More About the 2001 Corvette
2001 Corvette
Body Specs |
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| Model Code:: |
1YY07 (Coupe)
1YY67 (Convertible) 1YY37 (Z06) |
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| Wheelbase:: | 104.5 inches | ||||
| Overhang (Front):: | 38.8 inches | ||||
| Overhang (Rear):: | 35.7 inches | ||||
| Front Track:: | 62.0 inches | ||||
| Rear Track:: | 62.1 inches | ||||
| Length:: | 179.7 inches | ||||
| Width:: | 73.6 inches | ||||
| Height:: |
47.7 inches / 1211.5 mm (Coupe)
47.8 inches / 1214.7 mm (Convertible) 47.7 inches / 1211.5 mm (Z06) |
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| Min. Ground Clearance:: | 3.7 inches | ||||
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Ground Clearance:
Rear Bumper to Ground: |
9.2 inches | ||||
| Head Room:: |
Coupe: 37.9 inches / 963.0 mm
Convertible: 37.6 inches / 955.0 mm Z06: 37.8 inches / 960 mm |
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| Shoulder Room:: | 55.3 inches | ||||
| Hip Room:: | 54.2 inches | ||||
| Leg Room:: | 42.7 inches | ||||
| Interior Passenger Volume:: | 51.4 Cubic Feet | ||||
| Interior Trunk Volume:: | 25.0 Cubic Feet | ||||
| Cargo Capacity:: |
24.8 Cubic Feet / 704.1 Liters (Coupe)
13.9 Cubic Feet / 394 Liters (Convertible) 13.3 Cubic Feet / 377.0 Liters (Z06) |
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| Tire Size - Coupe, Convertible:: |
P245/45ZR-17 (Front)
P275/40ZR-18 (Rear) (Goodyear Eagle F1 GS, Extended Mobility) |
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| Tire Size - Z06:: |
P265/40ZR-17 (Front)
P295/35ZR-18 (Rear) (Goodyear Eagle F1 SC) |
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| Wheel Size - Coupe, Convertible:: |
17" x 8.5" (Front)
18" x 9.5" (Rear) Cast Aluminum |
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| Wheel Size - Z06:: |
17" x 9.5" (Front)
18" x 10.5" (Rear) Forged Aluminum |
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| Wheel Type:: | Cast Aluminum, Front and Rear | ||||
| Recommended Tire Inflation: | 30 PSI Front / Rear | ||||
| Compact Spare Tire Inflation: | 60 PSI | ||||
| Manual Six Speed Transmission:: |
1st Gear 2.66:1
2nd Gear 1.78:1 3rd Gear 1.30:1 4th Gear 1.00:1 5th Gear .74:1 46th Gear .50:1 Reverse Gear 2.90:1 |
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| Manual Six Speed Transmission - Z06:: |
1st Gear 2.97:1
2nd Gear 2.07:1 3rd Gear 1.43:1 4th Gear 1.00:1 5th Gear .84:1 46th Gear .56:1 Reverse Gear 3.28:1 |
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| 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 |
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Axle Ratio Automatic Transmission:: |
2.73:1 | ||||
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Axle Ratio Manual Transmission:: |
3.42:1 | ||||
| Axle Ratio, Z06:: | 3.42:1 | ||||
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Final Drive Ratio Automatic Transmission:: |
1.91:1 (2.19:1 Optional) | ||||
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Axle Ratio Manual Transmission:: |
1.71:1 | ||||
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Axle Ratio Z06:: |
1.92:1 | ||||
| Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Type:: |
Hydra-Matic Rear Mounted
4-Speed Automatic w/Overdrive (4L60-E) |
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| Manual Transmission:: |
Borg-Warner
6-Speed Manual (T56) |
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| Standard Fuel Tank Capacity:: | 19.1 Gallons | ||||
| Battery, Cold Cranking Amps:: | 500 | ||||
| EPA Fuel Economy:: |
Manual Transmission (Coupe, Convertible)
18 MPG (City) / 28 MPG (Highway) Automatic Transmission (Coupe, Convertible) 17 MPG (City) / 25 MPG (Highway) Z06 19 MPG (City) / 28 MPG (Highway) |
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| Maximum Cruising Range - Coupe, Convertible:: |
534.8 Miles (Manual Transmission)
/ 477.5 Miles (Automatic Transmission) |
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| Maximum Cruising Range - Z06:: |
518 Miles (Manual Transmission)
/ 481 Miles (Automatic Transmission) |
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| Steering Ratio:: | 16.1:1 | ||||
| Steering Turns, Lock to Lock:: |
Coupe, Convertible - 2.66
Z06 - 2.46 |
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| Turning Diameter, Curb to Curb:: |
Coupe, Convertible - 12.0 M / 39.4 ft.
Z06 - 12.9 M / 42.3 ft. |
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| Turning Diameter, Wall to Wall:: |
Coupe, Convertible - 12.3 M / 40.3 ft.
Z06 - 13.2 M / 43.3 ft. |
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| Steering Wheel Diameter:: | 15 inches (380 mm) | ||||
| Weight:: |
3,247 lbs. (Convertible)
3,172 lbs. (Coupe) |
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| Designation:: |
LS1 (Coupe, Convertible)
LS6 (Z06) |
| Type:: | 90° V8, Pushrod, OHV (overhead Valve) |
| Displacement:: | 5.6 liters / 346 cubic inches |
| Bore / Stroke:: | 3.90 inches (99.06 mm.) / 3.62 inches (91.95 mm.) |
| Horsepower:: |
345 hp @ 5,600 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS1)
385 hp @ 6,000 RPM (Z06 LS6) |
| Torque:: |
375 lbs. - ft. @ 4,400 RPM (Manual Transmission)
360 lbs. - ft. @ 4,400 RPM (Automatic Transmission) |
| Z06 Torque:: | 385 lbs. - ft. @ 4,800 RPM |
| Fuel Shutoff:: |
6,200 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS1)
6,600 RPM (Z06 LS6) |
| Redline:: |
6,000 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS1)
6,500 RPM (Z06 LS6) |
| Fuel Induction System:: | Sequential Fuel Injection |
| Fuel Requirement:: | Premium Unleaded |
| Redline (RPM):: | 6,000 |
| Compression Ratio:: | 10.1:1 |
| Compression Ratio - Z06:: | 10.5:1 |
| Alternator:: | 50 Amps (idle), 120 Amps Maximum |
| Cylinder Head Material:: | Cast Aluminum |
| Cylinder Block Material:: | Cast Aluminum |
| Engine Oil Capacity:: | 6.5 Quarts, with filter |
| Recommended Oil:: | 5W/30 Mobil 1 Synthetic or Equivalent |
| Recommended Oil Change Interval:: | 15,000 miles or One Year, under normal use |
| Engine Oil Filter:: | AC Type PF44 |
| Engine Coolant Capacity:: |
12.3 Quarts (Automatic Transmission)
12.6 Quarts (Manual Transmisson) |
| Radiator Core Material:: | Aluminum |
| Fill Cap Pressure Rating:: | 15 PSI |
| Fill Cap Pressure Test Rating (Max.):: | 20 PSI |
| Emission Control System:: |
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| Air Cleaner Filter:: | AC Type A917C |
| Coolant Surge Cap:: |
15 PSI
GM P/N 10296465 |
| Assembly Site:: | Romulus, MI |
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| Type:: | Coil-Near Plug |
| Coil Manufacturer:: | Nippondenso |
| Coil Model:: | 5-09970-456 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer:: | Delphi |
| Spark Plug Model:: | 41-952; Part No. 25171803 |
| Spark Plug Thread:: | 14.0 mm |
| Spark Plug Tightening Torque:: | 7 - 15 lb. ft. |
| Spark Plug Gap:: | 1.5mm (0.060 inch) |
| Spark Plug Wire Resistance:: | 700 Ω / foot |
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| Structure / Frame:: | Integral Perimeter Frame with Center Backbone / All Welded Steel Body |
| Suspension - Front:: | Independent SLA (Sort Long Arm) forged aluminum upper and pressure-cast aluminum lower control arms; forged aluminum steering knuckle, transverse leaf spring and steel stabilizer bar, spindle offset. |
| Suspension - Rear:: | Independent five link design with toe and camber adjustment, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms and knuckle, transverse monoleaf spring and steel stabilizer bar and tie rods, tubular u-jointed metal matrix composite driveshafts |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Coupe, Convertible:: |
Standard, F45 - 19.1 mm / .75 inch
Z51 - 21.7 mm / .85 inch |
| Stabilizer Bar Wall Thickness - Coupe, Convertible:: |
Standard, F45 - 2.0 mm / .08 inch
Z51 - 3.0 mm / .12 inch |
| Stabilizer Bar Diameter, Z06:: | 21.7 mm / .85 inch |
| Stabilizer Bar Wall Thickness, Z06:: | Standard, F45 - 3.0 mm / .12 inch |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Coupe, Convertible:: |
Standard, F45 - 36.0 mm / 1.42 inch
Z51 - 36.0 mm / 1.42 inch |
| Shock Absorber Diameter - Z06:: | Standard, F45 - 45.0 mm / 1.42 inch |
| Front Travel:: | 90.0 mm full jounce, rebound |
| Rear Travel:: | 96 mm full jounce, rebound |
| Spring, Front:: |
Monoleaf, Filamount Wound Glass - Epoxy Composite
1152 mm x 90 mm Rate: FE1 - 77.2; FE45 - 79.8; FE3 - 92.2 n/M Rate at Wheel: FE1 - 18.5; FE45 - 18.7; FE3 - 20.0 n/M |
| Spring, Rear:: |
Monoleaf, Filamount Wound Glass - Epoxy Composite
1152 mm x 90 mm Rate: FE1, FE45 - 103; FE3 - 92.2 n/M Rate at Wheel: FE1, FE45 - 18.7; FE3 - 25.2 n/M |
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Weight to Power Ratio
Automatic Transmission:: |
9.4 lbs.:hp |
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Weight to Power Ratio
Manual Transmission:: |
9.3 lbs.:hp |
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Weight to Power Ratio
Z06:: |
8.13 lbs.:hp |
| Frontal Area:: | N/A |
| Coefficient of Drag:: |
0.29 (Coupe)
0.32 Convertible |
| Specific Output:: | 60.53:1 (hp / liter) |
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0 - 60 MPH:
Manual Transmission: |
4.72 seconds |
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0 - 60 MPH:
Automatic Transmission: |
5.05 seconds |
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0 - 60 MPH:
Z06: |
4.0 seconds |
| Top Speed - Coupe, Convertible:: | 175 MPH / 281.6 KPH |
| Top Speed - Z06:: | 171 MPH / 275.2 KPH |
| 1/4 Mile Acceleration - Coupe, Convertible:: |
13.22 Seconds
109 MPH |
| 1/4 Mile Acceleration - Z06:: |
12.6 Seconds
114 MPH |
| Lateral Acceleration - Coupe, Convertible::: | 0.93 g |
| Lateral Acceleration - Z06:: | 1.03 g |
Brake Specs |
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| Type:: | Power Assisted, Four Wheel Vented Disc with Four Wheel ABS |
| Total Swept Area:: |
263 sq. in. (Front)
158 sq. in. (Rear) |
| Effective Area:: |
22.3 sq. in. (Front)
8.7 sq. in. (Rear) |
| Rotor:: |
Outer Working Diameter, Front: (325 mm.) 12.6 inches
Thickness, Front: (32 mm.) 1.26 inches Outer Working Diameter, Rear: (305 mm.) 11.8 inches Thickness, Rear: (26 mm.) 1.0 inches Type and Material: Vented, Gray Iron Vented (Front) HCE Iron Vented (Rear) |
| Anti-lock System:: | Four Wheel (Bosch ABS V) |
| Parking Brake:: | Internal |
| Parking Brake Drum Diameter:: | 190 mm |
| Parking Brake Lining Size:: | 400 mm (length) x 25 mm (width) x 3 mm (thickness) |
2001 Corvette Options
| RPO: | Description | Production: | Price |
| 1SB** | Preferred Equipment Group-Convertible | 1,710 (4.80%) | $1,769.00 |
| 1SB* | Preferred Equipment Group-Sport Coupe | 2,514 (7.06%) | $1,639.00 |
| 1SC*** | Preferred Equipment Group-Sport Coupe | 11,558 (32.44%) | $2,544.00 |
| 1SC**** | Preferred Equipment Group-Convertible | 11,881 (33.35%) | $2,494.00 |
| 79U | Millennium Yellow with tint coat | 3,887 (10.91%) | $600.00 |
| 86U | Magnetic Red Metallic Paint (coupe and convertible) | 3,322 (9.32%) | $600.00 |
| AAB | Memory Package (Z06 hardtop) | 4,780 (13.42%) | $150.00 |
| B34 | Floor Mats | 34,907 (97.98%) | $25.00 |
| B84 | Body Side Moldings | 20,457 (57.42%) | $75.00 |
| C2L | Dual Removable Roof Panels (coupe) | 5,099 (14.31%) | $1,100.00 |
| CC3 | Removable Roof Panel, blue tint (coupe) | 4,769 (13.39%) | $650.00 |
| DD0 | Electrochromic Mirrors (Z06 hardtop) | 4,576 (12.84%) | $120.00 |
| F45 | Selective Real Time Damping (coupe and convertible) | 5,620 (15.77%) | $1,695.00 |
| G92 | Performance 3.15 Axle (automatic, coupe and convertible) | 12,882 (36.16%) | $300.00 |
| MN6 | 6-Speed Manual Transmission (coupe and convertible) | 16,019 (44.96%) | $815.00 |
| N73 | Magnesium Wheels (coupe and convertible) | 1,022 (2.87%) | $2,000.00 |
| QF5 | Polished Aluminum Wheels (coupe and convertible) | 22,980 (64.50%) | $895.00 |
| R8C | Corvette Museum Delivery | 457 (1.28%) | $490.00 |
| U1S | Remote 12-Disc Changer (coupe and convertible) | 14,198 (39.85%) | $600.00 |
| UL0 | Delco Stereo Cassette (replaces standard radio) | 6,844 (19.21%) | n/a |
| UN0 | Delco Stereo System with CD | 28,783 (80.79%) | $100.00 |
| V49 | Front License Plate Frame | 18,935 (53.15%) | $15.00 |
| Z51 | Performance Handling Package (coupe and convertible) | 7,817 (21.94%) | $350.00 |
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Total Production:
35,627
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 346 cu. in. 350 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $40,475.00. |
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2001 Packages |
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| RPO | Description | Contains | Production | Price |
| 1SB |
Preferred Equipment Group - Coupe |
Six way power passenger seat, dual zone A/C, auxillary lamps, memory package and luggage / parcel shade. | 2,514 (7.06%) | $1,639 |
| 1SC |
Preferred Equipment Group - Coupe |
1SB equipment + electrochromic mirrors, heads-up instrument display, twilight sentinal and telescopic power steering column | 11,558 (32.44%) | $2,544 |
| 1SC |
Preferred Equipment Group - Convertible |
1SB equipment + electrochromic mirrors, heads-up instrument display, twilight sentinal and telescopic power steering column | 11,881 (33.35%) | $2,494 |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | |
| 11 | Light Pewter Metallic | 3,462 (9.72%) | Black / Light Gray / Red | Black / White | |
| 12 | Quicksilver Metallic | 4,822 (13.53%) | Black / Light Gray / Red | Black / White | |
| 28 | Navy Blue Metallic | 2,587 (7.26%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 40 | Speedway White | 2,465 (6.92%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak / Red | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 41 | Black | 6,971 (19.57%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak / Red | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 70 | Torch Red | 7,192 (20.19%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak / Red | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 79 | Millennium Yellow | 3,887 (10.91%) | Black | Black / White | |
| 86 | Magnetic Red Metallic | 3,322 (9.32%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 91 | Dark Bowling Green Metall | 919 (2.58%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak | Black / Light Oak / White | |