Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C7) Grand sport 6.2 V8 (466 Hp) Automatic
Chevrolet Corvette:
The Chevrolet Corvette is a line of American two-door, two-seater sports cars manufactured and marketed by General Motors under the Chevrolet marque since 1953. Throughout eight generations, indicated sequentially as C1 to C8, the Corvette is noted for its performance, distinctive styling, lightweight fiberglass or composite bodywork, and competitive pricing. The Corvette has had domestic mass-produced two-seater competitors fielded by American Motors, Ford, and Chrysler; it is the only one continuously produced by a United States auto manufacturer. It serves as Chevrolet's halo car....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Convertible (C7) Overview:
Chevrolet Corvette (Convertible (C7)). With 630 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. With a weight of 1621 kg, it falls in the mid‑range. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. Acceleration is excellent (0–100 km/h in 4.1 s). The top speed reaches 290 km/h. A convertible car with a retractable roof, offering open-air driving experiences. Seating for 2 makes it ideal for daily use.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • High-performance engine delivering 466 hp.
- • Sporty acceleration: 0-100 km/h in 4.2 sec.
- • Rear-wheel drive layout for enhanced handling and balance.
- • Ventilated disc brakes for reliable cooling and stopping power.
- • Direct fuel injection technology for optimized combustion.
Cons:
- • Relatively high fuel consumption: 12.3 L/100 km combined.
- • Compact cargo space (287 L); may require careful packing.
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Coupe (C7): 2014 - 2019).
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| Brand: | Chevrolet |
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| Model: | Corvette |
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| Generation: | Convertible (C7) |
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| Modification (Engine): | Grand sport 6.2 V8 (466 Hp) Automatic |
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| Start of production: | 2016 |
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| End of production: | 2019 |
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| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type: | Cabriolet |
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| Seats: | 2 |
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| Doors: | 2 |
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| Engine: |
| Power: | 466 Hp @ 6000 rpm. Same horsepower |
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| Power per litre: | 75.6 Hp/l [5mm less] |
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| Torque: | 630 Nm @ 4600 rpm. |
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| Engine Model/Code: | LT1 More details about the engine LT1 |
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| Engine displacement: | 6162 |
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| Number of cylinders: | 8 |
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| Engine configuration: | V-engine |
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| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
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| Fuel injection system: | Direct injection |
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| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain: | OHV |
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| Engine oil capacity: | 9.3 l |
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| Coolant: | 11.2 l |
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| Engine layout: | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Cylinder Bore: | 103.25 mm mm |
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| Piston Stroke: | 92 mm mm |
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| Compression ratio: | 11.5:1 |
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| Performance: |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban: | 19.2 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban: | 8.2 l/100 km |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined: | 12.3 l/100 km |
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| Emission standard: | Euro 6 |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h: | 4.1 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph: | 4.1 sec |
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| Maximum speed: | 290 km/h |
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| Weight-to-power ratio: | 3.5 kg/Hp, 287.5 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio: | 2.6 kg/Nm, 388.6 Nm/tonne |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph: | 3.9 sec |
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| Space: |
| Kerb Weight: | 1621 |
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| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 243 l |
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| Trunk (boot) space - minimum: | 171 l |
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| Fuel tank capacity: | 70 l |
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| Size: |
| Length: | 4514 mm mm [5mm less] |
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| Width: | 1965 mm mm [1mm less] |
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| Height: | 1243 mm mm [9mm more] |
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| Wheelbase: | 2710 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
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| Front track: | 1633 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track: | 1607 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.5 m [above average] |
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| Powertrain: |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of gears | 8 |
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| Transmission type | Automatic |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs [Best for performance and cooling.] |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Electric Steering |
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| Tires size | 285/30 ZR19; 335/25 ZR20 |
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| Wheel rims size | 19; 20 |
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