Chevrolet Corvette 1968–1970

3 generation (C3)
General information
Number of doors2
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine6996 cm3 Gasoline
Power390 hp
GearboxManual
OriginUnited States
Series
CoupeStingray cabrioletStingray targa
Trim
5.4 MT (304 hp)5.4 MT (355 PS)5.7 AT (182 PS)5.7 AT (195 hp)5.7 AT (213 PS)5.7 MT (182 PS)5.7 MT (195 hp)5.7 MT (213 PS)5.7 MT (223 PS)5.7 MT (300 PS)7.0 AT (396 PS)7.0 AT (441 PS)7.0 MT (396 PS)7.0 MT (441 PS)7.0 MT (537 PS)7.0 MT (560 PS)7.4 MT (466 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Compression ratio10.25
Cylinder bore108.0 mm
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)291 kW
Turnover of maximum torque3600 RPM
Engine power390 hp
Engine power396 PS
Max power at RPM5400 RPM
Maximum torque624 N*m
Capacity6996 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Stroke cycle95.5 mm
Engine modelBig-block V-8 427
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Engine codeGM BIG-BLOCK 427
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Height1234 mm
Clearance127 mm
Curb weight1550 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 gear4
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Max speed239 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)5.8 s
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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