Below is a listing of engine and transmission specifications for the 1981 L81 Corvette.:
Engine and Transmission
| Engine | Transmission | |
|---|---|---|
| RPO L81 V-8 5.7L (350) | 4-speed ( 2.88:1 low ) | Standard |
| Turbo Hydra-Matic | Optional |
Engine
| Type | Displacement | Compression Ratio |
Bore | Stroke | Carburetor | Horsepower (Net@4200 RPM) |
Torque (Net@1600RPM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet L81 small block V-8 |
350 ci (5.7L) | 8.2 : 1 | 4.00 in | 3.48 in | 4 Barrel Rochester QuadraJet |
190 | 280 Lb - ft. |
Transmission
| Trans | Axle ratio | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | Reverse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-Speed 2.88:1 | 2.72 | 7.83 | 5.19 | 3.62 | 2.72 | 7.56 |
| Automatic | 2.87 | 7.23-14.47 | 4.36-8.72 | 2.87-5.74 | - | 5.54-11.08 |
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