Chevrolet Corvette 1968–1970

3 generation (C3)
General information
Number of doors2
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine7443 cm3 Gasoline
Power460 hp
GearboxManual
OriginUnited States

Specifications

Engine
Stroke cycle101.6 mm
Cylinder bore108.0 mm
Compression ratio11
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)343 kW
Engine power460 hp
Engine power466 PS
Turnover of maximum torque5200 RPM
Max power at RPM5700 RPM
Maximum torque664 N*m
Capacity7443 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Engine codeGM L-SERIES 454
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Clearance120 mm
Height1234 mm
Curb weight1540 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 speed230 km/h
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)5.1 s
Suspension and brakes
Back suspensionDependent, spring
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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