Chevrolet Top Speed

Corvette convertible (c4)

254.00 km/h

or 157.83 mp/h

General information
BrandChevrolet
Model Corvette
Generation Corvette Convertible (C4)
Modification (Engine) 5.7 i V8 (282 Hp)
Start of production 1984 year
End of production 1998 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCabriolet
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 11.4 l/100 km 20.63 US mpg24.78 UK mpg8.77 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 5.1 sec
Maximum speed 254 km/h 157.83 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 5.7 kg/Hp, 174.1 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.7 kg/Nm, 269.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 282 Hp @ 5200 rpm.
Power per litre 49.2 Hp/l
Torque 437 Nm @ 2400 rpm. 322.31 lb.-ft. @ 2400 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine displacement 5737 cm3 350.09 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 102 mm 4.02 in.
Piston Stroke 88 mm 3.46 in.
Compression ratio 10.5
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1620 kg 3571.49 lbs.
Max. weight 1805 kg 3979.34 lbs.
Max load 185 kg 407.86 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 357 l 12.61 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 76 l 20.08 US gal | 16.72 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4535 mm 178.54 in.
Width 1796 mm 70.71 in.
Height 1201 mm 47.28 in.
Wheelbase 2444 mm 96.22 in.
Front track 1466 mm 57.72 in.
Rear (Back) track 1500 mm 59.06 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (automatic transmission) 4
Front suspension Double wishbone
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 255/45 R17