Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 1972 specs
General information
| Model: | Chevrolet Corvette 5.7 |
| Year: | 1972 |
| Category: | Sport cars |
| Manufacturer: | Chevrolet |
| Seats: | 2 |
Engine and transmission
| Valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Engine type: | V8 |
| Engine location: | Front, longitudinal |
| Displacement: | 5733 ccm |
| Max power: | 258.5 PS (191 kW) at 5600 Rev. per min. |
| Max torque: | 380 Nm at 4000 Rev. per min. |
| Compression: | 9:1 |
| Bore x stroke: | 101.7 x 88.4 mm (4 x 3.5 inches) |
| Fuel control: | Pushrod/overhead valve (OHV) |
| Cooling system: | Liquid |
| Gearbox: | Manual, 4-speed |
Main features, safety and ecconomy
| Drive: | Rear wheels |
Speed and acceleration
| Power/weight ratio: | 0.1724 PS/kg |
Exterior and interior
| Chassis type: | Coupe |
| Max no. of doors: | 2 |
Steering, brakes and tires
| Front brakes: | Disks |
| Rear brakes: | Disks |
| Turn circle: | 12 m (472.4 inches) |
Dimensions and weight
| Weight: | 1499 kg (3304.7 pounds) |
| Overall length: | 4640 mm (182.7 inches) |
| Overall width: | 1760 mm (69.3 inches) |
| Overall height: | 1220 mm (48 inches) |
| Wheelbase: | 2500 mm (98.4 inches) |
| Fuel capacity: | 68 litres (17.96 gallons) |
| Ground clearance: | 130 mm (5.1 inches) |






















