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Chevrolet Corvette 427

Bodywork

type 2S DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 108.00 mm × 95.50 mm 4.25 in × 3.76 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displace 7 litre 6999 cc (427.105 cu in)
Engine type OHV
Valves 2 valves per cylinder | 16 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Wet sumped
Compression ratio 11.00:1
Fuel system 3 Ho carbs
Maximum power 441 PS (435.0 bhp) (324.4 kW) @ 5800 rpm
0-50 mph
0-60 mph 5.50 s
0-100 mph
0-100 km/h
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile) 13.80 s @ 104.0
Standing km
Top speed 230 km/h (143 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 287.13 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque 624.0 Nm (460 ft·lb) (63.6 kgm) @ 4000 rpm
bmep 1120.4 kPa (162.5 psi)
Specific torque 89.16 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm
Code
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.13
Unitary capacity 874.88 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2489 mm
wheelbase 98 in
Length (milimeters) 4448 mm
Length (inches) 175.1 in
Width (milimeters) 1768 mm
Width (inches) 69.6 in
Height (milimeters) 1265 mm
Height (inches) 49.8 in
L:W ratio 1.79
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1515 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3340 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 75.8 litre
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 16.7 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 20 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 2.920
Turning circle
Tyres 7.75 x 15
Wheels 15 x 6
Brakes F/R Di/Di-S
Brake ∅ 298 mm
Braked area
Transmission 4M
Top gear ratio 1.00
Final drive ratio 3.55

General information

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

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