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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
Sump
Compression ratio 8.50:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
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 190 km/h (118 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 133.42 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 892.1 kPa (129.4 psi)
Specific torque 70.99 Nm/litre
Maximum 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

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2489 mm
wheelbase 98 in
Length (milimeters) 4636 mm
Length (inches) 182.5 in
Width (milimeters) 1753 mm
Width (inches) 69 in
Height (milimeters) 1214 mm
Height (inches) 47.8 in
L:W ratio 1.86
Ground clearance (milimeters) 122 mm
Ground clearance (inches) 4.8 in
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1499 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3305 lb
Weight distribuiton 49.00 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 68 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 15 UK Gal
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 18 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

Chassis

Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering recirculating ball
Turns lock-to-lock 3.400
Turning circle 12.00 m
Tyres
Wheels
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.36

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 1972 Chevrolet Corvette PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1972

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