Chevrolet Corvette C5 5.7 Z06 LS6 5.7 V8 Coupe
302 kW411 PS405 hp542 Nm2002–2004
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- Power
- 302 kW 411 PS · 405 hp
- Torque
- 542 Nm 400 lb-ft
- Top speed
- 275 km/h
- Length
- 4,564 mm
The Chevrolet Corvette C5 5.7 Z06 LS6 V8 uses a 5.7-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 302 kW (411 PS) and 542 Nm of torque, in coupe form. A six-speed manual gearbox sends the Corvette C5 5.7 Z06 LS6 V8 302 kW's drive to the rear wheels.
In a Corvette C5 line-up of 4 versions, the Corvette C5 5.7 Z06 LS6 V8 302 kW tops the power chart, 18% above the entry 5.7 LS1 V8 (257 kW). On paper, it tops out at 275 km/h.
The Corvette C5 5.7 Z06 LS6 V8 302 kW in numbers: strong points
- Most powerful version of the Corvette C5: 302 kW (411 PS)
- Top speed of 275 km/h
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Engine
| Engine code | LS6 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 5,700 cm³ 5.7 l · 348 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 302 kW 411 PS · 405 hp |
| Torque | 542 Nm 400 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual |
|---|---|
| Gears | 6 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 275 km/h 171 mph |
|---|
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 | 2002–2004 |
| Generation | Corvette C5 (1997–2004) |
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