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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4)

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Engine versions

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5 versions · 5 Gasoline

Engine Fuel Power Production
5.7 V8 (240 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 240 KM 1986–1989
5.7 V8 (240 KM) Selected Gasoline 240 KM 1986–1988
5.7 V8 (245 KM) Automatic Selected Gasoline 245 KM 1989–1990
5.7 V8 (245 KM) Selected Gasoline 245 KM 1989–1990
Callaway 5.7 V8 (382 KM) Selected Gasoline 382 KM 1987–1988

Selected engine version

5.7 V8 (240 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1986–1989

Engine power
240 KM
Torque
468 Nm
Engine displacement
5,733 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Version
Corvette Convertible (C4)
Engine
5.7 V8 (240 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1986
End of production
1989
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Fuel consumption measurement standard
EPA
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
EPA
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
EPA
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
L98
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5733 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
101.6 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
13.7 l
Power
240 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
468 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75.7 l
Minimum trunk capacity
187 l
Curb weight
1469-1496 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4483 mm
Width
1804 mm
Height
1179 mm
Wheelbase
2444 mm
Front track
1513 mm
Rear track
1534 mm
Ground clearance
120 mm
Approach angle
10.6 °
Departure angle
20.2 °
Ramp angle
12.3 °
Front overhang
1030 mm
Rear overhang
1009 mm
Turning circle
12.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar, Leaf springs
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Leaf springs
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
292 mm
Front brake disc thickness
20 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
292 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
20 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
255/50 R16; 275/40 ZR17
Rim size
8.5J x 16; 9.5J x 16; 9.5J x 17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

5.7 V8 (240 KM)

Gasoline · 1986–1988

Engine power
240 KM
Torque
468 Nm
Engine displacement
5,733 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Version
Corvette Convertible (C4)
Engine
5.7 V8 (240 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1986
End of production
1988
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Fuel consumption measurement standard
EPA
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
13.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
EPA
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
EPA
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
L98
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5733 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
101.6 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
13.7 l
Power
240 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
468 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75.7 l
Minimum trunk capacity
187 l
Curb weight
1487-1494 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4483 mm
Width
1804 mm
Height
1179 mm
Wheelbase
2444 mm
Front track
1513 mm
Rear track
1534 mm
Ground clearance
120 mm
Approach angle
10.6 °
Departure angle
20.2 °
Ramp angle
12.3 °
Front overhang
1030 mm
Rear overhang
1009 mm
Turning circle
12.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar, Leaf springs
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Leaf springs
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brake disc/drum diameter
292 mm
Front brake disc thickness
20 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brake disc/drum diameter
292 mm
Rear brake disc thickness
20 mm
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
255/50 R16; 275/40 ZR17
Rim size
8.5J x 16; 9.5J x 16; 9.5J x 17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

5.7 V8 (245 KM) Automatic

Gasoline · 1989–1990

Engine power
245 KM
Torque
468 Nm
Engine displacement
5,733 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Version
Corvette Convertible (C4)
Engine
5.7 V8 (245 KM) Automatic
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1989
End of production
1990
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Fuel consumption measurement standard
EPA
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
EPA
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.8 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
EPA
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
L98
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5733 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
101.6 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
13.7 l
Power
245 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
468 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75.7 l
Minimum trunk capacity
187 l
Curb weight
1480 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4483 mm
Width
1804 mm
Height
1179 mm
Wheelbase
2444 mm
Front track
1513 mm
Rear track
1534 mm
Ground clearance
120 mm
Approach angle
10.6 °
Departure angle
20.2 °
Ramp angle
12.3 °
Front overhang
1030 mm
Rear overhang
1009 mm
Turning circle
12.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar, Leaf springs
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Leaf springs
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
275/40 ZR17
Rim size
9.5J x 17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

5.7 V8 (245 KM)

Gasoline · 1989–1990

Engine power
245 KM
Torque
468 Nm
Engine displacement
5,733 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Version
Corvette Convertible (C4)
Engine
5.7 V8 (245 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1989
End of production
1990
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Fuel consumption measurement standard
EPA
Fuel consumption - Urban cycle
14.7 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
EPA
Fuel consumption - Extra-urban cycle
9.4 l/100 km
Fuel consumption measurement standard
EPA
Fuel consumption - Combined cycle
12.4 l/100 km

Engine

Engine model / code
L98
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5733 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
101.6 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
9.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Engine oil capacity
4.7 l
Coolant capacity
13.7 l
Power
245 KM @ 4000 obr./min
Torque
468 Nm @ 3200 obr./min

Volume and weight

Fuel tank
75.7 l
Minimum trunk capacity
187 l
Curb weight
1483 kg

Vehicle dimensions

Length
4483 mm
Width
1804 mm
Height
1179 mm
Wheelbase
2444 mm
Front track
1513 mm
Rear track
1534 mm
Ground clearance
120 mm
Approach angle
10.6 °
Departure angle
20.2 °
Ramp angle
12.3 °
Front overhang
1030 mm
Rear overhang
1009 mm
Turning circle
12.3 m

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
6
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar, Leaf springs
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Leaf springs
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
275/40 ZR17
Rim size
9.5J x 17
ABS
yes

Selected engine version

Callaway 5.7 V8 (382 KM)

Gasoline · 1987–1988

Engine power
382 KM
Torque
762 Nm
Engine displacement
5,733 cm³
Fuel type
Gasoline
Maximum speed
298 km/h
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Basic version information

Brand
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Version
Corvette Convertible (C4)
Engine
Callaway 5.7 V8 (382 KM)
Engine type
Combustion engine
Number of doors
2
Start of production
1987
End of production
1988
Body type
Roadster
Number of seats
2
Fuel type
Gasoline

Performance

Maximum speed
298 km/h
Acceleration 0-60 mph
4.5 mph

Engine

Engine model / code
L98
Engine position
Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement
5733 cm³
Fuel injection system
Multi-point injection
Engine type
Twin turbo, Intercooler
Valvetrain
OHV
Engine configuration
V-shaped
Number of cylinders
8
Cylinder bore
101.6 mm
Piston stroke
88.4 mm
Compression ratio
7.5
Number of valves per cylinder
2
Power
382 KM @ 4250 obr./min
Torque
762 Nm @ 2500 obr./min

Volume and weight

Curb weight
kg

Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension

Drive
Rear-wheel drive
Number of gears
4
Front suspension
Double wishbone, Anti-roll bar, Leaf springs
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link suspension, Anti-roll bar, Leaf springs
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Steering system
Rack-and-pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Tire size
275/40 ZR17
Rim size
9.5J x 17
ABS
yes