1996 Corvette Specifications
Dimensions |
Exterior Dimensions |
Corvette Coupe |
Corvette Convertible |
Wheelbase |
96.2 |
96.2 |
Length (overall) |
178.5 |
178.5 |
Width (overall) |
70.7 |
70.7 |
Height (overall) |
46.3 |
47.3 |
Tread - Front |
57.7 |
57.7 |
Tread - Rear |
59.1 |
60.6 |
Minimum running ground clearance |
4.2 |
3.6 |
Front Overhang |
41.6 |
41.6 |
Rear Overhang |
40.7 |
40.7 |
Interior Dimensions |
Corvette Coupe |
Corvette Convertible |
Head Room |
36.5 |
37.0 |
Leg Room |
42.0 |
42.0 |
Shoulder Room |
53.9 |
53.9 |
Hip Room |
50.8 |
49.3 |
Model Capacities |
Capacities |
Corvette Coupe |
Corvette Convertible |
Passenger capacity |
2 |
2 |
Passenger index (cu. ft.) |
NA |
NA |
Cargo index (cu. ft.) |
12.6 |
6.6 |
Fuel tank capacity (gal.) |
20 |
20 |
EPA interior index (cu. ft.) |
NA |
NA |
Curb weight (lbs., est.) |
3298 |
3360 |
Engines and Capacities |
|
Coupe, Convertible & Collector Edition |
Optional on Coupe, Convertible and Collector Edition; Standard on Grand Sport |
Type |
5.7 Liter (LTI) SFI V8 |
5.7 Liter (LT4) MFI V8 |
Block |
Cast Iron |
Cast Iron |
Cylinder Head |
Cast Aluminum |
Cast Aluminum |
Hydraulic lifters |
Yes/Roller |
Yes/Roller |
Bore & Stroke (in.) |
4.0 x 3.48 |
4.0 x 3.48 |
Bore & Stroke (mm) |
101.6 x 88.4 |
101.6 x 88.4 |
Cam drive |
Chain |
Chain |
Redline (rpm) |
5700 |
6300 |
Displacement (liters/CID) |
5.7/350 |
5.7/350 |
Compression ratio |
10.4:1 |
10.8:1 |
Fuel induction |
SFI |
SFI |
Horsepower @ engine rpm |
300 @ 5000 |
330 @ 5800 |
Torque (lb.-ft.) |
335 @ 3600 |
340 @ 4000 |
Exhaust System |
Aluminized Stainless Steel |
Aluminized Stainless Steel |
Tailpipe(s) |
Dual |
Dual |
Ignition System |
12-volt opti-spark |
12-volt opti-spark |
Delcotron alternator rating |
140 amp |
140 amp |
Battery (SAE capacity rating) |
525 amp |
525 amp |
Recommend fuel (unleaded) |
91 Octane |
91 Octane |
Capacities |
|
|
Engine oil (quarts) |
5.0 |
5.0 (without oil filter) |
Engine Coolant (quarts) |
14.8 |
15.0 |
Chassis Specifications |
Chassis |
Structure/frame |
Integral Perimeter Frame/All-Welded-Steel Body Frame Construction |
Body material |
Fiberglass-reinforced Plastic |
Suspension -- Front |
Type |
Independent SLA Forged-Aluminum Upper and Lower Control Arms and Steering Knuckle; transverse Monoleaf Spring, steel stabalizer bar, Spindle Offset |
Stabilizer bar/diameter (mm) |
Link/24 (Coupe) Link/26 (Convertible) |
Suspension -- Rear |
Type |
Independent 5-Link Design with Tow and Camber Adjustment, Forged Aluminum Control Links and Steering Knuckle, transverse Monoleaf Spring, Steel Tie-Rods and stabalizer bar, Tubular U-Joint Aluminum Drive Shafts |
Stabilizer bar/diameter (mm) |
Link/24 (Coupe), Link/26(Convertible) |
Steering |
Type |
Power Rack-and-Pinion |
Ratio (overall) |
15.7:1 |
Turns stop-to-stop |
2.25 |
Turning diameter curb-to-curb (ft.) |
40.0 |
Turning diameter wall-to-wall (ft.) |
41.3 |
Brakes |
Type |
4-Wheel ABS, Power, Vacuum Four-Wheel Vented Disc, Heavy Duty, Acceleration Slip Regulation |
Gross lining, front/rear (sq. in.) |
33.0/18.4 |
Effective area, front/rear (sq. in.) |
32.4/18.4 |
Disc rotor outer working diameter, front/rear (in.) |
13.0/12.0 |
Total sweep area, front/rear (sq. in.) |
115.5/94.2 |
Wheels and Tires |
Wheel type/size |
Aluminum Alloy/17" x 8.5" Front, 17" x 9.5 Rear |
Tire type |
High-Speed Steel Belted Radial Eagle 40ZR (Goodyear) Unidirectional Asymmetrical |
Tire size (front/rear) |
P255/45ZR-17/P285/40ZR-17 P275/40ZR-17/P315/35ZR-17 (Grand Sport Coupe Only) |
Spare size |
T155/70D-17 |
Transmissions |
|
Standard only with Grand Sport, standard with LT4, NA with LT1 engine |
Standard with Coupe, Convertible & Collector Edition, standard with LT1 engine, NA with LT4 engine |
Transmission |
6-Speed Manual |
4-Speed 4L6-E Electronic Automatic |
Type |
RWD |
RWD |
Layout |
Longitudinal |
Longitudinal |
Gear Ratios |
1st |
2.64 |
3.06 |
2nd |
1.78 |
1.63 |
3rd |
1.30 |
1.00 |
4th |
1.00 |
0.70 |
5th |
0.74 |
-- |
6th |
0.49 |
-- |
Reverse |
2.42 |
2.29 |
Final Drive Ratios |
3.45 |
2.59 (3.07 - optional) |
Mileage/Performance |
Type |
LT1 with 4-speed automatic |
LT4 with 6-speed manual |
Mileage |
City |
17 |
16 |
Highway |
25 |
27 |
Combined |
20 |
21 |
Est. Cruise Range |
City |
340 miles |
320 miles |
Highway |
500 miles |
540 miles |
Combined |
400 miles |
430 miles |
Paint Codes |
RPO Code |
Color |
Valspar Code |
PPG Code |
DuPont Code |
RM Code |
SW Code |
MS Code |
Azko Code |
WA Code |
05U |
Dark Purple Metallic |
R1152 |
4992 |
B9501 |
25011 |
50251 |
- |
GMA95:05 |
117B |
10U |
Arctic White |
W243 |
4185 |
B8949 |
19005 |
40911 |
- |
GMA89:10 |
9567 |
13U |
Sebring Silver Metallic |
S086 |
4330 |
D8590 |
21787 |
44118 |
- |
GMA95:13 |
9566 |
28U |
Admiral Blue |
L1578 |
4798 |
B9415 |
24006 |
48412 |
- |
GMA94:28 |
128A |
41U |
Black |
K090 |
9700 |
99 |
13572 |
1738 |
3069 |
GMA78:19 |
8555 |
43U |
Bright Aqua Metallic |
L785 |
4456 |
B9201 |
22253 |
45732 |
- |
GMA92:43 |
9796 |
45U |
Polo Green Metallic |
G211 |
4301 |
B9012 |
20011 |
42596 |
- |
GMA91:45 |
9539 |
53U |
Competition Yellow |
Y187 |
4266 |
B9058 |
20028 |
43691 |
- |
GMA90:53 |
9804 |
70U |
Torch Red |
R311 |
4230 |
B9008 |
20002 |
42027 |
- |
GMA91:70 |
9075 |
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