Quick Specs
Gas Mileage
16 mpg City/26 mpg Hwy
Engine
Gas V8, 6.2L
EPA Class
Two Seater
Style Name
2dr Conv
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity
2
Passenger Doors
2
Body Style
Convertible
Transmission
Transmission, 6-speed manual, short-throw (Includes (GU6) 3.42 axle ratio.)
Dimensions
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Two Seater
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3246
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
2
Front Hip Room (in)
53.6
Front Leg Room (in)
43.1
Passenger Volume (ft³)
52
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.2
Front Head Room (in)
37.9
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
105.7
Track Width, Rear (in)
60.7
Height, Overall (in)
49.1
Length, Overall (in)
174.6
Min Ground Clearance (in)
- TBD -
Track Width, Front (in)
62.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.6
Liftover Height (in)
- TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
11.0
Fuel Economy
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26
Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Order Code
LS3
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
424 @ 4600
Fuel System
SFI
Engine Type
Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
430 @ 5900
Displacement
6.2L/376
Transmission
Clutch Size (in)
- TBD -
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.66
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.50
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.42
Trans Order Code
MN6
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.78
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.90
Trans Description Cont. Again
NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74
Trans Type
6
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.30
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12 x 1
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x 1.26
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)
NA
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Speed Sensitive
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
- TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
- TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft)
- TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
- TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code
NA
Spare Tire Size
NA
Front Tire Size
P245/40ZR18
Rear Tire Order Code
NA
Rear Tire Size
P285/35ZR19
Spare Tire Order Code
NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.5
Spare Wheel Material
NA
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 x 10
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in)
NA
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Short/Long Arm
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Transverse Leaf Spr
Suspension Type - Rear
Short/Long Arm
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in)
- TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm)
- TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Transverse Leaf Spr
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in)
- TBD -
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
Yes
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
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Night Vision
No
Rollover Protection Bars
No
Fog Lamps
Yes
Parking Aid
No
Tire Pressure Monitor
Yes
Back-Up Camera
No
Stability Control
Yes
Other Features
Air bags, frontal and side-impact, driver and front passenger...
Traction control, all-speed
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
Daytime Running Lamps
Tire Pressure Monitor System, air pressure sensors in each tire...
OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic...
Traction control, all-speed
Brakes, 4-wheel antilock, 4-wheel disc
Daytime Running Lamps
Tire Pressure Monitor System, air pressure sensors in each tire...
OnStar, 1-year of Safe and Sound plan. Includes Automatic...
Warranty
Warranty
Basic Miles/km
36,000
Basic Years
3
Corrosion Miles/km
100,000
Corrosion Years
6
Drivetrain Miles/km
100,000
Drivetrain Years
5
Roadside Assistance Miles/km
100,000
Roadside Assistance Years
5
Other Specs
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts)
- TBD -
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs)
NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs)
NA
Looking for other models of the Chevrolet Corvette?
Read reviews & get prices
Compare the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette against the competition
Compare All Cars
