General data |
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| Generation | Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) |
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| Modification | 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic |
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| Start of production | 1980 year |
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| End of production | 1982 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Coupe |
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| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 3 |
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| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Model | L82 |
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Performance specs |
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| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.9 kg/Hp, 144.1 Hp/tonne |
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Engine technical data |
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| Power | 230 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 40.1 Hp/l |
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| Torque | 373 Nm @ 3600 rpm. |
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| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine displacement | 5735 cm3 |
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| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore | 101.6 mm |
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| Piston Stroke | 88.39 mm |
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| Compression ratio | 9 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Carburettor |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Valvetrain | OHV |
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| Engine oil capacity | 4.7 l |
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| Coolant | 20 l |
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| Power | Hydraulic Steering |
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Suspension and brakes specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 3 |
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| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
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| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 298.45x31.75 mm |
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| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 298.45x31.75 mm |
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| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
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| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 225/70 R15; Rear wheel tires: 225/70 R15 |
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| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 8J x 15; Rear wheel rims: 8J x 15 |
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Dimensions |
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| Length | 4704 mm |
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| Width | 1753 mm |
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| Height | 1219 mm |
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| Wheelbase | 2489 mm |
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| Front track | 1491 mm |
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| Rear (Back) track | 1511 mm |
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| Ride height | 109 mm |
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| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 11.8 m |
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Weights, volume and space |
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| Kerb Weight | 1596 kg |
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| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l |
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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic 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 230 Hp. The overall dimensions of the car are 4704x1753x1219 mm, and the weight is from 1596 kg.