Chevrolet Chevelle II Sport Coupe (facelift 1968) 5.7 Turbo-Fire V8 (255 Hp) | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Chevrolet Chevelle II Sport Coupe (facelift 1968) 5.7 Turbo-Fire V8 (255 Hp) /Coupe 1968 - 1969/

What is the body type of Chevrolet Chevelle II Sport Coupe (facelift 1968)?

Coupe, 2 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the power output of Chevrolet Chevelle Coupe 1968 5.7 Turbo-Fire V8 (255 Hp)?

255 Hp, 495 Nm
365 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Chevrolet Chevelle Coupe 1968 5.7 Turbo-Fire V8 (255 Hp)?

5.7 l
5735 cm³
349.97 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1968 Chevrolet 5.7 Turbo-Fire V8 (255 Hp)?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Chevrolet Chevelle II Sport Coupe (facelift 1968) Coupe 1968 5.7 Turbo-Fire V8 (255 Hp)?

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

What is the length of 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Coupe?

5001 mm
196.89 in.

What is the width of 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Coupe?

1930 mm
75.98 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle II Sport Coupe (facelift 1968) 5.7 Turbo-Fire V8 (255 Hp)?

1533-1674 kg
3380 - 3691 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle Coupe?

413 l
14.6 cu. ft.

What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 1968 Chevrolet Chevelle II Sport Coupe (facelift 1968) 5.7 Turbo-Fire V8 (255 Hp)?

3, manual transmission

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    - 5.7 Turbo-Fire V8 (300 Hp)
    - 5.7 Turbo-Fire V8 (255 Hp)
    - 5.0 Turbo-Fire V8 (200 Hp)
    - 4.1 Turbo-Thrift (155 Hp)
    - 3.8 Turbo-Thrift (140 Hp)

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General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Chevelle

Generation

Chevelle II Sport Coupe (facelift 1968)

Modification (Engine)

5.7 Turbo-Fire V8 (255 Hp)

Start of production

August, 1968 year

End of production

August, 1969 year

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

6 kg/Hp, 166.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.1 kg/Nm, 322.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

255 Hp @ 4800 rpm.

Power per litre

44.5 Hp/l

Torque

495 Nm @ 3200 rpm. 365 lb.-ft. @ 3200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

LM1

Engine displacement

5735 cm³ 349.97 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

101.6 mm 4 in.

Piston Stroke

88.39 mm 3.48 in.

Compression ratio

9:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

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

15.1 l 15.96 US qt | 13.29 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1533-1674 kg 3380 - 3691 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

413 l 14.6 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

76 l 20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

5001 mm 196.89 in.

Width

1930 mm 75.98 in.

Height

1341 mm 52.8 in.

Wheelbase

2845 mm 112.01 in.

Front track

1499 mm 59.02 in.

Rear (Back) track

1499 mm 59.02 in.

Front overhang

953 mm 37.52 in.

Rear overhang

1204 mm 47.4 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

117 mm 4.61 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12 m 39.37 ft.

Approach angle

24.3°

Departure angle

14.4°

Ramp-over (brakeover) angle

8.3°

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

3 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Double wishbone, Independent coil spring, Anti-roll bar

Rear suspension

Rigid axle suspension, Coil spring

Front brakes

Drum, 241.3 mm

Rear brakes

Drum, 241.3 mm

Steering type

Cone worm with recirculation balls

Tires size

195/75 R14; 205/70 R14; 205/75 R14

Wheel rims size

5J x 14; 6J x 14

Specs of Chevrolet Chevelle II Sport Coupe (facelift 1968) 5.7 Turbo-Fire V8 (255 Hp) /1968, 1969/