2012 Corvette Z06 Specifications

Overview

Models:

Chevrolet Corvette Z06

Body styles / driveline:

two-door hatchback coupe with fixed roof; rear-wheel drive

Construction:

composite and carbon-fiber body panels, hydroformed aluminum frame with aluminum and magnesium structural and chassis components

Manufacturing location:

Bowling Green, Ky.

Engines

7.0L V-8 LS7 (Z06)

Displacement (cu in / cc):

427 / 7008

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

4.125 x 4 / 104.8 x 101.6

Block material:

cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:

cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

overhead valve, two valves per cylinder

Fuel delivery:

SFI (sequential fuel injection)

Compression ratio:

11.0:1

Horsepower
(hp / kW @ rpm):

505 / 377 @ 6300*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):

470 / 637 @ 4800*

Recommended fuel:

premium required

EPA estimated fuel economy (city / hwy):

15 / 24 (manual)

Transmission

six-speed manual

Application:

std.

Gear ratios (:1):

First:

2.66

Second:

1.78

Third:

1.30

Fourth:

1.00

Fifth:

0.74

Sixth:

0.50

Reverse:

2.90

Final drive ratio:

3.42

Front:

short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber; Magnetic Ride Control w/ Z07 pkg.

Rear:

short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber; Magnetic Ride Control w/ Z07 pkg.

Traction control:

electronic traction control; Active Handling

Brakes

Type:

front and rear power-assisted disc with ABS with six-piston front and four-piston rear calipers, cross-drilled rotors; ceramic rotors w/ Z07 pkg. 

Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm):

front: 14 x 1.3 / 355 x 32
rear: 13.4 x 1 / 340 x 26

Brake swept area (sq in / mm):

front: 309 / 1994
rear: 269 / 1735

Wheels & Tires

Wheel size:

front: 18-inch x 9.5-inch (std); 19-inch x 10-inch (w/ Z07 pkg.)
rear: 19-inch x 12-inch (std); 20-inch x 12-inch (w/ Z07 pkg.)

Tires:

front: 275/35ZR18 (std.); 285/30ZR19 (w/ Z07 pkg.)
rear: 325/30ZR19 (std.); 335/25ZR20 (w/ Z07 pkg.)

Dimensions

Wheelbase (in / mm):

105.7 / 2685

Overall length (in / mm):

175.6 / 4460

Overall width (in / mm):

75.9 / 1928

Overall height (in / mm):

48.7 / 1236

Curb weight (lb / kg):

3199 / 1451

Weight distribution (% front / rear):

50 / 50 (Z06)

Interior

Seating capacity

2

Interior volume (cu ft / L):

52 / 1475

Headroom (in / mm):

38 / 962

Legroom (in / mm):

43 / 1092

Shoulder room (in / mm):

55 / 1397

Hip room (in / mm):

54 / 1371

Capacities

Cargo volume (cu ft / L):

22 / 634

Fuel tank (gal / L):

18 / 68.1

Engine oil (qt / L):

10.5 / 9.9