1978 Chevrolet Corvette Silver Anniversary
2dr Coupe
7.8 sec
0-60 mph
15.8 sec
@ 89 mph
220 hp
Power
260 lb-ft
Torque
3,571 lbs
Rear-wheel Drive
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Overview
Vehicle Details
Year:
1978
Make:
Chevrolet
Model:
Corvette
Trim:
Silver Anniversary
Style:
2dr Coupe
Base Price:
$12,000
Drive:
Rear-wheel Drive
Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight:
3,571 lbs
Length:
185 in.
Width:
69 in.
Height:
47.9 in.
Wheelbase:
98 in.
Drag Coefficient:
0.35
Weight Distribution:
Front: 48.0% | Rear: 52.0%
MPG:
14 city / 17 hwy
Fuel:
24 gal. / 384 mi range
Engine & Powertrain
Horsepower:
220 hp @ 5,200 rpm
Torque:
260 ft-lbs @ 3,600 rpm
Engine:
5.7l V-8
Displacement:
5.7 liters
Engine Config:
Front
Redline:
5,600 rpm
Dyno Chart
Power vs torque across the rev range
Performance
All times derived from MotorMatchup simulation using street surface.
Acceleration
0-60 mph (1ft):
7.78 sec
0-60 mph:
8.16 sec
0-100 mph:
20.29 sec
Top Speed:
126 mph
Distance
⅛ mile:
10.37 sec @ 71.2 mph
¼ mile:
15.84 sec @ 88.9 mph
½ mile:
24.78 sec @ 110.2 mph
1 mile:
39.64 sec @ 125.7 mph
Drivetrain
Front Tires:
P255/60R15
Rear Tires:
P255/60R15
Tire Compound:
All-seasons
Transmission:
3-speed Automatic
Final Drive:
3.55
Gear Ratios
1: 2.48
2: 1.48
3: 1
Speed vs RPM
Gear spacing and speed bands
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