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1989 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

2DR Coupe

$31,545 MSRP
5.7l V-8
0-60 mph • 1/4 mile
5.4 sec

0-60 mph

14.2 sec

@ 97 mph

Horsepower • Torque
245 hp

Power

340 lb-ft

Torque

Curb weight
3,256 lbs

Rear-wheel Drive

1989 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe

Overview

Vehicle Details

Year:

1989

Make:

Chevrolet

Model:

Corvette

Trim:

Coupe

Style:

2DR Coupe

Base Price:

$31,545

Drive:

Rear-wheel Drive

Dimensions & Weight

Curb Weight:

3,256 lbs

Length:

176.5 in.

Width:

71 in.

Height:

46.7 in.

Wheelbase:

96.2 in.

Drag Coefficient:

0.341

MPG:

16 city / 25 hwy

Fuel:

20 gal. / 420 mi range

Engine & Powertrain

Horsepower:

245 hp @ 4,300 rpm

Torque:

340 ft-lbs @ 3,200 rpm

Engine:

5.7l V-8

Displacement:

5.7 liters

Engine Config:

Front

Redline:

5,100 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):

5.33 sec

0-60 mph:

5.64 sec

0-100 mph:

14.99 sec

60-130 mph:

23.28 sec

100-150 mph:

73.37 sec

Top Speed:

151 mph

Distance

⅛ mile:

9.07 sec @ 77.9 mph

¼ mile:

14.15 sec @ 97.4 mph

½ mile:

22.39 sec @ 118.1 mph

1 mile:

36.2 sec @ 139.2 mph

Drivetrain

Front Tires:

P275/40VR17.

Rear Tires:

P275/40VR17.

Tire Compound:

Summer Performance

Transmission:

6-speed Manual

Final Drive:

3.54

Gear Ratios

1: 2.68

2: 1.8

3: 1.29

4: 1

5: 0.75

6: 0.5

Speed vs RPM

Gear spacing and speed bands

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