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2021 Corvette Performance & Specifications

Powertrain, Steering, Brakes, Dimensions, & Suspension

2021 Corvette Specifications

Body Specs

Model Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
Body styles / driveline:
Two Door Coupe, Hardtop Convertible / Mid Engine
Manufacturing Plant: Bowling Green, KY
Wheelbase: 107.2 inches (2,722 mm)
Length: 182.3 inches (4,630 mm)
Width: 76.1 inches (1,934 mm)
Height: 48.6 inches (1,234 mm)
Track: Front: 64.9 inches (1,648 mm)
Rear: 62.4 inches (1,586 mm)
Dry Weight: 3,366 lbs (1,530 kg) – Coupe
Weight Distribution: Front: 39.4%
Rear: 60.6%
Seating Capacity: Two
Headroom: 37.9 inches (962 mm)
Leg Room: 42.8 inches (1,086 mm)
Shoulder Room: 54.4 inches (1,381 mm)
Hip Room: 52.0 inches (1,321 mm)
Cargo Volume: 12.6 cu. ft. (356.8 cu. L)
Fuel Capacity: 18.5 gal (70 L)
Transmission: M1L 8-speed dual clutch (DCT)
1st Gear 2.91:1
2nd Gear 1.76:1
3rd Gear 1.22:1
4th Gear 0.88:1
5th Gear 0.65:1
6th Gear 0.51:1
7th Gear 0.40:1
8th Gear 0.33:1
Reverse Gear 2.63:1
Ring and Pinion Ratio 3.55:1 (mLSD, eLSD)
Standard Fuel Tank Capacity:
18.5 gal (70 L)
Wheels:
Front: 19-inch x 8.5-inch (w/5 x 120mm bolt pattern)
Rear: 20-inch x 11-inch (w/5 x 120mm bolt pattern)
Tires: Michelin Pilot Sport ALS
with Z51: Michelin Pilot Sport 4S
Front: 245/35ZR19
Rear: 305/30ZR20
EPA Fuel Economy:
15 MPG (City) / 27 MPG (Highway) / 19 MPG (Combined)

Engine Specs

Stingray Designation:
LT2
Type: 90° V8, Pushrod, OHV (overhead Valve)
Displacement: 374.92 cu. in. (6.2 L)
Bore / Stroke – Coupe, Convertible, Z06:
4.06 inches x 3.62 inches 103.25 mm x 92 mm)
Induction System: Normally Aspirated
Horsepower: 495 hp @ 6,450 RPM
Torque:
470 lbs. – ft. @ 5,150 RPM (SAE-certified, with performance exhaust)
Fuel Delivery:
Direct injection with Active Fuel Management: Max pressure: 2,175 psi (15 Mpa / 150 bar)
Throttle Body: 87mm single bore (electronic)
Redline: 6,500 RPM
Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
ECU: GM E99 (32-bit processing)
Block Material: 319-T7 cast aluminum
Oiling System: Dry sump-type; includes oil-spray piston cooling
Combustion Chamber Voliume:
59 cc
Engine Oil Capacity: 7.5 Quarts, with filter
Oil Type: Dexos 2 0W40 synthetic

Chassis Specs

Suspension – Front:
Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, forged aluminum upper and cast aluminum L-shape lower control arms; monotube shock absorbers (46mm /); Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0 available on Z51. Adjustable front lift with memory is available
Suspension – Rear:
Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, forged aluminum upper and cast aluminum L-shape lower control arms; direct-acting stabilizer bar; monotube shock absorbers (46mm); Magnetic Selective Ride Control 4.0 available with Z51
Steering:
Bosch/ZF variable-ratio rack-and-pinion with electric power assist; includes Active Steer Stops with available Magnetic Ride Control 4.0
Steering Ratio: 15.7:1
Turning Circle:
38 ft. (11.6 m)
36.4 ft. (11.1 m) – with FE4 Magnetic Ride Control

Brake Specs

Type:
Front and rear E-boost-assisted discs with Brembo four-piston/two-piece front calipers and four-piston/monobloc rear calipers
With Z51 – Front and rear E-boost-assisted discs with Brembo four-piston monobloc caliper at front and rear
Rotor Diameter: Front: 12.6 inches (321 mm)
13.3 inches (345 mm) – with Z51
Rear: 13.6 inches (339 mm)
13.8 inches (360 mm) – Z51
Rotor Thickness: Front: 1.18 inches (30 mm)
1.18 inches (30 mm) – Z51
Rear: 1.02 inches (26 mm)
1.06 inches (27 mm) – Z51