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Generation 3, C3, facelift 4

Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

08.1979 - 10.1982 · United States

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Generation 3, C3, facelift 4

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Chevrolet Corvette, Generation 3, C3, facelift 4, USA market. This overview covers 7 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (08.1979 - 10.1982). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

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Overview based on recorded specifications: 7 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats
2
Engine codes
Small-Block L48, Small-Block L81, Small-Block L82, Small-Block L83
Engine displacement, cc
5733
Drive layout
Rear-wheel drive
Transmission
Automatic 3, Automatic 4, Manual 4
Wheelbase, mm
2489
Ground clearance, mm
110
Fuel
Petrol

Specifications and technical details

7 versions

5.7 L, 190 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

Small-Block L48 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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5.7 MT Sting Ray 08.1979 - 07.1980

5.7 L, 190 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Small-Block L48 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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5.7 AT Sting Ray 08.1979 - 07.1980

5.7 L, 230 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

Small-Block L82 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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5.7 MT Sting Ray 08.1979 - 07.1980

5.7 L, 230 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Small-Block L82 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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5.7 AT Sting Ray 08.1979 - 07.1980

5.7 L, 190 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

Small-Block L81 · МКПП 4 · Rear-wheel drive

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5.7 MT Sting Ray 08.1980 - 07.1981

5.7 L, 190 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Small-Block L81 · АКПП 3 · Rear-wheel drive

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5.7 AT Sting Ray 08.1980 - 07.1981

5.7 L, 200 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

Small-Block L83 · 4-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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5.7 CFI AT Sting Ray 08.1981 - 07.1982

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