Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 1972 specs
General information
Model: | Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 |
Year: | 1972 |
Category: | Sport cars |
Manufacturer: | Chevrolet |
Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
Engine type: | V8 |
Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
Displacement: | 5733 ccm |
Max power: | 258.5 PS (191 kW) at 5600 Rev. per min. |
Max torque: | 380 Nm at 4000 Rev. per min. |
Compression: | 9:1 |
Bore x stroke: | 101.7 x 88.4 mm (4 x 3.5 inches) |
Fuel control: | Pushrod/overhead valve (OHV) |
Cooling system: | Liquid |
Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
Power/weight ratio: | 0.1724 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
Chassis type: | Coupe |
Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires
Front brakes: | Disks |
Rear brakes: | Disks |
Turn circle: | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
Weight: | 1499 kg (3304.7 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: | 68 litres (17.96 gallons) |
Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |