2008 LS3 Corvette sneak peak

[Gripenfelter]

This is a 2008 3LT Z51 A6.







GU2 performance axle is 2.73 gearing.

[Gripenfelter]

6.2 litres
Displacement on Demand
430hp (although some say anywhere between 425 and 450)
well over 30mpg on the highway
overall reduction of 18lbs compared to the LS2
higher compression
variable valve timing (VTEC just kicked in YO!)

[Gripenfelter]

[hjr]

30 hiway mpg is rad

[ken-gsr]

wow, that is a hot car.

[iceburns288]

Can't wait to pick up an LS2 C6 for (relatively) cheap some time soon

[Canmorite]

[95EagleAWD]

I understand it's just a mule, but they really need to work on that interior.

[Graham_A_M]

Too much red in the interior (I hate red in interiors) but looks great.

[Millsie]

So I take it since the camshaft is in the block and actuates on all the valves, that the intake and exhaust is variable only in the same ratio? Meaning they cannot be varied independently of each other? My brain hurts

[Grip172]

corvette schmorvette

[Gripenfelter]

All leather dash.

http://www.leftlanenews.com/chevrolet-corvette.html

[Gripenfelter]

Engines
6.2L V-8 LS3
7.0L V-8 LS7 (Z06)

Displacement (cu in / cc):
376 / 6162
427.6 / 7008

Bore & stroke (in / mm):
4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92
4.125 x 4 / 104.8 x 101.6

Block material:
cast aluminum
cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:
cast aluminum
cast aluminum

Valvetrain:
overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder
overhead valve, 2 valves per cylinder

Fuel delivery:
SFI (sequential fuel injection)
SFI (sequential fuel injection)

Compression ratio:
10.7:1
11:1

Horsepower
(hp / kW @ rpm):
430 / 321 @ 5900* w/ std. exhaust
436 / 325 @ 5900* w/ opt. exhaust
505 / 377 @ 6300*

Torque (lb-ft / Nm @ rpm):
424 / 575 @ 4600* w/ std. exhaust
428 / 580 @ 4600* w/ opt. exhaust
470 / 637 @ 4800*

Recommended fuel:
premium recommended but not required
premium required

Estimated fuel economy :
TBD
TBD




Transmissions
6-speed manual
Base and Z06
6-speed manual, w/optional Z51 Performance Package
6-speed paddle-shift automatic

Application:
std
opt
opt

Gear ratios (:1):

First:
2.66
2.97
4.03

Second:
1.78
2.07
2.36

Third:
1.30
1.43
1.53

Fourth:
1.00
1.00
1.15

Fifth:
0.74
0.71
0.85

Sixth:
0.50
0.57
0.67

Reverse:
2.90
3.28
3.06

Final drive ratio:
3.42
3.42
2.56




Chassis / Suspension Coupe and Convertible
Z06

Front:
short/long arm ( SLA ) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber
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
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
electronic traction control; Active Handling




Brakes
Coupe and Convertible
Z06

Type:
front and rear power-assisted disc with ABS; cross-drilled rotors with Z51 package and Magnetic Ride Control
front and rear power-assisted disc with ABS with 6-piston front and 4-piston rear calipers, cross-drilled rotors

Rotor diameter x thickness (in / mm): front: 12.8 x 1.26 / 325 x 32
rear: 12 x 1 / 305 x 26;
Z51 Performance Package:
front: 13.4 x 1.26 / 340 x 32
rear: 13 x 1 / 330 x 26
front: 14 x 1.3 / 355 x 32
rear: 13.4 x 1 / 340 x 26

Wheels & Tires
Wheel size:
front: 18 inch x 8.5 inch
rear: 19 inch x 10 inch
front: 18 inch x 9.5 inch
rear: 19 inch x 12 inch

Tires:
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar (w/Z51)
Extended Mobility
front: P245/40ZR18
rear: P285/35ZR19
Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar Extended Mobility
front: P275/35ZR18
rear: P325/30ZR19




Dimensions
Coupe and Convertible
Z06

Wheelbase (in / mm):
105.7 / 2685
105.7 / 2685

Overall length (in / mm):
174.6 / 4435
175.6 / 4460

Overall width (in / mm): 72.6 / 1844
75.9 / 1928

Overall height (in / mm):
49 / 1244
49 / 1244

Curb weight (lb / kg):
Coupe: 3217 / 1459
Conv.: 3246 / 1473
3162 / 1434

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):
Coupe and Z06: 22 / 634
Convertible: 11 / 295 (top up); 7.5 / 212 (top down)

Fuel tank (gal / L):
18 / 68.1

Engine oil (qt / L):
Coupe and Convertible: 5.5 / 5.2
Z06: 8 / 7.5


* Horsepower and torque are SAE certified. A new voluntary power and torque certification procedure developed by the SAE Engine Test Code committee was approved March 31, 2005 . This procedure (J2723) ensures fair, accurate ratings for horsepower and torque by allowing manufacturers to certify their engines through third-party witness testing. GM was the first auto manufacturer to begin using the procedure and expects to use it for all newly rated engines in the future.

Note: Information shown is current at time of publication.

[bulaian]

[4doorj]

[R!zz0]

How much will it go for?

[mikestypes]

Originally posted by Millsie
So I take it since the camshaft is in the block and actuates on all the valves, that the intake and exhaust is variable only in the same ratio? Meaning they cannot be varied independently of each other? My brain hurts

Not necessarily, the camshaft can be two in one. The outer cam could control the intake valves and be hollow, while a cam running inside the intake cam can run the exhaust valves. This way they can be independently adjusted.

The new Viper is running this system, and I don't see why GM couldn't either. However, GM has not announced how it is doing this.

[4doorj]

i actually really like the interior!
red interior is hot

[E46..sTyLez]

Originally posted by 4doorj
i actually really like the interior!
red interior is hot

I seriously thought I was the only one. I think red is the nicest interior out there....except for maybe the rust looking orange u can get in the e46 M3

[Mitsu3000gt]

I hope they upped the interior quality/fit & finish a whole ton, I will have to go look at one for myself when they come out. The C6's are fun to drive but I look around me and feel like I'm in a $20,000 car. The new one looks better but we'll see.