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2008 Chevrolet Corvette Specifications

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2008 Chevrolet Corvette
Starting Price:
$46,100
Estimated MPG:
16 city | 26 hwy
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2008 Chevrolet Corvette Specifications

ABS Brakes

ABS:
4-wheel

Air Conditioning

Front air conditioning:
Automatic

Airbags

Passenger Airbag:
Yes

Audio System

In-Dash CD:
Single
MP3 player:
Yes
Radio:
AM/FM/Satellite
Satellite Radio:
XM

Brakes

Front brakes:
Ventilated disc

Convenience Features

Cruise control:
Cruise control
Power steering:
Speed-proportional power steering
Steering wheel:
Tilt-adjustable

Dimensions

Front Head Room:
37.9
Front Leg Room:
43.1
Overall height:
49.1
Overall Length:
174.6
Overall Width:
72.6
Wheelbase:
105.7

Driver Seat

Heated:
Multi-level heating
Power Adjustments:
8

Engine

Compression Ratio:
10.70 : 1
Displacement:
376
Horse Power:
430
Keyless Ignition:
Doors and ignition
Size:
6.2
Vehicle Emissions:
LEV II

Engine Spec

Cylinder configuration:
V-8
Drive type:
rear-wheel
Engine liters:
6.2
Fuel tank capacity:
18.0gal.
Horsepower:
430hp @ 5,900RPM
Horsepower:
436hp @ 5,900RPM
Number of valves:
16
Recommended fuel:
premium unleaded
Torque:
424 lb.-ft. @ 4,600RPM
Torque:
428 lb.-ft. @ 4,600RPM
Transmission:
6 speed manual
Transmission:
6 speed automatic

Fuel Consumption

City:
16
Highway:
26

Instrumentation

Compass:
Compass
External temp:
External temperature display
Head-up display:
Head-up display
Tachometer:
Tachometer
Trip computer:
Trip computer

Memorized Settings

seat memory:
Driver

Mirrors

Driver mirror adjustment:
Power remote

Safety and Performance for CarsProd

Stability control:
Stability control
Traction control:
Traction control

Seats

Total Seating Capacity:
2
Upholstery:
Leather

Security

Anti-theft alarm system:
Yes

Suspension

Front suspension type:
Short and long arm
Rear Suspension Type:
Short and long arm

Telematics

Navigation system:
With voice activation

Tires

Diameter:
19.0
Prefix:
P
Profile:
35
Run flat:
Run flat
Speed Rating:
Z
Tire Pressure Monitoring System:
Tire specific
Type:
Run flat performance
Width:
285

Transmission

Automatic type:
Automatic
Number of speeds:
6

Warranty

roadside months:
60

Weights and Capacities

Curb weight:
3,199
Max cargo capacity:
11

Wheels

Diameter:
19
Rim Type:
Silver aluminum
Width:
10

Windows

Power windows:
Power windows
Rear defogger:
Rear defogger
Standard Features

Body Exterior

Auto-dimming door mirrors
Bumpers
: body-color
Convertible roof lining
Door mirrors
: body-color
Glass rear window
Heated door mirrors
Number of doors
: 2
Power door mirrors

Convenience Features

1-touch down
Air conditioning
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
Automatic temperature control
Driver door bin
Driver vanity mirror
Emergency communication system
Front beverage holders
Front dual zone A/C
Illuminated entry
Passenger door bin
Passenger vanity mirror
Power windows
Remote keyless entry
Speed control
Tilt steering wheel

Entertainment Features

1st row LCD monitors
: 1
AM/FM radio
CD player
Diversity antenna
Internet access capable
MP3 decoder
Radio data system
Speakers
: 7

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Compass
Delay-off headlights
Front fog lights
Front reading lights
Fully automatic headlights
High intensity discharge headlights
Low tire pressure warning
Outside temperature display
Rear window defroster
Tachometer
Trip computer
Variably intermittent wipers
Voltmeter

Powertrain

Cylinder configuration
: V-8
Drive type
: rear-wheel
Engine liters
: 6.2
Engine location
: front
Fuel economy city
: 16mpg
Fuel economy highway
: 26mpg
Fuel tank capacity
: 18.0gal.
Horsepower
: 430hp @ 5,900RPM
Horsepower
: 436hp @ 5,900RPM
Limited slip differential
Number of valves
: 16
Recommended fuel
: premium unleaded
Sequential multi-point fuel injection
Torque
: 424 lb.-ft. @ 4,600RPM
Torque
: 428 lb.-ft. @ 4,600RPM
Transmission
: 6 speed automatic
Transmission
: 6 speed manual

Safety and Security

4 wheel disc brakes
ABS brakes
Dual front impact airbags
Dual front side impact airbags
Electronic stability
Ignition disable
Occupant sensing airbag
Panic alarm
Security system
Traction control

Seats and Trim

Front center armrest
Front seats
: bucket
Leather shift knob
Leather steering wheel
Leather upholstery
Max seating capacity
: 2
Power driver seat
Power passenger seat
Sport steering wheel

Specs and Dimensions

Compression ratio
: 10.70 to 1
Engine bore x stroke
: 103.3mm x 92.0mm (4.07" x 3.62")
Engine displacement
: 6.2 L
Engine horsepower
: 430hp @ 5,900RPM
Engine horsepower
: 436hp @ 5,900RPM
Engine torque
: 424 lb.-ft. @ 4,600RPM
Engine torque
: 428 lb.-ft. @ 4,600RPM
Exterior body width
: 1,844mm (72.6")
Exterior height
: 1,247mm (49.1")
Exterior length
: 4,435mm (174.6")
Front headroom
: 963mm (37.9")
Front hiproom
: 1,361mm (53.6")
Front legroom
: 1,095mm (43.1")
Front shoulder room
: 1,402mm (55.2")
Interior cargo volume
: 311 L (11 cu.ft.)
Interior maximum cargo volume
: 311 L (11 cu.ft.)
Turning radius
: 5.9m (19.5')5.9 '
Wheelbase
: 2,685mm (105.7")

Suspension/Handling

Alloy wheels
Four wheel independent suspension
Front anti-roll bar
Front tires
: 245/40ZR18.0
Power steering
Rear anti-roll bar
Rear tires
: 285/35ZR19.0
Rear wheel size
: 19"
Speed-sensing steering
Wheel size
: 18"

Warranty

Basic warranty
: 36 months/36,000miles
Corrosion perforation warranty
: 72 months/100,000miles
Powertrain warranty
: 60 months/100,000miles
Roadside assistance coverage
: 60 months/100,000miles
Optional Features

Body Exterior

Pin stripe
Optional
Power convertible roof
Optional
Spoiler
Optional

Convenience Features

Garage door transmitter
Optional
Memory seat
Optional
Navigation system
Optional
Steering wheel memory
Optional
Telescoping steering wheel
Optional

Entertainment Features

Steering wheel mounted audio controls
Optional

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation

Heads up display
Optional

Powertrain

Manual-shift auto
Optional
Mode select transmission
Optional

Seats and Trim

Heated front seats
Optional

Suspension/Handling

Adaptive suspension
Optional
Chrome wheels
Optional
Sport suspension
Optional

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