2008 Chevrolet Corvette Specifications

2-Door Conv
MSRP based on 2-Door Conv
 

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
Front Head Room (in) 37.9
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
Exterior Dimensions
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.6
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
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
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
Displacement 6.2L/376
Engine Order Code LS3
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 424 @ 4600
Fuel System SFI
Engine Type Gas V8
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 430 @ 5900
Transmission
Trans Type 6
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.30
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
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
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
Steering
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -
Steering Type Pwr Speed Sensitive
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size NA
Front Tire Size P245/40ZR18
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P285/35ZR19
Wheels
Spare Wheel Size (in) NA
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
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) Transverse Leaf Spr
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
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 -

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...

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
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
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