Chevrolet Corvette 1968–1970

3 generation (C3)
General information
Number of doors2
Steering wheel positionLeft
Car classS
CountryUSA
At a glance
Engine7443 cm3 Gasoline
Power459 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
Stroke cycle101.6 mm
Cylinder bore107.98 mm
Compression ratio11
Valves per cylinder2
Max power (kW)342 kW
Engine power459 hp
Engine power465 PS
Max power at RPM5200 RPM
Capacity7443 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Injection typecarburetor
Engine placementFront, longitudinal
Engine typeGasoline
Engine codeGM L-SERIES 454
Boost typenone
Timing beltOHV
Cylinder layoutV-type
Bodywork
Clearance120 mm
Height1234 mm
Min trunk capacity142 l
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 gear5
Gearbox typeManual
Drive wheelsRear wheel drive
Operating characteristics
Acceleration (0-100 km/h)5.5 s
Suspension and brakes
Front brakesDisc
Front suspensionIndependent, spring

Grades & features

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