2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 Convertible 7MT
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The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 Convertible 7MT is a 455-hp 6.2-liter V8 convertible with a transmission, 7-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $64,000 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 455 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 460 lb-ft of torque at 4600 rpm, spinning to a 6,600 rpm redline. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 28 mpg highway (21 mpg combined).
The Corvette measures 176.9 inches long on a 106.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,362 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Convertible |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $64,000 ($87,764 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $64,995 ($89,128 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | LT1; Gas V8; 6.2L V-8; Direct Injection |
| Displacement | 6.2 L |
| Horsepower | 455 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 460 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm |
| Redline | 6,600 rpm |
| Injection Type | Direct Injection |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Transmission, 7-speed manual with Active Rev Matching with Z51 performance ratios |
| 1st Gear | 2.97 (52 mph **) |
| 2nd Gear | 2.07 (74 mph **) |
| 3rd Gear | 1.43 (107 mph **) |
| 4th Gear | 1 (153 mph **) |
| 5th Gear | 0.71 (216 mph **) |
| 6th Gear | 0.57 (269 mph **) |
| 7th Gear | 0.48 (320 mph **) |
| Reverse | 2.9 |
| Final Drive | 3.42 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 28 MPG |
| Combined | 21 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Short/Long Arm; Transverse Leaf Spring |
| Rear Suspension | Short/Long Arm; Transverse Leaf Spring |
| Turning Diameter | 37.7 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.6 x 1.18 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.3 x 0.90 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 19 x 8.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 20 x 10 in |
| Tires Front | P245/35ZR19 |
| Tires Rear | P285/30ZR20 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 176.9 in |
| Width | 73.9 in |
| Height | 48.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in |
| Front Track | 63 in |
| Rear Track | 61.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 10 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,362 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 43 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.2 in |
| Hip Room Front | 53.7 in |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Tested, but no star ratings were published (2015 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD).
Recalls
5 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet CORVETTE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Jul 10, 2017 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse and Chevrolet Spark EV, Caprice PPV and SS vehicles, 2014-2017 Buick Encore and Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500 and GMC Sierra 1500 vehicles, 2015-2016 Cadillac Escalade and Escalade ESV, Chevrolet Tahoe, Trax, Suburban and Silverado 2500 and 3500 and GMC Yukon and Yukon XL vehicles, and 2015-2017 GMC Sierra HD 2500 and 3500 vehicles. While being previously remedied for recall 16V-651, the affected vehicles may not have received the complete software update necessary to remedy the recall condition. Without the update, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on August 4, 2017. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 17287.
NHTSA campaign 17V437000
Sep 8, 2016 · AIR BAGS:FRONTAL
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015-2017 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 HD, 3500 HD, Tahoe, Suburban, GMC Sierra 2500 HD and 3500 HD, GMC Yukon, GMC Yukon XL, Cadillac Escalade and Cadillac Escalade ESV vehicles and 2014-2017 Chevrolet Corvette, Silverado 1500, Trax, Caprice Police Pursuit Vehicle, GMC Sierra 1500, Buick Encore, and 2014-2016 Buick Lacrosse, Chevrolet Spark EV and SS vehicles. In the affected vehicles, certain driving conditions may cause the air bag sensing and diagnostic module (SDM) software to activate a diagnostic test. During this test, deployment of the frontal air bags and the seat belt pretensioners would not occur in the event of a crash.
Consequence: A failure of the front air bags or seat belt pretensioners to deploy in the event of a crash necessitating deployment increases the risk of injury to the driver and front passenger.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will reflash the SDM software. Vehicles that have had a previous air bag deployment will have the SDM replaced. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on October 13, 2016. Owners may contact Buick customer service at 1-800-521-7300, Cadillac customer service at 1-800-458-8006, Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020, or GMC customer service at 1-800-462-8782. GM's number for this recall is 16007.
NHTSA campaign 16V651000
Jan 26, 2015 · SUSPENSION
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured September 26, 2014, to October 2, 2014. In the affected vehicles the toe link outer ball joint on the rear suspension may not have been properly tightened during the assembly process. The Toe link may loosen with the vehicle use and eventually separate.
Consequence: A toe link separation can result in a reduction in vehicle stability and steering control, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace any damaged parts, free of charge. The recall began February 23, 2015. Owners may contact GM customer service at 1-800-222-1020 (Chevrolet). GM's number for this recall is 14857.
NHTSA campaign 15V031000
Sep 19, 2014 · AIR BAGS
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured August 20, 2014, to August 27, 2014. In the event of a driver frontal air bag deployment, the driver air bag module back plate may fracture, allowing the driver air bag to separate from the steering wheel.
Consequence: An air bag that separates from the steering wheel may increase the risk of injury to the driver in the event of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will replace the driver side air bag, free of charge. The recall began on October 29, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14594.
NHTSA campaign 14V570000
Sep 17, 2014 · PARKING BRAKE
General Motors LLC (GM) is recalling certain model year 2015 Chevrolet Corvette vehicles manufactured August 20, 2014, to September 4, 2014. In the affected vehicles, only one of the rear parking brake cables may be fully seated and engaged, resulting in the parking brake only operating on one of the rear park brake drums. Without the parking brake working on both rear wheels, the vehicle may roll away if parked on a steep gradient. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 135, "Light Vehicle Brake Systems."
Consequence: If the parking brake cable isn't fully seated and engaged on both of the rear park brake drums, the vehicle may roll away if parked on a steep gradient, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: GM will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct the park brake cable installation, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 31, 2014. Owners may contact Chevrolet customer service at 1-800-222-1020. GM's number for this recall is 14620.
NHTSA campaign 14V568000
65 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet CORVETTE
Owner Complaints
65 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2015 Chevrolet CORVETTE (3 mention a crash, 3 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Power Train | 18 |
| Wheels | 12 |
| Engine | 8 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 8 |
| Electrical System | 5 |
| Visibility/Wiper | 5 |
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 2015 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.