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1997 Chevrolet Corvette Technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1997 Chevrolet Corvette

Carfolio.com ID20757

bodywork
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Type2S FHC

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 2

dimensions & weight
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Wheelbase 2654 mm 104.5 in
Track front 1575 mm 62 in
rear 1575 mm 62 in
Length 4564 mm 179.7 in
Width 1869 mm 73.6 in
Height 1212 mm 47.7 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Ground clearance 94 mm 3.7 in
Kerb weight 1465 kg 3230 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)		 51.00 %
Fuel capacity 72.4 litres 15.9 UK Gal 19.1 US Gal

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient 0.290
Frontal area
Cx

engine
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Bore × stroke 99.00 mm × 92.00 mm
3.9 in × 3.62 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displacement 5.7 litre
5666 cc
(345.761 cu in)
Type OHV
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
Construction aluminium block & heads
Sump
Compression ratio 10.10:1
Fuel system SePFi
Maximum power
(SAEnet)		 349.8 PS (345.0 bhp) (257.3 kW)
@ 5600 rpm
Specific output 60.9 bhp/litre
1 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(SAEnet)		 475.0 Nm (350 ft·lb) (48.4 kgm)
@ 4400 rpm
bmep 1053.5 kPa (152.8 psi)
Specific torque 83.83 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6000 rpm
Manufacturer Chevrolet
Code LS1
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 708.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

performance
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0-50 mph (80 km/h) 3.70 s
0-60 mph 4.80 s
0-100 km/h
0-100 mph 11.50 s
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile 13.30 s
Standing km
Top speed 277 km/h (172 mph)
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 235.49 bhp/ton

chassis
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Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.700
Turning circle 11.70 m
Suspension front I.DW.LS.ARB.
rear I.DW.TLS.ARB.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front 8½ x 17
rear 9½ x 18
Tyresfront Goodyear Eagle F1 P245/45 ZR 17
rear Goodyear Eagle F1 P275/40 ZR 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front 325 mm
rear305 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.50
Final drive ratio 3.42

general
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RAC rating 48.6
Number made
Model code 1YY07
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1997 Chevrolet Corvette added 1997-04-01.
Last modified 2009-09-15.
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