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Corvette 427 L68 1968
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General Information |
Make |
Chevrolet |
Model |
Corvette 427 L68 |
Production Year |
1968 |
Country |
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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 |
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) |
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Fuel Capacity |
76,1 litre (16,7 Imp gal , 20,1 US gal) |
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Aerodynamics |
Drag Coefficient |
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Frontal Area |
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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 |
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 |
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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 |
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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) |
3,5 |
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) |
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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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