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Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 108.00 mm × 101.60 mm 4.25 in × 4 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 7.4 litre 7446 cc (454.383 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 8.50:1
Fuel system 1 Ro carb
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 5.70 s
0-100 mph 14.10 s
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 14.20 s @ 100.3
Standing km
Top speed 227 km/h (141 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 218.96 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1063.2 kPa (154.2 psi)
Specific torque 84.61 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 5600 rpm
Code LS5
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.06
Unitary capacity 930.75 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)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1667 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3675 lb
Weight distribuiton 51.60 %
Fuel capacity (litres) 68.2 litre
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
Tyres F70-15
Wheels 8.0 x 15
Brakes F/R
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 3A
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.08

General information

RAC rating 57.9
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1971 Chevrolet Corvette PDF Manual
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Designer unknown
Year 1971

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