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Chevrolet Corvette

(1997 model)

Brief specs of 1997 Chevrolet Corvette

2-door 2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 5666 cm3 / 345.8 cu in / 345.8 cu in, 257.3 kW / 345.0 hp / 345.0 hp @ 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm, 475.0 N·m / 350.3 lb·ft / 350.3 lb·ft @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 277 km/h / 172 mph / 172 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ChevroletIssued from1997
ModelCorvetteIssued until
SerieCorvetteNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model code1YY07Body designation
ManufacturerGeneral Motor CompanyCountryUS

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4730 l / 167.04 cu ft / 167.04 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4564 mm / 179.7 in / 179.7 inTotal (curb) weight1465 kg / 3230 lb / 3230 lb
Width1869 mm / 73.6 in / 73.6 inDry weight
Height1212 mm / 47.7 in / 47.7 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2654 mm / 104.5 in / 104.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1575 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1575 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 inWeight distribution (front)51.0 % / 51.0 % / 51.0 %
Ground clearance94 mm / 3.7 in / 3.7 inFuel capacity72 l / 15.9 UK gal / 19.1 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.72  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.29Frontal area (A)1.93 m2 / 20.7 sq ft / 20.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.56 m2 / 6.0 sq ft / 6.0 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)13.9 kW / 18.6 hp / 18.6 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeLS1Total number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (90.0° vee)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerChevroletValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionaluminium block & headsBore99.0 mm / 3.90 in / 3.90 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.08
Fuel supplySePFiEngine displacement5666 cm3 / 345.8 cu in / 345.8 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity708.25 cm3/cylinder / 43.220 cu in/cylinder / 43.220 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio10.1 : 1
SumpMax. output power257.3 kW / 345.0 hp / 345.0 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque475.0 N·m / 350.3 lb·ft / 350.3 lb·ft at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)118.9 kW / 159.5 hp / 159.5 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output45.4 kW/l / 0.998 bhp/cu in / 0.998 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque83.8 N·m/l / 0.73 lb·ft/cu in / 0.73 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.5
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.42

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)3.70 s / 3.70 s / 3.70 sTop (maximal) speed277 km/h / 172 mph / 172 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)4.80 s / 4.80 s / 4.80 sPower-to-weight ratio235.5 kW/ton / 178.4 bhp/ton / 178.4 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)11.50 s / 11.50 s / 11.50 sFuel 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
Steeringrack & pinion VPASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock2.7Turning circle11.7 m / 38.4 ft / 38.4 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbones, Leaf spring, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Double wishbones,T Leaf spring, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front8.5 x 17Wheels rear9.5 x 18
Tyres frontGoodyear Eagle F1 P245/45 ZR 17Tyres rearGoodyear Eagle F1 P275/40 ZR 18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front325 mm / 12.8 in / 12.8 inBrake diameter rear305 mm / 12.0 in / 12.0 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Corvette

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