Below is a listing of general specifications for the 1989 Corvette including engine specifications, dimensions, and more.
| Dimensions |
| |
Coupe |
Convertible |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
96.2 |
| Track Frt/Rear (in) |
59.6 / 60.4 |
| Length (in.) |
176.5 |
| Width (in.) |
71.0 |
| Height (in.) |
46.7 |
46.6 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (minimum) |
4.7 |
| Curb Weight (lbs) |
3330 |
NA |
| Weight/Power (lbs/bhp) |
14.0 |
| Coefficient of Drag |
0.33 |
NA |
| Weight Dist. F/R (%) |
51/49 |
50.2/49.8 |
| Coolant Capacity (qt.) |
14.6 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) |
20.0 |
| Oil Capacity (qt.) |
4.5 |
| Engine Specifications |
| |
L98 |
| Type |
Overhead valve, pushrod V8, 2 valves/cylinder, cast iron block, aluminum heads |
| Bore |
4.00 in |
| Stroke |
3.48 in |
| Displacement |
5.7L / 350 ci. |
| Compression Ratio |
9.5:1 |
| Horsepower |
245 hp @ 4,300 rpm (coupe w/ 3.07:1 axle)
240 hp (convert.) |
| Torque |
340 lb-ft @ 3,200 rpm |
| Redline (RPM) |
NA |
| Induction System |
Bosch Multi-Point Fuel Injection |
| Miscellaneous |
| Brakes |
| Type |
ABS Power-assist vented discs |
| Front Rotors (diam) |
11.5 in. (13.0 in. - RPO Z51) |
| Rear Rotors (diam) |
11.5 in. (12.0 in. - RPO Z51) |
| Wheels and Tires |
| Wheel Size (Front) |
17 x 9.5 in. |
| Wheel Size (Rear) |
17 x 9.5 in. |
| Wheel Type |
5-bolt, cast alloy |
| Tire Make/Size |
Goodyear Eagle ZR, P275/40ZR-17 |
| Transmission |
| |
Automatic |
Manual |
| Type |
4-Speed |
6-Speed |
| Gear Ratios |
|
|
| 1st |
3.06 |
2.68 |
| 2nd |
1.63 |
1.80 |
| 3rd |
1.00 |
1.31 |
| 4th |
0.70 |
1.00 |
| 5th |
NA |
0.75 |
| 6th |
NA |
0.50 |
| Reverse |
NA |
NA |
| Axle Ratio |
NA |
NA |
| Final Drive Ratio |
2.32 |
3.54:1 |