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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

1984 – 1996 Convertible United States

With production running from 1984 to 1996, the Chevrolet Corvette Convertible stayed on sale for 12 years. Its petrol engines range from 238 to 305 hp across 3 variants. All versions have an automatic gearbox. Against its predecessor (1958 – 1962), peak power rose from 290 to 305 hp, and minimum weight went up by 154 kg. The same generation also came as a coupé.

Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 2 / 2
Body styleConvertible
Production1984 – 1996
Variants3
FuelPetrol

Other body styles

Coupé 1983 – 1996

Key specifications (range)

Power238 – 305 hp
0–100 km/h6.2 s
Top speed230 km/h
Fuel economy12.0 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
5.7L 4AT RWD (238 HP)
5.7 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 238 hp 6.2 s 230 4-Speed automatic
5.7L V4 4AT RWD (243 HP)
5.7 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 243 hp — — 4-Speed automatic
5.7L 4AT RWD (305 HP)
5.7 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 305 hp — — 4-Speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5735 cm3 (350 ci)
Power
175 KW @ 4000 RPM238 HP @ 4000 RPM235 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
330 lb-ft @ 3200 RPM447 Nm @ 3200 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
143 mph (230 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
P255/50 V R16

Dimensions

Length
178.5 in (4534 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height
46.3 in (1176 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.7/59 in (1,466/1,499 mm)
Wheelbase
96.2 in (2443 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
6.6 cuFT (187 L)

Weight

Unladen Weight
3360 lbs (1524 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
19.6 mpg US (12 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5735 cm3 (350 ci)
Power
178.7 KW @ 4000 RPM243 HP @ 4000 RPM240 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed automatic

Dimensions

Length
178.5 in (4534 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height
46.3 in (1176 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.7/59 in (1,466/1,499 mm)
Wheelbase
96.2 in (2443 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
6.6 cuFT (187 L)

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
5735 cm3 (350 ci)
Power
224.3 KW @ - RPM305 HP @ - RPM301 BHP @ - RPM
Torque
330 lb-ft @ - RPM447 Nm @ - RPM
Fuel System
Electronic Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
4-Speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
285/40 R17

Dimensions

Length
178.5 in (4534 mm)
Width
70.7 in (1796 mm)
Height
46.3 in (1176 mm)
Front/rear Track
57.7/59 in (1,466/1,499 mm)
Wheelbase
96.2 in (2443 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
4.2 cuFT (119 L)
Length4,534 mm
Width1,796 mm
Height1,176 mm
Wheelbase2,443 mm
Curb weight1,524 kg
Torque447 Nm

Ranges across all 3 variants of this generation.