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1978 Corvette Specifications
| Dimensions |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
98.0 |
| Track Frt/Rear (in) |
58.7 / 59.5 |
| Length (in.) |
185.2 |
| Width (in.) |
69.0 |
| Height (in.) |
47.9 |
| Frontal Area (in) |
NA |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (minimum) |
4.3 in. |
| Curb Weight (lbs) |
3500 |
| Coefficient of Drag |
NA |
| Weight Dist. F/R (%) |
47.6 / 52.4 |
| Coolant Capacity (qt.) |
20.7 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) |
24.0 |
| Oil Capacity (qt.) (w/ filter) |
5.0 |
| Engine Specifications |
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L48 |
L82 |
| Type |
Overhead valve, 350 ci, pushrod V8, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore |
4.00 in |
4.00 in |
| Stroke |
3.48 |
3.48 |
| Displacement |
350 ci. |
350 ci. |
| Compression Ratio |
8.2:1 |
9.0:1 |
| Horsepower |
185 hp @ 4000 rpm |
225 hp @ 5200 rpm |
| Torque |
280 lb-ft. @ 2400 rpm |
260 lb-ft. @ 3600 rpm |
| Redline (RPM) |
5300 |
6000 |
| Induction System |
1 x 4 bbl Rochester |
1 x 4 bbl Rochester |
| Valvetrain |
Hydraulic Lifters |
Hydraulic Lifters |
| Miscellaneous |
| Brakes |
| Type |
4-wheel power-assist vented disk |
| Front Rotors (diam. x thickness) |
11.8 in. |
| Rear Rotors (diam. x thickness) |
11.8 in. |
| Wheels and Tires |
| Wheel Size |
8.0 x 15 in. |
| Wheel Type |
Cast aluminum |
| Tire Type |
Goodyear GT Radials |
| Transmission |
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Automatic |
Manual |
| Type |
3-Speed Automatic |
4-Speed Manual |
| Gear Ratios |
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| 1st |
2.52 |
2.64 |
| 2nd |
1.52 |
1.75 |
| 3rd |
1.00 |
1.34 |
| 4th |
NA |
1.00 |
| Reverse |
2.08:1 |
NA |
| Axle Ratio |
NA |
NA |
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