Chevrolet1965 Corvette Sting Ray 327 L79 Specs

1965 (C2) Chevrolet Corvette Sting Ray 327 L79 Specifications & Performance

1965, 1966, 1967 (C2)

Tech Specs Summary


5.4 L V8

135 mph

6.3 seconds

350 BHP

11.8 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

226 L
kg
1,525 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
135 mph
0-62 mph
6.3 seconds
0-60 mph
6.1 seconds
Power-to-Weight
230 BHP/Tonne
Power
350 BHP
Torque
360 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
11.8 mpg
Total Range
194 Miles
CO2 Emissions
435 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
5.4 Litre
5,354 cc
Configuration
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
350 BHP @ 5,800 RPM
355 ps @ 5,800 RPM
Peak Torque
360 lb·ft @ 3,600 RPM
488 N·m @ 3,600 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
Small-Block (L79)
Compression Ratio
11:1
Bore x Stroke
101.6 x 82.55 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.23:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
65 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
44 BHP
Unitary Capacity
669 cc
BMEP
11.5 Bar
166.1 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/75R15
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Sports Coupé
Doors
2
Seats
2
Cargo Space
226 L
Turning Circle
12 m
Kerb Weight
1,525 kg
Length
4,453 mm
Width
1,768 mm
Height
1,265 mm
Wheelbase
2,489 mm
Front Track
1,430 mm
Rear Track
1,448 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
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Performance Rating2.9
Environment Rating1.2
Practicality Rating1.7

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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