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Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 99.00 mm × 92.00 mm 3.9 in × 3.62 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 5.7 litre 5666 cc (345.761 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction aluminium block & heads
Sump
Compression ratio 10.10:1
Fuel system SePFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph 3.70 s
0-60 mph 4.80 s
0-100 mph 11.50 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 13.30 s
Standing km
Top speed 277 km/h (172 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 235.49 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1053.5 kPa (152.8 psi)
Specific torque 83.83 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6000 rpm
Code LS1
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 708.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2654 mm
wheelbase 104.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4564 mm
Length (inches) 179.7 in
Width (milimeters) 1869 mm
Width (inches) 73.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1212 mm
Height (inches) 47.7 in
L:W ratio 1.72
Ground clearance (milimeters) 94 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 3.7 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1465 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3230 lb
Weight distribuiton 51.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 72.4 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15.9 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 19.1 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.290
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.700
Turning circle 11.70 m
Tyres Goodyear Eagle F1 P245/45 ZR 17
Wheels 8.5 x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅ 325 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.50
Final drive ratio 3.42

General information

RAC rating 48.6
Number made
Model code 1YY07
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1997 Chevrolet Corvette PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1997

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