Chevrolet Corvette C3 5.7 Coupe
149 kW203 PS200 hp386 Nm1982
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- Power
- 149 kW 203 PS · 200 hp
- Torque
- 386 Nm 285 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,597 kg
- Length
- 4,707 mm
Under the bonnet of the Chevrolet Corvette C3 5.7 L83 350 V8 Cross-Fire Injection (SAE net) coupe sits a 5.7-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 149 kW (203 PS) and 386 Nm of torque. In the Corvette C3 5.7 L83 350 V8 Cross-Fire Injection (SAE net), power reaches the rear wheels through a four-speed automatic transmission.
Of the 6 versions in the Corvette C3 line-up, the Corvette C3 5.7 L83 350 V8 Cross-Fire Injection (SAE net) is the entry version — the 7.0 L88 427 V8 (SAE gross) (321 kW) delivers 115% more. On paper, it tips the scales at 1,597 kg and has 127 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 | 149 kW 203 PS · 200 hp |
| Torque | 386 Nm 285 lb-ft |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Automatic |
|---|---|
| Gears | 4 |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,707 mm 185.3 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,753 mm 69.0 in |
| Height | 1,219 mm 48.0 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,489 mm 98.0 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,597 kg 3,521 lb |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1982 |
| Generation | Corvette C3 (1968–1982) |
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