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Chevrolet Corvette

General information

ModelChevrolet Corvette
Year1969
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5733 ccm (349.83 cubic inches)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
Transmission3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement5733 ccm (349.83 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power350.00 PS (257 kW or 345 HP) at 4800 Rev. per min.
Max torque515.00 Nm (52.5 kgf-m or 379.9 ft.lbs) at 3200 Rev. per min.
Compression10.2:1
Bore x stroke101.6 x 88.4 mm (4.0 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemCarburetor
Valves per cylinder2
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox3-speed automatic or 4-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed200.0 km/h (124.3 mph)
Power/weight ratio0.2496 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (480.3 inches)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1402 kg (3,090.9 pounds)
Overall length4640 mm (182.7 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1220 mm (48.0 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2500 mm (98.4 inches)
Fuel capacity76.0 litres (20.08 gallons)
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