Chevrolet Corvette C3 5.7 L82 350 V8 (SAE net) Coupe
164 kW223 PS220 hp353 Nm1978
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- Power
- 164 kW 223 PS · 220 hp
- Torque
- 353 Nm 260 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,597 kg
- Top speed
- 204 km/h
The Chevrolet Corvette C3 5.7 L82 350 V8 (SAE net) produces 164 kW (223 PS) and 353 Nm of torque from a 5.7-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine and comes as a coupe. The Corvette C3 5.7 L82 350 V8 (SAE net) has rear-wheel drive.
Against the entry 5.7 L83 350 V8 Cross-Fire Injection (SAE net) (149 kW), the Corvette C3 5.7 L82 350 V8 (SAE net) gains 10% in power; the 7.0 L88 427 V8 (SAE gross) (321 kW), strongest of the 6, has 157 kW more. According to our catalog data, the Corvette C3 5.7 L82 350 V8 (SAE net) reaches 204 km/h, weighs 1,597 kg and has 140 PS per tonne to work with.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,700 cm³ 5.7 l · 348 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 164 kW 223 PS · 220 hp |
| Torque | 353 Nm 260 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Performance
| Top speed | 204 km/h 127 mph |
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Dimensions and weight
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm 98.0 in |
|---|---|
| Kerb weight | 1,597 kg 3,521 lb |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1978 |
| Generation | Corvette C3 (1968–1982) |
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