1997 - Chevrolet - Corvette

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26. Corvette 1971
27. Corvette 1971
General Information
Make Chevrolet
Model Corvette
Production Year 1997
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code 1YY07
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S FHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2654 mm     (104,5 in)
Front Track 1575 mm     (62 in)
Rear Track 1575 mm     (62 in)
Length 4564 mm     (179,7 in)
Width 1869 mm     (73,6 in)
Height 1212 mm     (47,7 in)
Ground Clearance 94 mm     (3,7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,72
Weight 1465 kg     (3226,9 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear) %51 / %49
Fuel Capacity 72,4 litre   (15,9 Imp gal ,  19,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient 0,29
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Chevrolet
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction aluminium block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5666 cc     (345,76 cu in)
Bore 99 mm     (3,9 in)
Stroke 92 mm     (3,62 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,08
Unitary Capacity 708,25 cc/cylinder    (43,22 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10,1 : 1
Fuel System Type SePFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 345 HP     (257,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 475 N.m     (350,6 lb.ft ,  48,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 438,7 N.m    (5600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 235,5 HP/ton    (175,6 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 60,9 HP/litre    (45,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h 3,7 s
0 - 60 mph 4,8 s
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h 11,5 s
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration 13,3 s
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed 277 km/h   (172,2 mph)
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 6M
Top Gear Ratio 0,5 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,42 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion VPAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,7
Turning Circle Diameter 11,7 m    (38,4 ft)
Suspension (front) I.DW.LS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.DW.TLS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 325 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 305 mm
Wheels (front) 8.5 x 17
Wheels (rear) 9.5 x 18
Tyres (front) Goodyear Eagle F1 P245/45 ZR 17
Tyres (rear) Goodyear Eagle F1 P275/40 ZR 18