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Chevrolet Corvette 427 L68

(1968 model)

Brief specs of 1968 Chevrolet Corvette 427 L68

2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 6999 cm3 / 427.1 cu in / 427.1 cu in, 298.3 kW / 400.0 hp / 400.0 hp @ 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm, 624.0 N·m / 460.2 lb·ft / 460.2 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 427 L68Issued until
SerieCorvetteNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerGeneral Motor CompanyCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)5180 l / 182.93 cu ft / 182.93 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4636 mm / 182.5 in / 182.5 inTotal (curb) weight1461 kg / 3221 lb / 3221 lb
Width1753 mm / 69.0 in / 69.0 inDry weight
Height1213 mm / 47.8 in / 47.8 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2489 mm / 98.0 in / 98.0 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1492 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 inTowing weight
Track rear1511 mm / 59.5 in / 59.5 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 inFuel capacity76 l / 16.7 UK gal / 20.1 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 CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerGMValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore108.0 mm / 4.25 in / 4.25 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke95.5 mm / 3.76 in / 3.76 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.13
Fuel supply1 Ro carbEngine displacement6999 cm3 / 427.1 cu in / 427.1 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity874.88 cm3/cylinder / 53.388 cu in/cylinder / 53.388 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio10.2 : 1
SumpMax. output power298.3 kW / 400.0 hp / 400.0 hp at 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm / 5400 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque624.0 N·m / 460.2 lb·ft / 460.2 lb·ft at 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm / 3600 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)119.3 kW / 160.0 hp / 160.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output42.6 kW/l / 0.937 bhp/cu in / 0.937 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converternoSpecific torque89.2 N·m/l / 0.78 lb·ft/cu in / 0.78 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.08

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio273.8 kW/ton / 207.4 bhp/ton / 207.4 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 alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrecirculating ballSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3.5Turning circle12.1 m / 39.7 ft / 39.7 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm), Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Wishbone (A-arm, control arm),SwA, Transverse leaf spring,T Radius arms, Coil springs, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsservo-assistedBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Corvette 427 L68

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