Chevrolet Corvette 1968–1970
3 generation (C3)General information
Number of doors2
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine5354 cm3 Gasoline
Power304 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
United States
Specifications
Engine
Compression ratio10
Cylinder bore101.6 mm
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)224 kW
Engine power304 hp
Engine power305 PS
Engine code327
Turnover of maximum torque3400 RPM
Maximum torque488 N*m
Max power at RPM5000 RPM
Capacity5354 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Stroke cycle82.55 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Engine modelSmall-block V-8 327
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Height1234 mm
Clearance127 mm
Curb weight1482 kg
Width1758 mm
Min trunk capacity184 l
Number of seater2
Wheel size225/70 R15
Wheelbase2489 mm
Length4625 mm
Disc size7x15 ET3, 8x15 ET3
Body typeCoupe
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA70.3 5x120.7 mm
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear3
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Max speed224 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)7.7 s
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Grades & features
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