Chevrolet Corvette 1968–1970

3 generation (C3)
General information
Number of doors2
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine6996 cm3 Gasoline
Power553 hp
GearboxManual
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 bore108.0 mm
Compression ratio12.5
Valves per cylinder2
Turnover of maximum torque4000 RPM
Max power (kW)412 kW
Engine power553 hp
Engine power560 PS
Max power at RPM6400 RPM
Capacity6996 cm3
Maximum torque745 N*m
Number of cylinders8
Stroke cycle95.5 mm
Engine modelBig-Block L88
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Engine codeL88
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Height1234 mm
Clearance127 mm
Min trunk capacity142 l
Curb weight1570 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 km20.9 l
Max speed223 km/h
Mixed driving fuel consumption per 100 km27.5 l
City driving fuel consumption per 100 km32.0 l
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)4.2 s
Fuel tank capacity76 l
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Rear brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring
Back suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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