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2005 Corvette Coupe Specifications, Options and Production Numbers

Explore comprehensive Corvette specifications, production numbers, options, and color codes by model year. Your complete reference for authentic restoration and research.

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Production & Specifications

Total Production 26,728
Wheelbase 105.70"
Length 174.60"
Width 72.60"
Height 49.10"
Curb Weight 3,245.00 lbs.
Track F/R 62.10" / 60.70"
Tire Size FT: P245/40ZR-18, RR: P285/35ZR-19
Plant Built Bowling Green
Base Engine LS2 6.0L 364ci V-8 400hp@6000 (400 lb-ft torque@4400)
Serial Range n/a

Detailed Engine & Chassis Specifications

Engine Details

Bore & Stroke
4 x 3.62
Block Material
cast aluminum
Cylinder Head Material
cast aluminum
Valvetrain
OHV, 2 valves per cylinder
Fuel Delivery
Sequential Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
10.9:1
Recommended Fuel
93 octane (recommended but not required)
Fuel Economy
automatic: 18 / 25 / 21; manual: 19 / 28 / 23
Transmission Type
Hydra-Matic 4L65-E 4-speed auto.; Tremec 6-speed manual

Chassis & Suspension

Chassis, Front
short/long arm ( SLA ) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber
Chassis, Rear
short/long arm ( SLA ) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper & lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite leaf spring, monotube shock absorber
Traction Control
electronic traction control; Active Handling

Brakes & Wheels

Brakes Type
front and rear power-assisted disc with ABS; cross-drilled rotors with Z51 Performance Package
Brake Rotor Size
ft: 12.8 x 1.26; rr: 12 x 1; Z51 Performance Package: ft: 13.4 x 1.26; rr: 13 x 1
Wheel Size
front: 18 inch x 8.5 inch; rear: 19 inch x 10 inch
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Options for Model Year 2005, Coupe

* = Option price during model year
** = Option price adjusted for inflation, in 2025 dollars
Code Description Quantity 2005* 2025**
02I Cobalt Red interior 1,156 n/a n/a
19I Ebony interior 15,834 n/a n/a
1SA Coupe Equipment Group 3,763 $1,405 $2,340
1SB Coupe Equipment Group 22,319 $4,360 $7,263
1YY07 Base Corvette Coupe 26,728 $0 $
31I Light Cashmere interior 7,051 n/a n/a
36I Steel Gray interior 2,687 n/a n/a
79U Millennium Yellow Paint 1,646 $750 $1,249
AAB Memory Package 24,028 n/a n/a
AG1 Seat adjuster, power, front passenger 6-way n/a n/a n/a
AJ7 Air bags, frontal and side impact, driver and front passenger n/a n/a n/a
AK5 Air bags, dual-stage, frontal n/a n/a n/a
AQ9 Seats, front Sport bucket 26,129 n/a n/a
AR9 Seats, front bucket 599 n/a n/a
C2L Dual Roof Package 2,585 $1,400 $2,332
CC3 Transparent Removable Roof Panel 8,469 $750 $1,249
CF7 Roof panel, removable, 1-piece, body-color 15,674 n/a n/a
CJ2 Air conditioning, dual-zone, automatic n/a n/a n/a
CV3 Mexico Export 68 n/a n/a
D43 Luggage shade n/a n/a n/a
DD0 Mirrors, inside rearview with compass and driver outside rearview n/a n/a n/a
DL8 Mirrors, outside rearview, power, heated, body-color n/a n/a n/a
EXP Export Option n/a n/a n/a
F55 Magnetic Selective Ride Control (Not Avail with Z51) 6,040 $1,695 $2,824
FE1 Suspension, 4-wheel independent 9,777 n/a n/a
FE3 Sport Suspension (Included With Z51) 10,911 n/a n/a
FE9 Federal Emissions 18,688 $0 $
G90 Axle, 3.15 performance ratio - REQUIRES MX0 10,297 $395 $658
GU2 Axle, 2.73 ratio GU6 Axle, 3.42 ratio 5,434 n/a n/a
GU6 Std. Axle Ratio 3.42:1 Six Speed 10,997 n/a n/a
J55 Heavy duty breaks 11,478 n/a n/a
K11 Air filtration, includes pollen filter n/a n/a n/a
KA1 Seats, heated n/a n/a n/a
LS2 Std. Engine, 6.0L LS2 V8 SFI 26,728 $0 $
MAE Export Units (other than Canada and Mexico) 1,265 n/a n/a
MM6 Six Speed Manual Transmission - Standard 4,595 $0 $
MX0 4-Speed Automatic Transmission w/2.73 Rear Axle Ratio 15,731 $0 $
MZ6 Six-speed manual transmission w/Z5 6,402 n/a n/a
N37 Steering Column; Power Telescope Manual Tilt 22,793 n/a n/a
NB8 Emissions override, California, Massachusetts, New York or Vermont n/a $0 $
NC7 Federal Emissions Override n/a $0 $
NE1 Northeast Emissions n/a $0 $
NG1 Emissions, Maine, Massachusetts, New York, Vermont requirements n/a $0 $
NK4 Steering wheel, leather-wrapped n/a n/a n/a
QG6 Wheel, Five Spoke Aluminum 7,948 n/a n/a
QG7 Polished Alloy Wheels 18,303 $1,295 $2,157
QX1 Gray painted aluminum wheel 477 n/a n/a
R6M New Jersey Surcharge n/a n/a n/a
R8C Corvette Museum Delivery 504 $490 $816
U2K XM Satellite Radio w/Body-Color Antenna 14,833 $325 $541
U3U Sound system with Navigation, ETR AM/FM stereo, CD player, MP3 4,591 $1,400 $2,332
U52 Instrumentation, analog n/a n/a n/a
UE1 OnStar System 13,216 $695 $1,158
UG1 Homelink transmitter n/a n/a n/a
URB AM/FM CD w/DVD Navigation, Bose Prem System 7,691 n/a n/a
US8 Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with CD player and MP3 playback 2,700 n/a n/a
US9 Sound system, ETR AM/FM stereo with 6-disc 11,510 n/a n/a
UV6 Head-Up Display 24,028 n/a n/a
VK3 License plate bracket, front n/a n/a n/a
YF5 Emissions, California state requirements n/a $0 $
Z49 Canadian Options 789 n/a n/a
Z51 Performance Handling Package 10,911 $1,495 $2,490

Paint Colors for Model Year 2005, Coupe

Code Description Quantity Additional Charge
10U Arctic White 1,472 $0.00
19U LeMans Blue Metallic 2,718 $300.00
27* Torch Red 1 $0.00
27U Precision Red 1,273 $0.00
41U Black 5,467 $0.00
45U Velocity Yellow 359 $750.00
67U Machine Silver Metallic 4,789 $0.00
71U Daytona Sunset Orange Metallic 2,379 $0.00
79U Millennium Yellow 1,646 $750.00
80U Monterey Red 358 $750.00
81U Victory Red 3,285 $0.00
86U Magnetic Red Metallic II 2,981 $750.00

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