2005 CORVETTE

Vehicle typefront-engine, rear-wheel-drive, 2-passenger, 3-door targa
Estimated base price$45,000
ENGINE
TypeV-8, aluminum block and heads
Bore x stroke4.00 x 3.62 in, 101.6 x 92.0 mm
Displacement364 cu in, 5964cc
Compression ratio10.9:1
Fuel-delivery systemport injection
Valve gearpushrods, 2 valves per cylinder, hydraulic lifters
Power(SAE net) 400 bhp @ 6000 rpm
Torque(SAE net) 400 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
Redline6500 rpm
DRIVETRAIN
Transmissions6-speed manual, 4-speed automatic
Final-drive ratiosauto: 2.73:1 or 3.15:1; manual: 3.42:1, limited slip
DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase105.7 in
Track, front/rear62.1/60.7 in
Length/width/height174.6/72.6/49.1 in
Ground clearance5.0 in
Drag area, Cd (0.28) x frontal area (21.6 sq ft, est) 6.05 sq ft
Curb weight3250 lb
Weight distribution, F/R51.0/49.0%
Curb weight per horsepower8.13 lb
Fuel capacity18.0 gal
CHASSIS/BODY
Typefull-length frame integral with the body
Body materialfiberglass-reinforced plastic
INTERIOR
SAE volume, front seat52 cu ft
luggage22 cu ft
Front-seat adjustmentsfore-and-aft, seatback angle, front height, rear height
Restraint systems, frontmanual 3-point belts, driver and passenger front airbags
SUSPENSION
Frontind, unequal-length control arms, transverse plastic leaf spring, anti-roll bar
Rearind, unequal-length control arms with a toe-control link, transverse plastic leaf spring, anti-roll bar
STEERING
Typerack-and-pinion with hydraulic power assist
Steering ratio16.1:1
Turns lock-to-lock2.6
Turning circle curb-to-curb39.0 ft
BRAKES
Typehydraulic with vacuum power assist and anti-lock control
Front13.5 x 1.3-in vented disc
Rear12.5 x 1.0-in vented disc
WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel sizeF: 8.5 x 18 in, R: 10.0 x 19 in
Wheel typecast aluminum
TiresGoodyear Eagle F1 GS or F1 SC; F: P245/40ZR-18, R: P285/35ZR-19
Car & Driver ESTIMATED PERFORMANCE (6-speed):
Zero to 60 mph4.3 sec
Zero to 100 mph10.0 sec
Standing 1/4-mile12.7 sec @ 113 mph
Top speed (drag limited)180 mph
PROJECTED FUEL ECONOMY
EPA city driving18-19 mpg
EPA highway driving25-28 mpg

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