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Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)
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4 versions · 4 Gasoline
| Engine | Fuel | Power | Production |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 V8 (190 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 190 KM | 1980–1982 |
| 5.7 V8 (230 KM) Selected | Gasoline | 230 KM | 1980–1982 |
| 5.7 V8 (230 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 230 KM | 1980–1982 |
| 5.7 V8 (190 KM) Automatic Selected | Gasoline | 190 KM | 1980–1982 |
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Selected engine version
5.7 V8 (190 KM)
Gasoline · 1980–1982
- Engine power
- 190 KM
- Torque
- 380 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 5,735 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
- Maximum speed
- 212 km/h
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Basic version information
Chevrolet Corvette Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)- Brand
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Corvette
- Version
- Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)
- Engine
- 5.7 V8 (190 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1980
- End of production
- 1982
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Performance
- Maximum speed
- 212 km/h
- Acceleration 0-60 mph
- 7.3 mph
Engine
- Engine model / code
- L48
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 5735 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 101.6 mm
- Piston stroke
- 88.39 mm
- Compression ratio
- 8.2
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.7 l
- Coolant capacity
- 20 l
- Power
- 190 KM @ 4000 obr./min
- Torque
- 380 Nm @ 2400 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
- Maximum trunk capacity
- 238 l
- Curb weight
- 1596 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4704 mm
- Width
- 1753 mm
- Height
- 1219 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2489 mm
- Front track
- 1491 mm
- Rear track
- 1511 mm
- Ground clearance
- 109 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.8 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front suspension
- Double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Leaf springs
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Front brake disc/drum diameter
- 298 mm
- Front brake disc thickness
- 32 mm
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brake disc/drum diameter
- 298 mm
- Rear brake disc thickness
- 32 mm
- Steering system
- Worm and roller steering
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 225/70 R15;225/70 R15
- Rim size
- 8J x 15;8J x 15
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
5.7 V8 (230 KM)
Gasoline · 1980–1982
- Engine power
- 230 KM
- Torque
- 373 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 5,735 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
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Basic version information
Chevrolet Corvette Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)- Brand
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Corvette
- Version
- Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)
- Engine
- 5.7 V8 (230 KM)
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1980
- End of production
- 1982
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Engine
- Engine model / code
- L82
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 5735 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 101.6 mm
- Piston stroke
- 88.39 mm
- Compression ratio
- 9
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.7 l
- Coolant capacity
- 20 l
- Power
- 230 KM @ 5200 obr./min
- Torque
- 373 Nm @ 3600 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
- Curb weight
- 1596 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4704 mm
- Width
- 1753 mm
- Height
- 1219 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2489 mm
- Front track
- 1491 mm
- Rear track
- 1511 mm
- Ground clearance
- 109 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.8 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 4
- Front suspension
- Double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Leaf springs
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Front brake disc/drum diameter
- 298 mm
- Front brake disc thickness
- 31 mm
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brake disc/drum diameter
- 298 mm
- Rear brake disc thickness
- 31 mm
- Steering system
- Worm and roller steering
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 225/70 R15;225/70 R15
- Rim size
- 8J x 15;8J x 15
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
5.7 V8 (230 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1980–1982
- Engine power
- 230 KM
- Torque
- 373 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 5,735 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
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Basic version information
Chevrolet Corvette Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)- Brand
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Corvette
- Version
- Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)
- Engine
- 5.7 V8 (230 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1980
- End of production
- 1982
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Engine
- Engine model / code
- L82
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 5735 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 101.6 mm
- Piston stroke
- 88.39 mm
- Compression ratio
- 9
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.7 l
- Coolant capacity
- 20 l
- Power
- 230 KM @ 5200 obr./min
- Torque
- 373 Nm @ 3600 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
- Curb weight
- 1596 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4704 mm
- Width
- 1753 mm
- Height
- 1219 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2489 mm
- Front track
- 1491 mm
- Rear track
- 1511 mm
- Ground clearance
- 109 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.8 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 3
- Front suspension
- Double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Leaf springs
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Front brake disc/drum diameter
- 298 mm
- Front brake disc thickness
- 31 mm
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brake disc/drum diameter
- 298 mm
- Rear brake disc thickness
- 31 mm
- Steering system
- Worm and roller steering
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 225/70 R15;225/70 R15
- Rim size
- 8J x 15;8J x 15
- ABS
- no
Selected engine version
5.7 V8 (190 KM) Automatic
Gasoline · 1980–1982
- Engine power
- 190 KM
- Torque
- 380 Nm
- Engine displacement
- 5,735 cm³
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
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Check vehicle history
Basic version information
Chevrolet Corvette Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)- Brand
- Chevrolet
- Model
- Corvette
- Version
- Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)
- Engine
- 5.7 V8 (190 KM) Automatic
- Engine type
- Combustion engine
- Number of doors
- 3
- Start of production
- 1980
- End of production
- 1982
- Body type
- Coupé
- Number of seats
- 2
- Fuel type
- Gasoline
Engine
- Engine model / code
- L48
- Engine position
- Front, Longitudinal
- Engine displacement
- 5735 cm³
- Fuel injection system
- Carburetor
- Engine type
- Naturally aspirated engine
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Engine configuration
- V-shaped
- Number of cylinders
- 8
- Cylinder bore
- 101.6 mm
- Piston stroke
- 88.39 mm
- Compression ratio
- 8.21
- Number of valves per cylinder
- 2
- Engine oil capacity
- 4.7 l
- Coolant capacity
- 20 l
- Power
- 190 KM @ 4000 obr./min
- Torque
- 380 Nm @ 2400 obr./min
Volume and weight
- Fuel tank
- 90 l
- Curb weight
- 1596 kg
Vehicle dimensions
- Length
- 4704 mm
- Width
- 1753 mm
- Height
- 1219 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2489 mm
- Front track
- 1491 mm
- Rear track
- 1511 mm
- Ground clearance
- 109 mm
- Turning circle
- 11.8 m
Drivetrain, Brakes and suspension
- Drive
- Rear-wheel drive
- Number of gears
- 3
- Front suspension
- Double wishbone
- Rear suspension
- Leaf springs
- Front brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Front brake disc/drum diameter
- 298 mm
- Front brake disc thickness
- 31 mm
- Rear brakes
- Ventilated disc
- Rear brake disc/drum diameter
- 298 mm
- Rear brake disc thickness
- 31 mm
- Steering system
- Worm and roller steering
- Power steering
- Hydraulic power steering
- Tire size
- 225/70 R15;225/70 R15
- Rim size
- 8J x 15;8J x 15
- ABS
- no