These are standard specifications for the 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic
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 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 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 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-iron block and head |
| 4-Barrel Carburetor | |
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
| Fuel Capacity : | 24.0 Gal |
| Seating Capacity : | 2 |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
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.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1980 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
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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 RPMSimilarly Sized Vehicles
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