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Chevrolet Corvette 5.7
General information | |
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| Model | Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 |
| Year | 1972 |
| Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
| Rating | 53 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
| Engine size | 5733 ccm (349.83 cubic inches) |
| Seats | 2 |
| Drive | Rear wheels |
| Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
| Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement | 5733 ccm (349.83 cubic inches) |
| Engine type | V8 |
| Max power | 258.50 PS (190 kW or 255 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque | 380.00 Nm (38.7 kgf-m or 280.3 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression | 9.0:1 |
| Bore x stroke | 101.7 x 88.4 mm (4.0 x 3.5 inches) |
| Fuel system | Carburetor |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel control | Pushrod/overhead valve (OHV) |
| Cooling system | Liquid |
| Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
| Power/weight ratio | 0.1724 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
| Chassis type | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
| Turn circle | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
| Front brakes | Disks |
| Rear brakes | Disks |
Dimensions and weight | |
| Weight | 1499 kg (3,304.7 pounds) |
| Overall length | 4640 mm (182.7 inches) |
| Overall width | 1760 mm (69.3 inches) |
| Overall height | 1220 mm (48.0 inches) |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
| Wheelbase | 2500 mm (98.4 inches) |
| Fuel capacity | 68.0 litres (17.97 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
| Country of origin | USA |
