1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Specifications
Engine LocationFront
Drive TypeRear Wheel
Body / ChassisSeparate body and frame
Production Years for Series1968 - 1982
Price$10,220.00
Weight3370 lbs | 1528.6 kg

Chassis / Engine Numbers Shown
Chassis Number1Z8749S431991

Engine   [Optional Engines]
Engine ConfigurationV
90-degree
Cylinders8
Hydraulic valve lifters
Aspiration/InductionNormal
Displacement350.00 CU IN. | 5736.5 cc. | 5.7 L.
Valves16 valves.
2 valves per cylinder.
ValvetrainOHV
Horsepower195.00 HP (143.5 KW) @ 4000.00 RPM
Torque285.00 Ft-Lbs (386.5 NM) @ 300.00 RPM
HP to Weight Ratio17.3 LB / HP
HP / Liter34.2 BHP / Liter
Compression Ratio8.2:1
Main Bearings5
Fuel FeedCarburetor
BlockCast-iron
HeadCast-iron

Standard Transmission
Gears4
TransmissionManual
Floor shift
Final Drive3.36:1

Optional Transmission
Gears3
TransmissionAutomatic

Gear Ratios
1st Gear2.85:1
2nd Gear2.02:1
3rd Gear1.35:1
4th Gear1.00:1


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