2001 CORVETTE

The 2001 Corvette continued as a two-door, two-passenger performance sports car available in three trims ranging from a base coupe to a convertible to an all-new Z06 higher-performance edition.

• At new-model-introduction time the coupe was equipped with a standard 350-cid 350-hp Chevrolet LS1 V-8 and four-speed automatic transmission.
• A six-speed manual transmission was optional.
• The Corvette Z06 included a 350-cid 385-hp Chevrolet LS6 V-8, a unique six-speed manual transmission with overdrive, a special FE4 suspension, and Active Handling Control.
• This transmission featured more aggressive gearing for quicker acceleration and more usable torque at various speeds.
• A built-in temperature-sensing unit was designed to alert the driver when transmission oil temperature got too high.
• The Goodyear tires on the Z06 were made especially for it and were an inch wider than standard tires front and rear, but 23 pounds lighter.
• The Z06 also featured a windshield and backlight made of thinner glass (because it did not feature the heavier glass used in the HUD system) and a titanium exhaust system to reduce its weight by nearly 40 pounds.
• Standard on the CS coupe was
  • air conditioning
  • driver airbag
  • passenger airbag
  • alloy wheels
  • anti-lock brakes
  • anti-theft system
  • cruise control
  • rear defogger
  • keyless entry
  • power locks
  • power mirrors
  • auto-tinting side mirrors (but not heated)
  • power steering
  • power windows
  • AM/FM anti-theft radio with cassette
  • leather-trimmed power driver's seat
  • tachometer
  • tilt steering
  • automatic transmission
  • Traction Control system
• The CS convertible came with all of the same standard equipment, plus a power antenna.
• The Z06 was basically equipped like the coupe, but with AM/FM cassette and radio optional but the automatic transmission was not available.
• The Z06 could be distinguished from the other Corvettes
  • It had a hardtop bodystyle rather than the hatchback coupe or covertible
  • It had air scoops on the rear rocker panels that funnel air to the rear brakes for cooling
  • It had center air inlets on the front bumper
  • It had Z06-specific alloy wheels painted a light-grey metallic colour
  • The disc brake calipers were painted red
  • The LS6 engine cover was red to differentiate it from the LS1
  • Z06 emblems were positioned on the front fenders.
• The interior of the Z06 differed from the coupe and convertible
  • It had a special instrument cluster with chequered-flag graphics and a tachometer with a higher 6,500 rpm redline
  • The black leather seats had additional side bolstering for lateral support
  • The seats have Z06 logos embroidered into the headrests
  • Optional are red seat inserts, red lower instrument panel, and red inserts in the lower door panels
• Colors for 2001 Corvette Z06 Hardtops were:
  • Quicksilver
  • Speedway White
  • Black
  • Torch Red
  • Millennium Yellow Clear Coat
• The standard Z06 Hardtop leather interiors came in Black; and Black with Torch Red inserts.
• Colors for 2001 Corvette CS coupes and convertibles were:
  • Light Pewter Metallic
  • Quicksilver Metallic
  • Sebring Silver Metallic
  • Navy Blue Metallic
  • Speedway White
  • Black
  • Torch Red
  • Millennium Yellow Clear Coat
  • Magnetic Red-Il Clear Coat
• Leather interiors for Coupes and Convertibles came in Black; Light Oak; Torch Red; and Light Gray.
• Convertible Tops came in White, Black, and Light Oak.

V.I.N. NUMBERS

• The serial number [Vehicle Identification Number -- VIN] was stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.
• The Fixed roof hardtop serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY12[G or S]*15100001 and up
• The coupe serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY22[G or S]*15100001 and up
• The convertible serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY32[G or S]*15100001 and up

• The Z06 Corvette exterior colors were:
  • 12U = Quicksilver
  • 40U = Speedway White
  • 41U = Black
  • 70U = Torch Red
  • 79U = Millennium Yellow Clear Coat
• The Coupe and Convertible Corvette exterior colors were:
  • 11U = Light Pewter Metallic
  • 12U = Quicksilver Metallic
  • 13U = Sebring Silver Metallic
  • 28U = Navy Blue Metallic
  • 40U = Speedway White
  • 41U = Black
  • 70U = Torch Red
  • 79U = Millennium Yellow Clear Coat
  • 86U = Magnetic Red-II Clear Coat.
• Upholstery Codes

IDENTIFICATION

Model	Model No.	Body/Style No.	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
Coupe	1Y	Y07	2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger	$40,080	3214	N/A
Hardtop	1Y	Y37	2-dr. Hardtop - 2 passenger	$47,855	3115	N/A
Convertible	1Y	Y67	2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger	$46,605	3110	N/A

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

• A four-speed automatic transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter was standard equipment in coupes and convertibles.
• A unique six-speed manual transmission with floor-mounted gear shifter was standard equipment in Z06. The same six-speed manual transmission with different gear ratio was optional in coupes and convertibles.

CHASSIS

Z06 OPTIONS

• RPO AAB Memory package to recall settings for outside rearview mirrors, radio, power seats, heating-ventilation, and air-conditioning controls for coupe and convertible ($150).
• RPO AG1 Power six-way driver seat, hardtop only ($305).
• RPO B34 Front floor mats ($25).
• RPO B84 Body side moldings ($75).
• RPO CJ2 Dual-zone air conditioning ($365).
• RPO CV3 Mexico export (no-cost option).
• RPO DDO Electronic mono-chromatic mirrors ($120).
• RPO EXP Export option (N/A).
• RPO FE4 suspension, includes
• RPO M12 six-speed manual transmission unique to Z06 (N/A).
• RPO GU6 3.42:1 standard rear axle ratio with manual transmission (no-cost option).
• RPO NB8 California and Northeast emissions requirements (no-cost option).
• RPO NC7 Federal emissions override (no-cost option).
• RPO NG1 Massachusetts and New York emissions requirements (no-cost option).
• RPO N37 Tilt-telescope power steering column in coupe and convertible ($350).
• RPO R6M New Jersey surcharge, mandatory in New Jersey ($252).
• RPO R8C National Corvette Museum factory delivery option ($490).
• RPO V49 Front license plate frame ($15).
• RPO YF5 California emission system (no-cost option).
• RPO Z49 Canadian options (no-cost option).
• RPO 79U Millennium Yellow paint with tint ($500).

COUPE & CONVERTIBLE OPTIONS

• RPO 1SA Option package coupe and convertible base equipment group (no-cost option).
• RPO 1SB Option Package includes RPO 1SA ($1 700 on coupe and $1 ,800 for convertible).
• RPO 1SC Option Package includes RPO 1 SB ($2,700 on coupe and $2,600 on convertible).
• RPO AAB Memory package to recall settings for outside rearview mirrors, radio, power seats, heating-ventila-tion, and air-conditioning controls, requires CJ2 ($150).
• RPO AG1 Power six-way driver seat, standard on Z06 ($305).
• RPO AN4 Child seat tether (N/A).
• RPO AP9 Luggage shade and parcel net ($50).
• RPO B34 Front floor mats ($25).
• RPO B84 Body side moldings ($75).
• RPO CC3 Transparent roof panel with blue tint ($750).
• RPO C2L Dual body color-keyed roof panel and blue transparent roof panel ($1 ,200).
• RPO CV3 Mexico export (no-cost option).
• RPO DDO Electronic monochromatic mirrors ($120).
• RPO EXP Export option (N/A).
• RPO FEl Base suspension (N/A).
• RPO FE3 Sport suspension, included with Z51 (N/A).
• RPO FE9 Federal emissions (no-cost option).
• RPO F45 Selective Real Time Damping, not available with Z06 ($1 ,695).
• RPO 79U Millennium Yellow paint with tint ($600).
• RPO G92 Performance 3.15:1 axle ratio, for automatic transmission only ($300).
• RPO GU2 2.73:1 standard axle ratio with M30 automatic transmission (N/A).
• RPO GU6 3.42:1 standard rear axle ratio with manual transmission (N/A).
• RPO LS1 5.7-liter sequential fuel-injection aluminum V-8 (no-cost option).
• RPO MN6 Six-speed manual transmission, no charge in hardtop, in other models ($815).
• RPO MXO M30 automatic transmission, included in G92 performance axle (no-cost option).
• RPO NB8 California and Northeast emissions requirements (no-cost option).
• RPO NC7 Emissions override (no-cost option).
• RPO NG1 Massachusetts and New York emissions requirements (no-cost option).
• RPO N37 Tilt-telescope power steering column ($350).
• RPO N73 Sport magnesium wheels ($2,000).
• RPO QD4 Domestic standard five-spoke wheels (no-cost option).
• RPO QFS Deluxe high-polish wheels ($1250).
• RPO R6M New Jersey surcharge, mandatory in New Jersey ($252).
• RPO R8C National Corvette Museum factory delivery option ($490).
• RPO UNO Delco-Bose music system with compact disc changer ($100).
• RPO UlS Remote 12-disc CD changer ($600).
• RPO V49 Front license plate frame ($15).
• RPO XGG Front tires P245/4SZR-1 7 (no-cost option).
• RPO YGH Rear tire P275/4OZR-18 (no-cost option).
• RPO YFS California emission system (no-cost option).
• RPO Z49 Canadian options (no-cost option).
• RPO ZS1 Performance handling package ($350).
• RPO 86U Magnetic Red Metallic Clear Coat paint ($600).

Z06 PERFORMANCE

• City Fuel consumption : 12.4 l/100km (23 mpg)
• Highway Fuel consumption : 7.9 l/100km.(36 mpg)
• 0-100 km/h in just over 4 seconds
• quarter mile in 12 seconds

HISTORICAL NOTES