2008 CORVETTE

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ENGINE
HISTORY
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Three models available: Coupe, Convertible, Z06

Features for the Coupe

New standard 430-hp 6.2L LS3 V8 engine with 424 lb-ft torque
NEW available dual-mode exhaust system provides 436 hp and 428 lb.-ft. of torque
NEW available Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package
Removable roof panel (standard body-color or available transparent)
Active Handling System
NEW improved short-throw six-speed manual transmission
NEW improved available Six-Speed Paddle Shift with Automatic Modes
NEW auxiliary audio input jack
NEW split-spoke silver-painted aluminum wheels
NEW available forged polished five-spoke wheels
STANDARD auto-dimming mirrors (driver's side exterior and interior rear view with compass)
STANDARD OnStar with one-year Safe & Sound Plan(1)
STANDARD XM Radio(2) with three month trial
Four trim levels — 1LT, 2LT, 3LT and 4LT
Standard 6-speed manual transmission with short-throw shifter
Available 6-speed automatic transmission with Paddle Shifting
Bose® 7-speaker system with ETR AM/FM stereo with 6-disc in dash CD changer, MP3 playback and XM Satellite Radio™**
Standard one-piece body colour removable roof panel (tinted removable roof panel also available)
Head-Up Display for Vehicle Speed, Engine RPM and Readings from Key Gauges Including Water Temperature and Oil Pressure
Keyless access and push-button start
Exposed Xenon headlights with automatic exterior light control
Heated Sport bucket seats with leather seating surfaces and power 6-way driver and passenger seats
Aluminized stainless-steel exhaust system with polished stainless steel quad outlet
4-wheel independent suspension
Active Handling System
Available Z51 Performance Package
Available Magnetic Selective Ride Control suspension
Hatch release, push-button open, includes power rear hatch latching
5-spoke aluminum wheels (painted, chromed and polished aluminum wheels available)
Air filtration with pollen filter
Universal home remote transmitter, 3-channel programmable
OnStar ° with available Turn-by-Turn navigation, hands-free calling and a one-year Safe & Sound Pan
Driver Information Centre

Features for the Convertible

NEW standard 430-hp 6.2L LS3 V8 aluminum-block engine
NEW available dual-mode exhaust system provides 436 hp and 428 lb.-ft. of torque
NEW available Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package
Removable roof panel (standard body-color or available transparent)
Active Handling System
NEW improved short-throw six-speed manual transmission
NEW improved available Six-Speed Paddle Shift with Automatic Modes
Available Head-Up Display
NEW auxiliary audio input jack
NEW split-spoke silver-painted aluminum wheels
NEW available forged polished five-spoke wheels
STANDARD auto-dimming mirrors (driver's side exterior and interior rear view with compass)
STANDARD OnStar with one-year Safe & Sound Plan(1)
STANDARD XM Radio(2) with three month trial
Four trim levels — 1LT, 2LT, 3LT and 4LT

Features for the Z06

505-hp 7.0 Liter LS7 aluminum-block engine
Dry-sump oil system
Race car technology and lightweight components
Massive six-piston front and four-piston rear disc brakes
Aluminum frame/magnesium engine cradle
Carbon-fiber front fenders, wheelhousings and floorboards (with balsa core)
NEW available Custom Leather-Wrapped Interior Package
NEW auxiliary audio input jack
STANDARD OnStar with one-year Safe & Sound Plan(1)
STANDARD XM Radio(2) with three month trial
Three trim levels — 1LZ, 2LZ and 3LZ

I.D. NUMBERS

IDENTIFICATION

ENGINE

	6.2L V-8 (LS3)	7.0L V-8 - Z06 (LS7)
Type	6.2L V8	7.0L V-8
Displacement	6162cc (376 cu. in.)	7008cc (427.6 cu. in.)
Bore & stroke	103.25mm x 92mm (4.06 in. x 3.62 in.)	104.8mm x 101.6mm (4.125 in. x 4.00 in.)
Block material	Cast aluminum	Cast aluminum
Cylinder head material	Cast aluminum	Cast aluminum
Valvetrain	Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder	Overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel delivery	SFI (sequential fuel injection)	Sequential fuel injection
Compression ratio	10.7 : 1	11 : 1
Horsepower	430 hp @ 6000 rpm (298 kW @ 6000 rpm) with std. exhaust 436 hp @ 6000 (321 kW @ 6000) with opt. exhaust	505 hp @ 6300 rpm (377 kW @ 6300 rpm)
Torque	424 lb-ft @4400 rpm (575 Nm @ 4400 rpm) with std. exhaust 428 lb-ft @4400 rpm (580 Nm @ 4400 rpm) with opt. exhaust	470 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm (637 Nm @ 4800 rpm)
Recommended fuel	Premium recommended but not required	Premium required

TRANSMISSION

	6-speed manual Base and Z06	6-speed manual, w/ optional Z51 Performance Package	6-speed paddle-shift automatic
Application	standard	option	option
GEAR RATIOS
First	2.66:1	2.97:1	4.03:1:1
Second	1.78:1	2.07:1	2.36:1
Third	1.30:1	1.43:1	1.53:1
Fourth	1.00:1	1.00:1	1.15:1
Fifth	0.74:1	0.71:1	0.85:1
Sixth	0.50:1	0.57:1	0.67:1
Reverse	2.90:1	3.28:1	3.06:1
Final drive ratio	3.42:1	3.42:1	2.56:1

CHASSIS

Feature	Coupe & Convertible	Z06
Front Suspension	Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber	Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber
Rear Suspension	Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber	Short/long arm (SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber
Brakes	Front and rear power-assisted disc with ABS; cross-drilled rotors with Z51 package and Magnetic Ride Control	Front and rear power-assisted disc with ABS with 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers, cross-drilled rotors
Front wheel	18 inch x 8.5 inch	18 inch x 9.5 inch
Rear wheel	9 inch x 10 inch	19 inch x 12 inch
Front tires	P245/40ZR18 Goodyear Eagle F1 (Supercar w/Z51)	P275/35ZR18 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar Extended Mobility
Rear tires	P285/35ZR19 Goodyear Eagle F1 (Supercar w/Z51)	P325/30ZR19 Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar Extended Mobility
Wheelbase	2685mm (105.7 in.)	2685mm (105.7 in.)
Overall length	4435mm (174.6 in.)	4460mm (175.6 in.)
Overall width	1844mm (72.6 in.)	1928mm (75.9 in.)
Overall height	1244mm (49 in.)	1244mm (49 in.)
Base Curb weight	1442 kg (3179 lb) coupe 1451 kg (3199 lb) conv.	1421 kg (3132 lb)
Headroom	962mm (38 in.)	962 mm (38 in.)
Legroom	1092mm (43 in.)	1092mm (43 in.)
Shoulder room	1397mm (55 in.)	1397mm (55 in.)
Hip room	1371mm (54 in.)	1371mm (54 in.)
EPA interior volume	1475 L (52 cu.ft)	1475 L (52 cu.ft)
Cargo volume	634 L (22 cu.ft) coupe 295 L (11 cu.ft) with top up 212 L (7.5 cu.ft) with top down	634 L (22 cu.ft)
Fuel tank	68.1 L (15 imp gal) (18 US gal)

Exterior Colors
Coupe	Convertible	Z06
Jetstream Blue Metallic Tintcoat	Jetstream Blue Metallic Tintcoat	Jetstream Blue Metallic Tintcoat
Atomic Orange Metallic	Atomic Orange Metallic	Atomic Orange Metallic
Velocity Yellow Tintcoat	Velocity Yellow Tintcoat	Velocity Yellow Tintcoat
Victory Red	Victory Red	Victory Red
Black	Black	Black
Machine Silver Metallic	Machine Silver Metallic	Machine Silver Metallic
Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat	Crystal Red Metallic Tintcoat
Actic White	Actic White

PERFORMANCE

	Coupe & Convertible	Z06
Drag coefficient	0.286
0-96 km/h (60 mph)	4.1 sec.
Top track speed	306 km/h (190 mph)
1/4 mile	12.4 sec. @ 188 km/h (117 mph)
Lateral acceleration	0.92 g
City Fuel Economy	12.9 L/100 km (22 mpg imp) (18.3 mpg US) (man.) 14.3 L/100 km (20 mpg imp) (16.7 mpg US) (auto.)	14.2 L/100 km (20 mpg imp) (16.7 mpg US)
Highway Fuel Economy	7.7 L/100 km (37 mpg imp) (30.8 mpg US) (man.) 8.1 L/100 km (35 mpg imp) (29.2 mpg US) (auto.)	8.2 L/100 km (34 mpg imp) (28.3 mpg US)
Combined Fuel Economy	10.6 L/100 km (27 mpg imp) (22.5 mpg US) (man.) 11.5 L/100 km (25 mpg imp) (20.8 mpg US) (auto.)	11.5 L/100 km (25 mpg imp) (20.8 mpg US)

OPTIONS

	Coupe	Convertible	Z06
Power folding top with glass window and defogger		OPT
Front license plate bracket	OPT	OPT	OPT
Transparent removable roof panel	OPT
Axle ratios (3.42:1, 3.56:1, or 2.73:1) with limited slip	OPT	OPT
Dual-mode performance exhaust system (adds 6 hp)	OPT	OPT
Magnetic Selective Ride Control	OPT	OPT
Six-speed Paddle Shift with Automatic Modes Transmission	OPT	OPT
Z51 Performance Package	OPT	OPT
Five-split-spoke silver-painted Aluminum wheels (18x8.5" fr & 19x10" rr)	STD	STD
Five-spoke forged-polished Aluminum wheels (18x8.5" fr & 19x10" rr)	OPT	OPT
Five-split-spoke chrome Aluminum wheels (18x8.5" fr & 19x10" rr)	OPT	OPT
Five-split-spoke competition Gray Aluminum wheels (18x8.5" fr & 19x10" rr)	OPT	OPT
Ten-spoke silver-painted Aluminum wheels (18x9.5" fr & 19x12" rr)			STD
Ten-spoke polished Aluminum wheels (18x9.5" fr & 19x12" rr)			OPT
Ten-spoke competition gray Aluminum wheels (18x9.5" fr & 19x12" rr)			OPT
Ten-spoke chrome Aluminum wheels (18x9.5" fr & 19x12" rr)			OPT
Side-impact air bags	OPT	STD	OPT
Cargo convenience net	OPT	STD	OPT
Head-up display	OPT	OPT	STD
Luggage shade	OPT	N/A	OPT
Memory package	OPT	OPT	OPT
Power telescoping steering column with manual tilt	OPT	OPT	OPT
Audio controls on steering wheel	OPT	OPT	OPT
Garage door opener	OPT	OPT	OPT
Bose(R) audio system	OPT	OPT	OPT
Navigation system	OPT	OPT	OPT
Custom Leather-wrapped interior package	OPT	OPT	OPT
Perforated sport leather seating surfaces	OPT	STD
Modified two-tone seats	OPT	OPT
Six-way power driver seat adjuster	STD	STD	STD
Six-way power passenger seat adjuster	OPT	STD
Heated seats	OPT	OPT	OPT

HISTORICAL NOTES

Prices
- Coupe: Starts at $46,225 ($69,500 in Canada)
- Convertible: Starts at $54,565 ($81,610 in Canada)
- Z06: Starts at $71,000 ($91,685 in Canada)

2008 CORVETTE PHOTOS

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