1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Specifications

1968 Chevrolet Corvette L88 Specifications

price $6500 USD
engine V8
position Front Longitudinal
aspiration Natural
valvetrain OHV, 2 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed 850 CFM Holley 1 x 4 bbl. D.D.
displacement 6997 cc / 427.0 cu in
bore 108 mm / 4.25 in
stroke 95.2 mm / 3.75 in
compression 12.5:1
power 410.1 kw / 550 bhp @ 6200 rpm
hp per litre 78.61 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 354.61 bhp per weight
torque 637.23 nm / 470 ft lbs @ 5200 rpm
redline 6500
drive wheels RWD
body / frame Fibreglass over Steel Network Frame
front brakes Upgraded Discs w/Special Proportioning Valve
f brake size 298 mm / 11.7 in
rear brakes Upgraded Discs w/Special Proportioning Valve
r brake size 298 mm / 11.7 in
front wheels F 38.1 x 17.8 cm / 15.0 x 7.0 in
rear wheels R 38.1 x 17.8 cm / 15.0 x 7.0 in
front tire size Firestone 9.20x15
rear tire size Firestone 9.20x15
steering Unassisted Recirculating Ball
f suspension Short Arms w/Heavy Duty Coil Springs, Heavy Duty Shocks
r suspension Independant Triple Link Arms w/Heavy Duty Transverse Leaf Spring & Lateral Link
weight 1551 kg / 3419 lbs
wheelbase 2489 mm / 98.0 in
front track 1491 mm / 58.7 in
rear track 1509 mm / 59.4 in
length 4636 mm / 182.5 in
width 1753 mm / 69.0 in
height 1217 mm / 47.9 in
transmission Muncie M-22 4-Speed Manual
gear ratios 2.20:1, 1.64:1, 1.27:1, 1.00:1
final drive 3.36:1
top speed 273.6 kph / 170.0 mph
0 - 1/4 mile 13.56 seconds
drag Chevrolet rated the L-88 at a mere 430hp and 460tq for INSURANCE
epa city/hwy 600.0