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1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series : 1968 - 1982
Price : $5,130-$5,470
Weight : 3155 lbs | 1431.084 kg
0-60 mph : 7.0 seconds.
1/4 Mile : 15.0 seconds.
Top Speed : 144 mph | 231.696 km/h
V 8
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 3200 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Compression : 10.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Rochester Quadrajet 4-barrel Model 4MV
V 8
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 350 HP (257.6 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :415 Ft-Lbs (563 NM) @ 3400 RPM
Bore : 4.1 in | 105 mm.
Stroke : 3.8 in | 96 mm.
Compression : 10.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
4-Barrel Carburetor
V 8 | Holley four-barrel
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 370 HP (272.32 KW) @ 6000 RPM
Torque :380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Compression : 11.0:1
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Intake manifold :Aluminum
V 8 | Rochester 750CFM four-barrel
Displacement : 7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.
Power : 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 4800 RPM
Torque :500 Ft-Lbs (678 NM) @ 3400 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Compression : 10.25:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
4-Barrel Carburetor
V 8 | Holley 800CFM four-barrel
Displacement : 7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.
Power : 460 HP (338.56 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :490 Ft-Lbs (664 NM) @ 5200 RPM
Bore : 4.3 in | 108 mm.
Stroke : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Compression : 11.25:1
Cylinder Block : Cast-iron
Transmission:
4 Manual Wide Ratio with Floor Shift , 3 Automatic

Total Chevrolet Production for 1970 : 1,451,305
Total 1970 Corvette C3 production : 17,316
1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3
Convertible 2 dr. 2 P : 6,648
Sport Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : 10,668

Sport Coupe

Sport Coupe
Sport Coupe
Chassis # 194370S409114
Auction entries : 3
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 182.5 in | 4636 mm.
Width : 69.0 in | 1753 mm.
Height : 47.4 in | 1204 mm.
Wheelbase : 98.0 in | 2489 mm.
Front Track : 58.7 in | 1491 mm.
Rear Track : 59.4 in | 1509 mm.

Convertible

Convertible
Convertible
Convertible
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Convertible
Chassis # 194670S402376
Auction entries : 1
Convertible
Price : $5,130
Weight : 3169 lbs | 1437.434 kg
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 182.5 in | 4636 mm.
Width : 69.0 in | 1753 mm.
Height : 47.4 in | 1204 mm.
Wheelbase : 98.0 in | 2489 mm.
Front Track : 58.7 in | 1491 mm.
Rear Track : 59.4 in | 1509 mm.

Suspension
Front : Independent, unequal-length A-arms, coil springs; tubular shocks and stabilizer bar

Rear : Independent, trailing arms, toe links, transverse chromium-carbon steel leaf spring, tube shocks, and anti-roll bar

Steering
Recirculating Ball with Power Assist
Steering Overall Ratio : 17.6:1
Turns lock to lock : 2.90
Turning Circle : 39.0 ft

Brakes
Front Brake Size : 11.8 in | 298 mm.
Rear Brake Size : 11.8 in | 298 mm.

Tires / Wheels
Tires : F70-15
Wheels : 8-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc

1970 Averages
Avg. Car Cost : $3,900
Avg. Household Income : $9,350
Avg. Home : $23,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.36
Total Car Production : 8,283,949

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Q: How fast is the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a top speed of 144 mph.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a length of 182.50 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a width of 69.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost when new?A: The 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost approximately $5,130 to $5,470 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was offered as a Convertible, Sport Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had F70-15 tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had 8-inch wide slotted steel 15-inch 5-lug disc wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1970? A: Chevrolet produced 1,451,305 automobiles in 1970.

Q: How many 1970 Corvette C3s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 17,316 examples of the Corvette C3 in 1970.

Q: What engines did the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 300 BHP (220.8 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 3200 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 350 HP (257.6 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 415 Ft-Lbs (563 NM) @ 3400 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 370 HP (272.32 KW) @ 6000 RPM and 380 Ft-Lbs (515 NM) @ 4000 RPM
  • V 8 (7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.) with 390 HP (287.04 KW) @ 4800 RPM and 500 Ft-Lbs (678 NM) @ 3400 RPM
  • V 8 (7440 cc | 454.0 cu in. | 7.4 L.) with 460 HP (338.56 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 490 Ft-Lbs (664 NM) @ 5200 RPM

    • Q: What transmissions did the 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual Wide Ratio with Floor Shift, 3 speed Automatic.

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