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Chevrolet Corvette 5.7
General information | |
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Model | Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 |
Year | 1972 |
Category | Cabriolets/sport cars |
Rating | 53 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars |
Main features, safety and ecconomy | |
Engine size | 5733 ccm (349.83 cubic inches) |
Seats | 2 |
Drive | Rear wheels |
Transmission | Manual, 4-speed |
Engine and transmission | |
Engine location | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement | 5733 ccm (349.83 cubic inches) |
Engine type | V8 |
Max power | 258.50 PS (190 kW or 255 HP) at 5600 Rev. per min. |
Max torque | 380.00 Nm (38.7 kgf-m or 280.3 ft.lbs) at 4000 Rev. per min. |
Compression | 9.0:1 |
Bore x stroke | 101.7 x 88.4 mm (4.0 x 3.5 inches) |
Fuel system | Carburetor |
Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Fuel control | Pushrod/overhead valve (OHV) |
Cooling system | Liquid |
Gearbox | Manual, 4-speed |
Speed and acceleration | |
Power/weight ratio | 0.1724 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior | |
Chassis type | Coupe |
Max no. of doors | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires | |
Turn circle | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Front brakes | Disks |
Rear brakes | Disks |
Dimensions and weight | |
Weight | 1499 kg (3,304.7 pounds) |
Overall length | 4640 mm (182.7 inches) |
Overall width | 1760 mm (69.3 inches) |
Overall height | 1220 mm (48.0 inches) |
Ground clearance | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |
Wheelbase | 2500 mm (98.4 inches) |
Fuel capacity | 68.0 litres (17.97 gallons) |
Other specifications | |
Country of origin | USA |