(1968 model)
| Marque (make) | Chevrolet | Issued from | 1968 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | Corvette L79 | Issued until | |
| Serie | Corvette | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | General Motor Company | Country | US,BR,KR,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 2 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | drophead coupé (convertible coupé) | Number of seats | 2 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4626 mm / 182.1 in / 182.1 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1759 mm / 69.3 in / 69.3 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.86 |
| Height | 1213 mm / 47.8 in / 47.8 in | Total (curb) weight | 1463 kg / 3225 lb / 3225 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2489 mm / 98.0 in / 98.0 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1480 mm / 58.3 in / 58.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1499 mm / 59.0 in / 59.0 in | Fuel capacity |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | V engine | Total number of valves | 16 |
| Engine Manufacturer | GM | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 101.6 mm / 4.00 in / 4.00 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 82.5 mm / 3.25 in / 3.25 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.23 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 5 | Engine displacement | 5354 cm3 / 326.7 cu in / 326.7 cu in |
| Cam Design | OHV (overhead valve, I-head) | Unitary capacity | 669.25 cm3/cylinder / 40.840 cu in/cylinder / 40.840 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 11.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 261.0 kW / 354.9 hp / 354.9 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | at |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 257.4 kW / 350.0 bhp / 350.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | no | Specific output | 65.4 kW/l / 1.457 bhp/cu in / 1.457 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1.00 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.70 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 193 km/h / 120 mph / 120 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 239.23 kW/ton / 325.26 bhp/ton / 325.26 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Corvette L79
