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1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic

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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 much power, Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 1980 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?230 Hp, 373 Nm
275.11 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 1980 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?5.7 l
5735 cm3
349.97 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1980 Chevrolet 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?8, V-engine
What is the drivetrain, Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) Coupe 1980 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?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 (230 Hp) Automatic?1596 kg
3518.58 lbs.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic?3, automatic transmission

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic 1980, 1981, 1982 Specs

General information
BrandChevrolet
Model Corvette
Generation Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)
Modification (Engine) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic
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)
Weight-to-power ratio 6.9 kg/Hp, 144.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 4.3 kg/Nm, 233.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 230 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 40.1 Hp/l
Torque 373 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 275.11 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code L82
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 9:1
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
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Coolant 20 l 21.13 US qt | 17.6 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1596 kg 3518.58 lbs.
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 3 gears, automatic transmission
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Leaf spring
Front brakesVentilated discs, 298.45x31.75 mm
Rear brakesVentilated discs, 298.45x31.75 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