Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic /Coupe 1980 - 1982/

What is the body type of Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)?

Coupe, 3 Doors, 2 Seats

What is the power output of Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 1980 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

230 Hp, 373 Nm
275 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 1980 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

5.7 l
5735 cm³
349.97 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1980 Chevrolet 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

8, V-engine

What is the drivetrain of Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) Coupe 1980 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

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

What is the length of 1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe?

4704 mm
185.2 in.

What is the width of 1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe?

1753 mm
69.02 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

1596 kg
3519 lbs.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?

3, automatic transmission

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General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Generation

Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)

Modification (Engine)

5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1980

End of production

1982

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

6.9 kg/Hp, 144.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

4.3 kg/Nm, 233.7 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

230 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

40.1 Hp/l

Torque

373 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 275 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

L82

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

20 l 21.13 US qt | 17.6 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1596 kg 3519 lbs.

Fuel tank capacity

90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal

Dimensions

Length

4704 mm 185.2 in.

Width

1753 mm 69.02 in.

Height

1219 mm 47.99 in.

Wheelbase

2489 mm 97.99 in.

Front track

1491 mm 58.7 in.

Rear (Back) track

1511 mm 59.49 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

109 mm 4.29 in.

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.8 m 38.71 ft.

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, 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

Recirculating-ball steering

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

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

Wheel rim size

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

Specs of Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic /1980, 1981, 1982/