2012 Corvette Specifications
Body Specs
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Wheelbase – Coupe, Convertible,
Z06, ZR1, Grand Sport: |
105.7 inches / 2,685 mm |
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Length – Coupe, Convertible:
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174.60 inches / 4,435 mm |
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Length – Z06, Grand Sport:
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175.60 inches / 4,460 mm |
| Length – ZR1: | 176.20 inches / 4,476 mm |
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Width, not including mirrors – Coupe, Convertible:
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72.60 inches / 1,844 mm |
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Width, not including mirrors – Z06, ZR1, Grand Sport:
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75.90 inches / 1,928 mm |
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Height – Coupe, Convertible, Z06, ZR1, Grand Sport:
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49.00 inches / 1,245 mm |
| Front Track: | 62.10 inches / 1,677mm |
| Rear Track: | 60.70 inches / 1,542 mm |
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Min. Ground Clearance:
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3.7 inches |
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Head Room, Coupe, Z06, ZR1, Grand Sport:
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38 inches / 962.0 mm |
| Shoulder Room: | 55 inches / 1,397 mm |
| Hip Room: | 54 inches / 1,371 mm |
| Leg Room: | 43 inches / 1,092 mm |
| Cargo Capacity: |
22 Cubic Feet / 634 Liters (Coupe, Z06)
11 Cubic Feet / 295 Liters (Convertible, top up) 5 Cubic Feet / 144 Liters (Convertible, top down) |
| Tire Size: | P245/40ZR-18 (Front) P285/35ZR-19 (Rear) (Goodyear Eagle F1 GS, Extended Mobility) |
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Tire Size, Z51 Sport Package:
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P245/40ZR-18 (Front) P285/35ZR-19 (Rear) |
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Tire Size, Z06, Grand Sport:
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P275/35ZR-18 (Front) P325/30ZR-19 (Rear) |
| Tire Size, ZR1: | P285/30ZR-19 (Front) P335/25ZR-20 (Rear) (Michelin Pilot Sport 2) |
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Wheel Size – Coupe, Convertible:
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18 inch x 8.5 inch (Front) 19 inch x 10 inch (Rear) |
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Wheel Size – Z06, Grand Sport:
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18 inch x 9.5 inch (Front) 19 inch x 12 inch (Rear) |
| Wheel Type: | Cast Aluminum, Front and Rear |
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Recommended Tire Inflation:
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30 PSI Front / Rear |
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Manual Six Speed Transmission:
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1st Gear 2.66:1 2nd Gear 1.78:1 3rd Gear 1.30:1 4th Gear 1.00:1 5th Gear .74:1 6th Gear .50:1 Reverse Gear 2.90:1 Final Drive Ration 3.42 |
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Tremec T56 Manual Six Speed Transmission – Z51 Sport Package:
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1st Gear 2.97:1 2nd Gear 2.07:1 3rd Gear 1.43:1 4th Gear 1.00:1 5th Gear .71:1 6th Gear .57:1 Reverse Gear 3.28:1 Final Drive Ration 3.42 |
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Hydra-Matic 2006 6L80 (MYC) Six Speed:
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1st Gear 4.03:1 2nd Gear 2.36:1 3rd Gear 1.53:1 4th Gear 1.15:1 5th Gear 0.85:1 6th Gear 0.67:1 Reverse Gear 3.06:1 Final Drive Ration 2.56 |
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Standard Fuel Tank Capacity:
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18.0 Gallons / 68.0 Liters |
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Battery, Cold Cranking Amps:
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590 |
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Battery Replacement Model Number:
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86-3YR |
| EPA Fuel Economy: |
Manual Transmission (Coupe, Convertible)
16 MPG (City) / 25 MPG (Highway) / 19 MPG (Combined)Automatic Transmission (Coupe, Convertible) 15 MPG (City) / 24 MPG (Highway) / 18 MPG (Combined)Manual Transmission (Z06) 15 MPG (City) / 24 MPG (Highway) / 18 MPG (Combined)Manual Transmission (ZR1) 14 MPG (City) / 21 MPG (Highway) / 17 MPG (Combined) |
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Maximum Cruising Range – Coupe, Convertible:
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534.8 Miles (Manual Transmission) 477.5 Miles (Automatic Transmission) |
| Weight: | 3,246 lbs / 1,473 kg (Convertible) 3,217 lbs / 1,459 kg (Coupe) 3,162 lbs / 1,434 kg (Z06) 3,350 lbs / 1,519 kg (ZR1) |
| Weight Distribution: | 51% Front, 49% Rear |
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element:
(Coupe, Convertible, Z06) |
10345066 |
Engine Specs
| Designation: | LS3 (Coupe, Convertible) LS7 (Z06) LS9 (ZR1) |
| Type: | 90° V8, Pushrod, OHV (overhead Valve) |
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Displacement – Coupe, Convertible, ZR1:
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6.2 liters / 376 cubic inches (LS3) |
| Displacement – Z06: | 7.0 liters / 427 cubic inches (LS7) |
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Bore / Stroke – Coupe, Convertible:
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4.06 inches (101.62 mm) / 3.62 inches (92.0 mm)
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| Bore / Stroke – Z06: |
4.125 inches (104.8 mm) / 4.00 inches (101.6 mm)
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| Horsepower: |
430 hp @ 5,900 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS3)
436 hp @ 5,900 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS3 with optional exhaust) 505 hp @ 6,300 RPM (Z06 LS7) 638 hp @ 6,500 RPM (ZR1 LS9) |
| Torque: |
424 lbs. – ft. @ 4,600 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS3 with standard exhaust)
428 lbs. – ft. @ 4,600 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS3 with optional exhaust) 470 lbs. – ft. @ 4,800 RPM (Z06 LS7) 604 lbs. – ft. @ 3,800 RPM (ZR1 LS9) |
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Fuel Induction System:
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Sequential Fuel Injection |
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Fuel Requirement – Coupe, Convertible:
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Premium Recommended |
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Fuel Requirement – Z06, ZR1:
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Premium Required |
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Coupe, Convertible, ZR1 Redline (RPM):
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6,500 |
| Z06 Redline (RPM): | 7,000 |
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LS3 Compression Ratio – Coupe, Convertible, Grand Sport:
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10.7:1 |
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LS9 Supercharger Pulley Ratio:
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2.3:1 |
| LS9 Maximum Boost: | 10.5 PSI |
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Compression Ratio – Z06:
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11.0:1 |
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Compression Ratio – ZR1:
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9.1:1 |
| Alternator: | 50 Amps (idle), 120 Amps Maximum |
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Cylinder Head Material:
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Cast Aluminum |
| Exhaust Manifolds: | Stainless Steel |
| Main Bearing Caps: | Forged Steel |
| Crankshaft: | Forged Steel |
| LS9 Camshaft: | Hollow Steel; 0.555-in (14.1 mm) lift |
| LS9 Connecting rods: | Forged Titanium |
| LS9 Intake valves: | Titanium |
| LS9 Exhaust valves: | Hollow Steel |
| Supercharger: | R2300, four-lobe “Roots” type (2.3L) |
| Valve lifters: | Hydraulic Roller |
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Cylinder Block Material:
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Cast Aluminum |
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Engine Oil Capacity – Coupe, Convertible:
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5.5 Quarts, with filter 5.0 Quarts, without filter |
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Engine Oil Capacity – Z06:
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8.0 Quarts, with filter 7.5 Quarts, without filter |
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Engine Oil Capacity – ZR1:
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12.5 Quarts, with filter |
| Recommended Oil: | 5W/30 Mobil 1 Synthetic or Equivalent |
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Recommended Oil Change Interval:
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15,000 miles or One Year, under normal use |
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Engine Oil Filter – Coupe, Convertible:
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AC Delco Tyoe PF46 |
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Engine Oil Filter – Z06:
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AC Delco Tyoe PF48 |
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Radiator Core Material:
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Aluminum |
Engine Specs – Ignition System
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Spark Plug Model – Coupe, Convertible:
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AC P/N 41-985; GM Part No. 12571164 |
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Spark Plug Model – Z06:
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AC P/N 41-104; GM Part No. 12571165 |
| Spark Plug Thread: | 14.0 mm |
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Spark Plug Tightening Torque:
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11 lb. ft / 15 N-m |
| Spark Plug Gap: | 1.0 mm (0.040 inch) |
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Spark Plug Wire Resistance:
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188 – 312 Ω |
Chassis Specs
| Structure / Frame: |
Integral Perimeter Frame with Center Backbone / All Welded Steel Body
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| Suspension – Front: |
Independent SLA (Sort Long Arm) double wishbone cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber.
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| Suspension – Rear: |
Independent SLA (Sort Long Arm) double wishbone cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber.
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| Steering: |
Speed sensitive, magnetic power assisted rack and pinion
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| Steering Ratio: | 16.1:1 |
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Steering Turns, Lock to Lock:
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2.66 |
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Turning Circle, Curb to Curb:
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12.0 M / 39.4 ft. |
Brake Specs
| Type: |
Power Assisted, Four Wheel Vented Disc with Four Wheel ABS
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| Rotor, Front: |
Outer Working Diameter: (325 mm.) 12.8 inches
Thickness: (32 mm.) 1.26 inches |
| Rotor, Rear: |
Outer Working Diameter: (305 mm.) 12.0 inches
Thickness: (26 mm.) 1.0 inches |
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Rotor, Front – Z51 Performance Package:
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Diameter: (340 mm.) 13.4 inches Thickness: (32 mm.) 1.26 inches |
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Rotor, Rear – Z51 Performance Package:
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Diameter: (330 mm.) 13.0 inches Thickness: (26 mm.) 1.0 inches |
| Rotor, Front – Z06: | Diameter: (355 mm.) 14.0 inches Thickness: (32 mm.) 1.3 inches |
| Rotor, Rear – Z06: | Diameter: (340 mm.) 13.4 inches Thickness: (26 mm.) 1.0 inches |
| Rotor, Front – ZR1: | Diameter: 15.5 inches |
| Rotor, Rear – ZR1: | Diameter: 15.0 inches |
| Premium Recommended |
Performance (ZR-1)
| 0 – 60 MPH: | 3.4 seconds |
| 0 – 100: | 7.0 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile: | 11.3 seconds (131 MPH) |
