Compare: Chevrolet Corvette 1989 Roadster 245 Hp

General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Generation

Corvette Convertible (C4)

Modification (Engine)

5.7 V8 (245 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1989

End of production

1990

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.7 l/100 km (EPA)

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

9.8 l/100 km (EPA)

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

12.4 l/100 km (EPA)

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Weight-to-power ratio

6 kg/Hp, 165.5 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.2 kg/Nm, 316.2 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

245 Hp @ 4000 rpm.

Power per litre

42.7 Hp/l

Torque

468 Nm @ 3200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

L98

Engine displacement

5733 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

101.6 mm

Piston Stroke

88.4 mm

Compression ratio

9.5

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

13.7 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1480 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

187 l

Fuel tank capacity

75.7 l

Dimensions

Length

4483 mm

Width

1804 mm

Height

1179 mm

Wheelbase

2444 mm

Front track

1513 mm

Rear (Back) track

1534 mm

Front overhang

1030 mm

Rear overhang

1009 mm

Ride height (ground clearance)

120 mm

Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)

12.3 m

Approach angle

10.6°

Departure angle

20.2°

Ramp-over (breakover) angle

12.3°

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

4 gears, automatic 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

275/40 ZR17

Wheel rim size

9.5J x 17