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2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Coupe

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Body Specs

Wheelbase: 105.75 inches / 2,666 mm
Length: 174.60 inches / 4,435 mm
Width, not including mirrors: 72.60 inches / 1,844 mm
Front Track: 62.10 inches / 1,677mm
Rear Track: 60.70 inches / 1,542 mm
Height: 49.00 inches / 1,245 mm
Min. Ground Clearance: 3.7 inches
Head Room: Coupe: 37.89 inches / 962.0 mm
Shoulder Room: 55.25 inches / 1,403 mm
Hip Room: 53.65 inches / 1,363 mm
Leg Room: 43.05 inches / 1,093 mm
Cargo Capacity: 22.4 Cubic Feet / 634.4 Liters (Coupe)
Tire Size: P245/40ZR-18 (Front)
P285/35ZR-19 (Rear)
(Goodyear Eagle F1 GS, Extended Mobility)
Tire Size, Z51 Sport Package: P245/40ZR-18 (Front)
P285/35ZR-19 (Rear)
(Goodyear Eagle F1 GS, Extended Mobility, Asymmetric Tread)
Wheel Size - Coupe, Convertible: 18 inch x 8.5 inch (Front)
19 inch x 10 inch (Rear)
Wheel Type: Cast Aluminum, Front and Rear
Recommended Tire Inflation: 30 PSI Front / Rear
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
6th Gear .50:1
Reverse Gear 2.90:1
Final Drive Ratio 3.42
Tremec T56 Manual Six Speed Transmission - Z51 Sport Package: 1st Gear 2.97:1
2nd Gear 2.07:1
3rd Gear 1.43:1
4th Gear 1.00:1
5th Gear .71:1
6th Gear .57:1
Reverse Gear 3.28:1
Final Drive Ratio 3.42
Hydra-Matic 4L60-E / 4L65-E Automatic Transmission: 1st Gear 3.059:1
2nd Gear 1.625:1
3rd Gear 1.000:1
4th Gear 0.696:1
Reverse Gear 2.294:1
Final Drive Ratio 2.73, optional 3.15
Standard Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.0 Gallons / 68.1 Liters
Battery, Cold Cranking Amps: 590
Battery Replacement Model Number: 86-3YR
EPA Fuel Economy: Manual Transmission
(Coupe, Convertible)
19 MPG (City)
/ 28 MPG (Highway)
/ 23 MPG (Combined)
Automatic Transmission
(Coupe, Convertible)
16 MPG (City)
/ 24 MPG (Highway)
/ 19 MPG (Combined)
Maximum Cruising Range - Coupe, Convertible: 534.8 Miles (Manual Transmission)
477.5 Miles (Automatic Transmission)
Weight: 3,199 lbs / 1,451 kg (Convertible)
3,179 lbs / 1,442 kg (Coupe)
Weight Distribution: 51% Front, 49% Rear
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element: 10345066


Engine Specs

Designation: LS2 (Coupe, Convertible)
Type: 90° V8, Pushrod, OHV (overhead Valve)
Displacement: 6.0 liters / 364 cubic inches
(Coupe and Convertible)
Bore / Stroke: 4.00 inches (101.62 mm.) / 3.62 inches (92.0 mm.)
Horsepower: 400 hp @ 5,200 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS2)
Torque: 400 lbs. - ft. @ 4,400 RPM
Fuel Induction System: Sequential Fuel Injection
Fuel Requirement: 93 Octane
Redline (RPM): 6,500
Compression Ratio: 10.9:1
Alternator: 50 Amps (idle), 120 Amps Maximum
Cylinder Head Material: Cast Aluminum
Cylinder Block Material: Cast Aluminum
Engine Oil Capacity: 5.5 Quarts, with filter
5.0 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 Delco Tyoe PF46
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: Three Way Catalyst
Air Injection Reactor (AIR)
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV)
Air Cleaner Filter: GM p/n 10342024
AC Delco p/n A2945C
Coolant Surge Cap: 15 PSI
GM P/N 10296465
Assembly Site: Romulus, MI


Engine Specs - Ignition System

Spark Plug Model: AC P/N 41-985; GM Part No. 12571164
Spark Plug Thread: 14.0 mm
Spark Plug Tightening Torque: 11 lb. ft / 15 N-m
Spark Plug Gap: 1.0 mm (0.040 inch)
Spark Plug Wire Resistance: 188 - 312 Ω


Chassis Specs

Structure / Frame: Integral Perimeter Frame with Center Backbone / All Welded Steel Body
Suspension - Front: Independent SLA (Sort Long Arm) double wishbone cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber.
Suspension - Rear: Independent SLA (Sort Long Arm) double wishbone cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber.
Steering: Speed sensitive, magnetic power assisted rack and pinion
Steering Ratio: 16.1:1
Steering Turns, Lock to Lock: 2.66
Turning Circle, Curb to Curb: 12.0 M / 39.4 ft.

Brake Specs

Type: Power Assisted, Four Wheel Vented Disc with Four Wheel ABS
Rotor, Front: Outer Working Diameter: (325 mm.) 12.8 inches
Thickness: (32 mm.) 1.26 inches
Rotor, Rear: Outer Working Diameter: (305 mm.) 12.0 inches
Thickness: (26 mm.) 1.0 inches

2005 Corvette Options

RPO: Description Production:    Price
19U LeMans Blue exterior paint 3,759 (10.06%) $300.00
1SA* Preferred Equipment Group - Coupe 3,763 (10.07%) $1,405.00
1SB** Preferred Equipment Group - Coupe 22,319 (59.72%) $4,360.00
1SB** Preferred Equipment Group - Convertible 10,306 (27.58%) $2,955.00
45U Velocity Yellow exterior paint (late) 760 (2.03%) $750.00
79U Millennium Yellow exterior paint 2,002 (5.36%) $750.00
80U Monterey Red exterior paint (late) 717 (1.92%) $750.00
86U Magnetic Red exterior paint 3,404 (9.11%) $750.00
C2L Dual Removable Roof Panels (coupe) 2,585 (6.92%) $1,400.00
CC3 Removable Roof Panel, transparent (coupe) 8,469 (22.66%) $750.00
CM7 Power Convertible Top 7,541 (20.18%) $1,995.00
F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control 9,041 (24.19%) $1,695.00
G90 Performance 3.15 Axle (with automatic transmission) 15,112 (40.44%) $395.00
MX0 Four-speed Automatic Transmission 22,380 (59.88%) n/a
QG7 Polished Aluminum Wheels 27,080 (72.46%) $1,295.00
QX1 Competition Gray Aluminum Wheels (late) 621 (1.66%) $295.00
R8C Corvette Museum Delivery 831 (2.22%) $490.00
U2K XM Satellite Radio 21,896 (58.59%) $325.00
U3U AM/FM CD with DVD Navigation, Bose 4,676 (12.51%) $1,400.00
UE1 OnStar System 19,634 (52.54%) $695.00
Z51 Performance Package 15,345 (41.06%) $1,495.00

Total Production: 37,372
Coupe: 26,728 (71.52%)
Convertible: 10,644 (28.48%)

Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 346 cu. in. 400 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $44,245.00.
Base Corvette Convertible with 346 cu. in. 400 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $52,245.00.


2005 Packages
RPO Description Contains Production Price
1SB

Coupe Equipment Group

All of 1SA + heads-up display, power telescopic steering column, auto dimming mirrors (inside and outside), memory package, heated seats, premium Bose audio with six disc CD changer and homelink system 22,319 (59.72%) $4,360
1SB

Convertible Equipment Group

All of 1SA + heads-up display, power telescopic steering column, auto dimming mirrors (inside and outside), memory package, heated seats, premium Bose audio with six disc CD changer and homelink system 10,306 (27.58%) $2,995

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Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Soft Top
10 Arctic White 1,968 (5.27%) Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Steel Gray
19 LeMans Blue 3,759 (10.06%) Ebony / Cashmere / Steel Gray
27 Precision Red 1,304 (3.49%) Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Steel Gray
41 Black 7,995 (21.39%) Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Steel Gray
45 Velocity Yellow 760 (2.03%) Ebony / Cashmere / Steel Gray
67 Machine Silver 6,865 (18.37%) Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Steel Gray
71 Daytona Sunset Orange 2,981 (7.98%) Ebony / Cashmere
74 Victory Red 5,617 (15.03%) Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Steel Gray
79 Millennium Yellow 2,002 (5.36%) Ebony / Cashmere
80 Monterey Red 717 (1.92%) Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Steel Gray
86 Magnetic Red 3,404 (9.11%) Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Steel Gray

2005 Corvette