More About the 2008 Corvette
2008 Corvette
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Body Specs |
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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 | ||||
| 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 |
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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 Ratio 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 Ratio 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) / 18 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: |
3,246 lbs / 1,473 kg (Convertible)
3,217 lbs / 1,459 kg (Coupe) 3,162 lbs / 1,434 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: |
LS3 (Coupe, Convertible)
LS7 (Z06) |
| Type: | 90° V8, Pushrod, OHV (overhead Valve) |
| Displacement - Coupe, Convertible: | 6.2 liters / 376 cubic inches (LS3) |
| Displacement - Z06: | 7.0 liters / 427 cubic inches (LS7) |
| Bore / Stroke - Coupe, Convertible: | 4.06 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: |
430 hp @ 5,900 RPM
(Coupe, Convertible LS3) 436 hp @ 5,900 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS3 with optional exhaust) 505 hp @ 6,300 RPM (Z06 LS7) |
| Torque: |
424 lbs. - ft. @ 4,600 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS3 with standard exhaust)
428 lbs. - ft. @ 4,600 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS3 with optional exhaust) 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 |
| LS3 Compression Ratio - Coupe, Convertible: | 10.7:1 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
2008 Corvette Options
| RPO: | Description | Production: | Price |
| 2LT | Equipment Group - Coup | 3,086 (8.74%) | $1,495.00 |
| 2LZ | Equipment Group - Z06 | 4,929 (13.96%) | $3,045.00 |
| 3LT | Equipment Group - Coup | 9,201 (26.06%) | $4,505.00 |
| 3LT | Equipment Group - Convertible | 5,879 (16.65%) | $5,100.00 |
| 3LZ | Equipment Group - Z06 | 1,460 (4.13%) | $6,545.00 |
| 45U | Velocity Yellow exterior paint | 3,264 (9.24%) | $750.00 |
| 4LT | Equipment Group - Coup | 834 (2.36%) | $8,005.00 |
| 4LT | Equipment Group - Convertible | 528 (1.50%) | $8,600.00 |
| 83U | Atomic Orange exterior paint | 2,246 (6.36%) | $300.00 |
| 85U | Jetstream Blue exterior paint | 3,728 (10.56%) | $750.00 |
| 89U | Crystal Red exterior paint | 5,420 (15.35%) | $750.00 |
| C2L | Dual Removable Roof Panels (coup) | 2,773 (7.85%) | $1,400.00 |
| CC3 | Removable Roof Panel, Transparent (coup) | 3,251 (9.21%) | $750.00 |
| D30 | Non-recommended color / trim / top combo | 189 (0.54%) | $590.00 |
| F55 | Magnetic Selective Ride Control (coupe and convertible) | 4,666 (13.21%) | $1,995.00 |
| GU2 | Real Axle 2.73 Ratio (with automatic transmission) | 8,839 (25.03%) | $395.00 |
| MX0 | Six-speed Paddle Shift Automatic Transmission (coupe and convertible) | 19,136 (54.19%) | $1,250.00 |
| NPP | Dual Mode Exhaust System (coupe and convertible) | 13,454 (38.10%) | $1,195.00 |
| Q44 | Competition Gray Aluminum Wheels (Z06) | 395 (1.12%) | $395.00 |
| Q76 | Chrome Aluminum Wheels (Z06) | 5,101 (14.45%) | $1,995.00 |
| Q9V | Chrome Forged Aluminum Wheels (coupe and convertible) | 2,932 (8.30%) | $1,850.00 |
| QG7 | Polished Forged Aluminum Wheels (coupe and convertible) | 5,412 (15.33%) | $1,295.00 |
| QL9 | Polished Aluminum Wheels (Z06) | 970 (2.75%) | $1,495.00 |
| QX1 | Competition Gray Aluminum Wheels (coupe and convertible) | 1,781 (5.04%) | $395.00 |
| QX3 | Original Design Chrome Wheels (coupe and convertible) | 9,626 (27.26%) | $1,850.00 |
| R8C | Corvette Museum Delivery | 954 (2.70%) | $490.00 |
| U3U | AM/FM, CD, Navigation with Bose | 16,807 (47.60%) | $1,750.00 |
| Z51 | Performance Package (coupe and convertible) | 10,706 (30.32%) | $1,695.00 |
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Total Production:
35,310
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 6.2L 376 cu. in. 430 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $45,995.00. |
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2008 Packages |
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| RPO | Description | Contains | Production | Price |
| 2LZ |
Equipment Group Z06 |
Includes side impact air bags, power telescopic steering, heated seats, memory package, steering wheel audio controls and six CD sound system | 4,929 (13.96%) | $3,045 |
| 3LT |
Equipment Group Coupe |
Includes 2LT items + head up display | 9,201 (26.06%) | $4,505 |
| 3LT |
Equipment Group Convertible |
Includes 2LT items + head up display | 5,879 (16.65%) | $5,100 |
| 3LZ |
Equipment Group Z06 |
Includes 2LZ items + leather wrapped interior and bias pattern console trim | 1,460 (4.13%) | $6,545 |
| 4LT |
Equipment Group Convertible |
Includes 2LT and 3LT items + crossed flags headrest embroidery | 528 (1.50%) | $8,600 |
| 4LT |
Equipment Group Coupe |
Includes 2LT and 3LT items + crossed flags headrest embroidery | 834 (2.36%) | $8,005 |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | |
| 10 | Arctic White | 1,974 (5.59%) | Ebony / Red / Cashmere / Titanium | ||
| 41 | Black | 9,380 (26.56%) | Ebony / Red / Cashmere / Titanium | ||
| 45 | Velocity Yellow | 3,264 (9.24%) | Ebony / Red / Cashmere / Titanium | ||
| 67 | Machine Silver Metallic | 3,660 (10.37%) | Ebony / Red / Cashmere / Titanium | ||
| 741 | Victory Red | 5,638 (15.97%) | Ebony / Red / Cashmere / Titanium | ||
| 83 | Atomic Orange Tintcoat | 2,246 (6.36%) | Ebony / Red / Cashmere / Titanium | ||
| 85 | Jetstream Blue | 3,728 (10.56%) | Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Cashmere / Titanium Gray / Sienna / Linen | ||
| 89 | Crystal Red | 5,420 (15.35%) | Red / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Cashmere / Titanium Gray / Sienna / Linen / Dark Titanium | ||