Chevrolet Corvette C3 327 V8 (SAE gross) Coupe
224 kW305 PS300 hp488 Nm1968
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- Power
- 224 kW 305 PS · 300 hp
- Torque
- 488 Nm 360 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,597 kg
- Length
- 4,625 mm
The Chevrolet Corvette C3 5.4 327 V8 (SAE gross) produces 224 kW (305 PS) and 488 Nm of torque from a 5.4-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a coupe. The Corvette C3 5.4 327 V8 (SAE gross) has rear-wheel drive.
Its output sits mid-range among the 6 versions: 50% up on the entry 5.7 L83 350 V8 Cross-Fire Injection (SAE net) (149 kW), 97 kW below the 7.0 L88 427 V8 (SAE gross) (321 kW). On paper, it tips the scales at 1,597 kg and has 191 PS per tonne to work with.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,400 cm³ 5.4 l · 330 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 224 kW 305 PS · 300 hp |
| Torque | 488 Nm 360 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,625 mm 182.1 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,758 mm 69.2 in |
| Height | 1,214 mm 47.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm 98.0 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,597 kg 3,521 lb |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1968 |
| Generation | Corvette C3 (1968–1982) |
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