Chevrolet Corvette 1968–1970

3 generation (C3)
General information
Number of doors2
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine5733 cm3 Gasoline
Power217 hp
GearboxManual
OriginUnited States

Specifications

Engine
Cylinder bore101.6 mm
Max power (kW)162 kW
Valves per cylinder2
Engine power217 hp
Engine power220 PS
Engine code350
Maximum torque353 N*m
Turnover of maximum torque3600 RPM
Max power at RPM5200 RPM
Capacity5733 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Stroke cycle88.4 mm
Compression ratio8.9
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Engine modelSmall-Block L82
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Clearance110 mm
Height1234 mm
Min trunk capacity142 l
Curb weight1620 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 km14.3 l
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km18.6 l
Max speed202 km/h
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km21.3 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)7.8 s
Fuel tank capacity91 l
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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