Chevrolet Corvette 1968–1970

3 generation (C3)
General information
Number of doors2
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine5733 cm3 Gasoline
Power304 hp
GearboxAutomatic
OriginUnited States
Series
CoupeStingray cabrioletStingray targa
Trim
5.4 3MT (300 PS)5.4 4MT (300 hp)5.4 4MT (350 hp)5.4 Special MT (350 hp)5.4 Turbo Hydra-Matic (300 hp)5.7 AT (195 hp)5.7 AT (304 hp)5.7 MT (180 hp)5.7 MT (195 hp)5.7 MT (220 PS)5.7 MT (300 PS)5.7 MT (304 hp)7.0 4MT (390 hp)7.0 4MT (400 hp)7.0 Heavy-Duty (430 hp)7.0 MT (560 PS)7.0 Special MT (390 hp)7.0 Special MT (400 hp)7.0 Special MT (435 PS)7.0 Turbo Hydra-Matic (390 hp)7.0 Turbo Hydra-Matic (400 hp)7.0 Turbo Hydra-Matic (430 hp)7.4 MT (465 PS)

Specifications

Engine
Cylinder bore101.6 mm
Compression ratio10.25
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)224 kW
Engine power304 hp
Engine power305 PS
Turnover of maximum torque3200 RPM
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
Engine modelGM Chevrolet Small-Block V-8 350
Engine codeLM1
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Clearance120 mm
Height1234 mm
Curb weight1534 kg
Width1758 mm
Number of seater2
Min trunk capacity221 l
Wheel size225/70 R15
Wheelbase2489 mm
Length4625 mm
Body typeCabriolet
Pitch Circle DiameterDIA70.3 5x120.7 mm
Gearbox and handling
Number of gear3
Gearbox typeAutomatic
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km15.2 l
Max speed212 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km21.7 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km27.5 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)7.4 s
Fuel tank capacity76 l
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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