Vital Statistics: 2006 Chevrolet Corvette
By Bill Bregman
Introduction
The 2006 Corvette is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Chevrolet. It is Chevrolet's entry into the COUPE 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $43,690 USD in 2006.
Corvette Dimensions
The 2006 Corvette has standard length of 174.60 inches and a width of 72.60 inches. The Corvette rides 49.00 inches off the ground, with a clearance of inches. Front headroom is 37.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Corvette a radius of inches. It uses 245/40R18 tires with a wheelbase of 105.70 inches.
Drivetrain
The Corvette comes standard with a 6-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 6-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately 3179 lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Fuel Economy
The Corvette's generous 6.0L V8 OHV 16V engine has been measured to get 17 - 18 miles/gallon city driving with a 18.00 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Corvette retails for $43,690 USD with a invoice price of $39,103 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of $800 USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Specs & Equipment
Installed equipment usually includes Power Door Locks, Vehicle Anti-Theft, ABS Brakes, Limited Slip Differential, Traction Control. Leading optional equipment includes Front Side Airbag, Telescopic Steering Column, CD Changer, Voice Activated Telephone, Navigation Aid.
Exterior color choices include Arctic White, Black, Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic, Lemans Blue Metallic, Machine Silver Metallic, Monterey Red Metallic, Velocity Yellow Tintcoat, Victory Red with interior choices of Cashmere Leather Interior, Ebony Leather Interior, Red Leather Interior, Titanium Gray Leather Interior. The Corvette seats 2 people with 43.10 inches front leg room.
Chevrolet Warranty
The regular warranty period is 36 months or 36,000 miles. It also comes with a 36 month/36,000 mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is critical to check with your dealer to verify all warranties.
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