Chevrolet Corvette 1968–1970

3 generation (C3)
General information
Number of doors2
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine6996 cm3 Gasoline
Power530 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
Cylinder bore108.0 mm
Compression ratio12.5
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)395 kW
Turnover of maximum torque4000 RPM
Engine power530 hp
Engine power537 PS
Max power at RPM6400 RPM
Capacity6996 cm3
Maximum torque746 N*m
Number of cylinders8
Stroke cycle95.5 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Engine codeGM BIG-BLOCK 427
Engine modelGM Chevrolet Big-Block 427
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Height1234 mm
Clearance127 mm
Curb weight1570 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 speed210 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)4.4 s
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesdrum
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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