| Chevrolet Corvette C4 (1987) |
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Country
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USA
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Top Speed (mph)
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153
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0-50 mph
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4.3
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0-60 mph
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5.9
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1/4 mile
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14.5
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BHP
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240 @4000rpm
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Torque lbft
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345 @3200rpm
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BHP per ton
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161
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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5733/350
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Engine type
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V8 Fuel Injection (TPI)
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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9.0:1
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Valve Type/No
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Overhead 16
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual with overdrive
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No of speeds
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4
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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No. of Seats
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2
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Length (in)
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176.5
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Width (in)
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71
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Height (in)
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46.7
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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3280
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| Additional Info: No official 1983 car. 1984: the first engine in this generation Corvette was the L83 350 Crossfire injection engine rated at 205bhp, 0-60 in around 7 sec’s and 1/4 mile of around 15.5. 1984-1988 Vetts could have a 4+3 (4 speed manual with overdrive) but in 1989 this was replaced by the better 6 speed manual. 1985 saw the introduction of the popular 350 TPI (Tuned Port Injection) engine rated at 230bhp, bringing the 1/4 mile to under 15 seconds. Some tweaks to the 350 TPI in 1987-91 gave another 10-20bhp. 1992-1996 got a more powerful 350cu engine with the 300bhp LT1, 0-60 in 5.7 secs, 1/4 mile in 14.1 secs. Special tuning models such as the Callaway turbo also available. 1996 was the final year for the C4 and a Grand Sport (blue with a middle white stripe) was built to mark this, it had a 330bhp LT4 engine giving a 0-60 time of around 5.2 secs and 1/4 mile time of around 13.7 secs. Also see ZR1 below. |
| Chevrolet Corvette C4 ZR1 (1990) |
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Country
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USA
|
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Top Speed (mph)
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170
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0-50 mph
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3.6
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0-60 mph
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4.9
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1/4 mile
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13.4
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BHP
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375 @6200rpm
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Torque lbft
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370 @4500rpm
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BHP per ton
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234
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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5727/350
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Engine type
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V8 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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11.3:1
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Valve Type/No
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Overhead 32
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Transmission (manual/auto)
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Manual
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No of speeds
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6
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Wheels driven
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RWD
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Brakes F/R
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Disc/Disc
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No. of Seats
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2
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Length (in)
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182.1
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Width (in)
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71
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Height (in)
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46.7
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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3530
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| Additional Info: 1989/1990 saw the first ZR1 rated at 375bhp, as above. 1991-1992 no real change. The 1993-1995 ZR1 now rated at 405bhp, with low 13 second 1/4 miles. A very rare road race ZR2 around this time was also made available. |
