2009 Chevrolet Corvette Specifications

2009 Chevrolet Corvette

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2009 Chevrolet Corvette

Kelley Blue Book Retail $32,400–$83,200  

Specifications

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Specifications shown for: Base 2dr Coupe

Engines

See Specs 430-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 (premium)  
See Specs 436-hp, 6.2-liter V-8 (premium)  

Transmissions

See Specs 6-speed manual w/OD  
See Specs 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual  

Powertrain

Standard 110-amp. alternator  
Standard 590 CCA battery  
(100Ah) Battery amp hours  
Standard Battery-rundown protection  
Standard Low emission vehicle II  
Standard Dual stainless steel exhaust  
Standard Polished tailpipe  
Optional Mode select transmission  
Optional Sequential sport shift  
3.42 Axle ratio  
Optional Axle ratio: 2.73  
Optional Axle ratio: 2.56  
Standard Rear-wheel drive  

6-spd manual w/OD

Standard Overdrive  

6-spd automatic w/OD and auto-manual

Optional Overdrive  
Optional Transmission electronic control  

Suspension/Handling

Optional Adaptive suspension  
Standard Independent front short and long arm suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Optional Independent front short and long arm suspension w/heavy-duty anti-roll bar  
Optional Sport suspension  
Optional Ride control: Magnetic Ride Control automatic w/driver control  
Standard Front transverse leaf springs  
Optional Heavy-duty front transverse leaf springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized front shocks  
Optional Premium front shocks  
Optional Magnetic fluid-filled front shocks  
Standard Independent rear short and long arm suspension w/anti-roll bar  
Optional Independent rear short and long arm suspension w/heavy-duty anti-roll bar  
Standard Rear transverse leaf springs  
Optional Heavy-duty rear transverse leaf springs  
Standard Gas-pressurized rear shocks  
Optional Premium rear shocks  
Optional Magnetic fluid-filled rear shocks  
Standard Speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack-pinion steering  
Standard P245/40ZR18.0 BSW run flat performance tires  
Standard P285/35ZR19.0 BSW run flat performance rear tires  
Standard 18" front wheels
Standard 19" x 10" silver aluminum rear wheels Optional 19" x 10" chrome forged aluminum rear wheels Optional 19" x 10" polished forged aluminum rear wheels Optional 19" x 10" painted aluminum rear wheels Optional 19" x 10" polished aluminum rear wheels Standard Limited slip differential  

Body Exterior Features

Standard 2 doors
Standard Liftgate rear cargo door  
Standard Power remote heated folding side-view door mirrors  
Standard Auto dimming left side-view door mirror  
Optional Rear wing spoiler  
Standard Black door handles  
Optional Chrome door handles  
Optional Body-colored door handles  
Standard Body-colored front and rear bumpers  
Optional Front license plate bracket  
Standard Composite body material  
Optional Paint with stripe  
Optional Pin stripe  

Convenience Features

Standard Automatic dual-zone front air conditioning  
Standard 1st row manual targa composite sunroof  
Optional 1st row manual targa glass sunroof  
Optional 2 driver memory seat settings (includes door mirrors, steering wheel,)  
Standard Cruise control  
Standard Power trunk/hatch/door remote release  
Standard Power fuel remote release  
Standard Power windows with driver and passenger 1-touch down  
Standard Keyfob (all doors) remote keyless entry  
Standard Illuminated entry  
Standard Integrated key/remote  
Standard Auto-locking doors  
Standard Proximity key  
Standard Keyfob trunk/hatch/door release  
Standard Sport steering wheel with manual tilting  
Optional Sport steering wheel with manual tilting, power telescoping  
Standard Day-night rearview mirror  
Standard Auto-dimming rearview mirror  
Standard Illuminated driver and passenger-side visor mirrors  
Optional Garage door transmitter  
OnStar Safe & Sound Emergency communication system  
Optional Navigation system with voice activation  
Standard Front cupholder  
Standard Full floor console with covered box  
Standard Illuminated locking glove box  
Standard Driver and passenger door bins  
Standard Driver's footrest  
Standard Retained accessory power  
Standard 2 12V DC power outlets  
Standard Ashtray  
Standard Front lighter element(s) location  

Seats and Trim

Standard Max. seating capacity of 2  
Standard Front sport seats  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-cushions  
Optional Driver and passenger heated-seatbacks  
Standard 8-way driver seat adjustment  
Optional 10-way driver and passenger seat adjustments  
Standard Manual reclining driver and passenger seats  
Optional Power 2-way driver and passenger lumbar support  
Standard Power height-adjustable driver seat  
Optional Power height-adjustable driver and passenger seats  
Standard Power driver fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Power driver and passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Power driver cushion tilt  
Optional Power driver and passenger cushion tilt  
Optional Power driver and passenger side bolster support  
Standard 4-way passenger seat adjustment  
Optional Manual reclining passenger seat  
Optional Power height-adjustable passenger seat  
Optional Power passenger cushion tilt  
Standard Manual passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Optional Power passenger fore/aft adjustment  
Standard Front center armrest  
Standard Leather front seat upholstery  
Optional Leather door panel trim  
Standard Full cloth headliner  
Standard Carpet floor covering  
Standard Deluxe sound insulation  
Standard Metal-look instrument panel insert, console insert  
Standard Leather/metal-look shift knob  
Standard Leather steering wheel  
Optional Leather dashboard  
Standard Carpet front floor mats  
Standard Metal-look interior accents  
Standard Carpet cargo space  
Optional Roll-up cargo cover  
Standard Cargo light  
Standard Concealed cargo storage  
Optional Cargo net  

Entertainment Features

Standard XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, single in-dash CD player  
Optional XM AM/FM/Satellite with seek-scan, 6-disc in-dash CD player  
Standard MP3 decoder  
Standard Radio data system  
Standard Amplifier  
Standard Automatic equalizer  
THEFTLOCK Audio theft deterrent  
Standard Speed-sensitive volume  
Standard Steering-wheel mounted audio controls  
Standard 7 speakers
Optional 7 Bose speakers  
Standard Internet access  
Optional 1 1st row LCD monitor  
Optional Wireless phone connectivity  
Standard Window grid antenna  

Lighting, Visibility and Instrumentation Features

Standard Delay-off projector beam high-intensity headlamps  
Standard Front fog lights  
Optional Underhood light  
Standard Variable intermittent wipers  
Standard Front windshield visor strip  
Standard Rear window defroster  
Standard Light-tinted windows  
Standard Dome light with fade  
Standard Front reading lights  
Standard Ignition switch light  
Standard Variable instrument panel lighting  
Standard Analog display  
Standard Tachometer  
Standard Voltmeter  
Optional Head-up display  
Standard Compass  
Standard Outside-temperature display  
Standard Tire specific low-tire-pressure warning  
Standard Trip computer  
Standard Trip odometer  
Standard Oil pressure gauge  
Standard Water temp. gauge  
Standard Oil temperature gauge  
Optional Transmission oil temp. gauge  
Standard In-radio display clock  
Standard Systems monitor  
Optional Redundant digital speedometer  
Standard Oil-pressure warning  
Standard Water-temp. warning  
Standard Battery warning  
Standard Low-oil-level warning  
Standard Lights-on warning  
Standard Key-in-ignition warning  
Standard Low-fuel warning  
Standard Low-washer-fluid warning  
Standard Door-ajar warning  
Standard Trunk-ajar warning  
Standard Brake-fluid warning  
Standard Turn-signal-on warning  
Optional Transmission-fluid-temperature warning  

Safety and Security

Standard Four-wheel ABS brakes  
Standard 4 ABS channels  
Standard Four-wheel disc brakes  
Standard Front and rear ventilated disc brakes  
Standard Daytime running lights  
Standard Driver and passenger front-impact airbags  
Optional Seat-mounted driver and passenger side-impact airbags  
Optional Driver and passenger side airbag head extension  
Standard Front passenger airbag occupancy sensor  
Standard Side-impact bars  
PASS-Key II Immobilizer  
Standard Security system  
Standard Panic alarm  
Standard Tracker system  
Active Handling Stability control  
Standard ABS and driveline traction control  
Standard Fixed front head restraints  

Standard Specs and Dimensions

V-8 Engine type  
376 cu.in. Engine displacement  
430-hp @ 5,900 rpm Engine horsepower  
425 lbs.-ft. @ 4,600 rpm Engine torque  
OHV Valvetrain  
16 Valves  
4.1" x 3.6" Engine bore x stroke  
10.70 to 1 Compression ratio  
18.0 gal. Fuel tank capacity
16 mpg Fuel economy city  
26 mpg Fuel economy highway  
.28 Drag coefficient  
3,217 lbs. Curb weight  
174.6" Exterior length  
72.6" Exterior body width  
49.0" Exterior height  
105.7" Wheelbase  
62.1" Front tread  
60.7" Rear tread  
19.5' Turning radius  
43.1" Front legroom  
37.9" Front headroom  
53.6" Front hiproom  
55.2" Front shoulder room  
52.1 cu.ft. Passenger volume  
22.4 cu.ft. Interior cargo volume  
22.4 cu.ft. Maximum interior cargo volume  

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