More About the 2006 Corvette
2006 Corvette
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Body Specs |
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| Model Code: |
1YY07 (Coupe)
1YY67 (Convertible) 1YY87 (Z06) |
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| Wheelbase - Coupe, Convertible, Z06: | 105.7 inches / 2,685 mm | ||||
| Length - Coupe, Convertible: | 174.60 inches / 4,435 mm | ||||
| Length - Z06: | 175.60 inches / 4,460 mm | ||||
| Width, not including mirrors - Coupe, Convertible: | 72.60 inches / 1,844 mm | ||||
| Width, not including mirrors - Z06: | 75.90 inches / 1,928 mm | ||||
| Height - Coupe, Convertible, Z06: | 49.00 inches / 1,245 mm | ||||
| Front Track: | 62.10 inches / 1,677mm | ||||
| Rear Track: | 60.70 inches / 1,542 mm | ||||
| Min. Ground Clearance: | 3.7 inches | ||||
| Head Room: | Coupe: 38 inches / 962.0 mm | ||||
| Shoulder Room: | 55 inches / 1,397 mm | ||||
| Hip Room: | 54 inches / 1,371 mm | ||||
| Leg Room: | 43 inches / 1,092 mm | ||||
| Cargo Capacity: |
22 Cubic Feet
/ 634 Liters (Coupe, Z06) 11 Cubic Feet / 295 Liters (Convertible, top up) 5 Cubic Feet / 144 Liters (Convertible, top down) |
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| Tire Size: |
P245/40ZR-18 (Front)
P285/35ZR-19 (Rear) (Goodyear Eagle F1 GS, Extended Mobility) |
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| Tire Size, Z51 Sport Package: |
P245/40ZR-18 (Front)
P285/35ZR-19 (Rear) (Goodyear Eagle F1 GS, F1 Supercar Extended Mobility) |
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| Tire Size, Z06: |
P275/35ZR-18 (Front)
P325/30ZR-19 (Rear) (Goodyear Eagle F1 GS, F1 Supercar Extended Mobility) |
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| Wheel Size - Coupe, Convertible: |
18 inch x 8.5 inch (Front)
19 inch x 10 inch (Rear) |
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| Wheel Size - Z06: |
18 inch x 9.5 inch (Front)
19 inch x 12 inch (Rear) |
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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 6th Gear .50:1 Reverse Gear 2.90:1 Final Drive Ration 3.42 |
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| 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 Ration 3.42 |
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| Hydra-Matic 2006 6L80 (MYC) Six Speed: |
1st Gear 4.03:1
2nd Gear 2.36:1 3rd Gear 1.53:1 4th Gear 1.15:1 5th Gear 0.85:1 6th Gear 0.67:1 Reverse Gear 3.06:1 Final Drive Ration 2.56 |
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| Standard Fuel Tank Capacity: | 18.0 Gallons / 68.0 Liters | ||||
| Battery, Cold Cranking Amps: | 590 | ||||
| Battery Replacement Model Number: | 86-3YR | ||||
| EPA Fuel Economy: |
Manual Transmission (Coupe, Convertible)
16 MPG (City) / 26 MPG (Highway) / 19 MPG (Combined) Automatic Transmission (Coupe, Convertible) 15 MPG (City) / 25 MPG (Highway) / 19 MPG (Combined) Manual Transmission (Z06) 15 MPG (City) / 24 MPG (Highway) / 18 MPG (Combined) |
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| Maximum Cruising Range - Coupe, Convertible: |
534.8 Miles (Manual Transmission)
477.5 Miles (Automatic Transmission) |
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| Weight: |
3,199 lbs / 1,451 kg (Convertible)
3,179 lbs / 1,442 kg (Coupe) 3,130 lbs / 1,419 kg (Z06) |
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| Weight Distribution: | 51% Front, 49% Rear | ||||
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Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element:
(Coupe, Convertible, Z06): |
10345066 | ||||
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| Designation: |
LS2 (Coupe, Convertible)
LS7 (Z06) |
| Type: | 90° V8, Pushrod, OHV (overhead Valve) |
| Displacement - Coupe, Convertible: | 6.0 liters / 364 cubic inches (LS2) |
| Displacement - Z06: | 7.0 liters / 427 cubic inches (LS7) |
| Bore / Stroke - Coupe, Convertible: | 4.00 inches (101.62 mm) / 3.62 inches (92.0 mm) |
| Bore / Stroke - Z06: | 4.125 inches (104.8 mm) / 4.00 inches (101.6 mm) |
| Horsepower: |
400 hp @ 6,000 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS2)
505 hp @ 6,300 RPM (Z06 LS7) |
| Torque: |
400 lbs. - ft. @ 4,400 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS2)
470 lbs. - ft. @ 4,800 RPM (Z06 LS7) |
| Fuel Induction System: | Sequential Fuel Injection |
| Fuel Requirement - Coupe, Convertible: | Premium Recommended |
| Fuel Requirement - Z06: | Premium Required |
| Redline (RPM): | 6,500 |
| Compression Ratio - Coupe, Convertible: | 10.9:1 |
| Compression Ratio - Z06: | 11.0:1 |
| Alternator: | 50 Amps (idle), 120 Amps Maximum |
| Cylinder Head Material: | Cast Aluminum |
| Cylinder Block Material: | Cast Aluminum |
| Engine Oil Capacity - Coupe, Convertible: |
5.5 Quarts, with filter
5.0 Quarts, without filter |
| Engine Oil Capacity - Z06: |
8.0 Quarts, with filter
7.5 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 - Coupe, Convertible: | AC Delco Tyoe PF46 |
| Engine Oil Filter - Z06: | AC Delco Tyoe PF48 |
| Engine Coolant Capacity: | 12.6 Quarts (Coupe, Convertible, Z06) |
| 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 - Coupe, Convertible: |
GM p/n 10342024
AC Delco p/n A2945C |
| Air Cleaner Filter - Z06: |
GM p/n 1576148
AC Delco p/n A3077C |
| Coolant Surge Cap: |
15 PSI
GM P/N 10296465 |
| Assembly Site: | Romulus, MI |
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| Spark Plug Model - Coupe, Convertible: | AC P/N 41-985; GM Part No. 12571164 |
| Spark Plug Model - Z06: | AC P/N 41-104; GM Part No. 12571165 |
| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
| Rotor, Front - Z51 Performance Package: |
Diameter: (340 mm.) 13.4 inches
Thickness: (32 mm.) 1.26 inches |
| Rotor, Rear - Z51 Performance Package: |
Diameter: (330 mm.) 13.0 inches
Thickness: (26 mm.) 1.0 inches |
| Rotor, Front - Z06: |
Diameter: (355 mm.) 14.0 inches
Thickness: (32 mm.) 1.3 inches |
| Rotor, Rear - Z06: |
Diameter: (340 mm.) 13.4 inches
Thickness: (26 mm.) 1.0 inches |
2006 Corvette Options
| RPO: | Description | Production: | Price |
| 19U | LeMans Blue exterior paint | 3,459 (10.17%) | $300.00 |
| 2LT* | Equipment Group - Coupe | 1,904 (5.60%) | $1,495.00 |
| 2LZ** | Preferred Equipment Group - Z06 | 4,854 (14.27%) | $2,900.00 |
| 3LT*** | Preferred Equipment Group - Coupe | 10,953 (32.19%) | $4,795.00 |
| 3LT*** | Preferred Equipment Group - Convertible | 9,972 (29.31%) | $3,395.00 |
| 45U | Velocity Yellow exterior paint | 4,122 (12.12%) | $750.00 |
| 80U | Monterey Red exterior paint | 5,052 (14.85%) | $750.00 |
| C2L | Dual Removable Roof Panels (coupe) | 3,726 (10.95%) | $1,400.00 |
| CC3 | Removable Roof Panel, transparent (coupe) | 3,561 (10.47%) | $750.00 |
| CM7 | Power Convertible Top (3LT required) | 8,537 (25.09%) | $1,995.00 |
| F55 | Magnetic Selective Ride Control (coupe and convertible) | 5,709 (16.78%) | $1,695.00 |
| MX0 | Six-speed Paddle Shift Automatic Transmission (coupe and convertible) | 19,094 (56.12%) | $1,250.00 |
| Q44 | Competition Gray Aluminum Wheels (Z06) | 279 (0.82%) | $295.00 |
| QG7 | Polished Aluminum Wheels (coupe and convertible) | 16,133 (47.42%) | $1,295.00 |
| QL9 | Polished Z06 Aluminum Wheels | 3,449 (10.14%) | $1,295.00 |
| QX1 | Competition Gray Aluminum Wheels (coupe and convertible) | 887 (2.61%) | $295.00 |
| QX3 | Chrome Aluminum Wheels (coupe and convertible) | 2,803 (8.24%) | $1,995.00 |
| R8C | Corvette Museum Delivery | 1,172 (3.44%) | $490.00 |
| U3U | AM/FM CD with DVD Navigation XM ($1,600 with 2LZ) | 17,474 (51.36%) | $3,340.00 |
| UE1 | OnStar System (coupe and convertible, 3LT required) | 12,869 (37.83%) | $695.00 |
| US9 | AM/FM 6-CD , Bose Speakers, XM Radio | 10,690 (31.42%) | $1,740.00 |
| Z51 | Performance Package (coupe and convertible) | 10,338 (30.39%) | $1,695.00 |
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Total Production:
34,021
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 346 cu. in. 400 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $44,600.00. |
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2006 Packages |
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| RPO | Description | Contains | Production | Price |
| 2LT |
Equipment Group Coupe |
Includes side impact air bags, sports seats, six way power passenger seat, cargo net and luggage shade | 1,904 (5.60%) | $1,495 |
| 2LZ |
Z06 Preferred Equipent Group |
Includes side air bags, power telescopic steering column, auto dimming mirrors, heated seats, RPO U2K, cargo net, luggage shade and homelink. | 4,854 (14.27%) | $2,900 |
| 3LT |
Preferred Equipment Group Coupe |
Includes 2LT items + heads-up display, power telescopic steering column, auto dimming mirrors, memory package, heated seats, RPO US9 radio, compass and homelink. | 10,953 (32.19%) | $4,795 |
| 3LT |
Preferred Equipment Group Convertible |
Includes 2LT items + heads-up display, power telescopic steering column, auto dimming mirrors, memory package, heated seats, RPO US9 radio, compass and homelink. | 9,972 (29.31%) | $3,395 |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | |
| 10 | Arctic White | 1,588 (4.67%) | Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Titanium Gray | Black / Beige / Storm Gray | |
| 19 | LeMans Blue | 3,459 (10.17%) | Ebony / Cashmere / Titanium Gray | Black / Beige / Storm Gray | |
| 41 | Black | 7,243 (21.29%) | Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Titanium Gray | Black / Beige / Storm Gray | |
| 45 | Velocity Yellow | 4,122 (12.12%) | Ebony / Cashmere / Titanium Gray | Black / Beige / Storm Gray | |
| 67 | Machine Silver | 4,984 (14.65%) | Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Titanium Gray | Black / Beige / Storm Gray | |
| 71 | Sunset Orange | 1,729 (5.08%) | Ebony / Cashmere | Black / Beige | |
| 74 | Victory Red | 5,844 (17.18%) | Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Titanium Gray | Black / Beige / Storm Gray | |
| 80 | Monterey Red | 5,052 (14.85%) | Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Titanium Gray | Black / Beige / Storm Gray | |
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Notes: All colors available with Z06 except codes 10 and 80. |
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