Compare: Chevrolet Corvette 1980 Coupe 230 Hp

General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Generation

Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)

Modification (Engine)

5.7 V8 (230 Hp)

Start of production

1980

End of production

1982

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Coupe

Seats

Doors

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

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

230 Hp @ 5200 rpm.

Power per litre

40.1 Hp/l

Torque

373 Nm @ 3600 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

L82

Engine displacement

5735 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

101.6 mm

Piston Stroke

88.39 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Carburettor

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

OHV

Engine oil capacity

4.7 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

20 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1596 kg

Fuel tank capacity

90 l

Dimensions

Length

4704 mm

Width

1753 mm

Height

1219 mm

Wheelbase

2489 mm

Front track

1491 mm

Rear (Back) track

1511 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

109 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

11.8 m

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

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