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General Information |
Make |
Chevrolet |
Model |
Corvette |
Production Year |
1972 |
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Designer |
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Production Number |
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Model Code |
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Model Family |
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Chassis and Dimensions |
Chassis Type |
2S FHC |
Number of Doors |
2 |
Wheelbase |
2489 mm (98 in) |
Front Track |
1491 mm (58,7 in) |
Rear Track |
1509 mm (59,4 in) |
Length |
4636 mm (182,5 in) |
Width |
1753 mm (69 in) |
Height |
1214 mm (47,8 in) |
Ground Clearance |
122 mm (4,8 in) |
Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,86 |
Weight |
1600 kg (3524,2 lb) |
Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
%49 / %51 |
Fuel Capacity |
68 litre (15 Imp gal , 18 US gal) |
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Aerodynamics |
Drag Coefficient |
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Frontal Area |
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Cx |
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Engine Specifications |
Engine Manufacturer |
GM |
Engine Location |
Front |
Engine Alignment |
Longitudinal |
Engine Construction |
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Coolant Type |
Water |
Engine Type |
OHV |
Number of Cylinders and Placement |
V-8 |
Valves per Cylinder |
2 (Total of 16 Pieces) |
Engine Displacement |
7440 cc (454,02 cu in) |
Bore |
107,95 mm (4,25 in) |
Stroke |
101,6 mm (4 in) |
Bore / Stroke Ratio |
1,06 |
Unitary Capacity |
930 cc/cylinder (56,75 cu in/cylinder) |
Number of Main Bearings |
5 |
Compression Ratio |
8,5 : 1 |
Fuel System Type |
1 Ro carb |
Aspiration Type |
Normal |
Compressor Type |
- |
Intercooler Type |
None |
Catalytic Converter |
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Maximum Engine Power |
270 HP (201,3 kW) |
Maximum Engine Power rpm |
4000 d/d |
Maximum Engine Torque |
529 N.m (390,4 lb.ft , 54 kg.m) |
Maximum Engine Torque rpm |
3200 d/d |
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm |
480,7 N.m (4000 d/d) |
Power / Weight Ratio |
168,8 HP/ton (125,8 W/kg) |
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio |
36,3 HP/litre (27,1 kW/litre) |
CO2 Emissions |
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Fuel Consumption |
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Performance |
0 - 80 km/h |
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0 - 60 mph |
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0 - 100 km/h |
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0 - 160 km/h |
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80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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0 - 400 m Acceleration |
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0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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Top Speed |
200 km/h (124,3 mph) |
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Gearbox and Transmission |
Transmission Type |
4M |
Top Gear Ratio |
1 : 1 |
Final Drive Ratio |
3,08 : 1 |
Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes |
Steering Type |
recirculating ball |
Steering Turns (lock to lock) |
3,4 |
Turning Circle Diameter |
12 m (39,4 ft) |
Suspension (front) |
I.W.CS.ARB. |
Suspension (rear) |
I.W.SE.RA.ARB. |
Brakes (front/rear) |
Di/Di |
Brake Disc Diameter (front) |
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Brake Disc Diameter (rear) |
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Wheels (front) |
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Wheels (rear) |
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Tyres (front) |
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Tyres (rear) |
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