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2012 Corvette C6 Z06, ZR1

2012 Corvette C6 Z06, ZR1

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Body Specs

Wheelbase - Coupe, Convertible,
Z06, ZR1, Grand Sport:
105.7 inches / 2,685 mm
Length - Coupe, Convertible: 174.60 inches / 4,435 mm
Length - Z06, Grand Sport: 175.60 inches / 4,460 mm
Length - ZR1: 176.20 inches / 4,476 mm
Width, not including mirrors - Coupe, Convertible: 72.60 inches / 1,844 mm
Width, not including mirrors - Z06, ZR1, Grand Sport: 75.90 inches / 1,928 mm
Height - Coupe, Convertible, Z06, ZR1, Grand Sport: 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, Z06, ZR1, Grand Sport: 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)
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)
Tire Size, Z06, Grand Sport: P275/35ZR-18 (Front)
P325/30ZR-19 (Rear)
Tire Size, ZR1: P285/30ZR-19 (Front)
P335/25ZR-20 (Rear)
(Michelin Pilot Sport 2)
Wheel Size - Coupe, Convertible: 18 inch x 8.5 inch (Front)
19 inch x 10 inch (Rear)
Wheel Size - Z06, Grand Sport: 18 inch x 9.5 inch (Front)
19 inch x 12 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 Ration 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 Ration 3.42
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
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) / 25 MPG (Highway) / 19 MPG (Combined)
Automatic Transmission (Coupe, Convertible)
15 MPG (City) / 24 MPG (Highway) / 18 MPG (Combined)
Manual Transmission (Z06)
15 MPG (City) / 24 MPG (Highway) / 18 MPG (Combined)
Manual Transmission (ZR1)
14 MPG (City) / 21 MPG (Highway) / 17 MPG (Combined)
Maximum Cruising Range - Coupe, Convertible: 534.8 Miles (Manual Transmission)
477.5 Miles (Automatic Transmission)
Weight: 3,246 lbs / 1,473 kg (Convertible)
3,217 lbs / 1,459 kg (Coupe)
3,162 lbs / 1,434 kg (Z06)
3,350 lbs / 1,519 kg (ZR1)
Weight Distribution: 51% Front, 49% Rear
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element:
(Coupe, Convertible, Z06):
10345066


Engine Specs

Designation: LS3 (Coupe, Convertible)
LS7 (Z06)
LS9 (ZR1)
Type: 90° V8, Pushrod, OHV (overhead Valve)
Displacement - Coupe, Convertible, ZR1: 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)
638 hp @ 6,500 RPM (ZR1 LS9)
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)
604 lbs. - ft. @ 3,800 RPM (ZR1 LS9)
Fuel Induction System: Sequential Fuel Injection
Fuel Requirement - Coupe, Convertible: Premium Recommended
Fuel Requirement - Z06, ZR1: Premium Required
Coupe, Convertible, ZR1 Redline (RPM): 6,500
Z06 Redline (RPM): 7,000
LS3 Compression Ratio - Coupe, Convertible, Grand Sport: 10.7:1
LS9 Supercharger Pulley Ratio: 2.3:1
LS9 Maximum Boost: 10.5 PSI
Compression Ratio - Z06: 11.0:1
Compression Ratio - ZR1: 9.1:1
Alternator: 50 Amps (idle), 120 Amps Maximum
Cylinder Head Material: Cast Aluminum
Exhaust Manifolds: Stainless Steel
Main Bearing Caps: Forged Steel
Crankshaft: Forged Steel
LS9 Camshaft: Hollow Steel; 0.555-in (14.1 mm) lift
LS9 Connecting rods: Forged Titanium
LS9 Intake valves: Titanium
LS9 Exhaust valves: Hollow Steel
Supercharger: R2300, four-lobe "Roots" type (2.3L)
Valve lifters: Hydraulic Roller
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
Engine Oil Capacity - ZR1: 12.5 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 - Coupe, Convertible: AC Delco Tyoe PF46
Engine Oil Filter - Z06: AC Delco Tyoe PF48
Radiator Core Material: Aluminum


Engine Specs - Ignition System

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


ZR1 Performance

0 - 60 MPH: 3.4 seconds
0 - 100: 7.0 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile: 11.3 seconds (131 MPH)


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
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
Rotor, Front - ZR1: Diameter: 15.5 inches
Rotor, Rear - ZR1: Diameter: 15.0 inches

2012 Corvette Options

RPO: Description Production:    Price
**6 Modified Two Toned Seats w/Embroidery 1,277 (10.96%) $695.00
0B1 Crossed Flag Headrest Embroidery 1,081 (9.28%) $300.00
28U Inferno Orange Exterior Paint 471 (4.04%) $300.00
36S Yellow Custom Stitch 2,571 (22.07%) $395.00
45U Velocity Yellow Exterior Paint 663 (5.69%) $850.00
89U Crystal Red Exterior Paint 1,117 (9.59%) $850.00
B92 Carbon Fiber Hood (Z06) 119 (1.02%) $1,495.00
BA5 Black Fender Badges, Grand Sport 382 (3.28%) $11,495.00
C2L Dual Removable Roof Panels (Coup) 1,050 (9.02%) $1,400.00
CC3 Transparent Roof Panel (Coup) 1,048 (9.00%) $750.00
CFZ Carbon Fiber Package (Z06) 196 (1.68%) $3,995.00
D30 Alternate trim / top / color combination 58 (0.50%) $590.00
ERI Battery Protection Package 3,763 (32.31%) $100.00
F55 Magnetic Select Ride (Grand Sport: $1,695; Z06: $2,495) 4,778 (41.02%) $1,995.00
GLB Supersonic Blue Exterior Paint 893 (7.67%) $300.00
H33 Headlamp Area - Gray 548 (4.71%) $590.00
J55 Cross Drilled Brake Rotors 981 (8.42%) $500.00
J6C Silver Brake Calipers 8,769 (75.29%) $595.00
MYC Six Speed Automatic Transmission 7,586 (65.13%) $1,250.00
NPP Dual Mode Exhaust 6,664 (57.22%) $1,195.00
PBC Engine Plant Build Experience (Z06, ZR1 only) 12 (0.10%) $5,800.00
PDE ZR1 Performance Package 184 (1.58%) $1,495.00
PIN Customer Selected VIN 6 (0.05%) $5,000.00
PYD Competition Gray Aluminum Wheels 709 (6.09%) $1,995.00
PYE Chrome Aluminum Wheels (Grand Sport) 4,577 (39.30%) $1,995.00
Q44 Competition Gray Aluminum Wheels 42 (0.36%) $395.00
Q5V Machine Face Cup Style Aluminum Wheel (Z06 / ZR1) 54 (0.46%) $995.00
Q6B Chrome 20 Spoke Aluminum Wheels (ZR1) 101 (0.87%) $2,000.00
Q6J Competition Gray Aluminum Wheels (ZR1) 14 (0.12%) $395.00
Q8A Spider Chrome Aluminum Wheels (Z06) 103 (0.88%) $1,995.00
QX1 Competition Gray Aluminum Wheels (Coupe / Convertible) 221 (1.90%) $395.00
QX3 Chrome Aluminum Wheels (Coupe / Convertible) 1,441 (12.37%) $1,850.00
R8C Corvette Museum Delivery 181 (1.55%) $490.00
R8E Gas Guzzler Tax (ZR1 Only) 311 (2.67%) $1,000.00
RQ1 Machine Faced Aluminum Wheel (Coupe / Convertible) 321 (2.76%) $895.00
T43 ZR1 Style Spoiler, Body Color 1,542 (13.24%) $350.00
VK3 Front License Plate Bracket 7,140 (61.30%) $15.00
Z07 Z06 Ultimate Performance Package 117 (1.00%) $7,500.00
Z15 Grand Sport Heritage Package 1,034 (8.88%) $1,195.00
ZLC Centennial Special Edition 2,221 (19.07%) $1,950.00

Total Production: 11,647
Coupe: 2,820 (24.21%)
Convertible: 621 (5.33%)
Z06: 478 (4.10%)
ZR1: 404 (3.47%)
Grand Sport Coupe: 5,056 (43.41%)
Grand Sport Convertible: 2,268 (19.47%)

Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 6.2L 376 cu. in. 430 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $50,500.00.
Base Corvette Convertible with 6.2L 376 cu. in. 430 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $55,500.00.
Grand Sport Corvette Coupe with 6.2L 376 cu. in. 430 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $56,900.00.
Grand Sport Corvette Convertible with 6.2L 376 cu. in. 430 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $60,500.00.
Z06 Corvette Coupe with 427 cu. in. 505 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $76,500.00.
ZR1 Corvette Coupe with 6.2L 376 cu. in. 638hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $112,500.00.


2012 Packages
RPO Description Contains Production Price
2LT

Equipment Group Convertible

Includes navigation, Bose sound, bluetooth, USB port, heads up display. 313 (2.69%) $2,095
2LZ

Equipment Group Z06

Includes navigation, Bose sound, memory package 100 (0.86%) $4,310
3LT

Equipment Group Coupe

Includes power telescoping steering column, memory package, heated sports seats, remote transmitter and cargo net shade. 3,692 (31.70%) $5,995
3LT

Equipment Group Convertible

Includes power telescoping steering column, memory package, heated sports seats, remote transmitter and power top. 1,818 (15.61%) $7,995
3LZ

Equipment Group Z06

Includes custom leather, heated seats, two toned leather seats, embroidered head rests and special trim plate. 274 (2.35%) $8,815
3ZR

Equipment Group ZR1

Includes bluetooth, power telescoping steering column, Bose sound, navigation, heated sport seats, remote transmitter, custom leather and memory package 313 (2.69%) $10,000
4LT

Equipment Group Coupe

Includes microfiber seat inserts, custom leather and trim plate 414 (3.55%) $9,495
4LT

Equipment Group Convertible

Includes microfiber seat inserts, custom leather and trim plate 382 (3.28%) $11,495

Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Soft Top
10 Arctic White 1,230 (10.56%)
17 Blade Silver 1,302 (11.18%)
28 Inferno Orange 471 (4.04%)
45 Velocity Yellow 663 (5.69%)
57 Cyber Gray 969 (8.32%)
58 Carbon Flash 2,201 (18.90%)
70 Torch Red 2,266 (19.46%)
85 Crystal Red 1,117 (9.59%)
GLB Supersonic Blue 893 (7.67%)
GLF Carlisle Blue 535 (4.59%)

2012 Corvette