- Years of Manufacture: 1970
- Number Built:
- Convertible: 6,648
- Coupe: 10,668
- Price at Introduction:
- Base car: US$5192
- LS-5 390bhp/454ci V8, 3 speed auto, air conditioning, power steering, power brakes, power windows, AM/FM Radio, Tilt-Telescopic Steering: US$6613
- Body:
- Unitary construction (Monocoque)
- Models:
- ID
Location:
- Exterior Dimensions:
- Total Length:
182.5 in.
- Total width: 69.0 in.
- Height at kerb weight: 47.5 in.
- Wheelbase: 98.0 in.
- Front Track: 58.7 in.
- Rear Track: 59.4 in.
- Kerb Weight:
- Transmission:
- 3 Speed Automatic:
- 1st: 2.48:1
- 2nd: 1.48:1
- 3rd: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.08:1
- 4 Speed Manual Close Ratio:
- 1st: 2.20:1
- 2nd: 1.64:1
- 3rd: 1.27:1
- 4th: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.27:1
- 4 Speed Manual Wide Ratio:
- 1st: 2.56:1
- 2nd: 1.91:1
- 3rd: 1.48:1
- 4th: 1:1
- Reverse: 2.64:1
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- Rear Axle Ratio:
- 3.08:1
- Optional 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1, 4.11:1
- LS-5 390 bhp 454ci V8 Engine:
- Capacity: 454 cubic inches
- Type: Conventional, watercooled four
stroke, reciprocating piston type with
8 cylinders in Vee configuration, air-injection reactor emission control
- Configuration: Front mounted, longitudinal,
upright
- Head: Pushrod and rocker actuated
ohv with two valves per cylinder
- Fuel System: Rochester 4-bbl
- Bore and Stroke: 4.251 x 4.00 in.
- Power: 390 bhp @ 4800rpm
- Torque: 500 lb-ft @ 3400rpm
- Compression Ratio: 10.25:1
- Other engines available 300bhp/350ci, L46 350bhp/350ci, LT-1 370bhp/350ci, LS-7 460bhp/454ci
- Ignition and Electrical:
- Suspension:
- Front: Independent, A-arms, coil springs
- Rear: Independent, lateral struts, transverse leaf spring
- Steering:
- Rack and pinion, ratio 20.2:1 standard, 17.6:1 with power steering option
- Turning circle: 39.0 feet
- Brakes:
- Front: Hydraulic 11.75 in. Disc, power assisted
- Rear: Hydraulic 11.75 in. Disc, power assisted
- Wheels:
- Tyres:
- F70 x 15B bias-belted
- Tyre pressure: 24/24 psi
- Performance (LS-5 390 bhp 454ci V8 Automatic):
- Standing Quarter Mile: 15.1 secs.
- Speed at end: 93.0 mph
- Top Speed: 145 mph
1969 Chevrolet Corvette V8
Performance (4 spd CR/L71 435 bhp 427ci) |
Speed |
Time |
0-30 mph |
2.8 secs. |
0-40 mph |
3.8 secs. |
0-50 mph |
5.2 secs. |
0-60 mph |
6.9 secs. |
0-70 mph |
8.8 secs. |
0-80 mph |
10.9 secs. |
|
13.8 secs. |
0-100 mph |
17.2 secs. |
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