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1968 - Chevrolet - Corvette 427 L68

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1. Corvette 427 L68 1968
General Information
Make Chevrolet
Model Corvette 427 L68
Production Year 1968
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2489 mm     (98 in)
Front Track 1492 mm     (58,7 in)
Rear Track 1511 mm     (59,5 in)
Length 4636 mm     (182,5 in)
Width 1753 mm     (69 in)
Height 1213 mm     (47,8 in)
Ground Clearance 152 mm     (6 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,86
Weight 1461 kg     (3218,1 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 76,1 litre   (16,7 Imp gal ,  20,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer GM
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 6999 cc     (427,11 cu in)
Bore 108 mm     (4,25 in)
Stroke 95,5 mm     (3,76 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,13
Unitary Capacity 874,88 cc/cylinder    (53,39 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10,25 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ro carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 400 HP     (298,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 624 N.m     (460,5 lb.ft ,  63,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 3600 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 527,5 N.m    (5400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 273,8 HP/ton    (204,2 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 57,2 HP/litre    (42,6 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,08 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 3,5
Turning Circle Diameter 12,1 m    (39,7 ft)
Suspension (front) I.W.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.W.SwA.TL.TRA.CS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)