1968 - Chevrolet - Corvette L79

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Corvette L79 1968
General Information
Make Chevrolet
Model Corvette L79
Production Year 1968
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2489 mm     (98 in)
Front Track 1480 mm     (58,3 in)
Rear Track 1499 mm     (59 in)
Length 4626 mm     (182,1 in)
Width 1759 mm     (69,3 in)
Height 1213 mm     (47,8 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,86
Weight 1463 kg     (3222,5 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity
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 5354 cc     (326,72 cu in)
Bore 101,6 mm     (4 in)
Stroke 82,55 mm     (3,25 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,23
Unitary Capacity 669,25 cc/cylinder    (40,84 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 11 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 Ho carb
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 350 HP     (261 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque
Maximum Engine Torque rpm
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 445,1 N.m    (5600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 239,2 HP/ton    (178,4 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 65,4 HP/litre    (48,7 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 193 km/h   (120 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,7 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front)
Suspension (rear)
Brakes (front/rear)
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front)
Tyres (rear)