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1979 Chevrolet Corvette L-82
United States
Gasoline
2WD
Coupe
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1979
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Variant
litres-82
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
C3 4th Facelift
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
2WD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
litres-82
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
228 hp
Power (kW)
168 kW
Displacement
5,735 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,704 mm
(185.2 in)
Width
1,753 mm
(69.0 in)
Height
1,219 mm
(48.0 in)
Wheelbase
2,489 mm
(98.0 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
5W-40
10W-30
10W-40
Engine Oil, Volume
4.8 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
101.6 mm
(4.0 in)
Stroke
88.39 mm
(3.5 in)
Compression Ratio
8.9 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 3
4-speed
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Track, Front
1,491 mm
(58.7 in)
Track, Rear
1,511 mm
(59.5 in)
Turning Circle
11.8 m
Interior
Head Room, Front
935 mm
(36.8 in)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-B
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Odometer Limit
100,000 km/miles
Connectivity
Radio
Optional
Connectivity › Radio
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Leg Room, Front
1,069 mm
(42.1 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,267 mm
(49.9 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,206 mm
(47.5 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
34 kg
(75 lb)
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Mechanical
House Colour
Same as Car
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Manual
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Rims & Tires
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
AM
Optional
FM
Optional
Rear-view Mirror
Anti-glare
Manual
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Yes
Other Equipment
Carpets
Optional
Steering Wheel
Number of Spokes
3
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Design
Entry Guard Material
Aluminium
Entry Guard Material
Silver
Optional
Corvette
8.9
€67,000
MSRP · EUR
Body
Coupe
Variant
Corvette L-82
1978–1980
Corvette L-82 Coupe Generations
1 of 2
C3 4th Facelift
1978–1979
Year
1979
Powertrain
L-82
Horsepower
228 hp
Drivetrain
2WD
Fuel
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
Coupe
2WD
Gasoline
Automatic | Manual, 3 | 4-speed
