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.

At new-model-introduction time the coupe was equipped with a standard 350-cid 350-hp Chevrolet LS1 V-8 and four-speed automatic transmission.
A six-speed manual transmission was optional.
The Corvette Z06 included a 350-cid 385-hp Chevrolet LS6 V-8, a unique six-speed manual transmission with overdrive, a special FE4 suspension, and Active Handling Control.
This transmission featured more aggressive gearing for quicker acceleration and more usable torque at various speeds.
A built-in temperature-sensing unit was designed to alert the driver when transmission oil temperature got too high.
The Goodyear tires on the Z06 were made especially for it and were an inch wider than standard tires front and rear, but 23 pounds lighter.
The Z06 also featured a windshield and backlight made of thinner glass (because it did not feature the heavier glass used in the HUD system) and a titanium exhaust system to reduce its weight by nearly 40 pounds.
Standard on the CS coupe was
- air conditioning
- driver airbag
- passenger airbag
- alloy wheels
- anti-lock brakes
- anti-theft system
- cruise control
- rear defogger
- keyless entry
- power locks
- power mirrors
- auto-tinting side mirrors (but not heated)
- power steering
- power windows
- AM/FM anti-theft radio with cassette
- leather-trimmed power driver's seat
- tachometer
- tilt steering
- automatic transmission
- Traction Control system
The CS convertible came with all of the same standard equipment, plus a power antenna.
The Z06 was basically equipped like the coupe, but with AM/FM cassette and radio optional but the automatic transmission was not available.
The Z06 could be distinguished from the other Corvettes
- It had a hardtop bodystyle rather than the hatchback coupe or covertible
- It had air scoops on the rear rocker panels that funnel air to the rear brakes for cooling
- It had center air inlets on the front bumper
- It had Z06-specific alloy wheels painted a light-grey metallic colour
- The disc brake calipers were painted red
- The LS6 engine cover was red to differentiate it from the LS1
- Z06 emblems were positioned on the front fenders.
The interior of the Z06 differed from the coupe and convertible
- It had a special instrument cluster with chequered-flag graphics and a tachometer with a higher 6,500 rpm redline
- The black leather seats had additional side bolstering for lateral support
- The seats have Z06 logos embroidered into the headrests
- Optional are red seat inserts, red lower instrument panel, and red inserts in the lower door panels
Colors for 2001 Corvette Z06 Hardtops were:
- Quicksilver
- Speedway White
- Black
- Torch Red
- Millennium Yellow Clear Coat
The standard Z06 Hardtop leather interiors came in Black; and Black with Torch Red inserts.
Colors for 2001 Corvette CS coupes and convertibles were:
- Light Pewter Metallic
- Quicksilver Metallic
- Sebring Silver Metallic
- Navy Blue Metallic
- Speedway White
- Black
- Torch Red
- Millennium Yellow Clear Coat
- Magnetic Red-Il Clear Coat
Leather interiors for Coupes and Convertibles came in Black; Light Oak; Torch Red; and Light Gray.
Convertible Tops came in White, Black, and Light Oak.

VIN Numbers

The serial number [Vehicle Identification Number -- VIN] was stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.
The Fixed roof hardtop serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY12[G or S]*15100001 and up
The coupe serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY22[G or S]*15100001 and up
The convertible serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY32[G or S]*15100001 and up

Position	Character	Description
1	1	US built
2	G	General Motors product
3	1	Chevrolet Motor Division vehicle
4 & 5	YY	Corvette
6	1 or 2 or 3	Body 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
7	2 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
G	G	LS1 5.7-liter (346 cu. in) Sequential multiport-fuel-injection (SFI) V8
G	S	LS6 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
10	1	The model year = 2001
11	5	Bowling Green, KY
12-17	100001 and up	production sequence

The Z06 Corvette exterior colors were:
- 12U = Quicksilver
- 40U = Speedway White
- 41U = Black
- 70U = Torch Red
- 79U = Millennium Yellow Clear Coat
The Coupe and Convertible Corvette exterior colors were:
- 11U = Light Pewter Metallic
- 12U = Quicksilver Metallic
- 13U = Sebring Silver Metallic
- 28U = Navy Blue Metallic
- 40U = Speedway White
- 41U = Black
- 70U = Torch Red
- 79U = Millennium Yellow Clear Coat
- 86U = Magnetic Red-II Clear Coat.
Upholstery Codes

Color	Leather Upholstery
Black	193
Black & Torch Red	???
Light Oak	673
Torch Red	703
Light Gray	903

IDENTIFICATION

Model	Model No.	Body/Style No.	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
Coupe	1Y	Y07	2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger	$40,080	3214	N/A
Hardtop	1Y	Y37	2-dr. Hardtop - 2 passenger	$47,855	3115	N/A
Convertible	1Y	Y67	2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger	$46,605	3110	N/A

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

Feature	Standard Engine (RPO LS1)	Optional Engine (RPO LS6)
Type	V-8, 90-degree Overhead valve	V-8, 90-degree Overhead valve
Block	Cast aluminum block and cylinder head	Cast aluminum block and cylinder head
Displacement	346 cid (5.7 liters)	346 cid (5.7 liters)
Bore & Stroke	3.90" x 3.62"	3.90" x 3.62"
Compression ratio	10.1:1	10.5:1
Brake horsepower	350 @ 5600 rpm	385 @ 6000 rpm
Torque	375 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm	385 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Main bearing	five	five
Valve lifters	hydraulic, two valves per cylinder	hydraulic, two valves per cylinder
Fuel supply	Sequential Multi-port injection (MPI) system	Sequential Multi-port injection (MPI) system

CHASSIS

Feature	Coupe & Convertible	Z06
Wheelbase	104.5 inches (2656 mm)	104.5 inches (2656 mm)
Overall length	179.7 inches (4566 mm)	179.7 inches (4566 mm)
Overall width	73.6 inches (1869 mm)	73.6 inches (1869 mm)
Overall height	47.9 inches (1217 mm)	47.7 inches (1212 mm)
Front tread	62.0 inches (1575 mm)	62.0 inches (1575 mm)
Rear tread	62.1 inches (1577 mm)	62.1 inches (1577 mm)
Front Tires	P245/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT	Goodyear F1 P265/40ZR x 17
Rear Tires	P275/40ZR-18 Goodyear Eagle GT	Goodyear F1 P295/35ZR x 18
Steering	rack and pinion (power assisted)
Front suspension	Independent 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.
Brakes	Antilock four-wheel power disc
Body construction	Fiberglass; integral perimeter frame with center backbone/all-welded steel body frame construction
Fuel tank	19.1 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

RPO AAB Memory package to recall settings for outside rearview mirrors, radio, power seats, heating-ventilation, and air-conditioning controls for coupe and convertible ($150).
RPO AG1 Power six-way driver seat, hardtop only ($305).
RPO B34 Front floor mats ($25).
RPO B84 Body side moldings ($75).
RPO CJ2 Dual-zone air conditioning ($365).
RPO CV3 Mexico export (no-cost option).
RPO DDO Electronic monochromatic mirrors ($120).
RPO EXP Export option (N/A).
RPO FE4 suspension, includes
RPO M12 six-speed manual transmission unique to Z06 (N/A).
RPO GU6 3.42:1 standard rear axle ratio with manual transmission (no-cost option).
RPO NB8 California and Northeast emissions requirements (no-cost option).
RPO NC7 Federal emissions override (no-cost option).
RPO NG1 Massachusetts and New York emissions requirements (no-cost option).
RPO N37 Tilt-telescope power steering column in coupe and convertible ($350).
RPO R6M New Jersey surcharge, mandatory in New Jersey ($252).
RPO R8C National Corvette Museum factory delivery option ($490).
RPO V49 Front license plate frame ($15).
RPO YF5 California emission system (no-cost option).
RPO Z49 Canadian options (no-cost option).
RPO 79U Millennium Yellow paint with tint ($500).

COUPE & CONVERTIBLE OPTIONS

RPO 1SA Option package coupe and convertible base equipment group (no-cost option).
RPO 1SB Option Package includes RPO 1SA ($1 700 on coupe and $1 ,800 for convertible).
RPO 1SC Option Package includes RPO 1 SB ($2,700 on coupe and $2,600 on convertible).
RPO AAB Memory package to recall settings for outside rearview mirrors, radio, power seats, heating-ventilation, and air-conditioning controls, requires CJ2 ($150).
RPO AG1 Power six-way driver seat, standard on Z06 ($305).
RPO AN4 Child seat tether (N/A).
RPO AP9 Luggage shade and parcel net ($50).
RPO B34 Front floor mats ($25).
RPO B84 Body side moldings ($75).
RPO CC3 Transparent roof panel with blue tint ($750).
RPO C2L Dual body color-keyed roof panel and blue transparent roof panel ($1 ,200).
RPO CV3 Mexico export (no-cost option).
RPO DDO Electronic monochromatic mirrors ($120).
RPO EXP Export option (N/A).
RPO FEl Base suspension (N/A).
RPO FE3 Sport suspension, included with Z51 (N/A).
RPO FE9 Federal emissions (no-cost option).
RPO F45 Selective Real Time Damping, not available with Z06 ($1 ,695).
RPO 79U Millennium Yellow paint with tint ($600).
RPO G92 Performance 3.15:1 axle ratio, for automatic transmission only ($300).
RPO GU2 2.73:1 standard axle ratio with M30 automatic transmission (N/A).
RPO GU6 3.42:1 standard rear axle ratio with manual transmission (N/A).
RPO LS1 5.7-liter sequential fuel-injection aluminum V-8 (no-cost option).
RPO MN6 Six-speed manual transmission, no charge in hardtop, in other models ($815).
RPO MXO M30 automatic transmission, included in G92 performance axle (no-cost option).
RPO NB8 California and Northeast emissions requirements (no-cost option).
RPO NC7 Emissions override (no-cost option).
RPO NG1 Massachusetts and New York emissions requirements (no-cost option).
RPO N37 Tilt-telescope power steering column ($350).
RPO N73 Sport magnesium wheels ($2,000).
RPO QD4 Domestic standard five-spoke wheels (no-cost option).
RPO QFS Deluxe high-polish wheels ($1250).
RPO R6M New Jersey surcharge, mandatory in New Jersey ($252).
RPO R8C National Corvette Museum factory delivery option ($490).
RPO UNO Delco-Bose music system with compact disc changer ($100).
RPO UlS Remote 12-disc CD changer ($600).
RPO V49 Front license plate frame ($15).
RPO XGG Front tires P245/4SZR-1 7 (no-cost option).
RPO YGH Rear tire P275/4OZR-18 (no-cost option).
RPO YFS California emission system (no-cost option).
RPO Z49 Canadian options (no-cost option).
RPO ZS1 Performance handling package ($350).
RPO 86U Magnetic Red Metallic Clear Coat paint ($600).

2001 CORVETTE

VIN Numbers

IDENTIFICATION

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

CHASSIS

Z06 OPTIONS

COUPE & CONVERTIBLE OPTIONS

Z06 PERFORMANCE

HISTORICAL NOTES

PHOTOS

LITERATURE & LINKS