1996 Chevrolet Corvette Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Fiberglass
Production Years for Series :	1984 - 1996
Price :	$37,200-$45,000
Weight :	3305 lbs \| 1499.123 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	5.3 seconds.
1/4 Mile :	13.7 seconds.
Top Speed :	165 mph \| 265.485 km/h

Engine & Transmission

V 8 \| Sequential Multi-port injection (MPI) system
Displacement :	5733 cc \| 349.8 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 5800 RPM
Torque :	340 Ft-Lbs (461 NM) @ 4500 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	10.8:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection

V 8 90-degree \| Sequential Multi-port injection (MPI) system
Displacement :	5700 cc \| 347.8 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM
Torque :	335 Ft-Lbs (454 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	10.4:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection

Transmission:
4 Automatic 4L60-E Electronic Automatic Transmission , 6 Manual

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1996 :	537,711
Total 1996 Corvette production :	22,000
1996 Chevrolet Corvette
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 2 P :	4,185
Hatchback Coupe 2 dr. 2 P :	16,833

Dimension(s)

Hatchback Coupe

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Chassis # 1G1YY22P9T5114144

Chassis # 1G1YY22P9T5108957

Chassis # 1G1YY2257T5117851

Exterior
Cargo Volume :	13 cu. ft.
Fuel Capacity :	20.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	178.5 in \| 4534 mm.
Width :	70.7 in \| 1796 mm.
Height :	46.3 in \| 1176 mm.
Wheelbase :	96.2 in \| 2444 mm.
Front Track :	57.7 in \| 1466 mm.
Rear Track :	59.1 in \| 1501 mm.
Ground Clearance :	4.2 in \| 107 mm.
Interior
Front Headroom :	36.5 in \| 927 mm.
Front Legroom :	42.0 in \| 1067 mm.
Front Hip Room :	50.8 in \| 1291 mm.
Front Shoulder Room :	53.9 in \| 1369 mm.

Convertible Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$45,000
Weight :	3375 lbs \| 1530.874 kg
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	178.5 in \| 4534 mm.
Width :	70.7 in \| 1796 mm.
Height :	46.3 in \| 1176 mm.
Wheelbase :	96.2 in \| 2444 mm.
Front Track :	57.7 in \| 1466 mm.
Rear Track :	59.1 in \| 1501 mm.
Ground Clearance :	4.2 in \| 107 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Independent SLA Forged-Aluminum Upper and Lower Control Arms and Steering Knuckle; Transverse Monoleaf Spring, steel stabalizer bar, Spindle Offset Rear : Independent 5-Link Design with Tow and Camber Adjustment, Forged Aluminum Control Links and Steering Knuckle, Transverse Monoleaf Spring, Steel Tie-Rods and stabalizer bar, Tubular U-Joint Aluminum Drive Shafts

Steering
Rack and Pinion with Power Assist
Steering Overall Ratio :	15.7:1
Turns lock to lock :	2.25
Turning Circle :	40.0 ft

Brakes
Front Brakes :	ABS, Disc
Rear Brakes :	ABS, Disc
Front Brake Size :	13.0 in \| 330 mm.
Rear Brake Size :	12.0 in \| 305 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	High-Speed Steel Belted Radial Eagle 40ZR (Goodyear)
Wheels :	Aluminum Alloy

Recall

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Manufacturer	HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL, INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	06E043000
Summary	CERTAIN REPLACEMENT FUEL FILTERS, FRAM BRAND NAME P/N G3727, WITH DATE CODES X52911 THROUGH X60801 SEQUENTIALLY OR X600141 AND A MEXICO COUNTRY OR ORIGIN MARKING ON THE FUEL FILTER HOUSING MANUFACTURED FROM OCTOBER 18, 2005, THROUGH MARCH 21, 2006, SOLD FOR USE ON THE VEHICLES LISTED ABOVE AND ON CERTAIN SCHOOL BUSES. (TO SEE THE SCHOOL BUS ENGINE SIZES, CLICK ON 'DOCUMENT SEARCH' AND THEN 'BUS APPLICATIONS'). THE CONNECTOR ON THE FUEL FILTER WAS NOT MANUFACTURED TO HONEYWELL'S SPECIFICATION. AS A RESULT, THE O-RING MAY NOT SEAT CORRECTLY ON THE FUEL LINE.
Consequence	THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE AN INADEQUATE SEAL AT THE CONNECTION, POTENTIALLY LEADING TO A FUEL LEAK. IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy	HONEYWELL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FUEL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-890-2075 (OPTION 1).
Notes	THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET FRAM FUEL FILTERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON THE VEHICLES LISTED.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

1996 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$16,300
Avg. Household Income :	$36,300
Avg. Home :	$118,200
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.22
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: How fast is the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has a top speed of 165 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has a wheelbase size of 96.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has a length of 178.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has a width of 70.70 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette have?A: The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has 36.50 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette have?A: The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette has legroom of 42.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette cost when new?A: The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette cost approximately $37,200 to $45,000 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Hatchback Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette have? A: The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette had High-Speed Steel Belted Radial Eagle 40ZR (Goodyear) tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette have? A: The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette had Aluminum Alloy wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1996? A: Chevrolet produced 537,711 automobiles in 1996.

Q: How many 1996 Corvettes were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 22,000 examples of the Corvette in 1996.

Q: What engines did the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette have? A: The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette had the following engine options: V 8 (5733 cc | 349.8 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 330 BHP (242.88 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 340 Ft-Lbs (461 NM) @ 4500 RPM

V 8 (5700 cc | 347.8 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 300 HP (220.8 KW) @ 5000 RPM and 335 Ft-Lbs (454 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1996 Chevrolet Corvette have? A: The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Automatic 4L60-E Electronic Automatic Transmission, 6 speed Manual.