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1997 Chevrolet Corvette




General
Make Chevrolet Model Corvette
Powertrain Layout Front Engine / RWD Base Price $39 995 USD
Curb Weight 1465 kg / 3230 lbs Length 4564 mm / 179.7 in
Wheelbase 2654 mm / 104.5 in Width 1869 mm / 73.6 in
Front / Rear Track F 1575 mm / 62.0 in
R 1575 mm / 62.0 in Height 1212 mm / 47.7 in
Engine
Configuration V8 Valvetrain OHV 2 Valves / Cyl
Displacement 5666 cc / 345.8 cu in Bore 99.0 mm / 3.89 in
Power 257.3 kw / 345.0 bhp @ 5600 rpm Stroke 92.0 mm / 3.62 in
Torque 474.5 nm / 350.0 ft lbs @ 4400 rpm Compression Ratio 10.1:1
Bhp / Liter 60.89 bhp Max Engine Speed 6000 rpm
Chassis & Body
Body / Frame Fibreglass / Unit Steel frame Brake Type Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist & ABS
Steering Rack & Pinion w/ Variable Power Assist Brake Size F 325 mm / 12.8 in
R 305 mm / 12.0 in
Wheels
(Diameter x Width) F 43.2 x 21.6 cm / 17.0 x 8.5 in
R 45.7 x 24.1 cm / 18.0 x 9.5 in Tires F 245/45ZR-17
R 275/40ZR-18
Drivetrain
Transmission 6-Speed Manual Final Drive 3.42:1
1st Gear Ratio 2.66:1 4th Gear Ratio 1.00:1
2nd Gear Ratio 1.78:1 5th Gear Ratio 0.74:1
3rd Gear Ratio 1.30:1 6th Gear Ratio 0.50:1
Performance
Top Speed 276.8 kph / 171.9 mph 0 - 60 mph 4.8 seconds
0 - ¼ mile 13.3 seconds 0 - 100 mph 11.5 seconds
Lateral Acceleration Not Available EPA City/Hwy 18 / 28 mpg |
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