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The 2001 Chevrolet Corvette

2001 Navy Blue Corvette

The new Corvette Z06 was introduced in 2001. It included the new LS6 engine that produces 385 horsepower and a new manual transmission to transfer the power. RPO Z06 could not be ordered with an automatic transmission. The transmission is geared more aggresively and torque is used more efficiently. RPO Z06 also included the Z51 suspension as standard equipment. New larger brakes with a new cooling vent for the rear brakes. The vents are located on each side of the car in front of the rear wheels. Z06 also included tires that were 1" wider than the coupe and convertible. Because the tires are not EMT (run-flat) they are 23 pounds lighter. This also added the requirement for a jack and tire repair kit because there is no room for a spare tire. The front and rear glass in the Z06 was made thinner to reduce weight in the Z06. The exhaust system is constructed of titanium to decrease weight, it was also redesigned to increase flow and create a more aggresive sound. These two weight saving measures removed 40 pounds from the car. The base coupe and convertible Vettes also received a power increase to 350 horsepower by utilizing the intake from the new LS6. New chrome exhaust tips, standard active handling and a transmission fluid sensor were added to the base model as well.

Production Options and Build Statistics

Total 2001 Corvettes Built - 35,627

Total 2001 Coupes - 15,681
Total 2001 Convertibles - 14,173
Total 2001 Z06s - 5,773

Serial Numbers
Coupe1G1YY22Gx15100000 - 1G1YY22Gx15135627
Convertible1G1YY32Gx15100000 - 1G1YY32Gx15135627
Z061G1YY12Sx15100000 - 1G1YY12Sx15105773

The "Vehicle Identification Number" (also VIN or serial number) is stamped on a plate on the lower edge of driver's side windshield.

VIN (Serial) Number Decoder

PositionCharacterDescription
11US Built
2GGeneral Motors Product
31Chevrolet Motor Division Vehicle
4-5YYCorvette
61 or 2 or 3Body style number
1 = Two-door fixed-roof hardtop
2 = Two-door hatchback style 07, 08, 77, or 87
3 = Two-door convertible GM body style 67
72 or 42=Active manual belts with driver and passenger inflatable restraint system
4=Active manual belts with frontal and side-impact driver and front passenger inflatable restraint system
8GLS1 5.7-liter (346 cu. in) Sequential multiport-fuel-injection (SFI) V8
8SLS6 5.7 liter sequential multiport-fuel-injection Chevrolet V-8
9?A check digit that calculates the characters in the serial number and gives it a single digit code and can be used to verify that the serial number is legitimate
101The model year 1=2001
115Bowling Green, Kentucky
12-17100001 and upProduction Sequence

Production Options

RPO
Description
Cost
Coupe
Convertible
Z06
Total
Prod.
%
Prod.
%
Prod.
%
Prod.
%
1SABase Equipment Group$0.00 1,577 10.1% 550 3.9% 5,745 99.5% 7,872 22.1%
1SBOption Package(Includes 1SA above)Custom Adjustable Sport Bucket Seats, Power Passenger Seat, Dual Zone Electronic Air Conditioning, Front Fog Lamps, Drivers Memory Package, Rear Luggage Shade/Parcel Net, Electrochromic Inside & LH Outside Mirrors(Vert only)$1,800.00 2,514 16.0% 1,710 12.1% 0 N/A 4,224 11.9%
1SCOption Package(Includes 1SB above); Twilight Sentinel, Electrochromic Mirrors(Coupe only), Head Up Display, Power Telescoping and Manual Tilt Steering WheelN/A N/A N/A 0 N/A 0 N/A N/A N/A
AABMemory Package(Requires DD0)$150.00 14,466 92.3% 13,755 97.1% 4,780 82.8% 33,001 92.6%
AG1Power 6-Way Driver Seat(Std. on Z06)N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AG2Power Passenger SeatN/A 14,466 92.3% 13,755 97.1% 0 N/A 28,221 79.2%
AK5Driver and Passenger Supplemental Inflatable Restraint System$0.00 15,681 100.0% 14,173 100.0% 5,773 100.0% 35,627 100.0%
AN4Child Seat TetherN/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AP9Luggage Shade & Parcel Net (Coupe Only)$50.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AQ9Driver & Pass. Reclin. Bucket SeatsN/A 14,466 92.3% 13,755 97.1% 0 N/A 28,221 79.2%
AR9Driver & Pass. European Bucket SeatsN/A 1,215 7.7% 418 2.9% 5,773 100.0% 7,406 20.8%
B34Floor Mats$25.00 15,313 97.7% 13,904 98.1% 5,690 98.6% 34,907 98.0%
B84Body Side Moldings$75.00 8,973 57.2% 8,529 60.2% 2,955 51.2% 20,457 57.4%
BGRBowling Green Plant$0.00 15,681 100.0% 14,173 100.0% 5,773 100.0% 35,627 100.0%
C2LDual Roof Package$1,200.00 5,099 14.3% 0 N/A 0 N/A 5,099 14.3%
C60Basic Climate Control SystemN/A 1,210 7.7% 416 2.9% 0 N/A 1,626 4.6%
CC3Transparent Roof Panel$750.00 4,769 13.4% 0 N/A 0 N/A 4,769 13.4%
CF7Non-Transparent Roof PanelN/A 5,813 16.3% 0 N/A 0 N/A 5,813 16.3%
CJ2Air Cond. - Auto Climate ControlN/A 14,471 92.3% 13,757 97.1% 5,773 100.0% 34,001 95.4%
CV3Mexico Export OptionN/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
DD0Electronic Monochromatic Mirrors(Requires AAB)$120.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
DL5RRoadside Service Information Decal$0.00 15,681 100.0% 14,173 100.0% 5,773 100.0% 35,627 100.0%
D42Rear Compartment Luggage Shade and Parcel NetN/A 15,681 N/A 0 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
EXPExport OptionN/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
F45Sel. Real Time Damping Suspension$1,695.00 2,450 15.6% 3,170 22.4% 0 N/A 5,620 15.8%
FE1Base SuspensionN/A 11,565 73.8% 10,472 73.9% 0 N/A 22,037 61.9%
FE3Sport Suspension(Included with Z51)N/A 4,116 26.2% 3,707 26.2% 0 N/A 7,817 21.9%
FE4Performance Handling Pkg.(Z06 Only)N/A 0 N/A 0 N/A 5,773 16.2% 5,773 16.2%
FE9Federal Emissions CertificateN/A 10,800 68.9% 10,551 74.4% 4,309 74.6% 25,720 72.2%
G90Performance Axle Ratio (3.15 - Auto. Trans. Only)N/A 6,515 41.5% 6,367 44.9% 0 N/A 12,882 36.2%
G92Performance Axle Ratio (3.15)$300.00 6,515 41.5% 6,367 44.9% 0 N/A 12,882 36.2%
GU2Rear Axle Ratio (2.73 - Auto. Trans. Only)N/A 3,816 24.3% 2,910 20.5% 0 N/A 6,725 18.9%
GU6Performance Axle Ratio (3.42 - 6spd. Trans. Only)N/A 5,350 34.1% 4,896 34.5% 5,773 100.0% 16,019 45.0%
IL3Interior Trim Design$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
JL4Active Handling SystemN/A 15,681 100.0% 14,173 100.0% 5,773 100.0% 35,627 100.0%
JL94-Wheel Disc, Anti-Lock Brake System$0.00 15,681 100.0% 14,173 100.0% 5,773 100.0% 35,627 100.0%
K63110 Amp Generator$0.00 15,681 100.0% 14,173 100.0% 5,773 100.0% 35,627 100.0%
LS15.7L SFI V8, 350HP$0.00 15,681 N/A 14,173 N/A 0 N/A 0 N/A
LS65.7L SFI V8, 385HP$0.00 0 N/A 0 N/A 5,773 16.2% 5,773 16.2%
M304-speed Auto. Transmission$0.00 10,331 65.9% 9,277 65.5% 0 N/A 19,608 55.0%
MN66-speed Manual Trans. ($0 - w/1YY37)$815.00 5,350 34.1% 4,896 34.5% 5,773 100.0% 16,019 45.0%
MX04-Speed Auto. Transmission with Overdrive$815.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A 0 N/A N/A N/A
N37Steering Column, Power Telescope Manual Tilt$350.00 12,122 77.3% 12,597 88.9% 0 N/A 24,719 69.4%
N73Magnesium Wheel Pkg.$2,000.00 425 2.7% 597 4.2% 0 N/A 1,022 2.9%
NB8CA/Northeast Emission Certified$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
NF7Federal Emissions System NLEV$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
NG1Massachusetts/New York Emissions Requirements$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
NK4Leather Wrapped Steering Wheel$0.00 15,681 100.0% 14,173 100.0% 5,773 100.0% 35,627 100.0%
QD4Standard 5-Spoke Wheels(Not avail. w/Z06)$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
QF5Deluxe High Polish Wheels(Not avail. w/Z06)$1,200.00 11,278 71.9% 11,702 82.6% 0 N/A 22,980 64.5%
R6MNew Jersey Surcharge (mandatory in NJ)$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
R8CNCM Delivery Package$490.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
T82Twilight SentinelN/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
T96Fog LampsN/A 14,471 92.3% 13,757 97.1% 0 N/A 28,228 79.2%
U1SRemote Compact 12-Disc Changer$600.00 6,706 42.8% 7,492 52.9% 0 N/A 14,198 39.9%
U52Electronic Instrumentation$0.00 15,681 100.0% 14,173 100.0% 5,773 100.0% 35,627 100.0%
UL0AM/FM Cassette Stereo(Reqs. U1S)N/A 3,638 23.2% 3,136 22.1% 70 1.2% 6,844 19.2%
UN0AM/FM Stereo with CD$600.00 12,043 76.8% 11,037 77.9% 5,703 98.8% 28,783 80.8%
UV6Heads-Up DisplayN/A 12,563 80.1% 12,779 90.2% 0 N/A 25,342 71.1%
UV7Windshield AntennaN/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
V49Front License Plate Frame$15.00 7,821 49.9% 7,829 55.2% 3,285 56.9% 18,935 53.1%
V73Statement of Vehicle Certification - U.S. / Canada$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
VM3Consumer Information Label$0.00 15,681 100.0% 14,173 100.0% 5,773 100.0% 35,627 100.0%
XGGFront Tire - P245/45ZR17$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
YGHRear Tire - P275/40ZR18$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Z49Canadian Options$0.00 220 1.4% 612 4.3% 293 5.1% 1,125 3.2%
Z51Performance Handling Package$350.00 4,116 26.2% 3,701 26.1% 0 N/A 7,817 21.9%

Color Options for 2001

Interior options for exterior colors are suggested by Chevrolet. Other combinations could be ordered.
RPO
Color
Cost
Mfr Code
Coupe
Convertible
Z06
Total
Prod.
%
11UPewter Metallic$0.00WA-382E1,9831,4790 3,462 9.7%
12UQuicksilver Metallic$0.00WA-519F1,9051,5721,345 4,822 13.5%
28UNavy Blue Metallic$0.00N/A1,3881,1990 2,587 7.3%
40USpeedway White$0.00WA-85541,0661,047352 2,465 6.9%
41UBlack$0.00WA-85552,4502,7021,819 6,971 19.6%
70UTorch Red$0.00WA-90752,7882,7811,623 7,192 20.2%
79UMillenium Yellow$0.00WA-423G1,8221,431634 3,887 10.9%
86UMagnetic Red II Metallic$0.00N/A1,8361,4860 3,322 9.3%
91UDark Bowling Green Metallic$0.00N/A4434760 919 2.6%

Interior Colors

RPO
Color
Cost
Coupe
Convertible
Z06
Total
Prod.
%
Prod.
%
Prod.
%
Prod.
%
19IBlack$0.00 10,011 63.8% 8,583 60.6% 4,112 71.2% 22,706 63.7%
67ILight Oak$0.00 3,206 20.4% 4,072 28.7% 0 N/A 7,278 20.4%
70IFirethorn Red$0.00 562 3.6% 707 5.0% 1,661 28.8% 2,930 8.2%
92ILight Gray$0.00 1,902 12.1% 811 5.7% 0 N/A 2,713 7.6%


Convertible Top Colors

RPOColorProduction%
16TWhite3,54825.0%
41TBlack9,82369.3%
67TLight Oak3,80226.8%
Percentages are the percent of convertibles with that color top


2001 Corvette Specifications

Mechanical Dimensions

FeatureDimensions
Wheelbase104.5 inches (2.654 m)
Overall length179.7 inches (4.564 m)
Overall width73.6 inches (1.869 m)
Overall height47.9 inches (1.217 m)
Front tread62.0 inches (1.575 m)
Rear tread62.1 inches (1.577 m)
Standard Tires Front/RearP245/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT / P275/40ZR-18 Goodyear Eagle GT
Ground Clearance3.7 inches
Curb Weight1460 lbs / 3212 kg(coupe)
1458 lbs / 3207 kg((convertible)
1409 lbs / 3130 kg((Z06)
SteeringPower Rack and PinionPower-assisted, speed-sensitive, magnetic variable-effort power rack and steering
Front suspensionIndependent SLA forged-aluminum upper and lower control arms and steering knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel stabilizer bar, and spindle offset.
Rear suspensionIndependent five-link design with tow and camber adjustment, cast-aluminum upper and lower control arms and knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel tie rods and stabilizer bar, and tubular U-jointed metal matrix composite driveshaft.
BrakesAntilock four-wheel power disc
Body constructionFiberglass; integral perimeter frame with center back­bone/all-welded steel body frame construction
Fuel tank19.1 US Gal (15.9 Imp Gal) (72 liters)


Engine Specifications

FeatureBase Engine RPO LS1Z06 Engine RPO LS6
TypeV-8, 90-degree Overhead valveV-8, 90-degree Overhead valve
BlockAll AluminumAll Aluminum;
Displacement346 cid (5.7 liters)346 cid (5.7 liters)
Bore & Stroke3.90" x 3.62"3.90" x 3.62"
Compression ratio10.1:110.5:1
Brake horsepower350 @ 5600385 @ 6000
Torque360 lb-ft @ 4000385 lb-ft @ 4800
Main bearingFiveFive
Valve liftersHydraulic, two valves per cylinderHydraulic, two valves per cylinder
Fuel supplySequential Multi-port injection (MPI) systemSequential Multi-port injection (MPI) system
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