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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) · Facelift 1990
5.7 V8
281 hp5733 ccGasolineRWDAutomaticNaturally aspiratedRoadster1991-1996
0-100 km/h 5.3 s
Top speed
254 km/h
158 mph
Performance
| Power | 281hp210kW |
|---|---|
| Torque | 437Nm322lb-ft |
| Displacement | 5,733cc350cu in |
| Curb weight | 1,620kg3,571lb |
| Power-to-weight | 173hp/t129kW/t79hp/1000 lb Calculated |
| Torque-to-weight | 270Nm/t180lb-ft/ton Calculated |
| 0-100 km/h | 5.3s |
| 0-200 km/h | 19.1s Calculated |
| 0-60 mph | 5.0s Calculated |
| Quarter mile | 13.4s Calculated |
| Top speed | 254 km/h 158 mph |
| To 99% top speed | 66.1s99% target: 251 km/h / 156 mph Calculated |
Efficiency and range
| Fuel consumption city | 16.7L/100 km14.1mpg US16.9mpg UK |
|---|---|
| Fuel consumption highway | 9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK |
| Fuel tank | 76L |
Engine and drivetrain
| Engine | LT1 |
|---|---|
| Body type | Roadster |
| Fuel type | Gasoline |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Drive type | RWD |
| Transmission | Automatic |
| Gears | 4-speed |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine configuration | V-engine |
| Cylinders | 8 |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
Dimensions and space
| Length | 4,535mm179in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,796mm71in |
| Height | 1,177mm46in |
| Wheelbase | 2,444mm96in |
| Front track | 1,466mm58in |
| Rear track | 1,500mm59in |
| Trunk volume | 187L |
| Doors | 2 |
| Seats | 2 |
Performance spider chart
Current vehicle compared with the precomputed median score across the database.
Power benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | 281 hp 210 kW |
| Database median | 262 hp 195 kW |
0-100 km/h benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · s
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | 5.3 s |
| Database median | 6.4 s |
Top speed benchmark
Current vehicle compared with the database median for Top speed. Higher is better · km/h / mph
| Vehicle | Value |
|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | 254 km/h 158 mph |
| Database median | 242 km/h 150 mph |
Dyno simulation
Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.
Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8PowerTorque
- Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (C4) Facelift 1990 5.7 V8: Power / Torque
| Vehicle | Peak power RPM | Peak torque RPM | Max engine speed |
|---|---|---|---|
| ChevroletCorvette Convertible (C4)Facelift 19905.7 V8 | 5,200 rpm | 2,400 rpm | 5,450 rpm |
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