Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic 1980

General Information

Modification (Engine)

5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1980 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Seats

Doors

End of production

1982 year

Engine

Dimensions

Rear (Back) track

1511 mm

Width

1753 mm

Height

1219 mm

Length

4704 mm

Front track

1491 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

1.8

Wheelbase

2489 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

109 mm

Performance Characteristics

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

6.9 kg/Hp, 144.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.3 kg/Nm, 233.7 Nm/tonne

Volume and Weight

Kerb Weight

1596 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Transmission, Brakes and Suspension

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

3 gears, automatic transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone

Rear suspension

Leaf spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs, 298.45x31.75 mm

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs, 298.45x31.75 mm

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Wheel rims size

Front wheel rims: 8J x 15Rear wheel rims: 8J x 15

Tires size

Front wheel tires: 225/70 R15Rear wheel tires: 225/70 R15

Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic