2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 7MT
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The 2016 Chevrolet Corvette Z51 7MT is a 460-hp 6.2-liter V8 with a transmission, 7-speed manual and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $60,400 MSRP and is rated at 21 mpg combined.
It makes 460 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 465 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 3,298 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Price | |
| MSRP | $60,400 ($81,792 *) |
| MSRP with Destination | $61,395 ($83,139 *) |
| Destination Charge | $995 |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | LT1; Gas V8; 6.2L V-8; Direct Injection |
| Displacement | 6.2 L |
| Horsepower | 460 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 465 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 | 48.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 106.7 in |
| Front Track | 63 in |
| Rear Track | 61.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 15 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,298 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 (2016 Chevrolet Corvette 2 DR RWD).
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 2016 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
104 owner complaints to NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet CORVETTE
Owner Complaints
104 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2016 Chevrolet CORVETTE (1 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 1 an injury). See all on nhtsa.gov
| Wheels | 59 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 14 |
| Power Train | 12 |
| Electrical System | 6 |
| Engine | 6 |
| Steering | 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 2016 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.