Chevrolet Corvette C3 7.0 L88 427 V8 (SAE gross) Coupe
321 kW436 PS430 hp658 Nm1968–1969
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- Power
- 321 kW 436 PS · 430 hp
- Torque
- 658 Nm 485 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,597 kg
- Length
- 4,625 mm
Under the bonnet of the Chevrolet Corvette C3 7.0 L88 427 V8 (SAE gross) coupe sits a 7.0-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 321 kW (436 PS) and 658 Nm of torque. The Corvette C3 7.0 L88 427 V8 (SAE gross) has rear-wheel drive.
No other version of the Corvette C3 matches its output among 6 versions — that is 115% more than the entry 5.7 L83 350 V8 Cross-Fire Injection (SAE net) (149 kW). The Corvette C3 7.0 L88 427 V8 (SAE gross) is also the strongest on torque (658 Nm) and the best on power-to-weight (273 PS per tonne). According to our catalog data, the Corvette C3 7.0 L88 427 V8 (SAE gross) weighs 1,597 kg.
What the figures favour in the Corvette C3 7.0 L88 427 V8 (SAE gross)
- Most powerful version of the Corvette C3: 321 kW (436 PS)
- Most torque in the range: 658 Nm
- Best power-to-weight in the range: 273 PS per tonne
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 7,000 cm³ 7.0 l · 427 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 321 kW 436 PS · 430 hp |
| Torque | 658 Nm 485 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 | 1968–1969 |
| Generation | Corvette C3 (1968–1982) |
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