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2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

2001 Chevrolet Corvette Z06

In Detail

type Series Production Car
built at Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
price $ $ 45,000
engine LS6 V8
valvetrain 2 Valves / Cyl
displacement 5665 cc / 345.7 in³
bore 99 mm / 3.9 in
stroke 92 mm / 3.62 in
compression 10.5:1
power 287.1 kw / 385.0 bhp @ 6000 rpm
specific output 67.96 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 271.13 bhp per tonne
torque 522.0 nm / 385.0 ft lbs @ 4800 rpm
redline 6500
body / frame Fibreglass
driven wheels Front Engine / RWD
front tires P265/40ZR-17
rear tires P295/35ZR-18
front brakes Vented Discs w/Power Assist & ABS
front wheels F 43.2 x 24.1 cm / 17.0 x 9.5 in
rear wheels R 45.7 x 26.7 cm / 18.0 x 10.5 in
steering Speed Sensitive Rack & Pinion w/Power Assist
curb weight 1420 kg / 3131 lbs
wheelbase 2654 mm / 104.5 in
front track 1575 mm / 62.0 in
rear track 1577 mm / 62.1 in
length 4564 mm / 179.7 in
width 1869 mm / 73.6 in
height 1212 mm / 47.7 in
transmission 6-Speed Manual
gear ratios 2.97:1, 2.07:1, 1.43:1, 1.00:1, 0.84:1, 0.56:1
final drive 3.42:1
top speed ~275.2 kph / 171.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~4.6 seconds
0 – 100 mph ~10.5 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile ~12.6 seconds