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1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (190 Hp)

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Key specs

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 1980, 1981, 1982

What is the body type, Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)?Coupe, 3 Doors, 2 Seats
How fast is the car, 1980 Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (190 Hp)?212 km/h | 131.73 mph
0-60 mph: 7.3 sec
How much power, Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 1980 5.7 V8 (190 Hp)?190 Hp, 380 Nm
280.27 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 1980 5.7 V8 (190 Hp)?5.7 l
5735 cm3
349.97 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1980 Chevrolet 5.7 V8 (190 Hp)?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) Coupe 1980 5.7 V8 (190 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe?4704 mm
185.2 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe?1753 mm
69.02 in.
What is the curb weight, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (190 Hp)?1596 kg
3518.58 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe?238 l
8.4 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (190 Hp)?4, manual transmission

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (190 Hp) 1980, 1981, 1982 Specs

General information
BrandChevrolet
Model Corvette
Generation Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)
Modification (Engine) 5.7 V8 (190 Hp)
Start of production 1980 year
End of production 1982 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 2
Doors 3
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 7.3 sec
Maximum speed 212 km/h 131.73 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 8.4 kg/Hp, 119 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.2 kg/Nm, 238.1 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 190 Hp @ 4000 rpm.
Power per litre 33.1 Hp/l
Torque 380 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 280.27 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code L48
Engine displacement 5735 cm3 349.97 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Engine configuration V-engine
Cylinder Bore 101.6 mm 4 in.
Piston Stroke 88.39 mm 3.48 in.
Compression ratio 8.2:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Carburettor
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain OHV
Engine oil capacity 4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 20 l 21.13 US qt | 17.6 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1596 kg 3518.58 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 238 l 8.4 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4704 mm 185.2 in.
Width 1753 mm 69.02 in.
Height 1219 mm 47.99 in.
Wheelbase 2489 mm 97.99 in.
Front track 1491 mm 58.7 in.
Rear (Back) track 1511 mm 59.49 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 109 mm 4.29 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.8 m 38.71 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 4 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Leaf spring
Front brakesVentilated discs, 298x32 mm
Rear brakesVentilated discs, 298x32 mm
Steering type Cone worm with recirculation balls
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size Front wheel tires: 225/70 R15
Rear wheel tires: 225/70 R15
Wheel rims sizeFront wheel rims: 8J x 15
Rear wheel rims: 8J x 15