Chevrolet Corvette 1968–1970

3 generation (C3)
General information
Number of doors2
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine5733 cm3 Gasoline
Power180 hp
GearboxManual
OriginUnited States

Specifications

Engine
Cylinder bore101.6 mm
Max power (kW)132 kW
Engine power179 PS
Engine power180 hp
Valves per cylinder2
Turnover of maximum torque2400 RPM
Maximum torque366 N*m
Max power at RPM4000 RPM
Capacity5733 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Compression ratio8.5
Stroke cycle88.4 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Engine codeLM1
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Engine modelSmall-Block L48
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Clearance110 mm
Height1234 mm
Min trunk capacity142 l
Curb weight1605 kg
Width1758 mm
Number of seater2
Wheel size225/70 R15
Wheelbase2489 mm
Length4625 mm
Body typeCabriolet
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA70.3 5x120.7 mm
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear4
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km13.3 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km17.2 l
Max speed174 km/h
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km19.6 l
Fuel tank capacity68 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)8.3 s
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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