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1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

1996 Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

In Detail

type Series Production Car
built at Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
price $ $ 37,225
engine V8
valvetrain OHV 2 Valves / Cyl
displacement 5733 cc / 349.8 in³
bore 101.6 mm / 4.0 in
stroke 88.4 mm / 3.48 in
compression 10.8:1
power 246.1 kw / 330.0 bhp @ 5800 rpm
specific output 57.56 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 217.11 bhp per tonne
torque 460.9 nm / 339.9 ft lbs @ 4500 rpm
redline 6300
body / frame Fibreglass Body over Steel Frame
driven wheels Front Engine / RWD
front tires F 275/40ZR-17
rear tires R 315/35ZR-17
front brakes Vented Discs w/ ABS & Vacuum Assist
rear brakes Vented Discs w/ ABS & Vacuum Assist
front wheels F 43.2 x 24.1 cm / 17.0 x 9.5 in
rear wheels R 43.2 x 27.9 cm / 17.0 x 11.0 in
steering Rack & Pinion w/ Power Assist
curb weight 1520 kg / 3350 lbs
wheelbase 2443 mm / 96.2 in
front track 1466 mm / 57.7 in
rear track 1501 mm / 59.1 in
length 4534 mm / 178.5 in
width 1796 mm / 70.7 in
height 1176 mm / 46.3 in
transmission 6-Speed Manual
gear ratios 2.64:1, 1.78:1, 1.30:1, 1.00:1, 0.74:1, 0.49:1
final drive 3.45:1
top speed ~265.5 kph / 164.9 mph
0 – 60 mph ~5.2 seconds
0 – 100 mph ~12.4 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile ~13.7 seconds