Chevrolet Corvette C5 5.7 Z06 LS6 5.7 V8 Coupe
287 kW390 PS385 hp2001
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- Power
- 287 kW 390 PS · 385 hp
- Length
- 4,564 mm
- Displacement
- 5,700 cm³
Built 2001, the Chevrolet Corvette C5 5.7 Z06 LS6 V8 coupe develops 287 kW (390 PS) from a 5.7-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine. The Corvette C5 5.7 Z06 LS6 V8 287 kW pairs rear-wheel drive with a six-speed manual gearbox.
Its output sits mid-range among the 4 versions: 12% up on the entry 5.7 LS1 V8 (257 kW), 15 kW below the 5.7 Z06 LS6 V8 (302 kW).
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Engine
| Engine code | LS6 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 5,700 cm³ 5.7 l · 348 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 287 kW 390 PS · 385 hp |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,564 mm 179.7 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,869 mm 73.6 in |
| Height | 1,212 mm 47.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,654 mm 104.5 in |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 2001 |
| Generation | Corvette C5 (1997–2004) |
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