Chevrolet - Corvette 427

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Corvette 427
General Information
Make Chevrolet
Model Corvette 427
Production Year
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Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2489 mm     (98 in)
Front Track 1463 mm     (57,6 in)
Rear Track 1481 mm     (58,3 in)
Length 4448 mm     (175,1 in)
Width 1768 mm     (69,6 in)
Height 1265 mm     (49,8 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,79
Weight 1515 kg     (3337 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 75,8 litre   (16,7 Imp gal ,  20 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
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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 11 : 1
Fuel System Type 3 Ho carbs
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 435 HP     (324,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5800 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 624 N.m     (460,5 lb.ft ,  63,6 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4000 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 534,1 N.m    (5800 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 287,1 HP/ton    (214,1 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 62,2 HP/litre    (46,3 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph 5,5 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 13,8 s    @ 167 km/h    (104 mph)
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 230 km/h   (142,9 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 4M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,55 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type recirculating ball PAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,92
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.
Suspension (rear) I.TL.
Brakes (front/rear) Di/Di-S
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 298 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 298 mm
Wheels (front) 15 x 6
Wheels (rear) 15 x 6
Tyres (front) 7.75 x 15
Tyres (rear) 7.75 x 15