Chevrolet Top Speed

Corvette hard top (c5)

273.00 km/h

or 169.63 mp/h

General information
BrandChevrolet
Model Corvette
Generation Corvette Hard top (C5)
Modification (Engine) 5.7 i V8 16V (355 Hp)
Start of production 1999 year
End of production 2004 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeCoupe
Seats 2
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 13.1 l/100 km 17.96 US mpg21.56 UK mpg7.63 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 8.4 l/100 km 28 US mpg33.63 UK mpg11.9 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 4.6 sec
Maximum speed 273 km/h 169.63 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 4.3 kg/Hp, 232 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.2 kg/Nm, 309.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 355 Hp @ 5600 rpm.
Power per litre 62.7 Hp/l
Torque 474 Nm @ 4400 rpm. 349.6 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code LS1
Engine displacement 5665 cm3 345.7 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 8
Position of cylinders V-engine
Cylinder Bore 99 mm 3.9 in.
Piston Stroke 92 mm 3.62 in.
Compression ratio 10.1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 6.1 l 6.45 US qt | 5.37 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Coolant 12.6 l 13.31 US qt | 11.09 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1530 kg 3373.07 lbs.
Max. weight 1745 kg 3847.07 lbs.
Max load 215 kg 473.99 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 335 l 11.83 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 705 l 24.9 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 72 l 19.02 US gal | 15.84 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4564 mm 179.69 in.
Width 1869 mm 73.58 in.
Height 1212 mm 47.72 in.
Wheelbase 2654 mm 104.49 in.
Front track 1575 mm 62.01 in.
Rear (Back) track 1577 mm 62.09 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 (manual transmission) 6
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Helical spring
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 245/45 R18; 275/40 R18