Chevy Corvette 1978 Technical Specifications |
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- Years of Manufacture: 1978
- Number Built:
- Price at Introduction:
- Base car: US$9352
- Limited Edition Pace Car Replica Corvette with 350 cu. in. 185 bhp engine and wide ratio four speed manual transmission: $13,653.21
- Options:
- L82 220bhp 350ci V8
- Automatic Transmission
- Power Windows
- Power Steering
- Limited Slip Differential
- Air Conditioning
- Targa-Top Roof
- AM/FM Radio
- CB Radio
- Leather upholstery
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Models:
- ID
Location:
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length:
185.2 in.
- Total width: 69.0 in.
- Height at kerb weight: 48 in.
- Wheelbase: 98.0 in.
- Front Track: 58.7 in.
- Rear Track: 59.5 in.
- Kerb Weight:
- Transmission:
- 3 Speed Automatic:
- 1st: 2.48:1
- 2nd: 1.48:1
- 3rd: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.08:1
- 4 Speed Manual:
- 1st: 2.64:1
- 2nd: 1.75:1
- 3rd: 1.34:1
- 4th: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.55:1
- 4 Speed Manual Close Ratio:
- 1st: 2.43:1
- 2nd: 1.61:1
- 3rd: 1.23:1
- 4th: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.35:1
- 4 Speed Manual Wide Ratio:
- 1st: 2.52:1
- 2nd: 1.88:1
- 3rd: 1.46:1
- 4th: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.59:1
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- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 3.70:1
- Optional 3.08:1, 3.36:1, 3.55:1
- L82 220 bhp 350ci V8 Engine:
- Capacity: 350 cubic inches
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders in Vee configuration, air injection and catalytic converter emission control
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
upright
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated
ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Rochester 4-bbl
- Bore and Stroke: 4.00 x 3.48 in.
- Power: 210 bhp @ 5200rpm
- Torque: 255 lb-ft @ 3600rpm
- Compression Ratio: 9.0:1
- Other engines available L48 180bhp/350ci
- Ignition and Electrical:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent, A-arms, coil springs
- Rear: Independent, lateral struts, transverse leaf spring
- Steering:
- Rack and pinion, ratio 20.2:1 standard, 17.6:1 optional
- 17.6:1 with power steering option
- Turning circle: 38.6 feet
- Brakes:
- Front: Hydraulic 11.75 in. Disc, power assisted
- Rear: Hydraulic 11.75 in. Disc, power assisted
- Wheels:
- Tyres:
- P225/70R15 Radial
- Tyre pressure: 28/32 psi
- Performance (L82 210 bhp 350ci 4 Speed Manual):
- Standing Quarter Mile: 15.2 secs.
- Speed at end: 95.0 mph
- Top Speed: 132 mph
1978 Chevrolet Corvette V8
Performance (4 spd CR/L82 210 bhp 350ci) |
Speed |
Time |
0-30 mph |
2.5 secs. |
0-40 mph |
3.5 secs. |
0-50 mph |
4.9 secs. |
0-60 mph |
6.5 secs. |
0-70 mph |
8.4 secs. |
0-80 mph |
10.7 secs. |
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13.8 secs. |
0-100 mph |
17.1 secs. |
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