These are standard specifications for the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Manual , 3 Automatic Turbo Hydra-Matic , 4 Automatic
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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 valves per cylinder) |
| Cylinder Block : | Cast-iron |
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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| 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 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 |
1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1981 Chevrolet Corvette C3?
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.
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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.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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