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Chevrolet Corvette C5

General information

ModelChevrolet Corvette C5
Year1996
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)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement5733 ccm (349.83 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power330.00 PS (243 kW or 325 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque461.00 Nm (47.0 kgf-m or 340.0 ft.lbs) at 4500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.8:1
Bore x stroke101.6 x 88.4 mm (4.0 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlPushrod/overhead valve (OHV)
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2167 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4730 litres (1,250 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.4

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1523 kg (3,357.6 pounds)
Overall length4540 mm (178.7 inches)
Overall width1840 mm (72.4 inches)
Overall height1210 mm (47.6 inches)
Ground clearance100 mm (3.9 inches)
Wheelbase2660 mm (104.7 inches)
Fuel capacity117.0 litres (30.91 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originUSA
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