Chevrolet Corvette 1968–1970

3 generation (C3)
General information
Number of doors2
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine5733 cm3 Gasoline
Power296 hp
GearboxManual
OriginUnited States

Specifications

Engine
Cylinder bore101.6 mm
Compression ratio10.25
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)221 kW
Engine power296 hp
Engine power300 PS
Turnover of maximum torque3200 RPM
Engine code350
Max power at RPM4800 RPM
Maximum torque515 N*m
Capacity5733 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Stroke cycle88.4 mm
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Engine modelSmall-Block L48
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Height1234 mm
Min trunk capacity142 l
Curb weight1470 kg
Clearance150 mm
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 gear3
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km14.8 l
Max speed198 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km20.5 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km25.2 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)6.5 s
Fuel tank capacity76 l
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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