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37%
18 votes
2008 Chevrolet Corvette
Corvette 2dr Cpe
63%
31 votes
2008 BMW Z4
Z4 3.0i Roadster
2008 Chevrolet Corvette
Corvette 2dr Cpe
2008 BMW Z4
Z4 3.0i Roadster
Vehicle
EPA Classification
Two Seater Two-Seater
Engine
Engine Order Code
LS3  
Engine Type
Gas V8 Gas I6
Displacement
6.2L/376 3.0L/183
Fuel System
SFI  
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
430 @ 5900 215 @ 6250
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
424 @ 4600 185 @ 2750
Transmission
Drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive Rear Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code
MN6  
Trans Type
6 6
Trans Description Cont.
Manual w/OD Manual
First Gear Ratio (:1)
2.66 4.32
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
1.78 2.46
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.30 1.66
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.00 1.23
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.74 1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.50 0.85
Reverse Ratio (:1)
2.90 3.94
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.42 3.38
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)
16 18
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)
26 28
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
  120
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs)
3217 3020
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front
Short/Long Arm Strut Type
Suspension Type - Rear
Short/Long Arm Central Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Transverse Leaf Spr  
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Transverse Leaf Spr  
Brakes
Brake Type
Pwr Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System
4-Wheel 4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Yes Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12.8 x 1.26 11.8 x - TBD -
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)
12 x 1 11.6 x - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Size
P245/40ZR18 P225/45R17
Rear Tire Size
P285/35ZR19 P225/45R17
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in)
18 x 8.5 17 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size (in)
19 x 10 17 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Aluminum Alloy
Steering
Steering Type
Pwr Speed Sensitive Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
  14.2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
  3.0
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)
  32.2
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)
18 14.5
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in)
105.7 98.2
Length, Overall (in)
174.6 161.1
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)
72.6 70.1
Height, Overall (in)
49.0 51.1
Tread Width, Front (in)
62.1 58.0
Tread Width, Rear (in)
60.7 60.0
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³)
22.4 8.5-9.2
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity
2 2
Passenger Volume (ft³)
52 47.6
Front Head Room (in)
37.9 37.3
Front Leg Room (in)
43.1 42.0
Front Shoulder Room (in)
55.2 52.5
Front Hip Room (in)
53.6  
Summary
Vehicle Name
Corvette Z4 Roadster
Body Style
2 Door Coupe 2 Door Roadster