Chevrolet Corvette C5 5.7 LS1 5.7 V8 Coupe
261 kW355 PS350 hp2001–2004
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- Power
- 261 kW 355 PS · 350 hp
- Kerb weight
- 1,472 kg
- Length
- 4,564 mm
- Displacement
- 5,700 cm³
Under the bonnet of the Chevrolet Corvette C5 5.7 LS1 V8 coupe sits a 5.7-litre eight-cylinder petrol engine, good for 261 kW (355 PS). In the Corvette C5 5.7 LS1 V8 261 kW, power goes to the rear wheels.
Within the Corvette C5 line-up of 4 versions, it delivers 2% more power than the entry 5.7 LS1 V8 (257 kW) and 41 kW less than the 5.7 Z06 LS6 V8 (302 kW). On top of that, it is the best on power-to-weight (241 PS per tonne). The car weighs 1,472 kg.
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Engine
| Engine code | LS1 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 5,700 cm³ 5.7 l · 348 cu in |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Power | 261 kW 355 PS · 350 hp |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,564 mm 179.7 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,869 mm 73.6 in |
| Height | 1,212 mm 47.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,654 mm 104.5 in |
| Kerb weight | 1,472 kg 3,245 lb |
Production
| Body type | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Years | 2001–2004 |
| Generation | Corvette C5 (1997–2004) |
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