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Chevrolet Corvette 7.0 C3

(1968 model)

Brief specs of 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 7.0 C3

2-door 2-seater, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder straight (inline) engine, 6998 cm3 / 427.0 cu in / 427.0 cu in, 320.0 kW / 429.1 hp / 429.1 hp @ 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm, 635.0 N·m / 468.4 lb·ft / 468.4 lb·ft @ 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm, manual 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ChevroletIssued from1968
ModelCorvette 7.0 C3Issued until
SerieCorvetteNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerGeneral Motor CompanyCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4350 l / 153.62 cu ft / 153.62 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4650 mm / 183.1 in / 183.1 inTotal (curb) weight1460 kg / 3219 lb / 3219 lb
Width1760 mm / 69.3 in / 69.3 inDry weight
Height1230 mm / 48.4 in / 48.4 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2500 mm / 98.4 in / 98.4 inGross (max.) weight
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity75 l / 16.5 UK gal / 19.8 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.86  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.5Frontal area (A)1.84 m2 / 19.8 sq ft / 19.8 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.92 m2 / 9.9 sq ft / 9.9 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)22.9 kW / 30.7 hp / 30.7 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 8 cylinder)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyCarburettorEngine displacement6998 cm3 / 427.0 cu in / 427.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignCompression ratio
SumpMax. output power320.0 kW / 429.1 hp / 429.1 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque635.0 N·m / 468.4 lb·ft / 468.4 lb·ft at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)128.0 kW / 171.7 hp / 171.7 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output45.7 kW/l / 1.005 bhp/cu in / 1.005 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque90.7 N·m/l / 0.79 lb·ft/cu in / 0.79 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio297.9 kW/ton / 225.7 bhp/ton / 225.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Corvette 7.0 C3

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