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2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 6MT

The 2013 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 6MT is a 505-hp 7.0-liter V8 with a transmission, 6-speed manual, short-throw includes launch control and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $75,600 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 3,175 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$75,600 ($105,451 *)
Engine
Engine TypeLS7; Gas V8; 7.0L V-8; Electronic Fuel Injection
Displacement7 L
Horsepower505 hp @ 6,300 rpm
Torque470 lb-ft @ 4800 rpm
Redline7,000 rpm
Injection TypeElectronic Fuel Injection
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
TransmissionTransmission, 6-speed manual, short-throw includes launch control
1st Gear2.66 (61 mph **)
2nd Gear1.78 (91 mph **)
3rd Gear1.3 (125 mph **)
4th Gear1 (162 mph **)
5th Gear0.74 (220 mph **)
6th Gear0.5 (325 mph **)
Reverse2.9
Final Drive3.42
Fuel Economy
City15 MPG
Highway24 MPG
Combined18 MPG
Recommended FuelPremium unleaded
Tank Capacity18 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionShort/Long Arm; Transverse Leaf Spring
Rear SuspensionShort/Long Arm; Transverse Leaf Spring
Brakes
Front Brake Disc14.00 x 1.30 in
Rear Brake Disc13.40 x 1.00 in
Tires & Wheels
Wheels Front18 x 9.5 in
Wheels Rear19 x 12.0 in
Tires FrontP275/35ZR18
Tires RearP325/30ZR19
Dimensions & Weight
Length175.6 in
Width75.9 in
Height48.7 in
Wheelbase105.7 in
Front Track63.5 in
Rear Track62.5 in
Cargo Volume22.4 ft³
Curb Weight3,175 lbs
Interior
Headroom Front37.7 in
Legroom Front43.1 in
Shoulder Room Front55.2 in
Hip Room Front53.7 in
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars
** Theoretical max speed per gear at redline

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Tested, but no star ratings were published (2013 Chevrolet Corvette C RWD).

Recalls

No recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2013 Chevrolet CORVETTE.

82 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2013 Chevrolet CORVETTE

Owner Complaints

82 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Chevrolet CORVETTE (1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov

Most-cited areas
Fuel/Propulsion System46
Air Bags10
Engine8
Wheels5
Electrical System4
Power Train3
A complaint can cite more than one area.
Most recent complaints
Jun 24, 2026 · Unknown Or Other
“Just recently I noticed that the leather on my dashboard has started to become unglued. My concern is 1) this is a defect that is common to not only C6 corvette modes (mine) but to C7 (google it on…”
May 11, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“Having a strong smell of gasoline in my garage after filling. After the garage had aired out the next morning the same strong smell. There no warning lights”
Jan 26, 2026 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“Fuel tank leaking Gas smell”
Jun 9, 2025 · Fuel/Propulsion System
“Strong smell of fuel after parking the car in the garage. Inspection by the dealership confirmed the fuel pump assembly is leaking. The car was left for replacement of the fuel pump assembly due to…”
Dec 9, 2024 · Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System
“My Corvette c6 model has had a longterm issue with the left fuel pump, which I was not made aware of by the local dealership servicing my vehicle or the manufacturer, General Motors. I recently…”

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 2013 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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