1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6MT
The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 6MT is a 300-hp 5.7-liter V8 coupe with a manual 6-spd and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $45,060 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 300 horsepower at 5,000 rpm and 340 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Corvette measures 178.5 inches long on a 96.2-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,362 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $45,060 ($93,337 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | LT1; Gas V8; 5.7L V-8; SFI |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5,000 rpm |
| Torque | 340 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Injection Type | SFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Manual 6-spd |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 20 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent SLA; w/Monoleaf Spring |
| Rear Suspension | Independent 5-Link; w/Monoleaf Spring |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 0.94 in |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.94 in |
| Turning Diameter | 40 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.9 x 1.10 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.9 x 0.79 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 8.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 9.5 in |
| Tires Front | P255/45ZR17 |
| Tires Rear | P285/40ZR17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 178.5 in |
| Width | 70.7 in |
| Height | 47.3 in |
| Wheelbase | 96.2 in |
| Front Track | 57.7 in |
| Rear Track | 59.1 in |
| Ground Clearance | 3.6 in |
| Cargo Volume | 6.6 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,362 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37 in |
| Legroom Front | 42 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 53.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 49.3 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars