More About the 2003 Corvette
2003 Corvette
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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 / 702 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)
17 MPG (City) / 26 MPG (Highway) / 20 MPG (Combined) Automatic Transmission (Coupe, Convertible) 18 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) | ||||
| Maximum Cruising Range - Z06: | 518 Miles (Manual Transmission) / 481 Miles (Automatic Transmission) | ||||
| 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: |
5.7 liters / 346 cubic inches
(Coupe, Convertible and Z06) |
| Bore / Stroke: | 3.90 inches (99.06 mm.) / 3.62 inches (91.95 mm.) |
| Horsepower: |
350 hp @ 5,200 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS1)
405 hp @ 6,000 RPM (Z06 LS6) |
| Torque: |
375 lbs. - ft. @ 4,400 RPM (Manual Transmission)
360 lbs. - ft. @ 4,000 RPM (Automatic Transmission) |
| Z06 Torque: | 400 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: |
93 Octane
(LS1, LS6) |
| 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
6.0 Quarts, without 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 Tyoe PF44 |
| Engine Coolant Capacity: |
11.5 Quarts (Automatic Transmission)
11.8 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 Tyoe 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 Diameter, Z06: | 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 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) |
2003 Corvette Options
| RPO: | Description | Production: | Price |
| 1SB** | Preferred Equipment Group-Convertible | 6,643 (18.73%) | $1,200.00 |
| 1SB* | Preferred Equipment Group-Sport Coupe | 7,310 (20.61%) | $1,200.00 |
| 1SC*** | 50th Anniversary Edition-Sport Coupe | 4,085 (11.52%) | $5,000.00 |
| 1SC**** | 50th Anniversary Edition-Convertible | 7,547 (21.28%) | $5,000.00 |
| 79U | Millennium Yellow with tint coat | 3,900 (11.00%) | $750.00 |
| AAB | Memory Package (Z06 hardtop) | 8,241 (23.23%) | $175.00 |
| B84 | Body Side Moldings | 22,243 (62.71%) | $150.00 |
| C2L | Dual Removable Roof Panels (coupe) | 5,184 (14.62%) | $1,200.00 |
| CC3 | Removable Roof Panel, blue tint (coupe) | 3,150 (8.88%) | $750.00 |
| DD0 | Electrochromic Mirrors (Z06 hardtop) | 8,227 (23.19%) | $120.00 |
| F55 | Magnetic Selective Ride Control (coupe and convertible) | 14,992 (42.27%) | $1,695.00 |
| G92 | Performance 3.15 Axle (automatic, coupe and convertible) | 9,785 (27.59%) | $395.00 |
| MN6 | 6-Speed Manual Transmission (coupe and convertible) | 8,590 (24.22%) | $915.00 |
| N73 | Magnesium Wheels (coupe and convertible) | 293 (0.83%) | $1,500.00 |
| QF5 | Polished Aluminum Wheels (coupe and convertible) | 10,290 (29.01%) | $1,295.00 |
| R8C | Corvette Museum Delivery | 787 (2.22%) | $490.00 |
| U1S | Remote 12-Disc Changer (coupe and convertible) | 15,979 (45.05%) | $600.00 |
| UL0 | Delco Stereo Cassette (coupe and convertible) | 4,664 (13.15%) | n/a |
| V49 | Front License Plate Frame | 20,605 (58.09%) | $15.00 |
| Z51 | Performance Handling Package (coupe and convertible) | 2,592 (7.31%) | $395.00 |
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Total Production:
35,469
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 346 cu. in. 350 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $43,895.00. |
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2003 Packages |
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| RPO | Description | Contains | Production | Price |
| 1SB |
Convertible Equipment Group |
heads-up display, power telescoping steering column, electrochromatic mirrors, memory package and twilight sentinel. | 6,643 (18.73%) | $1,200 |
| 1SC |
Coupe Equipment Group |
All 1SB items + Magnetic Selective Ride Control and 50th Anniversary Paint and Trim | 4,085 (11.52%) | $5,000 |
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Convertible Equipment Group |
All 1SB items + Magnetic Selective Ride Control and 50th Anniversary Paint and Trim | 7,547 (21.28%) | $5,000 |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | |
| 12 | Quicksilver | 2,387 (6.73%) | Black / Light Gray / Red | ||
| 21 | Electron Blue | 2,770 (7.81%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak | ||
| 40 | Speedway White | 679 (1.91%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak / Red | ||
| 41 | Black | 5,597 (15.78%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak / Red | ||
| 70 | Torch Red | 5,205 (14.67%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak / Red | ||
| 79 | Millennium Yellow | 3,900 (11.00%) | Black | ||
| 88 | Medium Spiral Gray | 3,299 (9.30%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak / Red | ||
| 94 | Anniversary Red | 11,632 (32.79%) | Shale | ||
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Notes: Z06 interiors limited to black or black - red. 50th Anniversary Corvette interiors and convertible tops were shale. |
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