2009 Chevrolet Corvette Specifications

Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Production Years for Series2005 - 2010
Weight3217 lbs | 1459.2 kg
MPG City15
MPG Highway25

Engine   [Optional Engines]
Engine ConfigurationV
Cylinders8
EngineLS3
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement6162.00 cc | 376 cu in. | 6.2 L.
Valves12 valves.
2 valves per cylinder.
ValvetrainOHV
Horsepower430.00 BHP (316.5 KW) @ 5900.00 RPM
Torque424.00 Ft-Lbs (574.9 NM) @ 4600.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio7.5 LB / HP
HP / Liter69.4 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio10.7:1
Fuel FeedFuel Injected
Sequential Fuel Injection
BlockCast-Aluminum
HeadCast-Aluminum

Standard Transmission
Gears6
TransmissionManual

Gear Ratios
1st Gear2.66
2nd Gear1.78
3rd Gear1.30
4th Gear1.00
5th Gear0.74
6th Gear0.50

Dimensions   
Cargo Volume22.00 cu. ft.
Interior Volume52.001 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity18.0 Gal
Seating Capacity2
Doors2
Exterior
Length174.601 in | 4434.9 mm.
Width72.601 in | 1844.1 mm.
Height49.101 in | 1247.2 mm.
Wheelbase105.701 in | 2684.8 mm.
Front Track62.101 in | 1577.4 mm.
Rear Track60.701 in | 1541.8 mm.
Ground Clearance5.001 in | 127 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom38.001 in | 965.2 mm.
Front Legroom43.001 in | 1092.2 mm.
Front Hip Room54.01 in | 1371.9 mm.
Front Shoulder Room55.001 in | 1397 mm.
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Suspension
SuspensionFront : short/long arm ( SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber

Rear : short/long arm ( SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber


Brakes
Front Brake Size12.801 in | 325.1 mm.
Rear Brake Size12.001 in | 304.8 mm.

Tires / Wheels
TiresGoodyear Eagle F1 Supercar
WheelsFront : 18-inch x 8.5-inch
Rear : 19-inch x 10-inch