Chevrolet Corvette C3 7.4 LS6 454 V8 (SAE net) Coupe
242 kW329 PS325 hp529 Nm1971
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- Power
- 242 kW 329 PS · 325 hp
- Torque
- 529 Nm 390 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,597 kg
- Length
- 4,625 mm
A 7.4-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine with 242 kW (329 PS) and 529 Nm of torque powers the Chevrolet Corvette C3 7.4 LS6 454 V8 (SAE net) coupe. The Corvette C3 7.4 LS6 454 V8 (SAE net) has rear-wheel drive.
Its output sits mid-range among the 6 versions: 62% up on the entry 5.7 L83 350 V8 Cross-Fire Injection (SAE net) (149 kW), 79 kW below the 7.0 L88 427 V8 (SAE gross) (321 kW). The car weighs 1,597 kg and has 206 PS per tonne to work with.
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Engine
| Fuel | Petrol |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 7,400 cm³ 7.4 l · 452 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 242 kW 329 PS · 325 hp |
| Torque | 529 Nm 390 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 | 1971 |
| Generation | Corvette C3 (1968–1982) |
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