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Corvette C3 Coupe 1978 Versions

Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe 1978 5.7L V8 Special Specs

(1978 - 1979) - Technical Specifications for Years 1978, 1979

Petrol

349.8 cu-in
5733 cm³

V 8

225 HP
228 PS / 168 kW

269 lb-ft
366 Nm

Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe 1978 5.7L V8 Special Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	Corvette C3 - 1978 Update

Body :	Coupé

Num. of Doors :	2 doors


Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe 1978 5.7L V8 Special Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	V 8

Engine Code :	GM Chevrolet Small-Block V-8 350 L82

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Rochester Quadrajet Carburetor

Lubrication :	See oil information Engine oil capacity (with filter): 4.6 L

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	349.8 cu-in / 5733 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	4 x 3.48 inches 101.60 x 88.40 mm

Number of valves :	16 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	8.9

Horsepower :	225 HP / 228 PS / 168 kW @ 5200 rpm

Maximum torque :	269 lb-ft / 366 Nm @ 3600 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	4 speed Manual


Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe 1978 5.7L V8 Special Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Tank Capacity :	24 gallons 91 L 20 UK gallons

Catalytic converter :	Yes

Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe 1978 5.7L V8 Special Performance

Top Speed :	- Mph / - km/h

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


Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe 1978 5.7L V8 Special Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	97.99 inches / 248.9 cm

Length :	185.2 inches / 470.4 cm

Width :	69.02 inches / 175.3 cm

Height :	47.99 inches / 121.9 cm

Front Axle :	58.7 inches / 149.1 cm

Rear Axle :	59.49 inches / 151.1 cm

Ground clearance :	4.29 inches / 10.9 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	3505 lbs / 1590 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	7 kg/hp


Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe 1978 5.7L V8 Special Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	2 seats

Trunk / Boot capacity :	-


Chevrolet Corvette C3 Coupe 1978 5.7L V8 Special Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

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

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

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	225/70 R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	225/70 R15

Steering :	Recirculating bearing ball and nut steering. Hydraulic Power-Steering

Turning circle :	37.1 feet / 11.3 m

Steering wheel lock-to-lock :	2.92 turns

Steering ratio :	16.1:1

Front Suspension :	Independent, SLA Type, Coil Springs, Stabilizer Bar 0.875 in/diam (1.12in/diam on FE7 code optional Gymkhana suspension)

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 0.440in/diam (FE7 code optional Gymkhana suspension only)