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Chevrolet Corvette

General information

ModelChevrolet Corvette
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size6162 ccm (376.01 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.01 miles per gallon)
Seats2
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement6162 ccm (376.01 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power436.00 PS (321 kW or 430 HP) at 5900 Rev. per min.
Max torque574.94 Nm (58.6 kgf-m or 424.1 ft.lbs) at 4600 Rev. per min.
Compression10.7:1
Fuel controlPushrod/overhead valve (OHV)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2363 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1100 mm (43.3 inches)
Passenger space2577 litres (681 gallons)
Optional cargo space400 litres (106 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient1.0

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system

Dimensions and weight

Weight1845 kg (4,067.5 pounds)
Towing weight3719 kg (8,199.0 pounds)
Overall length4470 mm (176.0 inches)
Overall width1930 mm (76.0 inches)
Overall height1250 mm (49.2 inches)
Wheelbase2690 mm (105.9 inches)
Fuel capacity68.0 litres (17.97 gallons)
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