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Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray Convertible 1968 427 V8 Turbo-jet 390HP 4-speed close Specs

(1968 - 1969) - Technical Specifications for Years 1968, 1969

Petrol

426.9 cu-in
6996 cm³

V 8

391 HP
396 PS / 291 kW

460 lb-ft
624 Nm

Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray Convertible 1968 427 V8 Turbo-jet 390HP 4-speed close Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	Corvette C3 - 1968 New Model

Body :	Cabrio

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray Convertible 1968 427 V8 Turbo-jet 390HP 4-speed close Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	V 8

Engine Code :	GM Chevrolet Big-Block V8 427 L36

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Rochester Quadrajet Carburetor

Lubrication :	See oil information Engine oil capacity (with filter): 5.7 L

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	426.9 cu-in / 6996 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	4.25 x 3.76 inches 108 x 95.5 mm

Number of valves :	16 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	10.25

Horsepower :	391 HP / 396 PS / 291 kW @ 5400 rpm

Maximum torque :	460 lb-ft / 624 Nm @ 3600 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	4 speed Manual


Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray Convertible 1968 427 V8 Turbo-jet 390HP 4-speed close Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Tank Capacity :	20.1 gallons 76 L 16.7 UK gallons

Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray Convertible 1968 427 V8 Turbo-jet 390HP 4-speed close Performance

Top Speed :	- Mph / - km/h

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	- s


Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray Convertible 1968 427 V8 Turbo-jet 390HP 4-speed close Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	97.99 inches / 248.9 cm

Length :	182.52 inches / 463.6 cm

Width :	69.21 inches / 175.8 cm

Height :	47.91 inches / 121.7 cm

Front Axle :	58.31 inches / 148.1 cm

Rear Axle :	59.02 inches / 149.9 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	3452 lbs / 1566 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	4 kg/hp


Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray Convertible 1968 427 V8 Turbo-jet 390HP 4-speed close Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	2 seats

Trunk / Boot capacity :	-


Chevrolet Corvette C3 Stingray Convertible 1968 427 V8 Turbo-jet 390HP 4-speed close Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (11.73 inches / 298 mm)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (11.73 inches / 298 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	F70/- R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	F70/- R15

Steering :	Recirculating bearing ball and nut steering. Hydraulic Power-Steering Optional (code N40)

Turning circle :	37.1 feet / 11.3 m

Steering wheel lock-to-lock :	3.4 turns

Steering ratio :	16.0

Front Suspension :	Independent, SLA Type, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar (327 and 350 V8: 0.75 in/diam; 427 V8: 0.9375 in/diam)

Rear Suspension :	Full independent with frame-anchored differencial. 3-Links: tubular axle drive shafts, torque control arms and transverse strut rods. Leaf springs. Stabilizer bar 0.562 in/diam (427 V8 only)