Even with eleven years already behind it, the C4 Corvette still managed to receive the accolades of enthusiasts and critics alike. It received praise for its jaw-dropping acceleration and equally for its intense road grip and superior handling. However, with the announcement that an all-new, fifth generation Corvette was under development and on track for the 1997 model year, there were few who were surprised by Chevrolet’s decision to make minimal changes to the existing C4 Corvette coupe and convertible and to completely eliminate the ZR-1 early in the 1995 production year.
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1995 Corvette Specifications
1995 Corvette Main Specs
| MODEL: | 1995 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 moled-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): | 1G1YY22P7S5100001 – 1G1YY22P7S5120294 (Corvette Coupe & Convertible) 1G1YZ22J0S5800001 – 1G1YZ22J0S5800448 (ZR-1 Corvette) |
| VIN SUFFIX: | ZUC: 350 CUBIC INCH, 300 HORSEPOWER, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ZUD: 350 CUBIC INCH, 405 HORSEPOWER, MANUAL TRANSMISSION ZUF: 350 CUBIC INCH, 300 HORSEPOWER, MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| ENGINE BLOCK NUMBER: | 10125327: 350 CUBIC INCH, 300 HORSEPOWER 10199001: 350 CUBIC INCH, 405 HORSEPOWER |
| HEAD NUMBER: | 10174390: 350 CUBIC INCH, 405 HORSEPOWER (RIGHT HAND) (EARLY PRODUCTION) 10207643: 350 CUBIC INCH, 300 HORSEPOWER 10225121: 350 CUBIC INCH, 405 HORSEPOWER (LEFT HAND) 10225122: 350 CUBIC INCH, 405 HORSEPOWER (RIGHT HAND) |
1995 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 @ 4,000 rpm |
| Fuel Delivery: | Sequential-Port Fuel Injection |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20.0 Gallons |
| Oil Capacity: | 4.0 Quarts (Without Filter) |
| Total Dressed Engine Weight (Dry): | 585.7lbs |
| 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): | 17/27 (Manual), 17/24 (Auto) |
| Max Engine RPM | 5,700 |
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): | 635.6 lbs (Manual), 576.4 lbs (Auto) |
| 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: | 2.64:1 | 1st GEAR: | 3.06:1 |
| 2nd GEAR: | 1.78:1 | 2nd GEAR: | 1.63:1 |
| 3rd GEAR: | 1.30:1 | 3rd GEAR: | 1.00:1 |
| 4th GEAR: | 1.00:1 | 4th GEAR: | 0.70:1 |
| 5th GEAR: | 0.74:1 | REVERSE: | 2.29:1 |
| 6th GEAR: | 0.49:1 | ||
1995 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, steele 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 | 13.0 Inches |
| Rear Brakes | 12.0 Inches |
Brakes (ZR-1)
| Type | ABS Power-Assist Vented Brakes |
| Front Brakes | 13.0 Inches |
| Rear Brakes | 13.0 Inches |
1995 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) | 3,203 | 3,360 | N/A |
| Curb Weight – Manual (LBS) | N/A | N/A | 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) | 17.8 | 17.8 | 14.7 |
| Coefficient of Drag | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Weight Dist. Front/Rear (%) | 51.5/48.5 | N/A | N/A |
1995 Corvette Performance Results
| Model | LT1 Coupe | LT1 Convertible | ZR-1 Coupe |
| 0-30 MPH: | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 0-60 MPH: | 5.4 Seconds | N/A | 5.2 Seconds |
| 0-100 MPH: | N/A | N/A | 10.3 Seconds |
| QUARTER MILE: | 14.0 Sec | N/A | 13.6 Sec |
| TOP SPEED (MPH): | N/A | N/A | 179 |
