2006 Chevrolet Corvette Specifications

Specifications

2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2005 - 2013
Weight :	3130 lbs \| 1419.744 kg
MPG City :	19
MPG Highway :	28
Combined MPG :	22.00

Performance

Top Speed :	200 mph \| 321.8 km/h

Engine & Transmission

V 8
Displacement :	6000 cc \| 366.1 cu in. \| 6.0 L.
Power :	395 BHP (290.72 KW) @ 5700 RPM
Torque :	400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.6 in \| 91 mm.
Compression :	10.9:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-Aluminum block and head
Sequential Fuel Injection
Redline :	6500 RPM

V 8
Displacement :	6997 cc \| 427.0 cu in. \| 7.0 L.
Power :	500 BHP (368 KW) @ 6200 RPM
Torque :	475 Ft-Lbs (644 NM) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	4.1 in \| 105 mm.
Stroke :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Compression :	11.0:1
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-Aluminum
Cylinder Head :	Aluminum
Sequential Fuel Injection

Transmission:
6 Manual , 6 Automatic paddle-shift

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	2.66
2nd Gear :	1.78
3rd Gear :	1.30
4th Gear :	1.00
5th Gear :	0.74
6th Gear :	0.50

Handling

Recall

Component	STEERING:COLUMN
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	20040301
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V172000
Summary	GM IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 AND 2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTE PASSENGER CARS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MARCH 2004 AND JANUARY 2006 EQUIPPED WITH A TILT AND TELESCOPING STEERING COLUMN (RPO N37). IN RARE CASES, REPEATED MOVEMENT OF THE STEERING COLUMN MAY CAUSE A SIGNAL INTERRUPTION WITHIN THE COLUMN. IF THIS OCCURS, THE MESSAGE, 'SERVICE ACTIVE HANDLING SYSTEM' WILL APPEAR IN THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER, AND ONE OR MORE OF THE BRAKES MAY APPLY, POSSIBLY CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO PULL TO THE RIGHT OR LEFT.
Consequence	IF THE DRIVER DOES NOT RESPOND TO THE CHANGE IN VEHICLE MOVEMENT, A CRASH COULD OCCUR.
Remedy	GM WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 AND GMC AT 1-866-996-9463 OR AT THE OWNER CENTER AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes	GM'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS N100118.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	20040301
NHTSA Campaign ID	09V491000
Summary	GENERAL MOTORS IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 THROUGH 2007 CORVETTE VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A REMOVABLE ROOF AND MODEL YEAR 2006 AND 2007 CORVETTE Z06 VEHICLES. THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE. IF THERE IS A PARTIAL SEPARATION, THE DRIVER MAY NOTICE ONE OR MORE SYMPTOMS, SUCH AS A SNAPPING NOISE WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS, WIND NOISE, POOR ROOF PANEL FIT, ROOF PANEL MOVEMENT/BOUNCE WHEN A DOOR OR HATCH IS CLOSED, OR A WATER LEAK IN THE HEADLINER.
Consequence	IF THERE IS A COMPLETE SEPARATION, THE ROOF PANEL MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE. IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING DRIVEN, IT COULD STRIKE A FOLLOWING VEHICLE AND CAUSE INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW DESIGN ROOF PANEL FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING APRIL 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438 OR AT WWW.GMOWNERCENTER.COM.
Notes	GM SAFETY RECALL NO. 090230.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	STRUCTURE:BODY:ROOF AND PILLARS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	20050301
NHTSA Campaign ID	06V181000
Summary	ON CERTAIN 2005-2006 CHEVROLET CORVETTES EQUIPPED WITH PAINTED ROOFS, THE ADHESIVE BETWEEN THE ROOF PANEL AND THE FRAME MAY SEPARATE.
Consequence	IF THERE IS A COMPLETE SEPARATION, THE ROOF PANEL MAY DETACH FROM THE VEHICLE AND IT COULD STRIKE ANOTHER VEHICLE AND CAUSE INJURY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE FOR POTENTIAL ROOF PANEL-TO- FRAME SEPARATION AND ADD THE SPECIFIED ADHESIVE FOAM OR REPLACE THE ROOF WITH ONE HAVING ADHESIVE FOAM. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 19, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438.
Notes	CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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.

Component	EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Manufacturer	General Motors LLC
Mfr Report Date	20050322
NHTSA Campaign ID	14V251000
Summary	General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2005-2007 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured March 29, 2004, through June 22, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the underhood bussed electrical center (UBEC) housing can expand and cause the headlamp low beam relay control circuit wire to bend. If the wire is repeatedly bent, it may fracture causing a loss of low beam headlamp illumination.
Consequence	The loss of low beam headlamp illumination will decrease the driver's visibility, as well as the vehicle's conspicuity to other motorists, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	GM will notify owners, and dealers will install a jumper wire to correct this condition, free of charge. The recall began January 2, 2015. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 13146. Note: Model year 2008-2013 Chevrolet Corvettes will be covered under customer satisfaction program number 14203 for the same issue.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Component	STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:HOSE, PIPING, AND CONNECTIONS
Manufacturer	GENERAL MOTORS CORP.
Mfr Report Date	20050701
NHTSA Campaign ID	05V455000
Summary	CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES MAY HAVE BEEN BUILT WITH A POWER STEERING HOSE THAT IS NOT TO SPECIFICATION. UNDER EXTREME STEERING MANEUVERS, SUCH AS TURNING THE STEERING WHEEL FULLY TO THE LEFT OR RIGHT WHILE BRAKING, THE HOSE MAY FRACTURE AND LEAK FLUID.
Consequence	IF THIS WERE TO OCCUR, POWER STEERING ASSIST WOULD BE LOST AND INCREASED STEERING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HYDRO-BOOST POWER BRAKES, IT COULD ALSO RESULT IN LOSS OF POWER BRAKE ASSIST AND INCREASED BRAKING EFFORT WOULD BE REQUIRED. IF THE POWER STEERING FLUID SPRAY WERE TO SPRAY ONTO HOT ENGINE PARTS, AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE COULD OCCUR.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE POWER STEERING HOSE(S) FOR TWO SUSPECT DATE CODES AND REPLACE THEM IF REQUIRED. THE RECALL WILL BEGIN ON OCTOBER 14, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHEVROLET AT 1-800-630-2438, GMC AT 1-866-996-9463, BUICK AT 1-866-608-8080, CADILLAC AT 1-866-982-2339, ISUZU AT 1-800-255-6727, OR HUMMER AT 1-800-732-5493.
Notes	GM RECALL NO. 05086.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO 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

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Q: How fast is the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette has a top speed of 200 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette has a wheelbase size of 106.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette has a length of 175.00 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette has a width of 76.00 inches.

Q: How much headroom does the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette have?A: The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette has 38.00 inches of headroom.

Q: How much legroom does the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette have?A: The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette has legroom of 43.00 inches.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette? A: The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette was offered as a Convertible, Coupe.

Q: What engines did the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette have? A: The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette had the following engine options: V 8 (6000 cc | 366.1 cu in. | 6.0 L.) with 395 BHP (290.72 KW) @ 5700 RPM and 400 Ft-Lbs (542 NM) @ 4000 RPM

V 8 (6997 cc | 427.0 cu in. | 7.0 L.) with 500 BHP (368 KW) @ 6200 RPM and 475 Ft-Lbs (644 NM) @ 4800 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 2006 Chevrolet Corvette have? A: The 2006 Chevrolet Corvette had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic paddle-shift.