Overview

Model:

2009 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1

Body styles / driveline:

2-door hatchback coupe with fixed roof; rear-wheel drive

Construction:

composite and carbon-fiber body panels, hydroformed aluminum frame with aluminum and magnesium structural and chassis components

Manufacturing location:

Bowling Green, Ky.

Engine

6.2L SUPERCHARGED V-8 (LS9)

Displacement (cu in / cc):

376 / 6162

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92

Block material:

cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:

cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder

Fuel delivery:

SFI (sequential fuel injection)

Compression ratio:

9.1:1

Horsepower / kW:

620 / 462 (est.)

Torque (lb-ft / Nm):

595 / 823 (est.)

Recommended fuel:

premium required

EPA estimated fuel economy:

TBD

Transmission

close-ratio six-speed manual

Application:

std

Gear ratios (:1):

First:

2.29

Second:

1.61

Third:

1.21

Fourth:

1.00

Fifth:

0.81

Sixth:

0.67

Reverse:

3.11

Final drive ratio:

3.42

Chassis / Suspension

Front:

short/long arm ( SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber

Rear:

short/long arm ( SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber

Traction control:

electronic traction control; active handling (Magnetic Selective Ride Control)

Brakes

Type:

front and rear power-assisted carbon-ceramic disc with 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers, cross-drilled rotors; ABS std.

Rotor diameter (in / mm):

front: 15.5 / 394
rear: 15 / 380

Wheels & Tires

Wheel size:

front: 19-inch x 10-inch
rear: 20-inch x 12-inch

Tires:

Michelin Pilot Sport 2
front: P285/30ZR19
rear: P335/25ZR20

Dimensions

Wheelbase (in / mm):

105.7 / 2685

Overall length (in / mm):

176.2 / 4476

Overall width (in / mm):

75.9 / 1928

Overall height (in / mm):

49 / 1244

Curb weight (lb / kg):

3350 / 1519 (est.)

Interior

Seating capacity

2

Interior volume (cu ft / L):

52 / 1475 (all models)

Headr oom (in / mm):

38 / 962 (all models)

Legroom (in / mm):

43 / 1092 (all models)

Shoulder room (in / mm):

55 / 1397 (all models)

Hip room (in / mm):

54 / 1371 (all models)

Capacities

Cargo volume (cu ft / L):

22 / 634

Fuel tank (gal / L):

18 / 68.1

Engine oil (qt / L):

12.5 / 11.8