2018 CHEVROLET CORVETTE technical data

Chevrolet Corvette Owner Manual (GMNA-Localizing-U.S./Canada/Mexico-
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ContentsIntroduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
In Brief . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Keys, Doors, and Windows . . . . . 26
Seats and Restraints . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 92
Instruments and Controls . . . . . . . 96
Lighting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 137
Infotainment System . . . . . . . . . . 143
Climate Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
Driving and Operating . . . . . . . . . 155
Vehicle Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 215
Service and Maintenance . . . . . 302
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Customer Information . . . . . . . . . 321
Reporting Safety Defects . . . . . . 332
OnStar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 335
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 347

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Technical Data
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle IdentificationNumber (VIN) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Service Parts Identification Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 317
Vehicle Data
Capacities andSpecifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
Engine Drive Belt Routing . . . . 320
Vehicle Identification
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
This legal identifier is in the front
corner of the instrument panel, on
the driver side of the vehicle. It can
be seen through the windshield from
outside. The Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN) also appears on the
Vehicle Certification and Service
Parts labels and certificates of title
and registration.
Engine Identification
The eighth character in the VIN is
the engine code. This code
identifies the vehicle's engine,
specifications, and replacement parts. See
“Engine Specifications”
under Capacities and Specifications
0 318 for the vehicle's engine code.
Service Parts
Identification Label
There may be a label under the
carpet in the hatch/trunk area on the
passenger side, that contains the
following information:
.
Vehicle Identification
Number (VIN)
. Model designation
. Paint information
. Production options and special
equipment
If there is no label, there is a
barcode on the certification label on
the center (B) pillar to scan for this
same information.

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Vehicle Data
Capacities and Specifications
The following approximate capacities are given in metric and English conversions.
SeeRecommended Fluids and Lubricants 0313.
Application Capacities
Metric English
Air Conditioning Refrigerant For the air conditioning system refrigerant charge type and amount, see the refrigerant label underthe hood. See your dealer for more information.
Engine Cooling System 11.2 L 11.8 qt
Intercooler System (LT4) 4.3 L 4.5 qt
Engine Oil with Filter 6.2L LT1 Engine without Z51 or Grand Sport 6.6 L 7.0 qt
6.2L LT1 Engine with Z51 or Grand Sport 9.3 L 9.8 qt
6.2L LT4 Supercharged Engine 9.3 L 9.8 qt
Fuel Tank 70.4 L 18.6 gal
Wheel Nut Torque 140 Y100 lb ft
All capacities are approximate. When adding, be sure to fill to the approximate level, as recommended in this
manual. Recheck fluid level after filling

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Engine Specifications
EngineVIN Code Transmission Spark Plug Gap Firing Order
6.2L V8 LT1 7Automatic
Manual 0.95–1.10 mm
(0.037–0.043 in) 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3
6.2L LT4 Supercharged 6Automatic
Manual 0.725–0.875 mm
(0.029–0.034 in) 1–8–7–2–6–5–4–3
Engine Data
Engine
Horsepower TorqueDisplacement Compression Ratio
6.2L V8 Standard 455460 lb ft 6.2L11.5:1
6.2L V8 with
Performance
Exhaust 460
465 lb ft 6.2L11.5:1
6.2L V8
Supercharged 650
650 lb ft 6.2L10.0:1

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Engine Drive Belt Routing
6.2L LT1 Engine
6.2L LT4 Engine