hp engine and seven speed manual transmission: $80,395.00 Qty: 11,543.
Corvette Z06 Convertible with 6.2L 376 cu. in. 650 hp engine and seven speed manual transmission: $84,395.00 Qty: 2,732.

2016 Packages
RPO Description Contains Production Price
2LZ

2LT Z06 Coupe / Z06 Convertible

Bose 10 Speaker Sound System, Cargo Net / Shade (coupe), Heads Up Display, Memory Package, Auto Dimming inside / outside Mirrors, Heated and Vented Seats, Power Seat Bolster / Lumber, Advanced Theft Deterrent and Universal Home Remote 4,210 (10.35%) $3,565
3LT

3LT Coupe / Convertible

Navigation, Leather Instrument Panel Doors and Console, Suede Upper and Interior Trim and Performance Data / Video Recorder 7,308 (17.96%) $9,745
3LZ

3LZ Z06 Coupe / Z06 Convertible

Navigation, Leather Instrument Panel Doors and Console, Suede Upper and Interior Trim and Performance Data / Video Recorder 8,464 (20.80%) $8,945

Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Soft Top
G1B Shark Gray 5,044 (12.40%)
G1E Long Beach Red 3,224 (7.92%)
G1H Daytona Sunset Orange 965 (2.37%)
G7H Laguna Blue 3,585 (8.81%)
G8A Corvette Racing Yellow 2,715 (6.67%)
G8G Arctic White 8,368 (20.57%)
GAN Blade Silver Metallic 2,555 (6.28%)
GBA Black 6,950 (17.08%)
GKZ Torch Red 6,112 (15.02%)
GTR Admiral Blue 336 (0.83%)
GXH Night Race Blue 835 (2.05%)

Notes: Admiral Blue was a late color addition.

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