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2012 Chevrolet Corvette Specifications

  
Powertrain  
PowertrainInternal Combustion
Engine  
ConfigurationV
Cylinders8
Fuel TypeGasoline
Premium FuelRequired
Forced InductionSupercharged
Displacement (cc)616270086162
Max. Power (bhp)430505638
Max. Power @RPM590063006500
Max. Torque (lbft)424470604
Max. Torque @RPM460048003800
Transmission  
Transmission TypeAutomaticManual
Forward Gears6
Driveline  
Driven WheelsRWD
Body  
Generic TypeCar
Vehicle SizeSmall
Rear Roof ProfileFastback
No Side Doors2
Exterior Dimensions  
Curb Weight (lb)
  • 3208 (LT 3LT, LT 4LT, LT 2LT, LT 1LT)
  • 3311 (Grand Sport 4LT, Grand Sport 1LT, Grand Sport 3LT, Grand Sport 2LT)
31753333
Wheelbase (in)105.7
Height - Body (in)
  • 49.0 (LT 3LT, LT 4LT, LT 2LT, LT 1LT)
  • 48.7 (Grand Sport 4LT, Grand Sport 1LT, Grand Sport 3LT, Grand Sport 2LT)
48.7
Width - Body (in)
  • 72.6 (LT 3LT, LT 4LT, LT 2LT, LT 1LT)
  • 75.9 (Grand Sport 4LT, Grand Sport 1LT, Grand Sport 3LT, Grand Sport 2LT)
75.9
Length (in)
  • 174.6 (LT 3LT, LT 4LT, LT 2LT, LT 1LT)
  • 175.6 (Grand Sport 4LT, Grand Sport 1LT, Grand Sport 3LT, Grand Sport 2LT)
175.6176.2
Front Track (in)
  • 62.1 (LT 3LT, LT 4LT, LT 2LT, LT 1LT)
  • 63.5 (Grand Sport 4LT, Grand Sport 1LT, Grand Sport 3LT, Grand Sport 2LT)
63.5
Rear Track (in)
  • 60.7 (LT 3LT, LT 4LT, LT 2LT, LT 1LT)
  • 62.5 (Grand Sport 4LT, Grand Sport 1LT, Grand Sport 3LT, Grand Sport 2LT)
62.5
Chassis  
Chassis TypeUnitized Body/Frame
Engine PositionFront
Suspension  
Front Suspension - TypeDouble A-arm
Rear Suspension - TypeDouble A-arm
Brakes  
Front Brakes - Type
  • Disc (LT 3LT, LT 4LT, LT 2LT, LT 1LT)
  • Cross-Drilled Disc (Grand Sport 4LT, Grand Sport 1LT, Grand Sport 3LT, Grand Sport 2LT)
Cross-Drilled Disc
Rear Brakes - Type
  • Disc (LT 3LT, LT 4LT, LT 2LT, LT 1LT)
  • Cross-Drilled Disc (Grand Sport 4LT, Grand Sport 1LT, Grand Sport 3LT, Grand Sport 2LT)
Cross-Drilled Disc
Diameter - Front (in)
  • 12.8 (LT 3LT, LT 4LT, LT 2LT, LT 1LT)
  • 14.0 (Grand Sport 4LT, Grand Sport 1LT, Grand Sport 3LT, Grand Sport 2LT)
14.015.5
Diameter - Rear (in)
  • 12.0 (LT 3LT, LT 4LT, LT 2LT, LT 1LT)
  • 13.4 (Grand Sport 4LT, Grand Sport 1LT, Grand Sport 3LT, Grand Sport 2LT)
13.415.0
Wheels / Tires  
Tire Size F (,R)
  • 245/40R18, 285/35R19 (LT 3LT, LT 4LT, LT 2LT, LT 1LT)
  • 275/35R18, 325/30R19 (Grand Sport 4LT, Grand Sport 1LT, Grand Sport 3LT, Grand Sport 2LT)
275/35R18, 325/30R19285/30R19, 335/25R20
Seating  
Rows of Seats1
Interior Dimensions  
Head Room - 1st Row (in)37.9
Shlder Room - 1st Row (in)55.0
Hip Room - 1st Row (in)54.0
Leg Room - 1st Row (in)43.0
Cargo Volume (cu ft)22.0
Utility  
Cargo AccessHatch
Energy Storage  
Fuel Capacity (gallons) (gal)18
Fuel Economy  
EPA City (mpg)15161514
EPA Hwy (mpg)25262421