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To learn more about the 1996 Corvette, click here.
1996 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 |
| Length | 178.5 inches |
| Width | 70.7 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 |
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) 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 | 49.3 inches |
| Tire Size |
Coupe / Convertible
P255/45ZR17 (Front) P285/40ZR17 (Rear) (Goodyear Eagle GS-C Steel Belted Directional, Asymmetrical) |
| Wheel Size |
Coupe / Convertible
17" x 8.5" (Front) 17" x 9.5" (Rear) |
| Recommended Tire Inflation |
Coupe: 35 PSI Front / Rear
Convertible: 30 PSI Front / Rear |
| Manual Six Speed Transmission |
Coupe / Convertible
1st Gear 2.64:1 2nd Gear 1.78:1 3rd Gear 1.30:1 4th Gear 1.00:1 5th Gear .74:1 46th Gear .49:1 Reverse Gear 2.42:1 |
| 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 III
10 Pints |
| Maximum Upshift Speed |
1 > 2: 49 MPH
2 > 3: 93 MPH 3 > 4: N/A |
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Manual Transmission
Lubricant Type |
5W-30 Texaco
.987 Pints |
| Axle Ratio |
(Manual Transmission - LT4)
3.45:1 (Automatic Transmission - LT1) 2.59:1, 3.07:1 |
| Standard Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 Gallons |
| EPA Fuel Economy |
LT4 Engine / Manual Transmission
15 MPG (City) / 24 MPG (Highway) 18 MPG (Combined) LT1 Engine / Automatic Transmission 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: 24 Combined: 18 |
| Automatic |
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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Reference - 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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Delco-Bose
Premium Audio System (RPO UU8) |
+8.3 lb.
(+3.0 lb. Front; +5.3 lb. Rear) |
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Custom Adjustable Seats
(RPO AQ9) |
+10.5 lb.
(+3.0 lb. Front; +7.5 lb. Rear) |
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Automatic Air Conditioning
(RPO C68) |
+2.2 lb.
+2.2 lb. Front |
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Manual Transmission
(RPO ML9) |
-43.2 lb.
-23.8 lb. Front; -19.4 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 |
| Bore / Stroke: | LT-1, LT4: 4.00" / 3.48" |
| Engine Weight: |
LT1: 576.4 lbs. (Automatic)
LT4: 635.6 lbs. (Manual) |
| Fuel Requirement: |
LT1: 87-Octane Rating
LT4: 91-Octane Rating |
| Redline (RPM): |
LT1: 5,700
LT4: 6,300 |
| Compression Ratio: |
LT1: 10.4:1
LT4: 10.8:1 |
| Cylinder Head Material: | (LT1, LT4) Cast Aluminum |
| Cylinder Block Material: | (LT1, LT4) Cast Iron |
| Oil Pump Type: | Gear |
| Cooling System Capacity |
9.39 Quarts (LT1)
9.61 Quarts (LT4) |
| Radiator Cap Relief Pressure | LT1, LT4: 15.0 PSI |
| Battery |
LT1: 12 volt - 525 Amps Cold Cranking 0° (CCA)
LT4: 12 volt - 690 Amps Cold Cranking 0° (CCA) 54 Amp-hours |
| Alternator |
Delco-Remy
50 / 140 Amps (Idle / Max RPM) |
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Fuel System |
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| Type |
Sequential Fuel Injection
(LT1 and LT5 Engines) |
| Fuel Pump | Electric - In Fuel Tank |
| Point of Injection | Fuel Injectors at Inlet Ports |
| Flow | Pulse |
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Horsepower |
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LT1 Engine, Automatic Only
(350 cubic inch) |
300 hp @ 5,800 RPM;
Torque: 335 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM |
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LT4 Engine, Manual Only
(350 cubic inch) |
330 hp @ 5,800 RPM;
Torque: 340 lb-ft @ 4,500 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
(LT4 Engine) |
41-900 Series
Make: AC |
| Spark Plug Thread | 14 x 1.25 |
| Spark Plug Gap | LT1: .050 inch |
| Spark Plug Tightening Torque | LT1: 18 - 22 lb. - ft. |
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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) |
1996 Corvette Options
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| 24S | Removable Roof Panel, blue tint (coupe) | 6,626 (30.77%) | $650.00 |
| 64S | Removable Roof Panel, bronze tint (coupe) | 2,492 (11.57%) | $650.00 |
| AG1 | Power Driver Seat | 19,798 (91.93%) | $305.00 |
| AG2 | Power Passenger Seat | 17,060 (79.22%) | $305.00 |
| AQ9 | Sport Seats | 12,016 (55.79%) | $625.00 |
| C2L | Dual Removable Roof Panels (coupe) | 3,983 (18.49%) | $950.00 |
| CC2 | Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible) | 429 (1.99%) | $1,995.00 |
| F45 | Selective Real Time Damping, electronic | 2,896 (13.45%) | $1,695.00 |
| G92 | Performance Axle Ratio | 9,801 (45.51%) | $50.00 |
| LT4 | 350 cubic-inch, 330 horsepower Engine | 6,359 (29.53%) | $1,450.00 |
| MN6 | 6-Speed Manual Transmission | 6,359 (29.53%) | n/a |
| N84 | Spare Tire Delete | 986 (4.58%) | $-100.00 |
| PEG1 | Preferred Equipment Group 1 Included electronic A/C, Delco-Bose Stereo w/cassette and RPO AC3 | n/a | $1,333.00 |
| U1F | Compact Disc Delco-Bose (reqs PEG 1) | 17,037 (79.11%) | $396.00 |
| UJ6 | Low Tire Pressure Warning Indicator | 6,865 (31.88%) | $325.00 |
| WY5 | Tires, Extended Mobility | 4,945 (22.96%) | $70.00 |
| Z15 | Collector Edition | 5,412 (25.13%) | $1,250.00 |
| Z16 | Grand Sport Package ($2,880 with convertible) | 1,000 (4.64%) | $3,250.00 |
| Z51 | Performance Handling Package | 1,869 (8.68%) | $350.00 |
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Total Production:
21,536
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 300 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $37,225.00. |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | |
| 05 | Dark Purple Metallic | 320 (1.49%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray | Beige / Black / White | |
| 10 | Arctic White | 3,210 (14.91%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray / Red | Beige / Black / White | |
| 13 | Sebring Silver Metallic | 5,412 (25.13%) | Black / Light Gray / Red | Black | |
| 28 | Admiral Blue | 1,000 (4.64%) | Black / Red and Black | White | |
| 41 | Black | 3,917 (18.19%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray / Red | Beige / Black / White | |
| 43 | Bright Aqua Metallic | 357 (1.66%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray | Beige / Black / White | |
| 45 | Polo Green Metallic | 2,414 (11.21%) | Black / Light Beige | Beige / Black | |
| 53 | Competition Yellow | 488 (2.27%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray | Beige / Black / White | |
| 70 | Torch Red | 4,418 (20.51%) | Black / Light Beige / Light Gray / Red | Beige / Black / White | |
