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1993 Corvette Specs
Body Specs |
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| Wheelbase | 96.2 inches |
| Overhang (Front) | 41.6 inches |
| Overhang (Rear) | 40.7 inches |
| Front Track | 57.7 inches |
| Rear Track |
59.1 inches
ZR-1: 60.6 inches |
| Length |
178.5 inches
ZR-1: 178.5 inches |
| Width |
70.7 inches
ZR-1: 73.1 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Differential to Ground |
7.0 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Front Bumper to Ground |
5.1 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Rear Bumper to Ground |
9.2 inches |
| Minimum Ground Clearance |
ZR-1, Coupe: 4.2 inches / Convertible: 3.6 inches
(Measured at Catalytic Converter) |
| Overall Height |
46.3 inches (Coupe)
47.3 inches (Convertible) |
| Rocker Panel to Ground (Front) | 6.9 inches |
| Rocker Panel to Ground (Rear) | 6.8 inches |
| Cargo Capacity |
100 lbs. (Coupe, Convertible)
6.6 cubic feet (Convertible) 12.6 cubic feet (Coupe, ZR-1) Liftover Height: 35.4 Inches (Coupe) |
| Cowl Height | 33.1 inches |
| Effective Head Room |
Coupe: 36.5 inches
Convertible: 37.0 inches |
| Shoulder Room | 53.9 inches |
| Hip Room | 50.8 inches |
| Tire Size |
Coupe / Convertible
P255/45ZR17 (Front) P285/40ZR17 (Rear) (Goodyear Eagle GS-C Steel Belted Directional, Asymmetrical) ZR-1 P275/40ZR17 (Front) P315/35ZR17 (Rear) |
| Wheel Size |
Coupe / Convertible
17" x 8.5" (Front) 17" x 9.5" (Rear) ZR-1 17" x 9.5" (Front) 17" x 11.0" (Rear) |
| Recommended Tire Inflation |
Coupe: 35 PSI Front / Rear
Convertible: 30 PSI Front / Rear |
| Manual Six Speed Transmission |
Coupe / Convertible / ZR-1
1st Gear 2.68:1 2nd Gear 1.80:1 3rd Gear 1.29:1 4th Gear 1.00:1 5th Gear .75:1 6th Gear .50:1 Reverse Gear 2.50:1 |
| Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission |
1st Gear 3.06:1
2nd Gear 1.63:1 3rd Gear 1.00:1 4th Gear 0.70:1 Reverse Gear 2.29:1 |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic)
Transmission Lubricant |
Dextron II
8.0 Pints |
| Maximum Upshift Speed |
1 > 2: 47 MPH
2 > 3: 89 MPH 3 > 4: 127 MPH |
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Manual Transmission
Lubricant Type |
5W-30 Texaco
.987 Pints |
| Axle Ratio |
(Manual Transmission)
3.45:1 (Automatic Transmission) 2.59:1, 2.73:1 (Convertible), 3.07:1 (Coupe) |
| Standard Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 Gallons |
| EPA Fuel Economy |
LT1 Engine / Manual Transmission
15 MPG (City) / 23 MPG (Highway) 18 MPG (Combined) LT1 Engine / Automatic Transmission 15 MPG (City) / 22 MPG (Highway) 18 MPG (Combined) ZR-1 LT5 Engine 15 MPG (City) / 23 MPG (Highway) 18 MPG (Combined) |
| Steering Ratio | 15.7:1 |
| Steering Turns, Lock to Lock | 2.32 |
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Turning Diameters
Outside Front |
41.3 feet (Wall to Wall)
40.0 feet (Curb to Curb) |
| Steering Wheel Diameter | 15.0 inches |
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| Manual |
City: 15
Highway: 23 Combined: 18 |
| Automatic |
City: 15
Highway: 22 Combined: 18 |
| Manual |
City: 15
Highway: 23 Combined: 18 |
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| Model 1YY07 2-Door Hatchback Coupe |
Curb Mass
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| Model 1YY67 2-Door Convertible |
Curb Mass
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| Model 1YZ07 2-Door Hatchback Coupe (ZR1) |
Curb Mass
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SAE J1100 Motor Vehicle Dimensions, Curb Weight Definition.
* Equivalent Test Weight Class - basis for US Environmental Protection Agency emission certifications. |
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Removeble Plastic Roof Panel
(RPO CC3) |
-4.4 lb.
(-1.3 lb. Front; -3.1 lb. Rear) |
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Electric Defogger System
Rear Window and Side Mirror (RPO Z6A) |
+0.8 lb.
(+0.4 lb. Front; +0.4 lb. Rear) |
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Delco-Bose
Premium Audio System (RPO UU8) |
+9.2 lb.
(+3.5 lb. Front; +5.7 lb. Rear) |
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Custom Adjustable Seats
(RPO AQ9) |
+11.9 lb.
(+5.7 lb. Front; +6.2 lb. Rear) |
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Automatic Air Conditioning
(RPO C68) |
+2.5 lb.
+2.5 lb. Front |
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Manual Transmission
(RPO ML9) |
-51 lb.
-28 lb. Front; -23 lb. Rear) |
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Leather Seat Trim
(RPO AR9) |
+3.5 lb.
(+1.3 lb. Front; +2.2 lb. Rear) |
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Adjustable Suspension Package
(RPO Z07) |
+24.2 lb.
(+18.4 lb. Front; +5.8 lb. Rear) |
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| Type: | 90° V8 (LT5: DOHC 32-Valve) |
| Bore / Stroke: |
4.00" / 3.48"
LT-5: 3.90" x 3.66" |
| Engine Weight: |
LT1: 451 lbs.
ZR-1 LT5: 596 lbs. |
| Fuel Requirement: |
91-Octane Rating
(LT1, ZR-1 Engines) |
| Compression Ratio: |
LT1: 10.5:1
LT5 (ZR-1): 11.0:1 |
| Cylinder Head Material: | Aluminum |
| Cylinder Block Material: |
LT1: Cast Iron
LT5 (ZR-1): Aluminum |
| Oil Pump Type: | Gear |
| Cooling System Capacity |
9.39 Quarts (Manual Transmission)
9.61 Quarts (Automatic Transmission) 14.73 Quarts (ZR-1) |
| Radiator Cap Relief Pressure |
LT1: 18.0 PSI
LT5: 17.0 PSI |
| Battery |
LT1: 12 volt - 525 Amps Cold Cranking 0° (CCA)
LT5: 12 volt - 690 Amps Cold Cranking 0° (CCA) 54 Amp-hours |
| Alternator |
Delco-Remy
50 / 124 Amps (Idle / Max RPM) |
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Fuel System |
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| Type |
Multi-Port Fuel Injection
(LT1 and LT5 Engines) |
| Fuel Pump | Electric, Dual Turbine - In Fuel Tank |
| Point of Injection | Fuel Injectors at Inlet Ports |
| Flow | Pulse |
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Horsepower |
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| ZR-1 Engine LT5 (350 cubic inch) |
405 hp @ 5,800 RPM;
Torque: 385 lb-ft @ 5,200 RPM |
| Standard Engine LT1 (350 cubic inch) |
Manual Transmission: 300 hp @ 5,000 RPM;
Torque: 340 lb-ft @ 3,600 RPM |
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Ignition System |
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Spark Plug
(Standard LT1 Engine) |
R45LTSP
Make: AC |
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Spark Plug
(ZR-1 LT5 Engine) |
FR2LS
Make: AC |
| Spark Plug Thread |
M14 x 1.25
ZR-1, LT5: N/A |
| Spark Plug Gap |
.050 inch
ZR-1, LT5: N/A |
| Spark Plug Tightening Torque |
18 - 22 lb. - ft.
ZR-1, LT5: N/A |
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Brakes |
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| Type | Hydraulic Power Brake Front and Rear Disc |
| Effective Area |
32.4 Square Inches (209 Square cm.) (Front)
18.4 Square Inches (119 Square cm.) (Rear) |
| Gross Lining Area |
33.0 Square Inches (213 Square cm.) (Front)
18.4 Square Inches (119 Square cm.) (Rear) |
| Swept Area |
111.9 Square Inches (722 Square cm.) (Front)
91.3 Square Inches (589 Square cm.) (Rear) |
| Rotor |
Outer Working Diameter: (302 mm.) 9.9 inches
Inner Working Diameter: 7.3 Inches (222 mm.) (Front), 7.6 Inches (232 mm.) (Rear) Type and Material: Vented, Gray Iron Vented (Front) HCE Iron Vented (Rear) |
1993 Corvette Options
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| 24S | Removable Roof Panel, blue tint (coupe) | 6,203 (28.73%) | $650.00 |
| 64S | Removable Roof Panel, bronze tint (coupe) | 4,288 (19.86%) | $650.00 |
| AC1 | Power Passenger Seat | 18,067 (83.68%) | $305.00 |
| AC3 | Power Driver Seat | 20,626 (95.53%) | $305.00 |
| AQ9 | Sports Seats, leather | 11,267 (52.19%) | $1,100.00 |
| AQ9 | Sports Seats, white leather | 622 (2.88%) | $1,180.00 |
| AR9 | Base Seats, white leather | 766 (3.55%) | $555.00 |
| AR9 | Base Seats, leather | 8,509 (39.41%) | $475.00 |
| C2L | Dual Removable Roof Panels | 4,204 (19.47%) | $950.00 |
| C68 | Electronic Air Conditioning Control | 19,550 (90.55%) | $205.00 |
| CC2 | Auxiliary Hardtop | 976 (4.52%) | $1,995.00 |
| FX3 | Electronic Selective Ride and Handling | 5,740 (26.59%) | $1,695.00 |
| G92 | Performance Axle Ratio | 2,630 (12.18%) | $50.00 |
| MN6 | 6-Speed Manual Transmission | 5,330 (24.69%) | n/a |
| NN5 | California Emission Requirements | 2,401 (11.12%) | $100.00 |
| U1F | Stereo System with CD, Delco-Bose | 16,794 (77.79%) | $1,219.00 |
| UJ6 | Low Tire Pressure Warning Indicator | 3,353 (15.53%) | $325.00 |
| UU8 | Stereo System, Delco-Bose | 2,685 (12.44%) | $823.00 |
| V56 | Luggage Rack (Convertible only) | 765 (3.54%) | $140.00 |
| Z07 | Adjustable Suspension Package (Coupe only) | 824 (3.82%) | $2,045.00 |
| Z25 | 40th Anniversary Package | 6,749 (31.26%) | $1,455.00 |
| ZR1 | Special Performance Package | 448 (2.08%) | $31,683.00 |
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Total Production:
21,590
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 300 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $34,595.00. |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | |
| 10 | Arctic White | 3,031 (14.04%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray / Red / White | Beige / Black / White | |
| 41 | Black | 2,684 (12.43%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray / Red / White | Beige / Black / White | |
| 43 | Bright Aqua Metallic | 1,305 (6.04%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray / White | Beige / Black / White | |
| 45 | Polo Green II Metallic | 2,189 (10.14%) | Black / Light Beige / White | Beige / Black / White | |
| 53 | Competition Yellow | 517 (2.39%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray / White | Beige / Black / White | |
| 68 | Ruby Red | 6,749 (31.26%) | Ruby Red | Ruby Red | |
| 70 | Torch Red | 3,172 (14.69%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray / Red / White | Beige / Black / White | |
| 73 | Black Rose Metallic | 935 (4.33%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray / White | Beige / Black / White | |
| 75 | Dark Red Metallic | 325 (1.51%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray / White | Beige / Black / White | |
| 80 | Quasar Blue Metallic | 683 (3.16%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray / White | Beige / Black / White | |
