Chevrolet Corvette C6

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The Chevrolet Corvette C6 (2005–2013): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 34 versions in the European Union, France, the United States, and Canada.

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	North America	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,440–4,460 mm RDW	4,440–4,470 mm TC	4,435–4,460 mm
Width	1,840–1,930 mm RDW	1,840–1,930 mm TC	1,844–1,928 mm
Height	1,250 mm RDW	1,240–1,250 mm TC	1,237–1,250 mm
Wheelbase	2,680–2,690 mm RDW	2,690 mm TC	2,682 mm
Front track	1,577–1,607 mm ASTRA	1,570–1,620 mm TC	–
Rear track	1,542–1,580 mm ASTRA	1,550–1,610 mm TC	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,336–1,492 kg RDW	1,440–1,522 kg TC	1,394–1,522 kg
Mass in running order	1,436–1,592 kg RDW	–	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,631–1,745 kg RDW	–	–
Seats and space
Seats	2 RDW	–	–
Doors	2 RDW	–	–
Fuel tank	–	–	68 L
Performance
Top speed	300–320 km/h RDW	–	300–330 km/h
Torque	575–819 Nm ASTRA	–	–

Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/40R18, 285/35R19, 275/35R18, 325/30R19, 285/30R19, 335/25R20

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: RDW type approvals (Netherlands), Transport Canada vehicle specifications, Wikipedia (en, de), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

2,383 complaints for model years 2005–2013. 54 crashes · 19 fires · 27 injuries · 1 death

Fuel system 828
Lights 245
Electrical system 238
Stability control 211
Transmission and drivetrain 204
Engine 182

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 34 versions of the Chevrolet Corvette C6

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European Union 7 versions

New cars registered in the EU (plus Norway and Iceland), from the European Environment Agency. Figures on the NEDC procedure until 2020 and on WLTP from 2021; versions are grouped by engine and power, with their number of registrations.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	CO₂	EU registrations
2011–2013	6.2 L	321 kW (436 PS)	Petrol	296–315 g/km	426
2011–2013	7.0 L	377 kW (513 PS)	Petrol	325–345 g/km	110
2011–2013	6.2 L	476 kW (647 PS)	Petrol	335–346 g/km	60
2010	6.2 L	–	Petrol	319 g/km	552
2010	7.0 L	–	Petrol	350 g/km	170
2010	6.0 L	–	Petrol	303 g/km	100
2010	6.1 L	–	Petrol	316 g/km	18

France 12 versions

New cars on sale in France, from ADEME Car Labelling. NEDC figures until 2015, WLTP figures in the current catalogue.

Years and version	Engine	Power	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2012–2013CORVETTE Grand Sport Coupe BVM (MZ6)	–	321 kW (436 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	13.8 L/100 km NEDC	321 g/km
2012–2013CORVETTE Grand Sport Coupe BVA	–	321 kW (436 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	12.6 L/100 km NEDC	293 g/km
2012–2013CORVETTE Convertible BVM (MM6)	–	321 kW (436 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	13.6 L/100 km NEDC	315 g/km
2012–2013CORVETTE Convertible BVA	–	321 kW (436 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	12.6 L/100 km NEDC	293 g/km
2012–2013CORVETTE Grand Sport Convertible BVM (MZ6)	–	321 kW (436 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	13.8 L/100 km NEDC	321 g/km
2012–2013CORVETTE Grand Sport Convertible BVA	–	321 kW (436 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	12.6 L/100 km NEDC	293 g/km
2012–2013CORVETTE Coupe BVM (MM6)	–	321 kW (436 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	13.6 L/100 km NEDC	315 g/km
2012–2013CORVETTE Coupe BVA	–	321 kW (436 PS)	Petrol	6-speed automatic	12.6 L/100 km NEDC	293 g/km
2012–2013CORVETTE Z06 · CORVETTE Z06 - Z07	–	377 kW (513 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	13.8 L/100 km NEDC	325 g/km
2013CORVETTE Grand Sport Convertible 427 BVM (MM6)	–	377 kW (513 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	13.8 L/100 km NEDC	325 g/km
2012–2013CORVETTE ZR1 (MH3)	–	476 kW (647 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	14.5 L/100 km NEDC	342 g/km
2012–2013CORVETTE ZR1 (ME2)	–	476 kW (647 PS)	Petrol	6-speed manual	14.1 L/100 km NEDC	331 g/km

United States 9 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2011–2013	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
2008–2013	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	17–19 MPG (12.4–13.8 L/100 km) EPA	284–331 g/km
2006–2013	7.0 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307–308 g/km
2008–2012PR	7.0 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
2009–2011PR	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	16 MPG (14.7 L/100 km) EPA	345 g/km
2008–2010CLKUP · 2MODE CLKUP	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
2005–2007	6.0 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
2006–20073MODE CLKUP · CLKUP	6.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
2005CLKUP	6.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km

Canada 6 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2008–2013Two-seater	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	12.1–14.9 L/100 km 5-cycle	278–343 g/km
2008–2013Two-seater	6.2 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	13.0–13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	299–304 g/km
2006–2013Two-seater	7.0 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	13.1–13.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	301–304 g/km
2005–2007Two-seater	6.0 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	281 g/km
2006–2007Two-seater	6.0 L	Petrol	6-speed automatic	12.5–12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	288–292 g/km
2005Two-seater	6.0 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	12.2 L/100 km 5-cycle	281 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.