Chevrolet Corvette 7.0 Special Manual (435 hp)

C3 · 1968–1982

General

Turning circle
11.3 m
Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of seats
2
Body type
Cabriolet
Number of doors
2

Dimensions

Length
4625 mm
Width
1758 mm
Height
1234 mm
Wheelbase
2489 mm
Ground clearance
152 mm
Curb weight
1575 kg
Boot volume (min)
142 L

Engine

Engine capacity
6,996 cm³
Engine power
435 hp
Max power RPM
5,800 rpm
Maximum torque
624 Nm
Max torque RPM
4,000 rpm
Engine type
Petrol
Cylinder layout
V
Aspiration
Carburetor
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Bore
107.8 mm
Stroke
95.5 mm
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Boost type
None
Compression ratio
10.25
Engine code
GM BIG-BLOCK 427
Engine model
Big-Block L89
Valvetrain
OHV
Max power (kW)
320 kW

Transmission

Gearbox type
Manual
Number of gears
4
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Independent, Leaf spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Tyre size
225/70 R15
Wheel bolt pattern
DIA70.3 5x120.7 mm

Performance

Maximum speed
249 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
5.2 s

Fuel Economy

Fuel tank capacity
76 L
Fuel grade
92 octane
City fuel consumption
31 l/100 km
Highway fuel consumption
20 l/100 km
Combined fuel consumption
26.4 l/100 km

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