| General information |
| Brand | Chevrolet |
| Model | Corvette |
| Generation | Corvette Convertible (C4) |
| Modification (Engine) | 5.7 i V8 (282 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1984 year |
| End of production | 1998 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Cabriolet |
| Seats | 2 |
| Doors | 2 |
| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - combined |
11.4 l/100 km
20.63 US mpg24.78 UK mpg8.77 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 5.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 5.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 5.1 sec |
| Maximum speed |
254 km/h
157.83 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 5.7 kg/Hp, 174.1 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.7 kg/Nm, 269.8 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs |
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| Power | 282 Hp @ 5200 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 49.2 Hp/l |
| Torque |
437 Nm @ 2400 rpm.
322.31 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement |
5737 cm3
350.09 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
| Cylinder Bore |
102 mm
4.02 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
88 mm
3.46 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1620 kg
3571.49 lbs. |
| Max. weight |
1805 kg
3979.34 lbs. |
| Max load |
185 kg
407.86 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
357 l
12.61 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
76 l
20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4535 mm
178.54 in. |
| Width |
1796 mm
70.71 in. |
| Height |
1201 mm
47.28 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2444 mm
96.22 in. |
| Front track |
1466 mm
57.72 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1500 mm
59.06 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission) | 4 |
| Front suspension | Double wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 255/45 R17 |
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