Chevrolet Corvette 1968–1970
3 generation (C3)General information
Number of doors2
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine6997 cm3 Gasoline
Power553 hp
GearboxManual
Origin
United States
Specifications
Engine
Cylinder bore107.98 mm
Compression ratio11
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)412 kW
Engine power553 hp
Engine power560 PS
Max power at RPM6400 RPM
Capacity6997 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Stroke cycle95.5 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Clearance120 mm
Height1234 mm
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 gear5
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)4.0 s
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Grades & features
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