Chevrolet Corvette 427 L68 1968 specs
General information
Model: | Chevrolet Corvette 427 L68 |
Year: | 1968 |
Manufacturer: | Chevrolet |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Engine type: | V8 |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 6999 ccm |
Max power: | 405.6 PS (299 kW) at 5400 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 624 Nm at 3600 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 10.3:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 87.3 x 66 mm (3.4 x 2.6 inches) |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: | 0.2776 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Coupe |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Passenger space: | 5180 litres (1369 gallons) |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Ventilated disks |
Rear brakes: | Disks |
Turn circle: | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1461 kg (3221 pounds) |
Overall length: | 4640 mm (182.7 inches) |
Overall width: | 1760 mm (69.3 inches) |
Overall height: | 1220 mm (48 inches) |
Wheelbase: | 2500 mm (98.4 inches) |
Fuel capacity: | 76 litres (20.08 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 160 mm (6.3 inches) |