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Chevrolet Corvettecorvette coupe 427 v8 435

C3 (1968–1982) · Gasoline · 7.0 L

  1. 01Make
  2. 02Model
  3. 03Generation
  4. 04Powertrain
  5. 05Equipment
Power
435 hp
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
0–60 mph
5.0 s
Combined economy
9.0 mpg

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Overview

Production start
1968
Production end
1968
Brand country
United States
Vehicle class
Sports car
Doors
2
Seats
2
Steering side
Left-hand drive

Powertrain

Engine type
Gasoline
Engine position
Front, longitudinal
Engine volume
7.0 L
Displacement
Needs verification
Aspiration
Naturally aspirated
Engine power
435 hp
Engine torque
460 lb-ft
Cylinders
8
Valves per cylinder
2
Fuel system
Carburetor
Transmission
4-speed manual
Drive
Rear-wheel drive

Dimensions & capacity

Length
182.1 in
Width
69.6 in
Height
48.0 in
Wheelbase
98.0 in
Front track
2.3 in
Rear track
2.3 in
Wheel size
15 in
Fuel tank
20.0 US gal
Curb weight
Needs verification

Performance & economy

0–60 mph
5.0 s
Top speed
160 mph
Fuel type
Premium unleaded (required)
City fuel economy
7.0 mpg
Highway fuel economy
12.0 mpg
Combined fuel economy
9.0 mpg
Reported city consumption
Needs verification
Reported highway consumption
Needs verification
Reported combined consumption
Needs verification

Suspension & brakes

Front suspension
Independent
Rear suspension
Independent
Front brakes
Disc
Rear brakes
Disc
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