2001 CORVETTE

The 2001 Corvette continued as a two-door, two-passenger performance sports car available in three trims ranging from a base coupe to a convertible to an all-new Z06 higher-performance edition.

VIN Numbers

PositionCharacterDescription
11US built
2GGeneral Motors product
31Chevrolet Motor Division vehicle
4 & 5YYCorvette
61 or 2 or 3Body style number
  • 1 = Two-door fixed-roof hardtop
  • 2 = Two-door hatchback style 07, 08, 77, or 87
  • 3 = Two-door convertible GM body style 67
72 or 4
  • 2=Active manual belts with driver and passenger inflatable restraint system
  • 4=Active manual belts with frontal and side-impact driver and front passenger inflatable restraint system
GGLS1 5.7-liter (346 cu. in) Sequential multiport-fuel-injection (SFI) V8
SLS6 5.7 liter sequential multiport-fuel-injection Chevrolet V-8
9?A check digit that calculates the characters in the serial number and gives it a single digit code and can be used to verify that the serial number is legitimate
101The model year = 2001
115Bowling Green, KY
12-17100001 and upproduction sequence
ColorLeather Upholstery
Black193
Black & Torch Red???
Light Oak673
Torch Red703
Light Gray903

IDENTIFICATION

ModelModel No.Body/Style No.Body TypeFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
Coupe1YY07
2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger

2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger

$40,0803214N/A
Hardtop1YY37
2-dr. Hardtop - 2 passenger

2-dr. Hardtop - 2 passenger

$47,8553115N/A
Convertible1YY67
2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger

2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger

$46,6053110N/A

ENGINE

FeatureStandard Engine (RPO LS1)Optional Engine (RPO LS6)
TypeV-8, 90-degree Overhead valveV-8, 90-degree Overhead valve
BlockCast aluminum block and cylinder headCast aluminum block and cylinder head
Displacement346 cid (5.7 liters)346 cid (5.7 liters)
Bore & Stroke3.90" x 3.62"3.90" x 3.62"
Compression ratio10.1:110.5:1
Brake horsepower350 @ 5600 rpm385 @ 6000 rpm
Torque375 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm385 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Main bearingfivefive
Valve liftershydraulic, two valves per cylinderhydraulic, two valves per cylinder
Fuel supplySequential Multi-port injection (MPI) systemSequential Multi-port injection (MPI) system

TRANSMISSION

CHASSIS

FeatureCoupe & ConvertibleZ06
Wheelbase104.5 inches (2656 mm)104.5 inches (2656 mm)
Overall length179.7 inches (4566 mm)179.7 inches (4566 mm)
Overall width73.6 inches (1869 mm)73.6 inches (1869 mm)
Overall height47.9 inches (1217 mm)47.7 inches (1212 mm)
Front tread62.0 inches (1575 mm)62.0 inches (1575 mm)
Rear tread62.1 inches (1577 mm)62.1 inches (1577 mm)
Front TiresP245/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GTGoodyear F1 P265/40ZR x 17
Rear TiresP275/40ZR-18 Goodyear Eagle GTGoodyear F1 P295/35ZR x 18
Steeringrack and pinion (power assisted)
Front suspensionIndependent SLA forged-aluminum upper and lower control arms and steering knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel stabilizer bar, and spindle offset.
Rear suspension Independent five-link design with tow and camber adjustment, cast-aluminum upper and lower control arms and knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel tie rods and stabilizer bar, and tubular U-jointed metal matrix composite driveshaft.
BrakesAntilock four-wheel power disc
Body constructionFiberglass; integral perimeter frame with center back­bone/all-welded steel body frame construction
Fuel tank19.1 US Gal (15.9 Imp Gal) (72 liters)
Trunk space 13.3 cu.ft. (377 litres) with no spare tire
Weight 3115 lb. (1415 kg)

Z06 OPTIONS

COUPE & CONVERTIBLE OPTIONS

Z06 PERFORMANCE

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