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2009 Corvette ZR1 C6 in Jetstream Blue
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2009 Corvette Specs

Body Specs

Wheelbase - Coupe, Convertible, Z06, ZR1: 105.7 inches / 2,685 mm
Length - Coupe, Convertible: 174.60 inches / 4,435 mm
Length - Z06: 175.60 inches / 4,460 mm
Length - ZR1: 176.20 inches / 4,476 mm
Width, not including mirrors - Coupe, Convertible: 72.60 inches / 1,844 mm
Width, not including mirrors - Z06, ZR1: 75.90 inches / 1,928 mm
Height - Coupe, Convertible, Z06, ZR1: 49.00 inches / 1,245 mm
Front Track: 62.10 inches / 1,677mm
Rear Track: 60.70 inches / 1,542 mm
Min. Ground Clearance: 3.7 inches
Head Room, Coupe, Z06, ZR1: 38 inches / 962.0 mm
Shoulder Room: 55 inches / 1,397 mm
Hip Room: 54 inches / 1,371 mm
Leg Room: 43 inches / 1,092 mm
Cargo Capacity: 22 Cubic Feet / 634 Liters (Coupe, Z06)
11 Cubic Feet / 295 Liters (Convertible, top up)
5 Cubic Feet / 144 Liters (Convertible, top down)
Tire Size: P245/40ZR-18 (Front)
P285/35ZR-19 (Rear)
(Goodyear Eagle F1 GS, Extended Mobility)
Tire Size, Z51 Sport Package: P245/40ZR-18 (Front)
P285/35ZR-19 (Rear)
Tire Size, Z06: P275/35ZR-18 (Front)
P325/30ZR-19 (Rear)
Tire Size, ZR1: P285/30ZR-19 (Front)
P335/25ZR-20 (Rear)
(Michelin Pilot Sport 2)
Wheel Size - Coupe, Convertible: 18 inch x 8.5 inch (Front)
19 inch x 10 inch (Rear)
Wheel Size - Z06: 18 inch x 9.5 inch (Front)
19 inch x 12 inch (Rear)
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 Ration 3.42
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 Ration 3.42
Hydra-Matic 2006 6L80 (MYC) Six Speed: 1st Gear 4.03:1
2nd Gear 2.36:1
3rd Gear 1.53:1
4th Gear 1.15:1
5th Gear 0.85:1
6th Gear 0.67:1
Reverse Gear 3.06:1
Final Drive Ration 2.56
Standard Fuel Tank Capacity: 18.0 Gallons / 68.0 Liters
Battery, Cold Cranking Amps: 590
Battery Replacement Model Number: 86-3YR
EPA Fuel Economy: Manual Transmission (Coupe, Convertible)
16 MPG (City) / 26 MPG (Highway) / 19 MPG (Combined)
Automatic Transmission (Coupe, Convertible)
15 MPG (City) / 25 MPG (Highway) / 18 MPG (Combined)
Manual Transmission (Z06)
15 MPG (City) / 24 MPG (Highway) / 18 MPG (Combined)
Manual Transmission (ZR1)
14 MPG (City) / 20 MPG (Highway) / 16 MPG (Combined)
Maximum Cruising Range - Coupe, Convertible: 534.8 Miles (Manual Transmission)
477.5 Miles (Automatic Transmission)
Weight: 3,246 lbs / 1,473 kg (Convertible)
3,217 lbs / 1,459 kg (Coupe)
3,162 lbs / 1,434 kg (Z06)
3,350 lbs / 1,519 kg (ZR1)
Weight Distribution: 51% Front, 49% Rear
Passenger Compartment Air Filter Element:
(Coupe, Convertible, Z06)
10345066


Engine Specs

Designation: LS3 (Coupe, Convertible)
LS7 (Z06)
LS9 (ZR1)
Type: 90° V8, Pushrod, OHV (overhead Valve)
Displacement - Coupe, Convertible, ZR1: 6.2 liters / 376 cubic inches (LS3)
Displacement - Z06: 7.0 liters / 427 cubic inches (LS7)
Bore / Stroke - Coupe, Convertible: 4.06 inches (101.62 mm) / 3.62 inches (92.0 mm)
Bore / Stroke - Z06: 4.125 inches (104.8 mm) / 4.00 inches (101.6 mm)
Horsepower: 430 hp @ 5,900 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS3)
436 hp @ 5,900 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS3 with optional exhaust)
505 hp @ 6,300 RPM (Z06 LS7)
638 hp @ 6,500 RPM (ZR1 LS9)
Torque: 424 lbs. - ft. @ 4,600 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS3 with standard exhaust)
428 lbs. - ft. @ 4,600 RPM (Coupe, Convertible LS3 with optional exhaust)
470 lbs. - ft. @ 4,800 RPM (Z06 LS7)
604 lbs. - ft. @ 3,800 RPM (ZR1 LS9)
Fuel Induction System: Sequential Fuel Injection
Fuel Requirement - Coupe, Convertible: Premium Recommended
Fuel Requirement - Z06, ZR1: Premium Required
Coupe, Convertible, ZR1 Redline (RPM): 6,500
Z06 Redline (RPM): 7,000
LS3 Compression Ratio - Coupe, Convertible: 10.7:1
LS9 Supercharger Pulley Ratio: 2.3:1
LS9 Maximum Boost: 10.5 PSI
Compression Ratio - Z06: 11.0:1
Compression Ratio - ZR1: 9.1:1
Alternator: 50 Amps (idle), 120 Amps Maximum
Cylinder Head Material: Cast Aluminum
Exhaust Manifolds: Stainless Steel
Main Bearing Caps: Forged Steel
Crankshaft: Forged Steel
LS9 Camshaft: Hollow Steel; 0.555-in (14.1 mm) lift
LS9 Connecting rods: Forged Titanium
LS9 Intake valves: Titanium
LS9 Exhaust valves: Hollow Steel
Supercharger: R2300, four-lobe "Roots" type (2.3L)
Valve lifters: Hydraulic Roller
Cylinder Block Material: Cast Aluminum
Engine Oil Capacity - Coupe, Convertible: 5.5 Quarts, with filter
5.0 Quarts, without filter
Engine Oil Capacity - Z06: 8.0 Quarts, with filter
7.5 Quarts, without filter
Engine Oil Capacity - ZR1: 12.5 Quarts, with 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 - Coupe, Convertible: AC Delco Tyoe PF46
Engine Oil Filter - Z06: AC Delco Tyoe PF48
Radiator Core Material: Aluminum


Engine Specs - Ignition System

Spark Plug Model - Coupe, Convertible: AC P/N 41-985; GM Part No. 12571164
Spark Plug Model - Z06: AC P/N 41-104; GM Part No. 12571165
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


ZR1 Performance

0 - 60 MPH: 3.4 seconds
0 - 100: 7.0 seconds
0 - 1/4 mile: 11.3 seconds (131 MPH)


Chassis Specs

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

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
Rotor, Front - Z51 Performance Package: Diameter: (340 mm.) 13.4 inches
Thickness: (32 mm.) 1.26 inches
Rotor, Rear - Z51 Performance Package: Diameter: (330 mm.) 13.0 inches
Thickness: (26 mm.) 1.0 inches
Rotor, Front - Z06: Diameter: (355 mm.) 14.0 inches
Thickness: (32 mm.) 1.3 inches
Rotor, Rear - Z06: Diameter: (340 mm.) 13.4 inches
Thickness: (26 mm.) 1.0 inches
Rotor, Front - ZR1: Diameter: 15.5 inches
Rotor, Rear - ZR1: Diameter: 15.0 inches

2009 Corvette Options

RPO Description Production Price
**6 Modified Two-Tone Seats with Embroidery 1,543 (9.10%) $695.00
2LT Equipment Group - Convertible 686 (4.05%) $3,540.00
2LT Equipment Group - Coup 1,193 (7.04%) $1,545.00
2LZ Equipment Group - Z06 1,654 (9.75%) $3,015.00
3LT Equipment Group - Coup 3,256 (19.20%) $4,555.00
3LT Equipment Group - Convertible 1,974 (11.64%) $6,550.00
45U Velocity Yellow Exterior Paint 1,370 (8.08%) $750.00
83U Atomic Orange Exterior Paint 726 (4.28%) $300.00
85U Jetstream Blue Exterior Paint 1,367 (8.06%) $750.00
89U Crystal Red Exterior Paint 1,987 (11.72%) $750.00
C2L Dual Removable Roof Panels (coup) 1,051 (6.20%) $1,400.00
CC3 Removable Roof Panel, transparent (coup) 1,417 (8.36%) $750.00
D30 Non-recommended color / trim / top combo 71 (0.42%) $590.00
F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control (coupe / convertible) 2,105 (12.41%) $1,995.00
GU2 Rear Axle 2..73 Ratio (with automatic transmission) 3,971 (23.42%) $395.00
MX0 Six-speed Paddle Auto Transmission (coupe / convertible) 8,560 (50.48%) $1,250.00
NPP Dual Mode Exhaust System (coupe / convertible) 6,238 (36.79%) $1,195.00
Q44 Competition Gray Aluminum Wheels (Z06) 372 (2.19%) $395.00
Q6B Chrome 20-spoke Aluminum Wheels (ZR1) 1,132 (6.68%) $2,000.00
Q76 Chrome Aluminum Wheels (Z06) 795 (4.69%) $1,995.00
Q8A Spider Chrome Aluminum Wheels (Z06) 1,903 (11.22%) $1,995.00
Q9V Forged Chrome Aluminum Wheels (coupe / convertible) 5,649 (33.32%) $1,850.00
QG7 Forged Polished Aluminum Wheels (coupe / convertible) 1,989 (11.73%) $1,295.00
QL9 Polished Aluminum Wheels (Z06) 13 (0.08%) $1,495.00
QX1 Competition Gray Aluminum Wheels (coupe / convertible) 1,028 (6.06%) $395.00
R8C Corvette Museum Delivery 392 (2.31%) $490.00
R8E Gas Guzzler Tax (ZR1) 1,415 (8.35%) $1,700.00
U3U AM/FM, CD, Navigation, Bose 7,903 (46.61%) $1,750.00
VPK Exterior Appearance Package 67 (0.40%) $2,095.00
VPL Exterior Appearance Package with Wheels 433 (2.55%) $5,475.00
Z51 Performance Package (coupe / convertible) 4,513 (26.62%) $1,695.00

Total Production: 16,956
Coupe: 8,632 (50.91%)
Convertible: 3,701 (21.83%)
Competition Sport Special Edition: 52 (0.31%)
GT1 Championship Edition Convertible:: 17 (0.10%)
Z06: 3,386 (19.97%)
Competition Sport Special Edition Z06: 20 (0.12%)
GT1 Championship Special Edition Z06: 55 (0.32%)
ZR1: 1,415 (8.35%)

Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 6.2L 376 cu. in. 430 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $47,895.00.

Base Corvette Convertible with 6.2L 376 cu. in. 430 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $52,550.00.

Competition Sport Special Edition: $55,765.00.

GT1 Championship Edition Coup: $65,410. GT1 Championship Edition Convertible: $71,915.00.

Corvette Z06 Coupe with 427 cu. in. 505 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $73,255.00.

Competition Sport Special Edition Corvette Z06 Coupe with 427 cu. in. 505 hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $77,600.00.

GT1 Championship Special Edition Corvette Z06 Coupe with 427 cu. in. 505 hp engine and six speed manual transmission:

$86,486.00 ZR1 Corvette Coupe with 6.2L 376 cu. in. 638hp engine and six speed manual transmission: $103,300.00.

2009 Packages
RPO Description Contains Production Price
2LT

Equipment Group Convertible

Includes side impact air bags, sports seats, six way power passenger seat, cargo net and luggage shade 686 (4.05%) $3,540
2LZ

Z06 Preferred Equipent Group

Includes side air bags, power telescopic steering column, auto dimming mirrors, heated seats, RPO U2K, cargo net, luggage shade and homelink 1,654 (9.75%) $3,015
3LT

Preferred Equipment Group Coupe

Includes 2LT items + heads-up display, power telescopic steering column, auto dimming mirrors, memory package, heated seats, RPO US9 radio, compass and homelink 3,256 (19.20%) $4,555
3LT

Preferred Equipment Group Convertible

Includes 2LT items + heads-up display, power telescopic steering column, auto dimming mirrors, memory package, heated seats, RPO US9 radio, compass and homelink 1,974 (11.64%) $6,550
3LZ

Preferred Equipment Group Z06

Includes 2LZ items + leather wrapped interior and bias pattern console trim 1,163 (6.86%) $6,515
3ZR

Preferred Equipment Group ZR1

Includes 2LZ items + power-adjustable, leather-trimmed sport seats (embroidered with the ZR1 logo); Bose audio system; navigation; Bluetooth; custom leather-wrapped interior 1,202 (7.09%) $10,000
4LT

Equipment Group Convertible

Includes 2LT and 3LT items + crossed flags headrest embroidery 449 (2.65%) $10,050
4LT

Equipment Group Coupe

Includes 2LT and 3LT items + crossed flags headrest embroidery 307 (1.81%) $8,055
ZHZ

Hertz Special Edition

A special run of yellow automatic transmission convertibles for Hertz; initially not sold to the public but were eventually made available by Hertz. 375 (2.21%) n/a

Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Soft Top
10 Arctic White 863 (5.09%) Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray Black / Beige / Gray
17 Blade Silver 1,642 (9.68%) Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray Black / Beige / Gray
41 Black 3,665 (21.61%) Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray Black / Beige / Gray
45 Velocity Yellow 1,370 (8.08%) Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray Black / Beige
57 Cyber Gray 1,416 (8.35%) Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray Black / Beige / Gray
74 Victory Red 2,231 (13.16%) Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray Black / Beige / Gray
83 Atomic Orange 726 (4.28%) Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray Black / Beige
85 Jetstream Blue 1,367 (8.06%) Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray Black / Beige / Gray
89 Crystal Red 1,987 (11.72%) Red / Cashmere / Ebony / Ebony/Cashmere / Ebony/Gray / Ebony/Red / Dark Titanium / Linen / Sienna / Titanium Gray Black / Beige

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