Chevrolet Corvette 7.0 Automatic (396 hp)

C3 · 1968–1982

General

Car class
S
Steering wheel position
Left

Body

Number of doors
2
Number of seats
2
Body type
Coupe

Dimensions

Length
4625 mm
Width
1758 mm
Height
1234 mm
Wheelbase
2489 mm
Curb weight
1575 kg
Boot volume (min)
184 L

Engine

Engine type
Petrol
Engine layout
Front-wheel drive, longitudinal
Engine capacity
6,996 cm³
Boost type
None
Engine power
396 hp
Max power (kW)
291 kW
Max power RPM
5,400 rpm
Maximum torque
624 Nm
Max torque RPM
3,600 rpm
Cylinder layout
V
Number of cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Aspiration
Carburetor
Compression ratio
10.25
Bore
108.0 mm
Stroke
95.5 mm
Engine code
GM BIG-BLOCK 427
Engine model
Big-block V-8 427
Valvetrain
OHV

Transmission

Gearbox type
Automatic
Number of gears
3
Drive wheels
Rear-wheel drive

Suspension & Brakes

Front suspension
Independent, Spring
Rear suspension
Dependent, leaf spring
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
Wheel size
7x15 ET3, 8x15 ET3
Tyre size
225/70 R15
Wheel bolt pattern
DIA70.3 5x120.7 mm

Performance

Maximum speed
233 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
6.3 s

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