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2001 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

2001 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

2001 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

In Detail

type Series Production Car
built at Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
engine LS1 V8
valvetrain OHV 2 Valves / Cyl
displacement 5665 cc / 345.7 in³
bore 99 mm / 3.9 in
stroke 92 mm / 3.62 in
power 261.0 kw / 350.0 bhp @ 5600 rpm
specific output 61.78 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 240.22 bhp per tonne
torque 508.43 nm / 375.0 ft lbs @ 4400 rpm
redline 6000
body / frame Fibreglass
driven wheels Front Engine / RWD
front tires P245/45ZR-17
rear tires P275/40ZR-18
front brakes Discs w/Power Assist & ABS
front wheels F 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in
rear wheels R 45.7 x 24.1 cm / 18.0 x 9.5 in
steering Speed Sensitive Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
curb weight 1457 kg / 3212 lbs
wheelbase 2655 mm / 104.5 in
front track 1572 mm / 61.9 in
rear track 1574 mm / 62.0 in
length 4565 mm / 179.7 in
transmission 6-Speed Manual
gear ratios 2.66:1, 1.78:1, 1.30:1, 1.00:1, 0.74:1, 0.50:1
final drive 3.42:1
top speed ~281.6 kph / 175.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~4.5 seconds