Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 2008 specs
General information
Model: | Chevrolet Corvette Convertible |
Year: | 2008 |
Category: | Sport cars |
Manufacturer: | Chevrolet |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
Engine type: | V8 |
Engine location: | Front |
Displacement: | 6162 ccm |
Max power: | 436 PS (321 kW) at 5900 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 574.94 Nm at 4600 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 10.7:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 101 x 92.1 mm (4 x 3.6 inches) |
Fuel control: | Pushrod/overhead valve (OHV) |
Lubrication system: | Wet sump |
Gearbox: | Manual, 6-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Fuel type: | Gasoline |
Fuel mixed driving: | 8.7 litres/100 km (27.04 miles per gallon) |
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: | 0.3458 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Cabriolet |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Leg room front: | 1100 mm (43.3 inches) |
Passenger space: | 2577 litres (681 gallons) |
Optional cargo space: | 400 litres (106 gallons) |
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient: | 1 |
Steering, brakes and tires
Steering: | Traction control |
Brake details: | Antilocking brake system |
Front tire dimensions: | 245/40-ZR18 |
Rear tire dimensions: | 245/40-ZR18 |
Front suspension: | Independent |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1261 kg (2780 pounds) |
Max weight with load: | 1451 kg (3198.9 pounds) |
Towing weight: | 454 kg (1000.9 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4440 mm (174.8 inches) |
Overall width: | 1850 mm (72.8 inches) |
Overall height: | 1250 mm (49.2 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2690 mm (105.9 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 68 litres (17.96 gallons) |
Other specifications
Aprox price as new USD: | 53780 |