Chevrolet Corvette C7 - Key Specifications
Specification | Details |
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Type | Sports Coupe / Convertible |
Released At | 2013 Detroit Auto Show |
Built At | Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA |
Engine | 6.2 L Naturally Aspirated V8 (LT1) / 6.2 L Supercharged V8 (LT4 for Z06) |
Position | Front-Mid Engine, Longitudinal |
Aspiration | Natural (Base) / Supercharged (Z06) |
Block Material | Aluminum |
Valvetrain | OHV, 2 Valves per Cylinder |
Fuel Feed | Direct Fuel Injection |
Displacement | 6162 cc / 376 in³ |
Bore | 103.25 mm / 4.06 in |
Stroke | 92 mm / 3.62 in |
Compression | 11.5:1 (LT1) / 10.0:1 (LT4) |
Power | 343 kW / 460 hp (LT1) / 485 kW / 650 hp (LT4 - Z06) |
Specific Output | 73.5-104.9 hp per liter |
BHP/Weight | 260-340 bhp per tonne |
Torque | 630 Nm / 465 lb-ft (LT1) / 881 Nm / 650 lb-ft (LT4) |
Redline | 6600 rpm (LT1) / 6500 rpm (LT4) |
Body / Frame | Aluminum Frame with Composite and Carbon Fiber Body Panels |
Driven Wheels | RWD |
Wheel Type | Forged Aluminum Wheels |
Front Tires | 245/40ZR18 (Base) / 285/30ZR19 (Z06) |
Rear Tires | 285/35ZR19 (Base) / 335/25ZR20 (Z06) |
Front Brakes | Ventilated Discs with 4-Piston Calipers (Brembo) |
Rear Brakes | Ventilated Discs with 4-Piston Calipers (Brembo) |
Front Wheels | 45.7 x 24.1 cm / 18 x 9.5 in (Base) / 48.3 x 25.4 cm / 19 x 10 in (Z06) |
Rear Wheels | 48.3 x 27.9 cm / 19 x 11 in (Base) / 50.8 x 30.5 cm / 20 x 12 in (Z06) |
Front Suspension | Short/Long Arm (SLA) Double Wishbone with Monotube Shocks |
Rear Suspension | Short/Long Arm (SLA) Double Wishbone with Monotube Shocks |
Curb Weight | 1490-1598 kg / 3285-3523 lbs |
Weight Distribution | 50 % Front / 50 % Rear |
Wheelbase | 2710 mm / 106.7 in |
Length | 4493 mm / 176.9 in |
Width | 1877 mm / 73.9 in |
Height | 1239 mm / 48.8 in |
Transmission | 7-Speed Manual with Rev Match / 8-Speed Automatic |
Top Speed | 290 km/h / 180 mph (LT1) / 319 km/h / 198 mph (Z06) |
0 – 60 mph | 3.8 seconds (LT1) / 2.95 seconds (Z06) |
0 – 100 km/h | 4.0 seconds (LT1) / 3.0 seconds (Z06) |
Fuel Economy (Combined) | 9.8-12.4 L/100 km or 19-24 mpg-US |
Fuel Capacity | 70 liters or 18.5 gallons |
The C7 Corvette is the last front-engine 'Vette, a 6.2L LT1 V8-powered masterpiece blending American muscle with Euro refinement. With the C8 going mid-engine, clean C7s are now future classics, especially in Z06 and manual forms.
1. Price Ranges (EUR, Mid-2024)
Standard Stingray (LT1, 455hp)
Performance Models
2. Key Factors Affecting Value
✅ Provenance Wins
✅ Value-Adding Options
⚠️ Critical Watch-Outs
3. Where to Buy in the EU?
Official Channels
Private Sales
Pro Tip:
Avoid UK RHD conversions—LHD manuals are 20% more valuable in the EU.
4. Market Trends
📈 Z06 & Manuals Appreciating
⚠️ Trap Warning
5. Must-Do Checks
🔧 Mechanical:
📄 Paperwork:
Fun Fact:
The C7’s aluminum frame is 57% stiffer than the C6’s—yet it’s 45kg lighter!
C7 Buying Cheat Sheet
✅ Best Buy: 2018–2019 Grand Sport Manual
❌ Walk Away: 2015 Base Auto with A8 Issues
🔧 First Fix: Replace Differential Fluid
🎨 Most Desirable: Admiral Blue (2017-only)
Need a VIN decode? Corvette Museum offers reports for €50.
The C7 Corvette is the last of its breed. Z06, Grand Sport, and manual models are already depreciation-proof.
Buy now before they follow the C6 ZR1’s appreciation curve!
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