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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic 1980, 1981, 1982
Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic 1980, 1981, 1982
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General information

Name

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic 1980, 1981, 1982

Brand

Chevrolet
Model

Corvette
Generation

Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)
Year of production

1980

Number of seats

2

Number of doors

3

Body type

Coupe
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic

Power

230 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

373 Nm @ 3600 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Engine specs

Engine #1

Power
230 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre
40.1 Hp/l
Torque
373 Nm @ 3600 rpm.
Engine displacement
5735 cm3
Number of cylinders
8
Position of cylinders
V-engine
Cylinder bore
101.6 mm
Piston stroke
88.39 mm
Compression ratio
9
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburettor
Fuel type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Valve train
OHV

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1596 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

90 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4704 mm

Width (mm)

1753 mm

Height (mm)

1219 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2489 mm

Front track (mm)

1491 mm

Rear track (mm)

1511 mm

Minimum turning circle turning diameter (mm)

11.8 m

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Double wishbone

Rear suspension system

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 298.45x31.75 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 298.45x31.75 mm

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

Front wheel tires: 225/70 R15Rear wheel tires: 225/70 R15

Rear tires size

Front wheel tires: 225/70 R15Rear wheel tires: 225/70 R15

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 8J x 15Rear wheel rims: 8J x 15

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