These are standard specifications for the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual Floor shift , 3 Automatic
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Separate body and frame |
| Production Years for Series : | 1968 - 1982 |
| Price : | $10,220 |
| Weight : | 3370 lbs | 1528.606 kg |
| Chassis Range : | 1Z87x9S400001 - 1Z87x9S453807 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 90-degree | Rochester M4MC | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 195 HP (143.52 KW) @ 4000 RPM |
| Torque : | 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 300 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.2:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| V 8 90-degree | RPO Code: L82 VIN Code 4; Rochester M4MC | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 225 HP (165.6 KW) @ 5200 RPM |
| Torque : | 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3600 RPM |
| Bore : | 4.0 in | 102 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.5 in | 88 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.9:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 5 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
4 Manual Floor shift , 3 Automatic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 2.85:1 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.02:1 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.35:1 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.00:1 |
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1979 : | 2,284,749 |
| Total 1979 Corvette C3 production : | 53,807 |
| 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 | |
| Sport Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 53,807 |
Handling
1979 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $58,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.86 |
1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 FAQs (show)
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a length of 185.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a width of 69.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost when new?A: The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had a base price of approximately $10,220 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was a Sport Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1979? A: Chevrolet produced 2,284,749 automobiles in 1979.Q: How many 1979 Corvette C3s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 53,807 examples of the Corvette C3 in 1979.Q: What engines did the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 195 HP (143.52 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 300 RPM V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 225 HP (165.6 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 3600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual Floor shift, 3 speed Automatic.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
How many 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 were produced?
How powerful was the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3? Was the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 popular? Was the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 expensive? What was the fuel economy of the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a length of 185.20 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a width of 69.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost when new?A: The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had a base price of approximately $10,220 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was a Sport Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1979? A: Chevrolet produced 2,284,749 automobiles in 1979.Q: How many 1979 Corvette C3s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 53,807 examples of the Corvette C3 in 1979.Q: What engines did the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 195 HP (143.52 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 285 Ft-Lbs (386 NM) @ 300 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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