Chevrolet Corvette C4 5.7 L98 350 V8 Coupe
179 kW243 PS240 hp468 Nm1987–1989
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- Power
- 179 kW 243 PS · 240 hp
- Torque
- 468 Nm 345 lb-ft
- Kerb weight
- 1,469 kg
- Length
- 4,480 mm
The Chevrolet Corvette C4 5.7 L98 350 V8 uses a 5.7-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine rated at 179 kW (243 PS) and 468 Nm of torque, in coupe form. The Corvette C4 5.7 L98 350 V8 has rear-wheel drive.
Its output sits mid-range among the 6 versions: 17% up on the entry 5.7 L83 350 V8 (153 kW), 123 kW below the 5.7 ZR-1 LT5 350 V8 (302 kW). On paper, it tips the scales at 1,469 kg and has 166 PS per tonne to work with.
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Engine
| Engine code | L98 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 5,700 cm³ 5.7 l · 348 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 179 kW 243 PS · 240 hp |
| Torque | 468 Nm 345 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,480 mm 176.4 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,800 mm 70.9 in |
| Height | 1,190 mm 46.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,440 mm 96.1 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,469 kg 3,239 lb |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 1987–1989 |
| Generation | Corvette C4 (1984–1996) |
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