Layout:
Front-engine / rear-wheel-drive

Weight (lbs):
Curb weight: 3,179; 3,199 (Conv.); 3,130 (Z06)
Weight distribution: 54 / 46; 51 / 49 (Z06)

Standard Engine:
5,967cc V8; aluminum heads / aluminum block
OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Bore & stroke: 101.6 x 92.0 mm; compression ratio: 10.9:1
400 hp @ 6,000 rpm / 400 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm

Optional Engine/s:
7,011cc V8; aluminum heads / aluminum block
OHV 2-valves/cyl.
Bore & stroke: 104.8 x 101.6 mm; compression ratio: 11.0:1
505 hp @ 6,300 rpm / 470 lb-ft @ 4,800 rpm

Fuel Capacity:
18.0 gallon fuel tank

Standard Transmission:
6-speed manual
Ratios: 2.66, 1.78, 1.30, 1.00, 0.74, 0.50
Final drive: 3.42:1

Optional Transmission/s:
6-speed automatic with manual shift
Ratios: 4.02, 2.36, 1.53, 1.15, 0.85, 0.67
Final drive: 2.56:1

6-speed manual (Z51)
Ratios: 2.97, 2.07, 1.43, 1.00, 0.71, 0.57
Final drive: 3.42:1

Steering:
Rack & pinion; speed-sensitive power assist
Turning circle (ft): 39.0

Suspension:
Front: Double wishbone; composite leaf springs, stabilizer bar
Rear: Double wishbone; composite leaf springs, stabilizer bar

Brakes:
4-wheel ABS, ESP (Active Handling); power-assist
Front: 12.8 (Z51: 13.4) x 1.26 in. ventilated discs
Rear: 12.0 (Z51: 13.0) x 1.00 in. ventilated discs

Brakes (Z06):
4-wheel ABS, ESP (Active Handling); power-assist
Front: 14.0 x 1.3 in. cross-drilled and ventilated discs
Rear: 13.4 x 1.0 in. cross-drilled and ventilated discs