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Corvette Specs, Options: Year by Year
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To learn more about the 2005 Corvette, click here.
2005 Corvette Specs
Body Specs |
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| Wheelbase: | 105.75 inches / 2,666 mm | ||||
| Length: | 174.60 inches / 4,435 mm | ||||
| Width, not including mirrors: | 72.60 inches / 1,844 mm | ||||
| Front Track: | 62.10 inches / 1,677mm | ||||
| Rear Track: | 60.70 inches / 1,542 mm | ||||
| Height: | 49.00 inches / 1,245 mm | ||||
| Min. Ground Clearance: | 3.7 inches | ||||
| Head Room: | Coupe: 37.89 inches / 962.0 mm | ||||
| Shoulder Room: | 55.25 inches / 1,403 mm | ||||
| Hip Room: | 53.65 inches / 1,363 mm | ||||
| Leg Room: | 43.05 inches / 1,093 mm | ||||
| Cargo Capacity: | 22.4 Cubic Feet / 634.4 Liters (Coupe) | ||||
| Tire Size: |
P245/40ZR-18 (Front)
P285/35ZR-19 (Rear) (Goodyear Eagle F1 GS, Extended Mobility) |
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| Tire Size, Z51 Sport Package: |
P245/40ZR-18 (Front)
P285/35ZR-19 (Rear) (Goodyear Eagle F1 GS, Extended Mobility, Asymmetric Tread) |
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| Wheel Size - Coupe, Convertible: |
18 inch x 8.5 inch (Front)
19 inch x 10 inch (Rear) |
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| Wheel Type: | Cast Aluminum, Front and Rear | ||||
| Recommended Tire Inflation: | 30 PSI Front / Rear | ||||
| Manual Six Speed Transmission: |
1st Gear 2.66:1
2nd Gear 1.78:1 3rd Gear 1.30:1 4th Gear 1.00:1 5th Gear .74:1 6th Gear .50:1 Reverse Gear 2.90:1 Final Drive Ratio 3.42 |
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| Tremec T56 Manual Six Speed Transmission - Z51 Sport Package: |
1st Gear 2.97:1
2nd Gear 2.07:1 3rd Gear 1.43:1 4th Gear 1.00:1 5th Gear .71:1 6th Gear .57:1 Reverse Gear 3.28:1 Final Drive Ratio 3.42 |
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| Hydra-Matic 4L60-E / 4L65-E Automatic Transmission: |
1st Gear 3.059:1
2nd Gear 1.625:1 3rd Gear 1.000:1 4th Gear 0.696:1 Reverse Gear 2.294:1 Final Drive Ratio 2.73, optional 3.15 |
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| Standard Fuel Tank Capacity: | 18.0 Gallons / 68.1 Liters | ||||
| Battery, Cold Cranking Amps: | 590 | ||||
| Battery Replacement Model Number: | 86-3YR | ||||
| EPA Fuel Economy: |
Manual Transmission (Coupe, Convertible)
19 MPG (City) / 28 MPG (Highway) / 23 MPG (Combined) Automatic Transmission (Coupe, Convertible) 16 MPG (City) / 24 MPG (Highway) / 19 MPG (Combined) |
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| Maximum Cruising Range - Coupe, Convertible: |
534.8 Miles (Manual Transmission)
477.5 Miles (Automatic Transmission) |
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| Weight: |
3,199 lbs / 1,451 kg (Convertible)
3,179 lbs / 1,442 kg (Coupe) |
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| Weight Distribution: | 51% Front, 49% Rear | ||||
| Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element | 10345066 | ||||
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| Designation: | LS2 (Coupe, Convertible) |
| Type: | 90° V8, Pushrod, OHV (overhead Valve) |
| Displacement: |
6.0 liters / 364 cubic inches
(Coupe and Convertible) |
| Bore / Stroke: | 4.00 inches (101.62 mm.) / 3.62 inches (92.0 mm.) |
| Horsepower: | 400 hp @ 5,200 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS2) |
| Torque: | 400 lbs. - ft. @ 4,400 RPM |
| Fuel Induction System: | Sequential Fuel Injection |
| Fuel Requirement: | 93 Octane |
| Redline (RPM): | 6,500 |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.9:1 |
| Alternator: | 50 Amps (idle), 120 Amps Maximum |
| Cylinder Head Material: | Cast Aluminum |
| Cylinder Block Material: | Cast Aluminum |
| Engine Oil Capacity: |
5.5 Quarts, with filter
5.0 Quarts, without filter |
| Recommended Oil: | 5W/30 Mobil 1 Synthetic or Equivalent |
| Recommended Oil Change Interval: | 15,000 miles or One Year, under normal use |
| Engine Oil Filter: | AC Delco Tyoe PF46 |
| Engine Coolant Capacity: |
11.5 Quarts (Automatic Transmission)
11.8 Quarts (Manual Transmisson) |
| Radiator Core Material: | Aluminum |
| Fill Cap Pressure Rating: | 15 PSI |
| Fill Cap Pressure Test Rating (Max.): | 20 PSI |
| Emission Control System: |
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| Air Cleaner Filter: |
GM p/n 10342024
AC Delco p/n A2945C |
| Coolant Surge Cap: |
15 PSI
GM P/N 10296465 |
| Assembly Site: | Romulus, MI |
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| Spark Plug Model: | AC P/N 41-985; GM Part No. 12571164 |
| Spark Plug Thread: | 14.0 mm |
| Spark Plug Tightening Torque: | 11 lb. ft / 15 N-m |
| Spark Plug Gap: | 1.0 mm (0.040 inch) |
| Spark Plug Wire Resistance: | 188 - 312 Ω |
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| Structure / Frame: | Integral Perimeter Frame with Center Backbone / All Welded Steel Body |
| Suspension - Front: | Independent SLA (Sort Long Arm) double wishbone cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber. |
| Suspension - Rear: | Independent SLA (Sort Long Arm) double wishbone cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber. |
| Steering: | Speed sensitive, magnetic power assisted rack and pinion |
| Steering Ratio: | 16.1:1 |
| Steering Turns, Lock to Lock: | 2.66 |
| Turning Circle, Curb to Curb: | 12.0 M / 39.4 ft. |
Brake Specs |
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| Type: | Power Assisted, Four Wheel Vented Disc with Four Wheel ABS |
| Rotor, Front: |
Outer Working Diameter: (325 mm.) 12.8 inches
Thickness: (32 mm.) 1.26 inches |
| Rotor, Rear: |
Outer Working Diameter: (305 mm.) 12.0 inches
Thickness: (26 mm.) 1.0 inches |
2005 Corvette Options
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| 19U | LeMans Blue exterior paint | 3,759 (10.06%) | $300.00 |
| 1SA* | Preferred Equipment Group - Coupe | 3,763 (10.07%) | $1,405.00 |
| 1SB** | Preferred Equipment Group - Coupe | 22,319 (59.72%) | $4,360.00 |
| 1SB** | Preferred Equipment Group - Convertible | 10,306 (27.58%) | $2,955.00 |
| 45U | Velocity Yellow exterior paint (late) | 760 (2.03%) | $750.00 |
| 79U | Millennium Yellow exterior paint | 2,002 (5.36%) | $750.00 |
| 80U | Monterey Red exterior paint (late) | 717 (1.92%) | $750.00 |
| 86U | Magnetic Red exterior paint | 3,404 (9.11%) | $750.00 |
| C2L | Dual Removable Roof Panels (coupe) | 2,585 (6.92%) | $1,400.00 |
| CC3 | Removable Roof Panel, transparent (coupe) | 8,469 (22.66%) | $750.00 |
| CM7 | Power Convertible Top | 7,541 (20.18%) | $1,995.00 |
| F55 | Magnetic Selective Ride Control | 9,041 (24.19%) | $1,695.00 |
| G90 | Performance 3.15 Axle (with automatic transmission) | 15,112 (40.44%) | $395.00 |
| MX0 | Four-speed Automatic Transmission | 22,380 (59.88%) | n/a |
| QG7 | Polished Aluminum Wheels | 27,080 (72.46%) | $1,295.00 |
| QX1 | Competition Gray Aluminum Wheels (late) | 621 (1.66%) | $295.00 |
| R8C | Corvette Museum Delivery | 831 (2.22%) | $490.00 |
| U2K | XM Satellite Radio | 21,896 (58.59%) | $325.00 |
| U3U | AM/FM CD with DVD Navigation, Bose | 4,676 (12.51%) | $1,400.00 |
| UE1 | OnStar System | 19,634 (52.54%) | $695.00 |
| Z51 | Performance Package | 15,345 (41.06%) | $1,495.00 |
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Total Production:
37,372
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 346 cu. in. 400 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $44,245.00. |
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2005 Packages |
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| RPO | Description | Contains | Production | Price |
| 1SB |
Coupe Equipment Group |
All of 1SA + heads-up display, power telescopic steering column, auto dimming mirrors (inside and outside), memory package, heated seats, premium Bose audio with six disc CD changer and homelink system | 22,319 (59.72%) | $4,360 |
| 1SB |
Convertible Equipment Group |
All of 1SA + heads-up display, power telescopic steering column, auto dimming mirrors (inside and outside), memory package, heated seats, premium Bose audio with six disc CD changer and homelink system | 10,306 (27.58%) | $2,995 |
Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | |
| 10 | Arctic White | 1,968 (5.27%) | Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Steel Gray | ||
| 19 | LeMans Blue | 3,759 (10.06%) | Ebony / Cashmere / Steel Gray | ||
| 27 | Precision Red | 1,304 (3.49%) | Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Steel Gray | ||
| 41 | Black | 7,995 (21.39%) | Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Steel Gray | ||
| 45 | Velocity Yellow | 760 (2.03%) | Ebony / Cashmere / Steel Gray | ||
| 67 | Machine Silver | 6,865 (18.37%) | Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Steel Gray | ||
| 71 | Daytona Sunset Orange | 2,981 (7.98%) | Ebony / Cashmere | ||
| 74 | Victory Red | 5,617 (15.03%) | Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Steel Gray | ||
| 79 | Millennium Yellow | 2,002 (5.36%) | Ebony / Cashmere | ||
| 80 | Monterey Red | 717 (1.92%) | Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Steel Gray | ||
| 86 | Magnetic Red | 3,404 (9.11%) | Red / Ebony / Cashmere / Steel Gray | ||
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