| General information | |
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| Brand | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette |
| Generation | Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) |
| Type (Engine) | 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | 1980 year |
| End of production | 1982 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 3 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 6.9 kg/Hp, 144.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 4.3 kg/Nm, 233.7 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 230 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 40.1 Hp/l |
| Torque | 373 Nm @ 3600 rpm. 275.11 lb.-ft. @ 3600 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | L82 |
| Engine displacement | 5735 cm3 349.97 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore | 101.6 mm 4 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 88.39 mm 3.48 in. |
| Compression ratio | 9:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Carburettor |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain | OHV |
| Engine oil capacity | 4.7 l 4.97 US qt | 4.14 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 20 l 21.13 US qt | 17.6 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1596 kg 3518.58 lbs. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 90 l 23.78 US gal | 19.8 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4704 mm 185.2 in. |
| Width | 1753 mm 69.02 in. |
| Height | 1219 mm 47.99 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2489 mm 97.99 in. |
| Front track | 1491 mm 58.7 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1511 mm 59.49 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 109 mm 4.29 in. |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) | 11.8 m 38.71 ft. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 3 gears, automatic transmission |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Leaf spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 298.45×31.75 mm |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 298.45×31.75 mm |
| Steering type | Cone worm with recirculation balls |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | Front wheel tires: 225/70 R15 Rear wheel tires: 225/70 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | Front wheel rims: 8J x 15 Rear wheel rims: 8J x 15 |
| What is the body type, Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978)? | Coupe, 3 Doors, 2 Seats |
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| How much power, Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 1980 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic? | 230 Hp, 373 Nm 275.11 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, Chevrolet Corvette Coupe 1980 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic? | 5.7 l 5735 cm3 349.97 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1980 Chevrolet 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic? | 8, V-engine |
| What is the drivetrain, Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) Coupe 1980 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe? | 4704 mm 185.2 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe? | 1753 mm 69.02 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic? | 1596 kg 3518.58 lbs. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1980 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic? | 3, automatic transmission |
