 Mechanical Dimensions 1997-2004
| Feature |
Coupe & Convertible |
Wheelbase /Empattement
|
104.5 inches (2.654 m) |
Overall length / Longueur hors tout
|
179.7 inches (4.564 m) |
Overall width / Largeur hors tout
|
73.6 inches (1.869 m) |
Overall height / Hauteur hors tout
|
47.9 inches (1.217 m) |
Front tread / Voies avant
|
62.0 inches (1.575 m) |
Rear tread / Voies arrières
|
62.1 inches (1.577 m) |
| Drag coefficient / Cx |
0.29 Le SCx s'obtient en multipliant la surface frontale par 0.81 (surface frontale = le produit de sa largeur par sa hauteur).
|
Standard Tires Front-Rear / Pneus standards avant-arrière
|
P245/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS EMT - P275/40ZR-18 Goodyear Eagle F1 GS EMT |
Ground Clearance / Garde au sol
|
3.7 inches (94mm)
|
Curb Weight / Poids à vide
|
Coupe (with manual) - 3230 lbs / 1465 kg
Coupe (with automatic) - 3253 lbs /1476 kg
Convertible (with manual)- 3231 lbs /1466 kg
Convertible (with automatic)- 3254 lbs /1477 kg
Hardtop - 3174 lbs /1440 kg |
Steering / Direction
|
Power Rack and PinionPower-assisted, speed-sensitive, magnetic variable-effort power rack and steering (Direction mécanique assistée avec assistance asservie à la vitesse)
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Front suspension / Suspension avant
|
Independent SLA forged-aluminum upper and lower control arms and steering knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel stabilizer bar, and spindle offset. |
Rear suspension / Suspension arrière
|
Independent five-link design with tow and camber adjustment, cast-aluminum upper and lower control arms and knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel tie rods and stabilizer bar, and tubular U-jointed metal matrix composite driveshaft. |
Brakes / Freins
|
Antilock four-wheel power disc (4 freins à disques avec système anti-blocage)
|
| Body construction |
Fiberglass; integral perimeter frame with center backbone/all-welded steel body frame construction |
Fuel tank / Reservoir de carburant
|
19.1 US Gal (15.9 Imp Gal) (72 litres) |
1997-2000 Engine Specifications
| Feature |
Base Engine RPO LS1 |
| Type |
V-8, 90-degree Overhead valve |
| Block |
Cast aluminum block and cylinder head |
| Displacement |
346 cid (5.7 liters) |
| Bore & Stroke |
3.90" x 3.62" |
| Compression ratio |
10.1:1 |
| Brake horsepower |
345 @ 5600 |
| Torque |
350 lb-ft @ 4400 |
| Main bearing |
Five |
| Valve lifters |
Hydraulic, two valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply |
Sequential Multi-port injection (MPI) system |
2001 Engine Specifications
| Feature |
Base Engine RPO LS1 |
Z06 Engine RPO LS6 |
| Type |
V-8, 90-degree Overhead valve |
V-8, 90-degree Overhead valve |
| Block |
All Aluminum |
All Aluminum |
| Displacement |
346 cid (5.7 liters) |
346 cid (5.7 liters) |
| Bore & Stroke |
3.90" x 3.62" |
3.90" x 3.62" |
| Compression ratio |
10.1:1 |
10.5:1 |
| Brake horsepower |
350 @ 5600 |
385 @ 6000 |
| Torque |
360 lb-ft @ 4000 |
385 lb-ft @ 4800 |
| Main bearing |
Five |
Five |
| Valve lifters |
Hydraulic, two valves per cylinder |
Hydraulic, two valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply |
Sequential Multi-port injection (MPI) system |
Sequential Multi-port injection (MPI) system |
2002-2004 Corvette Specifications
| Feature |
Base Engine RPO LS1 |
Z06 Engine RPO LS6 |
| Type |
V-8, 90-degree Overhead valve |
V-8, 90-degree Overhead valve |
| Block |
All Aluminum |
All Aluminum |
| Displacement |
346 cid (5.7 liters) |
346 cid (5.7 liters) |
| Bore & Stroke |
3.90" x 3.62" |
3.90" x 3.62" |
| Compression ratio |
10.1:1 |
10.5:1 |
| Brake horsepower |
350 @ 5600 |
405 @ 6000 |
| Torque |
360 lb-ft @ 4000 |
400 lb-ft @ 4800 |
| Main bearing |
Five |
Five |
| Valve lifters |
Hydraulic, two valves per cylinder |
Hydraulic, two valves per cylinder |
| Fuel supply |
Sequential Multi-port injection (MPI) system |
Sequential Multi-port injection (MPI) system |
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