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Chevrolet Corvette C3

General information

ModelChevrolet Corvette C3
Year1970
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating56.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars
Rating59.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size7440 ccm (453.99 cubic inches)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 3-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement7440 ccm (453.99 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max torque678.00 Nm (69.1 kgf-m or 500.1 ft.lbs)
Compression10.3:1
Bore x stroke108.0 x 101.6 mm (4.3 x 4.0 inches)
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlPushrod/overhead valve (OHV)
GearboxAutomatic, 3-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed231.0 km/h (143.5 mph)
0-60 miles7.0 seconds

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space5490 litres (1,450 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Overall length4640 mm (182.7 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1210 mm (47.6 inches)
Wheelbase2500 mm (98.4 inches)
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