Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) 5.7 V8 (205 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) 5.7 V8 (205 Hp) /Targa 1983 - 1984/

What is the body type of Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4)?

Targa, 2 Doors, 2 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) 5.7 V8 (205 Hp)?

11.8 l/100 km
19.9 US mpg
23.9 UK mpg
8.5 km/l

How fast is 1983 Corvette Coupe (C4) 5.7 V8 (205 Hp)?

229 km/h | 142 mph
0-60 mph: 6.4 sec

What is the power output of Chevrolet Corvette Targa 1983 5.7 V8 (205 Hp)?

205 Hp, 393 Nm
290 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Chevrolet Corvette Targa 1983 5.7 V8 (205 Hp)?

5.7 l
5733 cm³
349.85 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1983 Chevrolet 5.7 V8 (205 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) Targa 1983 5.7 V8 (205 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1983 Chevrolet Corvette Targa?

4483 mm
176.5 in.

What is the width of 1983 Chevrolet Corvette Targa?

1804 mm
71.02 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1983 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) 5.7 V8 (205 Hp)?

1435 kg
3164 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1983 Chevrolet Corvette Targa?

508 l
17.9 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1983 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) 5.7 V8 (205 Hp)?

4, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Generation

Corvette Coupe (C4)

Modification (Engine)

5.7 V8 (205 Hp)

Start of production

January, 1983

End of production

1984

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Targa

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (EPA)

14.7 l/100 km 16 US mpg
19.2 UK mpg
6.8 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (EPA)

8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg
33.6 UK mpg
11.9 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (EPA)

11.8 l/100 km 19.9 US mpg
23.9 UK mpg
8.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

6.4 sec

Maximum speed

229 km/h 142 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

7 kg/Hp, 142.9 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.7 kg/Nm, 273.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

205 Hp @ 4300 rpm.

Power per litre

35.8 Hp/l

Torque

393 Nm @ 2800 rpm. 290 lb.-ft. @ 2800 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

L83

Engine displacement

5733 cm³ 349.85 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

101.6 mm 4 in.

Piston Stroke

88.4 mm 3.48 in.

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

13.7 l 14.48 US qt | 12.05 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1435 kg 3164 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

508 l 17.9 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

75.7 l 20 US gal | 16.65 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4483 mm 176.5 in.

Width

1804 mm 71.02 in.

Height

1186 mm 46.69 in.

Wheelbase

2444 mm 96.22 in.

Front track

1513 mm 59.57 in.

Rear (Back) track

1534 mm 60.39 in.

Front overhang

1030 mm 40.55 in.

Rear overhang

1009 mm 39.72 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

127 mm 5 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.341

Approach angle

11.4°

Departure angle

34.8°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

12.4°

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

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

4 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar, Leaf spring

Rear suspension

Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Leaf spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

215/65 R15; 255/50 VR16

Wheel rim size

Front wheel rims: 7J x 15; 8.5J x 16
Rear wheel rims: 7.5J x 15; 8.5J x 16; 9.5J x 16

Specs of Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C4) 5.7 V8 (205 Hp) /1983, 1984/