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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) technical specifications and fuel economy
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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Technical information
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Brand : | Chevrolet |
Model : | Corvette |
Generation : | Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) |
Engine / modification : | 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) |
Production start : | 1980 year |
Production end : | 1982 year |
Coupe type : | Coupe |
Num. of Doors : | 3 |
Num. of seats : | 2 |
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Fuel consumption / economy - urban : | |
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : | |
Fuel consumption / economy - combined : | |
Fuel Type : | Petrol (Gasoline) |
Fuel tank volume : | 90 l | 23.8 US gallons | 19.8 UK gallons |
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Power : | 230 hp | 169 kW |
Max power in : | 5200 rpm. |
Maximum speed : | |
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : | |
Torque : | 373 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
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Model Engine : | L82 |
Engine position : | Front, longitudinal |
Engine displacement : | 5735 cm3 |
Engine oil capacity : | 4.7 l |
Coolant : | 20 l |
Fuel System : | Carburettor |
Valvetrain : | OHV |
Number of cylinders : | 8 |
Number of valves per cylinder : | 2 |
Compression ratio : | 9 |
Piston Stroke : | 88.39 mm |
Cylinder Bore : | 101.6 mm |
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Wheel Drive : | Rear wheel drive |
Number of Gears (manual transmission) : | 4 |
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Length : | 4704 mm | 185.2 in |
Width : | 1753 mm | 69.0 in |
Height : | 1219 mm | 48.0 in |
Wheelbase : | 2489 mm | 98.0 in |
Front track : | 1491 mm | 58.7 in |
Rear (Back) track : | 1511 mm | 59.5 in |
Ride height(clearance) : | 109 mm | 4.3 in |
Front suspension : | Double wishbone |
Max weight : | |
Kerb Weight : | 1596 kg | 3519 lbs |
Steering type : | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
Power steering : | Hydraulic Steering |
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) : | 11.8 m |
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Tire size : | Front wheel tires: 225/70 R15 |
Wheel rims size : | Front wheel rims: 8J x 15 |
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