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Chevrolet Corvette C3

General information

ModelChevrolet Corvette C3
Year1982
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5735 ccm (349.95 cubic inches)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement5735 ccm (349.95 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power203.7 PS (150 kW or 201 HP)
Max torque386.46 Nm (39.4 kgf-m or 285.1 ft.lbs)
Compression9.0:1
Bore x stroke101.6 x 88.4 mm (4.0 x 3.5 inches)
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlPushrod/overhead valve (OHV)
GearboxManual, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed201.0 km/h (124.9 mph)
0-60 miles7.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1400 PS/kg

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1457 kg (3,212.1 pounds)
Overall length4710 mm (185.4 inches)
Overall width1760 mm (69.3 inches)
Overall height1230 mm (48.4 inches)
Wheelbase2500 mm (98.4 inches)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
Aprox price as new USD22628
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