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Bodywork

type 2S FHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 101.60 mm × 88.40 mm 4 in × 3.48 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 5.7 litre 5733 cc (349.849 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction cast iron block & head
Sump
Compression ratio 9.00:1
Fuel system EFi
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km
Top speed 200 km/h (124 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 137.55 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 843.9 kPa (122.4 psi)
Specific torque 67.16 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 5000 rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.15
Unitary capacity 716.63 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2489 mm
wheelbase 98 in
Length (milimeters) 4704 mm
Length (inches) 185.2 in
Width (milimeters) 1753 mm
Width (inches) 69 in
Height (milimeters) 1219 mm
Height (inches) 48 in
L:W ratio 1.89
Ground clearance (milimeters) 109 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.3 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1454 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3206 lb
Weight distribuiton 46.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 91 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 20 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 24 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball PAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.580
Turning circle 11.80 m
Tyres P225/70 R 15
Wheels 8
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S
Brake ∅ 300 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 0.70
Final drive ratio 2.72

General information

RAC rating 51.2
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1982 Chevrolet Corvette PDF Manual
Corvette picture
Designer unknown
Year 1982

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