1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Engine Location : Front
Drive Type : Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis : Separate fiberglass body and box-type ladder frame
Production Years for Series : 1968 - 1982
Price : $9,450-$13,670
Weight : 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg
Chassis Range : 1Z87x8S400001 - 1Z87x8S440274
V 8 90-degree | Rochester M4MC
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 2400 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
V 8 90-degree
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 3800 RPM
Torque :270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2400 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
V 8 | Rochester M4MC
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 5200 RPM
Torque :260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 3600 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.5 in | 88 mm.
Compression : 8.9:1
Main Bearings : 5
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Construction : Cast-iron block and head
Rochester M4MC carburetor
V 8
Displacement : 5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.
Power : 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 5600 RPM
Bore : 4.0 in | 102 mm.
Stroke : 3.3 in | 83 mm.
Compression : 11.0:1
Valvetrain : 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder)
Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic

1st Gear : 2.85:1
2nd Gear : 2.02:1
3rd Gear : 1.35:1
4th Gear : 1.00:1
Total Chevrolet Production for 1978 : 2,375,436
Total 1978 Corvette C3 production : 46,776
1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3
Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : 40,275
Z87/Z78 Limited Edition Pace Car Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : 6,501

Coupe

Fuel Capacity : 24.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 185.2 in | 4704 mm.
Width : 69.0 in | 1753 mm.
Height : 47.9 in | 1217 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.

Z87/Z78 Limited Edition Pace Car Coupe

Price : $13,670
Weight : 3400 lbs | 1542.214 kg
Fuel Capacity : 24.0 Gal
Seating Capacity : 2
Doors : 2
Exterior
Length : 185.2 in | 4704 mm.
Width : 69.0 in | 1753 mm.
Height : 47.9 in | 1217 mm.
Wheelbase : 98.0 in | 2489 mm.
Front Track : 58.7 in | 1491 mm.
Rear Track : 59.5 in | 1511 mm.
Ground Clearance : 4.3 in | 109 mm.

Suspension
Front : Unequal-length control arms with ball joints, coil springs and stabilizer bar

Rear : Independent with trailing-link, transverse semi-elliptic leaf springs

Steering
Recirculating Ball

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

Tires / Wheels
Tires : Goodyear GT Radials P225/70R15

1978 Averages
Avg. Household Income : $17,000
Avg. Home : $54,800
Avg. Gallon of Gas : $0.63

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a wheelbase size of 98.00 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a length of 185.20 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 has a width of 69.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost when new?A: The 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 cost approximately $9,450 to $13,670 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 was offered as a Coupe, Z87/Z78 Limited Edition Pace Car Coupe.

Q: What tires did the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had Goodyear GT Radials P225/70R15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1978? A: Chevrolet produced 2,375,436 automobiles in 1978.

Q: How many 1978 Corvette C3s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 46,776 examples of the Corvette C3 in 1978.

Q: What engines did the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following engine options: V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 185 BHP (136.16 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 280 Ft-Lbs (380 NM) @ 2400 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 170 BHP (125.12 KW) @ 3800 RPM and 270 Ft-Lbs (366 NM) @ 2400 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 220 BHP (161.92 KW) @ 5200 RPM and 260 Ft-Lbs (353 NM) @ 3600 RPM
  • V 8 (5735 cc | 350.0 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 350 BHP (257.6 KW) @ 5600 RPM
  • Q: What transmissions did the 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 have? A: The 1978 Chevrolet Corvette C3 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Manual, 3 speed Automatic.

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