1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Fiberglass
Production Years for Series :	1968 - 1982
Price :	$13,140
Weight :	3205 lbs \| 1453.764 kg
Chassis Range :	1Z87xAS400001 - 1Z87xAS440614

Engine & Transmission

V 8 90-degree \| RPO Code: LG4; Rochester Quadrajet
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	8.2:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
4-Barrel Carburetor

V 8 \| Rochester Quadrajet
Displacement :	4998 cc \| 305.0 cu in. \| 5.0 L.
Power :	180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 2000 RPM
Torque :	255 Ft-Lbs (346 NM) @ 2000 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron

V 8 90-degree \| RPO Code: L82; Rochester Quadrajet
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :	275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore :	4.0 in \| 102 mm.
Stroke :	3.5 in \| 88 mm.
Compression :	9.0:1
Main Bearings :	5
Valvetrain :	16 OHV (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Construction :	Cast-iron block and head
4-Barrel Carburetor

Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	2.88:1
2nd Gear :	1.91:1
3rd Gear :	1.33:1
4th Gear :	1.00:1

Production Figures

Total Chevrolet Production for 1980 :	2,288,745
Total 1980 Corvette C3 production :	40,614
1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3
Coupe 2 dr. 2 P :	40,614

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Chassis # 1Z878AS413679

Chassis # 1Z878AS427408
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Auction entries : 2

Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	24.0 Gal
Seating Capacity :	2
Doors :	2
Length :	185.3 in \| 4707 mm.
Width :	69.0 in \| 1753 mm.
Height :	48.1 in \| 1222 mm.
Wheelbase :	98.0 in \| 2489 mm.
Front Track :	58.7 in \| 1491 mm.
Rear Track :	59.5 in \| 1511 mm.
Ground Clearance :	4.5 in \| 114 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : Control arms, coil springs and stabilizer bars Rear : Independent, with single transverse leaf springs and lateral struts

Steering
Recirculating Ball with Power Assist

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

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P225/70R15/B SBR
Wheels :	15 x 8

1980 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$7,210
Avg. Household Income :	$19,170
Avg. Home :	$68,714
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.22
Total Car Production :	8,009,841

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a length of 185.30 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a width of 69.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost when new?A: The 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had a base price of approximately $13,140 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was a Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had P225/70R15/B SBR tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had 15 x 8 wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1980? A: Chevrolet produced 2,288,745 automobiles in 1980.

Q: How many 1980 Corvette C3s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 40,614 examples of the Corvette C3 in 1980.

Q: What engines did the 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 3600 RPM

V 8 (4998 cc | 305.0 cu in. | 5.0 L.) with 180 BHP (132.48 KW) @ 2000 RPM and 255 Ft-Lbs (346 NM) @ 2000 RPM

V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 230 HP (169.28 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 275 Ft-Lbs (373 NM) @ 3600 RPM

Q: What transmissions did the 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic.