Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (190 Hp) Specs

Chevrolet LogoChevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (190 Hp) has been in production since 1980 - 1982. Cars comes in Coupe body types and can be suited with Petrol (Gasoline) engine types with a volume of 5.7L liters, engines produces a power of 190 Hp. The overall dimensions of the car are 4704x1753x1219 mm, and the weight is from 1596 kg.

General data

GenerationCorvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)
Modification5.7 V8 (190 Hp)
Start of production1980 year
End of production1982 year
Powertrain ArchitectureInternal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats2
Doors3
Fuel TypePetrol (Gasoline)
ModelL48

Performance specs

Acceleration7.3 sec
Maximum speed212 km/h
Weight-to-power ratio8.4 kg/Hp, 119 Hp/tonne

Engine technical data

Power190 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre33.1 Hp/l
Torque380 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
Engine locationFront, Longitudinal
Engine displacement5735 cm3
Number of cylinders8
Position of cylindersV-engine
Cylinder Bore101.6 mm
Piston Stroke88.39 mm
Compression ratio8.2
Number of valves per cylinder2
Fuel SystemCarburettor
Engine aspirationNaturally aspirated engine
ValvetrainOHV
Engine oil capacity4.7 l
Coolant20 l
PowerHydraulic Steering

Suspension and brakes specs

Drivetrain ArchitectureThe Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheelRear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission)4
Front suspensionDouble wishbone
Rear suspensionLeaf spring
Front brakesVentilated discs, 298x32 mm
Rear brakesVentilated discs, 298x32 mm
Steering typeCone worm with recirculation balls
Tires sizeFront wheel tires: 225/70 R15; Rear wheel tires: 225/70 R15
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 8J x 15; Rear wheel rims: 8J x 15

Dimensions

Length4704 mm
Width1753 mm
Height1219 mm
Wheelbase2489 mm
Front track1491 mm
Rear (Back) track1511 mm
Ride height109 mm
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)11.8 m

Weights, volume and space

Kerb Weight1596 kg
Trunk (boot) space - maximum238 l
Fuel tank capacity90 l