1961 - Chevrolet - Corvette 327

Technical Specs of This Model
1. Corvette 327 1968
2. Corvette 327 1961
General Information
Make Chevrolet
Model Corvette 327
Production Year 1961
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2591 mm     (102 in)
Front Track 1448 mm     (57 in)
Rear Track 1499 mm     (59 in)
Length 4488 mm     (176,7 in)
Width 1788 mm     (70,4 in)
Height 1326 mm     (52,2 in)
Ground Clearance 170 mm     (6,7 in)
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,73
Weight
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 62,1 litre   (13,7 Imp gal ,  16,4 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Chevrolet
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 10,5 : 1
Fuel System Type 1 carburettor
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter No
Maximum Engine Power 250 HP     (186,4 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 4400 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 475 N.m     (350,6 lb.ft ,  48,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 2800 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 404,6 N.m    (4400 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 46,7 HP/litre    (34,8 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
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 3M
Top Gear Ratio 1 : 1
Final Drive Ratio
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type
Steering Turns (lock to lock)
Turning Circle Diameter
Suspension (front) I.CS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) LA.SE.
Brakes (front/rear) Dr/Dr
Brake Disc Diameter (front)
Brake Disc Diameter (rear)
Wheels (front)
Wheels (rear)
Tyres (front) 6.70 x 15
Tyres (rear) 6.70 x 15