1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Specifications

Specifications

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Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Positraction
Body / Chassis :	Fiberglass
Production Years for Series :	1968 - 1982
Price :	$15,300
Weight :	3180 lbs \| 1442.424 kg

Engine & Transmission

V 8 90-degree \| Rochester Quadrajet
Displacement :	5735 cc \| 350.0 cu in. \| 5.7 L.
Power :	190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 4200 RPM
Torque :	280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 5100 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)
Cylinder Block :	Cast-iron

Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic , 4 Automatic

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 1981 :	1,673,093
Total 1981 Corvette C3 production :	40,606
1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3
Coupe 2 dr. 2 P :	40,606

Dimension(s)

Coupe

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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 bar Rear : Independnet, with single transverse leaf spring and lateral struts

Steering
Recirculating Ball

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

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	P225/70R15 SBR
Wheels :	15x8

Optional Tires
Tires :	P225/60R15

1981 Averages

Avg. Household Income :	$11,660
Avg. Home :	$96,240
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$1.25
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a length of 185.30 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a width of 69.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost when new?A: The 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had a base price of approximately $15,300 (USD).

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was a Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had P225/70R15 SBR tires.

Q: What type of wheels did the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had 15x8 wheels.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1981? A: Chevrolet produced 1,673,093 automobiles in 1981.

Q: How many 1981 Corvette C3s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 40,606 examples of the Corvette C3 in 1981.

Q: What engine did the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The engine powering the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was a V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 190 HP (139.84 KW) @ 4200 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 5100 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic, 4 speed Automatic.