Chevrolet1970 Corvette Stingray 454 LS5 Specs

1970 (C3) Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 454 LS5 Specifications & Performance

1970, 1971, 1972 (C3)

Tech Specs Summary


7.4 L V8

145 mph

6.2 seconds

390 BHP

10 mpg

2 Doors

2 Seats

173 L
kg
1,650 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
145 mph
0-62 mph
6.2 seconds
0-60 mph
6.0 seconds
Power-to-Weight
236 BHP/Tonne
Power
390 BHP
Torque
500 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
10 mpg
Total Range
149 Miles
CO2 Emissions
520 g/Km

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
7.4 Litre
7,443 cc
Configuration
V8
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
390 BHP @ 4,800 RPM
395 ps @ 4,800 RPM
Peak Torque
500 lb·ft @ 3,400 RPM
678 N·m @ 3,400 RPM
Valvetrain
OHV
Valves/Cylinder
2 (16v Total)
Fuel Delivery
Carburetor
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
68 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
Big Block (LS5)
Compression Ratio
10.25:1
Bore x Stroke
108 x 101.6 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.06:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
52 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
49 BHP
Unitary Capacity
931 cc
BMEP
11.4 Bar
166 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
4 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
3 Gears
Tyre Sizes
215/70R15
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
173 L
Turning Circle
11.9 m
Kerb Weight
1,650 kg
Length
4,623 mm
Width
1,758 mm
Height
1,214 mm
Wheelbase
2,489 mm
Front Track
1,481 mm
Rear Track
1,506 mm

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

Standard
£0
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Performance Rating3
Environment Rating1
Practicality Rating1.4

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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