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2013 Corvette Performance & Specifications

Powertrain, Steering, Brakes, Dimensions, & Suspension

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2013 Corvette Specifications

Main Specs

MODEL: 2013 Chevrolet Corvette
BODY STYLE: Two-door Coupe, Convertible, Hard Top front engine, rear wheel drive
MANUFACTURING LOCATION: Bowling Green, Kentucky
VEHICLE NUMBERS (VIN): TBD
CONSTRUCTION: Composite body, hydroformed steel frame with aluminum & magnesium structural & chassis components.

2013 Corvette Powertrain Specifications

Engine
Type: LS7
Valvetrain: OHV
Valves per cylinder: 2
Number of Cylinders 8
Displacement (cc/cid): 7,008 / 427
Fuel induction system: Sequential Fuel Injection
Horsepower (SAE net @ rpm): 505 @ 6,300
Torque (lbs.-ft. @ rpm) (manual): 470 @ 4,800
Bore x stroke (mm.): 104.8 x 101.6
Compression ratio: 11.0:1
Engine Materials
Block: Cast Aluminum
Cylinder Heads: Cast Aluminum
Fuel Economy
Fuel Required: 18/28 (City/Hwy)
EPA – Manual Transmission 15 mpg (City), 24 mpg (Hwy)
Max cruising range 432 miles

Transmission (Manual)

Standard Transmission Spec
Type: Six Speed Manual
Gear Ratios
1st Gear: 2.66:1
2nd Gear: 1.78:1
3rd Gear: 1.30:1
4th Gear: 1.00:1
5th Gear: 0.74:1
6th Gear: 0.50:1
Reverse: 2.90:1
Final Drive Ratio: 3.42:1

2013 Corvette Wheels, Suspension & Brakes

Suspension

Front Suspension 
Front Suspension Type: Short/Long arm (SLA) double wishbone

Features: Cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, Transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, Monotube shock absorber, Magnetic Selective Ride Control

Rear Suspension 
Rear Suspension Type: Short/Long arm (SLA) double wishbone

Features: Cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, Transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, Monotube shock absorber, Magnetic Selective Ride Control

Brakes

Type Front and Rear Power-Assisted, Four-Wheel Vented Disc, Six Piston front and four piston rear calipers, cross-drilled rotors
Anti-lock system (Standard): ABS
Rotor diameter x thickness, front (in.): 14.0 x 1.3, 13.4 x 1.0
Rotor diameter x thickness, rear (in.): 309 / 269

Wheels & Tires

Wheels & Tires Coupe/Convertible
Front Tires 285/30ZR19
Rear Tires 335/25ZR20

 

2013 Corvette Exterior Dimensions

2013 Corvette Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions
Model Coupe Convertible
Wheelbase 105.7 Inches 105.7 Inches
Overall Length 175.6 Inches 175.6 Inches
Total Body Width 72.6 Inches 72.6 Inches
Overall Height 49.0 Inches 49.1 Inches
Front Track Width 62.1 Inches 62.1 Inches
Rear Track Width 60.7 Inches 60.7 Inches

Interior Dimensions

Interior Dimensions
Model Coupe Convertible
Headroom 37.9 Inches 37.9 Inches
Shoulder Room 55.2 Inches 55.2 Inches
Hip Room 53.7 Inches 53.7 Inches
Leg Room 43.0 Inches 43.0 Inches

Capacities

Capacities
Model Coupe Convertible
Passenger Capacity 2 – Driver & Passenger 2 – Driver & Passenger
Curb Weight 3,179 lbs. 3,199 lbs.
Cargo Volume (cu.ft): 22.4 Cubic Feet 10.4 Cubic Feet
Fuel Capacity (GALLONS) 18 gallons 18 gallons
Engine Oil Capacity (QTS) 5.5 (with filter) 5.5 (with filter)

 

2013 Corvette Performance Results

0-60 MPH: 3.8 Seconds
QUARTER MILE: 11.80 Seconds