| Chevrolet Corvette C3 (1969) |
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Country
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USA
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Top Speed (mph)
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120
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0-50 mph
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5.4
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0-60 mph
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6.8
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1/4 mile
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13.9
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BHP
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435 @5800rpm
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Torque lbft
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460 @4000rpm
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BHP per ton
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269
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Engine capacity CC/CU
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6998/427
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Engine type
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V8 Carburettors x 3
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Aspiration
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Normal
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Compression Ratio
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11.1:1
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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
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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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182.1
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Width (in)
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69
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Height (in)
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48
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Kerb Weight (lbs)
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3560
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| Additional Info: The exterior styling went through a number of facelifts throughout this generation of the Corvette. 1968 had 300bhp and 350bhp 327cu engines and 427’s with 390-435bhp. 1969 had the same but the 350bhp 327cu was replaced by a 350bhp 350cu. 1970 saw a 300bhp and 370bhp 350cu and a 390bhp 454cu. 1971 had a 300bhp 350cu, a 330bhp LT1 350cu and 454’s with 365bhp and 425bhp. 1972 had (net bhp) 200/210bhp 350’s, an LT1 had 255bhp and the 454cu had 270bhp. The LT1 was still capable of low 14 sec 1/4 miles. 1973/74 with little change. the 454cu was dropped in 1975. 1976-1982: the 350’s hovered around the 180-230bhp mark, these later Vetts were running low 15 to mid 16 second 1/4 miles. |
