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1996 Chevrolet Corvette Base 2dr Coupe

Trim Info:

Rear Wheel Drive, 2 Door Coupe, Two Seater
17 mpg city / 25 mpg hwy

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Technical Specifications

Technical Data

Body Style:

2 Door Coupe

Drivetrain:

Rear Wheel Drive

EPA Classification:

Two Seater

Passenger Capacity:

Passenger Volume (ft³):

48.7

Base Curb Weight (lbs):

3307

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):

Engine Type:

Gas V8

Displacement:

5.7L/350

Fuel System:

SFI

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:

300 @ 5000

SAE Net Torque @ RPM:

340 @ 4000

Trans Description Cont.:

Automatic w/OD,

Suspension Type - Front:

Independent SLA

Suspension Type - Rear:

Independent 5-Link

Front Tire Size:

P255/45ZR17

Rear Tire Size:

P285/40ZR17

Spare Tire Size:

T155/70D17

Front Wheel Size (in):

17 x 8.5

Rear Wheel Size (in):

17 x 9.5

Front Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Rear Wheel Material:

Aluminum

Brake ABS System:

4-wheel

Disc - Front (Yes or ):

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or ):

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

11.9 x 0.79

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):

20.0

Wheelbase (in):

96.2

Length, Overall (in):

178.5

Trunk Volume (ft³):

12.6

Advanced Technical Data

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs):

N/A

Engine Order Code:

LT1

Trans Order Code:

MX0

Trans Type:

Trans Description Cont. Again:

Electronic

First Gear Ratio (:1):

3.06

Second Gear Ratio (:1):

1.63

Third Gear Ratio (:1):

1.00

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.70

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.74

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):

0.49

Reverse Ratio (:1):

2.29

Clutch Size (in):

11.02

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):

2.59

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary):

525

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):

140

Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):

9.4

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.):

w/Monoleaf Spring

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.):

w/Monoleaf Spring

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm):

46 Gas

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm):

46 Gas

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in):

0.94

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in):

0.94

Front Tire Order Code:

WY5

Rear Tire Order Code:

WY5

Spare Tire Order Code:

N84

Spare Wheel Size (in):

17 x 4

Spare Wheel Material:

Steel

Steering Type:

Power Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:

15.7

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering):

2.32

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft):

40.0

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft):

41.3

Brake Type:

Power

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):

12.9 x 1.10

Front Head Room (in):

36.5

Front Leg Room (in):

42.0

Front Shoulder Room (in):

53.9

Front Hip Room (in):

49.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):

70.7

Height, Overall (in):

46.3

Track Width, Front (in):

57.7

Track Width, Rear (in):

59.1

Min Ground Clearance (in):

4.2

Liftover Height (in):

35.4

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