Chevrolet Corvette C3 5.7 LT-1 350 V8 (SAE gross) Coupe
276 kW375 PS370 hp515 Nm1970
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- Power
- 276 kW 375 PS · 370 hp
- Torque
- 515 Nm 380 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,597 kg
- Length
- 4,625 mm
Built 1970, the Chevrolet Corvette C3 5.7 LT-1 350 V8 (SAE gross) coupe develops 276 kW (375 PS) and 515 Nm of torque from a 5.7-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine. The Corvette C3 5.7 LT-1 350 V8 (SAE gross) has rear-wheel drive.
Within the Corvette C3 line-up of 6 versions, it delivers 85% more power than the entry 5.7 L83 350 V8 Cross-Fire Injection (SAE net) (149 kW) and 45 kW less than the 7.0 L88 427 V8 (SAE gross) (321 kW). In figures, it tips the scales at 1,597 kg and has 235 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 | 276 kW 375 PS · 370 hp |
| Torque | 515 Nm 380 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 | 1970 |
| Generation | Corvette C3 (1968–1982) |
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