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Chevrolet Corvette

(1971 model)

Brief specs of 1971 Chevrolet Corvette

2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 7446 cm3 / 454.4 cu in / 454.4 cu in, 272.2 kW / 365.0 hp / 365.0 hp @ 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm, 630.0 N·m / 464.7 lb·ft / 464.7 lb·ft @ 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm, automatic 3-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 227 km/h / 141 mph / 141 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ChevroletIssued from1971
ModelCorvetteIssued until
SerieCorvetteNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerGeneral Motor CompanyCountryUS,BR,KR,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4636 mm / 182.5 in / 182.5 inTotal (curb) weight1667 kg / 3675 lb / 3675 lb
Width1753 mm / 69.0 in / 69.0 inDry weight
Height1214 mm / 47.8 in / 47.8 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2489 mm / 98.0 in / 98.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1491 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 inTowing weight
Track rear1509 mm / 59.4 in / 59.4 inWeight distribution (front)51.6 % / 51.6 % / 51.6 %
Ground clearanceFuel capacity68 l / 15.0 UK gal / 18.0 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.86  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.81 m2 / 19.5 sq ft / 19.5 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeLS5Total number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerChevroletValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore108.0 mm / 4.25 in / 4.25 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.06
Fuel supply1 Ro carbEngine displacement7446 cm3 / 454.4 cu in / 454.4 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity930.75 cm3/cylinder / 56.798 cu in/cylinder / 56.798 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio8.5 : 1
SumpMax. output power272.2 kW / 365.0 hp / 365.0 hp at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque630.0 N·m / 464.7 lb·ft / 464.7 lb·ft at 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm / 3200 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)106.5 kW / 142.8 hp / 142.8 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output36.6 kW/l / 0.803 bhp/cu in / 0.803 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque84.6 N·m/l / 0.74 lb·ft/cu in / 0.74 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears3
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.08

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed227 km/h / 141 mph / 141 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)5.70 s / 5.70 s / 5.70 sPower-to-weight ratio219.0 kW/ton / 165.9 bhp/ton / 165.9 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)14.10 s / 14.10 s / 14.10 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time14.20 s / 14.20 s / 14.20 s (top 100 km/h / 62 mph / 62 mph)Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ballSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3.4Turning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels front8.0 x 15Wheels rear8.0 x 15
Tyres frontF70-15Tyres rearF70-15
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Corvette

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