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1996 Chevrolet Corvette C4

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Body Specs

Wheelbase: 96.2 inches
Overhang (Front): 41.6 inches
Overhang (Rear): 40.7 inches
Front Track: 57.7 inches
Rear Track: 59.1 inches
Length: 178.5 inches
Width: 70.7 inches
Ground Clearance
Differential to Ground: 		7.0 inches
Ground Clearance
Front Bumper to Ground: 		5.1 inches
Ground Clearance
Rear Bumper to Ground: 		9.2 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance: Coupe: 4.2 inches / Convertible: 3.6 inches
(Measured at Catalytic Converter)
Overall Height: 46.3 inches (Coupe)
47.3 inches (Convertible)
Rocker Panel to Ground (Front): 6.9 inches
Rocker Panel to Ground (Rear): 6.8 inches
Cargo Capacity: 100 lbs. (Coupe, Convertible)
6.6 cubic feet (Convertible)
12.6 cubic feet (Coupe)
Liftover Height: 35.4 Inches (Coupe)
Cowl Height: 33.1 inches
Effective Head Room: Coupe: 36.5 inches
Convertible: 37.0 inches
Shoulder Room: 53.9 inches
Hip Room: 49.3 inches
Tire Size: Coupe / Convertible
P255/45ZR17 (Front)
P285/40ZR17 (Rear)
(Goodyear Eagle GS-C Steel Belted
Directional, Asymmetrical)
Wheel Size: Coupe / Convertible
17" x 8.5" (Front)
17" x 9.5" (Rear)
Recommended Tire Inflation Coupe: 35 PSI Front / Rear
Convertible: 30 PSI Front / Rear
Manual Six Speed Transmission: Coupe / Convertible
1st Gear 2.64:1
2nd Gear 1.78:1
3rd Gear 1.30:1
4th Gear 1.00:1
5th Gear .74:1
46th Gear .49:1
Reverse Gear 2.42:1
Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission: 1st Gear 3.06:1
2nd Gear 1.63:1
3rd Gear 1.00:1
4th Gear 0.70:1
Reverse Gear 2.29:1
Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic)
Transmission Lubricant: 		Dextron III
10 Pints
Maximum Upshift Speed: 1 > 2: 49 MPH
2 > 3: 93 MPH
3 > 4: N/A
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Type: 		5W-30 Texaco
.987 Pints
Axle Ratio: (Manual Transmission - LT4)
3.45:1
(Automatic Transmission - LT1)
2.59:1, 3.07:1
Standard Fuel Tank Capacity: 20 Gallons
EPA Fuel Economy: LT4 Engine / Manual Transmission
15 MPG (City) / 24 MPG (Highway)
18 MPG (Combined)
LT1 Engine / Automatic Transmission
15 MPG (City) / 23 MPG (Highway)
18 MPG (Combined)
Steering Ratio: 15.7:1
Steering Turns, Lock to Lock: 2.32
Turning Diameters
Outside Front: 		41.3 feet (Wall to Wall)
40.0 feet (Curb to Curb)
Steering Wheel Diameter: 15.0 inches

EPA Fuel Economy

Manual: City: 15
Highway: 24
Combined: 18
Automatic: City: 15
Highway: 23
Combined: 18

Weight

Model 1YY07 2-Door Hatchback Coupe : Curb Mass
Front: 1,702 lb.
Rear: 1,605 lb.
Total: 3,307 lb.
Shipping**: 3,201 lb.
ETWC*: 3,625 lb.
Model 1YY67 2-Door Convertible: Curb Mass
Front: 1,724 lb.
Rear: 1,638 lb.
Total: 3,362 lb.
Shipping**: 3,260 lb.
ETWC*: 3,750 lb.
Reference - SAE J1100 Motor Vehicle Dimensions, Curb Weight Definition.
* Equivalent Test Weight Class - basis for US Environmental Protection Agency emission certifications.
Weight Differentials
Removeble Plastic Roof Panel
(RPO CC3): 		-4.4 lb.
(-1.3 lb. Front; -3.1 lb. Rear)
Delco-Bose
Premium Audio System
(RPO UU8): 		+8.3 lb.
(+3.0 lb. Front; +5.3 lb. Rear)
Custom Adjustable Seats
(RPO AQ9): 		+10.5 lb.
(+3.0 lb. Front; +7.5 lb. Rear)
Automatic Air Conditioning
(RPO C68): 		+2.2 lb.
+2.2 lb. Front
Manual Transmission
(RPO ML9): 		-43.2 lb.
-23.8 lb. Front; -19.4 lb. Rear)
Leather Seat Trim
(RPO AR9): 		+3.5 lb.
(+1.3 lb. Front; +2.2 lb. Rear)
Adjustable Suspension Package
(RPO Z07): 		+24.2 lb.
(+18.4 lb. Front; +5.8 lb. Rear)

Engine Specs

Type:: 90° V8
Bore / Stroke:: LT-1, LT4: 4.00" / 3.48"
Engine Weight:: LT1: 576.4 lbs. (Automatic)
LT4: 635.6 lbs. (Manual)
Fuel Requirement:: LT1: 87-Octane Rating
LT4: 91-Octane Rating
Redline (RPM):: LT1: 5,700
LT4: 6,300
Compression Ratio:: LT1: 10.4:1
LT4: 10.8:1
Cylinder Head Material:: (LT1, LT4) Cast Aluminum
Cylinder Block Material:: (LT1, LT4) Cast Iron
Oil Pump Type:: Gear
Cooling System Capacity: 9.39 Quarts (LT1)
9.61 Quarts (LT4)
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure: LT1, LT4: 15.0 PSI
Battery: LT1: 12 volt - 525 Amps Cold Cranking 0° (CCA)
LT4: 12 volt - 690 Amps Cold Cranking 0° (CCA)
54 Amp-hours
Alternator: Delco-Remy
50 / 140 Amps (Idle / Max RPM)
Fuel System
Type: Sequential Fuel Injection
(LT1 and LT5 Engines)
Fuel Pump: Electric - In Fuel Tank
Point of Injection: Fuel Injectors at Inlet Ports
Flow: Pulse
Horsepower
LT1 Engine, Automatic Only
(350 cubic inch): 		300 hp @ 5,800 RPM;
Torque: 335 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM
LT4 Engine, Manual Only
(350 cubic inch) 		330 hp @ 5,800 RPM;
Torque: 340 lb-ft @ 4,500 RPM
Ignition System
Spark Plug
(Standard LT1 Engine): 		R45LTSP
Make: AC
Spark Plug
(LT4 Engine): 		41-900 Series
Make: AC
Spark Plug Thread: 14 x 1.25
Spark Plug Gap: LT1: .050 inch
Spark Plug Tightening Torque: LT1: 18 - 22 lb. - ft.
Brakes
Type: Hydraulic Power Brake Front and Rear Disc
Effective Area: 32.4 Square Inches (209 Square cm.) (Front)
18.4 Square Inches (119 Square cm.) (Rear)
Gross Lining Area: 33.0 Square Inches (213 Square cm.) (Front)
18.4 Square Inches (119 Square cm.) (Rear)
Swept Area: 111.9 Square Inches (722 Square cm.) (Front)
91.3 Square Inches (589 Square cm.) (Rear)
Rotor: Outer Working Diameter: (302 mm.) 9.9 inches
Inner Working Diameter:
7.3 Inches (222 mm.) (Front),
7.6 Inches (232 mm.) (Rear)
Type and Material: Vented, Gray Iron Vented (Front)
HCE Iron Vented (Rear)

1996 Corvette Options

RPO: Description Production:    Price
24S Removable Roof Panel, blue tint (coupe) 6,626 (30.77%) $650.00
64S Removable Roof Panel, bronze tint (coupe) 2,492 (11.57%) $650.00
AG1 Power Driver Seat 19,798 (91.93%) $305.00
AG2 Power Passenger Seat 17,060 (79.22%) $305.00
AQ9 Sport Seats 12,016 (55.79%) $625.00
C2L Dual Removable Roof Panels (coupe) 3,983 (18.49%) $950.00
CC2 Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible) 429 (1.99%) $1,995.00
F45 Selective Real Time Damping, electronic 2,896 (13.45%) $1,695.00
G92 Performance Axle Ratio 9,801 (45.51%) $50.00
LT4 350 cubic-inch, 330 horsepower Engine 6,359 (29.53%) $1,450.00
MN6 6-Speed Manual Transmission 6,359 (29.53%) n/a
N84 Spare Tire Delete 986 (4.58%) n/a
PEG1 Preferred Equipment Group 1 Included electronic A/C, Delco-Bose Stereo w/cassette and RPO AC3 n/a $1,333.00
U1F Compact Disc Delco-Bose (reqs PEG 1) 17,037 (79.11%) $396.00
UJ6 Low Tire Pressure Warning Indicator 6,865 (31.88%) $325.00
WY5 Tires, Extended Mobility 4,945 (22.96%) $70.00
Z15 Collector Edition 5,412 (25.13%) $1,250.00
Z16 Grand Sport Package ($2,880 with convertible) 1,000 (4.64%) $3,250.00
Z51 Performance Handling Package 1,869 (8.68%) $350.00

Total Production: 21,536
Coupe: 17,167 (79.71%)
Convertible: 4,369 (20.29%)

Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 300 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $37,225.00.
Base Corvette Convertible with 350 cu. in. 300 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $45,060.00.

Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Soft Top
05 Dark Purple Metallic 320 (1.49%) Black / Light Beige / Light Gray Beige / Black / White
10 Arctic White 3,210 (14.91%) Black / Light Beige / Light Gray / Red Beige / Black / White
13 Sebring Silver Metallic 5,412 (25.13%) Black / Light Gray / Red Black
28 Admiral Blue 1,000 (4.64%) Black / Red and Black White
41 Black 3,917 (18.19%) Black / Light Beige / Light Gray / Red Beige / Black / White
43 Bright Aqua Metallic 357 (1.66%) Black / Light Beige / Light Gray Beige / Black / White
45 Polo Green Metallic 2,414 (11.21%) Black / Light Beige Beige / Black
53 Competition Yellow 488 (2.27%) Black / Light Beige / Light Gray Beige / Black / White
70 Torch Red 4,418 (20.51%) Black / Light Beige / Light Gray / Red Beige / Black / White

1996 Corvette