2008 Chevrolet Corvette
2008 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
2008 CHEVROLET CORVETTE BACKGROUND
The C6 (6th-generation Corvette debuted in 2005 as a coupe and convertible, and in 2006 the launched the Z06. So, for 2007 and 2008, things were left more or less alone. Chevy had done so much heavy lifting in the creation of the new C6, loaded with power, technology and convenience like never before, that there was little else to add to the 2007 or 2008 Chevrolet Corvette that wasn’t already there. Of course, the big news for 2008 was the new engine, now enlarged from 6.0 to 6.2 liters and now making 430 horsepower (up from 400) or 436 with the optional two-mode exhaust. Handling was improved via a new power steering rack with bearings instead of bushings and built to tighter manufacturing tolerances. Overall, the 2008 Chevrolet Corvette was judged by many automotive journalists at the time to be the best high-performance bargain on the market. It was then, and it remains so today.
2008 Chevrolet Corvette SPECIFICATIONS
| Wheelbase
Length Width Height Track, front Track, rear Tires, front Tires, rear Fuel capacity Curb weight |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe
105.7″ / 2685 mm 174.6″ / 4435 mm 72.6″ / 1844 mm 49.0″ / 1244 mm 62.1″ / 1577 mm 60.7″ / 1542 mm 245/40 ZR-18 285/35 ZR-19 18.0 US gal / 68.0 L 3221 lbs / 1461 kg |
2008 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
105.7″ / 2685 mm 174.6″ / 4435 mm 72.6″ / 1844 mm 49.0″ / 1244 mm 62.1″ / 1577 mm 60.7″ / 1542 mm 245/40 ZR-18 285/35 ZR-19 18.0 US gal / 68.0 L 3221 lbs / 1461 kg |
ENGINE OPTIONS:
| LS3 6.2L V8
Displacement Bore & Stroke Compression ratio Fuel system Exhaust system Horsepower output Torque output Zero-to-60 mph Zero-1o-100 mph Quarter mile LS7 7.0L V8 Displacement Bore & Stroke Compression ratio Fuel system Exhaust system Horsepower output Torque output Zero-to-60 mph Zero-to-100 mph Quarter mile |
6162 cc (6.2L) / 374.9 ci
4.06″ X 3.62″ / 103.25mm X 92.0mm 10.7:1 Sequential Fuel Injection Dual exhaust, 3-way cat, Lambda sensor 430 hp @ 5900 rpm 424 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm 4.3 sec 9.6 sec 12.4 sec @ 116 mph Z06-only 7011 cc (7.0L) / 428.7 ci 4.13″ X 4.0″ / 104.8 mm X 101.6 mm 11.0:1 Sequential Fuel Injection Dual exhaust, 3-way cat, Lambda sensor 506 hp @ 6300 rpm 470 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm 3.7 sec 7.7 sec 11.6 sec @ 124 mph |
436 hp w/optional exhaust
428 lb-ft w/optional exhaust |
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