1996 Chevrolet Corvette Specifications

2-Door Convertible
MSRP based on 2-Door Convertible
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 17 mpg City/25 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V8, 5.7L
EPA Class Two Seater
Style Name 2dr Convertible
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 2
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Convertible
Transmission 4-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Two Seater
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3362
Interior Dimensions
Front Leg Room (in) 42.0
Passenger Volume (ft³) 48.7
Front Shoulder Room (in) 53.9
Front Head Room (in) 37.0
Passenger Capacity 2
Front Hip Room (in) 49.3
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) 47.3
Length, Overall (in) 178.5
Min Ground Clearance (in) 3.6
Track Width, Front (in) 57.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.7
Liftover Height (in) 35.4
Wheelbase (in) 96.2
Track Width, Rear (in) 59.1
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 6.6

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 20.0
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 25
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 17

Performance Specs

Engine
Fuel System SFI
Engine Type Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 300 @ 5000
Displacement 5.7L/350
Engine Order Code LT1
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 340 @ 4000
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/OD,
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.70
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 2.59
Trans Order Code MX0
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 1.63
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.29
Trans Description Cont. Again Electronic
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 4
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.06
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.9 x 1.10
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.9 x 0.79
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 40.0
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 15.7
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) 41.3
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.32
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size P255/45ZR17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P285/40ZR17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size T155/70D17
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 9.5
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) 17 x 4
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Material Steel
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Monoleaf Spring
Suspension Type - Rear Independent 5-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.94
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) 46 Gas
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Monoleaf Spring
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.94
Suspension Type - Front Independent SLA
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) 46 Gas

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 9.4
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 140
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) 525
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
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