Corvette C6 · 2005–2007

Chevrolet Corvette 6.0 V8 Corvette C6 · 404 hp (2005 to 2007)

The Chevrolet Corvette 6.0 V8 of the Corvette C6 generation uses the LS2 6.0 V8 petrol engine with 404 hp.

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Technical specifications

Fuel
Petrol
Power
404 PS / 297 kW
Displacement
5 967 cm³
Cylinders
8
Engine code
LS2 6.0 V8
Period covered
2005–2007
Documented market
Europe

Transmission

  • Manual · 6 speeds

Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.

Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet

This version

404 hp (297 kW), rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual. Built from 2005 to 2007.

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In the range

It is the entry-level petrol version of this generation.

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Maintenance and records

Oil and filter change

Typical interval: 15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

15 000 km

12 months

GM dexos1 / dexos2 — Engine, model year and severe use may require a shorter interval; do not exceed the service warning. The listed oil approvals are not interchangeable: check the one for the engine.

Source [1]

Brake fluid

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

24 months

Brake fluid: generally replaced every 2 years; inspect the brakes at each service.

Source [1]

Questions about this version (2)

Which engine is in the Chevrolet Corvette 6.0 V8 Corvette C6?

The LS2 6.0 V8 petrol engine (5 967 cc), 404 hp (297 kW).

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Which oil for the Chevrolet Corvette 6.0 V8?

A GM dexos1 / dexos2-approved oil suited to the LS2 6.0 V8 engine.

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Documentary sources

  1. [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet

    AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026

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