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