1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Fiberglass
Production Years for Series :	1984 - 1996
Price :	$29,480-$34,820
Weight :	3230 lbs \| 1465.103 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	5.7 seconds.
Top Speed :	150 mph \| 241.35 km/h

Engine & Transmission

V 8 90-degree \| Tuned-port fuel injection
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	245 HP (180.32 KW) @ 4300 RPM
Torque :	345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head

Transmission:
4 Manual With overdrive , 4 Automatic

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1988 :	1,236,316
Total 1988 Corvette C4 production :	22,789
1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4
Convertible Coupe 2 dr. 2 P :	7,407
Hatchback Coupe 2 dr. 2 P :	15,382
SCCA Challenge Coupe 2 dr. 2 P :	56

Dimension(s)

Hatchback Coupe

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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	20.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	176.5 in \| 4483 mm.
Width :	71.0 in \| 1803 mm.
Height :	46.6 in \| 1184 mm.
Wheelbase :	96.2 in \| 2444 mm.
Front Track :	59.6 in \| 1514 mm.
Rear Track :	60.4 in \| 1534 mm.
Ground Clearance :	4.7 in \| 119 mm.

Convertible Coupe

Exterior
Price :	$34,820
Weight :	3300 lbs \| 1496.855 kg
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	176.5 in \| 4483 mm.
Width :	71.0 in \| 1803 mm.
Height :	46.6 in \| 1184 mm.
Wheelbase :	96.2 in \| 2444 mm.
Front Track :	59.6 in \| 1514 mm.
Rear Track :	60.4 in \| 1534 mm.
Ground Clearance :	4.7 in \| 119 mm.

Protofab Coupe

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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	20.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	176.5 in \| 4483 mm.
Width :	71.0 in \| 1803 mm.
Height :	46.6 in \| 1184 mm.
Wheelbase :	96.2 in \| 2444 mm.
Front Track :	59.6 in \| 1514 mm.
Rear Track :	60.4 in \| 1534 mm.
Ground Clearance :	4.7 in \| 119 mm.

SCCA Challenge Coupe

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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	20.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	176.5 in \| 4483 mm.
Width :	71.0 in \| 1803 mm.
Height :	46.6 in \| 1184 mm.
Wheelbase :	96.2 in \| 2444 mm.
Front Track :	59.6 in \| 1514 mm.
Rear Track :	60.4 in \| 1534 mm.
Ground Clearance :	4.7 in \| 119 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Unequal-length control arms, single-leaf transverse spring and stabilizer bar Rear : Upper/lower control arms with five links, single-leaf trasnverse spring, stabilizer bar

Steering
Rack and Pinion with Power Assist

Brakes
Front Brake Size :	11.0 in \| 279 mm.
Rear Brake Size :	11.0 in \| 279 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	Goodyear Eagle VR50
Wheels :	16 x 8.5

1988 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$10,400
Avg. Household Income :	$27,225
Avg. Home :	$91,600
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.91
Avg. Stamp :	$0

1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4 FAQs (show)

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Q: How fast is the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4 has a top speed of 150 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4 has a wheelbase size of 96.20 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4 has a length of 176.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4 has a width of 71.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4 cost when new?A: The 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4 cost approximately $29,480 to $34,820 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4 was offered as a Convertible Coupe, Hatchback Coupe, Protofab Coupe, SCCA Challenge Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4 have? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4 had Goodyear Eagle VR50 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4 have? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4 had 16 x 8.5 wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1988? A: Chevrolet produced 1,236,316 automobiles in 1988.

Q: How many 1988 Corvette C4s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 22,789 examples of the Corvette C4 in 1988.

Q: What engine did the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4 have? A: The engine powering the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4 was a V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 245 HP (180.32 KW) @ 4300 RPM and 345 Ft-Lbs (468 NM) @ 3200 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4 have? A: The 1988 Chevrolet Corvette C4 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual With overdrive, 4 speed Automatic.

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