For both owners and enthusiasts alike, 1994 was a significant year for the Chevy Corvette – not because of any significant changes to the car itself, but because of two key announcements made by Chevrolet. First, after years of planning and fund-raising on the part of both Chevrolet and private contributors, the Corvette Museum would finally open on September 2, 1994.
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1994 Corvette Specifications
1994 Corvette Main Specs
| MODEL: | 1994 Chevrolet Corvette |
| BODY STYLE: | Two-door Coupe/Hatchback, front engine, rear wheel drive |
| MANUFACTURING LOCATION: | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| CONSTRUCTION: | Integral Perimeter Frame – Birdcage Forms Strong Unitized Body Structure. Aerodynamically shaped body with deeply angled windshield (64 deg.). All major body panels SMC reinforced composite with molded-in coating. Single lift off roof panel (Coupe) effective pass; compartment insulation, tinted glass all around. “Unibase” paint process, final clear coat finish. |
| VEHICLE NUMBERS (VIN): | 1G1YY22P9R5100001 – 1G1YY22P9R5122882 (Corvette Coupe & Convertible) 1G1YZ22J9R5800001 – 1G1YZ22J9R5800448 (ZR-1 Corvette) |
| VIN SUFFIX: | ZWA: 350 CUBIC INCH, 300 HORSEPOWER, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ZWB: 350 CUBIC INCH, 300 HORSEPOWER, MANUAL TRANSMISSION ZWC: 350 CUBIC INCH, 405 HORSEPOWER, MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| ENGINE BLOCK NUMBER: | 10125327: 350 CUBIC INCH, 300 HORSEPOWER 10199001: 350 CUBIC INCH, 405 HORSEPOWER |
| HEAD NUMBER: | 10174389: 350 CUBIC INCH, 405 HORSEPOWER (LEFT HAND) 10174390: 350 CUBIC INCH, 405 HORSEPOWER (RIGHT HAND) 10207643: 350 CUBIC INCH, 300 HORSEPOWER 10225121: 350 CUBIC INCH, 405 HORSEPOWER (LEFT HAND) |
1994 Corvette Powertrain Specifications
Engine (Coupe/Convertible)
| Engine: | LT1 5.7 OHV 350 V-8. Multi-Port Fuel Injection |
| Cylinders: | V8 |
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Block Material:
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Cast Iron Alloy |
| Displacement: | 5.7 Litre/350 Cubic Inches |
| Bore & Stroke: | 4.00 x 3.48 inches |
| Valvetrain: | OHV, 2 valves per cyl. |
| Cylinder Head Material: | Aluminum |
| Cylinder Block Deck Height: | 9.025 Inches |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.5:1 |
| Horsepower: | 300 HP @ 5,000 RPM |
| Torque: | 340 lb-ft @ 3,600 rpm |
| Fuel Delivery: | Multi-Port Fuel Injection |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20.0 Gallons |
| Oil Capacity: | 4.0 Quarts (Without Filter) |
| Total Dressed Engine Weight (Dry): | 576.4 (Automatic), 635.6 (Manual) lbs |
| Transmission: | 4 Speed Auto Transmission (Standard), 6 Speed Manual Transmission (Optional) |
| Standard Axle Ratio: | 2.59:1 (Automatic), 3.45:1 (Manual) |
| EST. MPG (City/Hwy): | 17/24 MPG |
| Max Engine RPM | 5,500 |
Engine (ZR-1)
| Engine: | LT5 5.7 OHV 350 V-8. Multi-Port Fuel Injection (COUPE) |
| Cylinders: | V8 |
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Block Material:
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Aluminum* |
| Displacement: | 5.7 Litre/350 Cubic Inches |
| Bore & Stroke: | 3.90 x 3.66 inches |
| Valvetrain: | Double Overhead Cam |
| Cylinder Head Material: | Aluminum |
| Cylinder Block Deck Height: | 9.025 Inches |
| Compression Ratio: | 11.0:1 |
| Horsepower: | 405 HP @ 5,800 RPM |
| Torque: | 385 lb-ft @ 5,200 rpm |
| Fuel Delivery: | Multi-Port Fuel Injection |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20.0 Gallons |
| Oil Capacity: | 8.55 Quarts (Crankcase) |
| Total Dressed Engine Weight (Dry): | 596.0 lbs |
| Transmission: | 6 Speed Manual Transmission |
| Standard Axle Ratio: | 2.59:1 (Automatic), 3.33:1 (Manual) |
| EST. MPG (City/Hwy): | 17/25 MPG |
| Max Engine RPM | 7,100 |
Transmission
| 6 SPEED MANUAL GEAR RATIOS | 4 SPEED AUTOMATIC GEAR RATIOS | ||
| 1st GEAR: | 2.68:1 | 1st GEAR: | 3.06:1 |
| 2nd GEAR: | 1.80:1 | 2nd GEAR: | 1.63:1 |
| 3rd GEAR: | 1.31:1 | 3rd GEAR: | 1.00:1 |
| 4th GEAR: | 1.00:1 | 4th GEAR: | 0.70:1 |
| 5th GEAR: | 1.33:1 (0.89 OD) | REVERSE: | 2.29:1 |
| 6th GEAR: | 0.50:1 | ||
| REVERSE: | 0.50 | ||
1994 Corvette Wheels, Suspension & Brakes
Suspension (Coupe/Convertible)
| Front Suspension | Independent, SLA forged aluminum upper and lower control arms and steering knuckle. Transverse monoleaf spring and steel stabilizer, spindle offset |
| Rear Suspension | Independent 5-link design with tow and camber adjustment, forged aluminum control links and knuckle. Transverse monoleaf spring, steel tie rods and stabilizer, tubular U-jointed aluminum driveshafts |
Suspension (ZR-1)
| Front Suspension | Independent, SLA forged aluminum upper and lower control arms and steering knuckle. Transverse monoleaf spring and steel stabilizer, spindle offset |
| Rear Suspension | Independent 5-link design with tow and camber adjustment, forged aluminum control links and knuckle. Transverse monoleaf spring, steel tie rods and stabilizer, tubular U-jointed aluminum driveshafts |
Wheels & Tires (Coupe/Convertible)
| Front Tires | Goodyear Eagle GSC, P255/45ZR-17 |
| Rear Tires | Goodyear Eagle GSC, P285/40ZR-17 |
| Front Wheels | 17 x 8.5 Inches, 5 Bolt Cast Aluminum |
| Front Wheels | 17 x 9.5 Inches, 5 Bolt Cast Aluminum |
Wheels & Tires (ZR-1)
| Front Tires | Goodyear Eagle GSC, P275/40ZR-17 |
| Rear Tires | Goodyear Eagle GSC, P315/35ZR-17 |
| Front Wheels | 17 x 9.5 Inches, 5 Bolt Cast Aluminum |
| Front Wheels | 17 x 11 Inches, 5 Bolt Cast Aluminum |
Brakes (Coupe/Convertible)
| Type | ABS Power-Assist Vented Brakes |
| Front Brakes | 12.0 Inches |
| Rear Brakes | 12.0 Inches |
Brakes (Coupe/Convertible)
| Type | ABS Power-Assist Vented Brakes |
| Front Brakes | 13.0 Inches |
| Rear Brakes | 13.0 Inches |
1994 Corvette Exterior Dimensions
Coupe Dimensions
Exterior Dimensions
| Exterior Dimensions | |||
| Model | LT1 Coupe | LT1 Convertible | ZR-1 Coupe |
| Wheelbase | 96.2 Inches | 96.2 Inches | 96.2 Inches |
| Overall Length | 178.5 Inches | 178.5 Inches | 178.5 Inches |
| Total Body Width | 70.7 Inches | 70.7 Inches | 73.1 Inches |
| Overall Height | 46.3 Inches | 47.3 Inches | 46.3 Inches |
| Front Track Width | 57.7 Inches | 57.7 Inches | 56.7 Inches |
| Rear Track Width | 59.1 Inches | 59.1 Inches | 60.6 Inches |
Interior Dimensions
| Interior Dimensions | |||
| Model | LT1 Coupe | LT1 Convertible | ZR-1 Coupe |
| Headroom | 36.4 Inches | 36.5 Inches | 36.4 Inches |
| Shoulder Room | 54.1 Inches | 54.1 Inches | 54.0 Inches |
| Hip Room | 49.3 Inches | 49.3 Inches | 49.3 Inches |
| Leg Room | 42.6 Inches | 42.6 Inches | 42.6 Inches |
Capacities
| Capacities | |||
| Model | LT1 Coupe | LT1 Convertible | ZR-1 Coupe |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 – Driver & Passenger | 2 – Driver & Passenger | 2 – Driver & Passenger |
| Curb Weight – Automatic (LBS) | 3,309 | 3,360 | N/A |
| Curb Weight – Manual (LBS) | 3,309 | 3,360 | 3,512 |
| Cargo Volume (CU.FT) | 12.6 Cubic Feet | 6.6 Cubic Feet | 12.6 Cubic Feet |
| Fuel Capacity (GALLONS/LITERS) | 20.0/76.0 | 20.0/76.0 | 20.0/76.0 |
| Engine Oil Capacity (QTS./LITERS) | 4.5 | 4.5 | 9.6 |
| Coolant Capacity (QTS./LITERS) | 14.6 | 14.6 | 16.7 |
| Coefficient of Drag | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weight Dist. Front/Rear (%) | 51.5/48.5 | N/A | N/A |
1994 Corvette Performance Results
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Model:
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LT1 Coupe
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LT1 Convertible
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ZR-1 Coupe
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0-30 MPH:
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5.7 Seconds
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5.7 Seconds
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5.2 Seconds
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0-60 MPH:
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13.3 Seconds
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13.3 Seconds
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12.4 Seconds
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0-100 MPH:
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14.1 Sec./103 MPH
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14.1 Sec./103 MPH
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13.6 Sec./106 MPH
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QUARTER MILE:
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N/A
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N/A
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179
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TOP SPEED (MPH):
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N/A | N/A | N/A |
