Chevrolet Corvette C2 6.5 Coupe
317 kW431 PS425 hp1965
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- Power
- 317 kW 431 PS · 425 hp
- Kerb weight
- 1,335 kg
- Length
- 4,554 mm
- Displacement
- 6,500 cm³
The Chevrolet Corvette C2 6.5 petrol uses a 6.5-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 317 kW (431 PS), in coupe form. The Corvette C2 6.5 petrol has rear-wheel drive.
Its output sits mid-range among the 3 versions: 18% up on the entry 5.4 327 V8 fuel injection (SAE gross) (268 kW), 7 kW below the 7.0 427 Tri-Power V8 (SAE gross) (324 kW). On top of that, it is the lightest (1,335 kg) and the best on power-to-weight (323 PS per tonne).
The Corvette C2 6.5 petrol in numbers: strong points
- Lightest version of the Corvette C2: 1,335 kg
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 323 PS per tonne
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,500 cm³ 6.5 l · 397 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 317 kW 431 PS · 425 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,554 mm 179.3 in |
|---|---|
| Height | 1,274 mm 50.2 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm 98.0 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,335 kg 2,943 lb |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1965 |
| Generation | Corvette C2 (1963–1967) |
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