2009 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 6MT
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- Photo: 2008 Chevrolet Corvette in Black, Front Left, 05-22-2022 by Elise240SX, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 front by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Photography by David Adam Kess Chevrolet Corvette (C6) right side by David Adam Kess, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 2009 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z06 rear by Rutger van der Maar, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
The 2009 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 6MT is a 505-hp 7.0-liter V8 with a transmission, 6-speed manual, short-throw 3.42 axle ratio.) and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $73,925 MSRP and is rated at 18 mpg combined.
It makes 505 horsepower at 6,300 rpm and 470 lb-ft of torque at 4800 rpm, spinning to a 7,000 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 15 mpg city and 24 mpg highway (18 mpg combined).
The Corvette measures 175.6 inches long on a 105.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,180 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $73,925 ($112,008 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | LS7; Gas V8; 7.0L V-8; SFI |
| Displacement | 7 L |
| Horsepower | 505 hp @ 6,300 rpm |
| Torque | 470 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm |
| Redline | 7,000 rpm |
| Injection Type | SFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Transmission, 6-speed manual, short-throw (Includes (GU6) 3.42 axle ratio.) |
| 1st Gear | 2.66 (61 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 1.78 (91 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.3 (125 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1 (162 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.74 (220 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.5 (325 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2.9 |
| Final Drive | 3.42 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 15 MPG |
| Highway | 24 MPG |
| Combined | 18 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Short/Long Arm; Transverse Leaf Spr |
| Rear Suspension | Short/Long Arm; Transverse Leaf Spr |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 14 x 1.3 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.4 x 1.0 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 18 x 9.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 19 x 12.0 in |
| Tires Front | P275/35ZR18 |
| Tires Rear | P325/30ZR19 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 175.6 in |
| Width | 75.9 in |
| Height | 49 in |
| Wheelbase | 105.7 in |
| Front Track | 63.5 in |
| Rear Track | 62.5 in |
| Ground Clearance | 5 in |
| Cargo Volume | 22.4 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,180 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 43.1 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.6 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2009 Chevrolet Corvette 2-DR Convertible w/SAB).
Recalls
No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2009 Chevrolet CORVETTE.
152 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2009 Chevrolet CORVETTE
Owner Complaints
152 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2009 Chevrolet CORVETTE (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 80 |
| Engine | 24 |
| Air Bags | 15 |
| Exterior Lighting | 9 |
| Electrical System | 8 |
| Power Train | 7 |
Complaints are unverified reports submitted to NHTSA by owners. They cover the whole model year, not a specific trim, and a count alone doesn't show how common a problem is.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 2009 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.