1968 Circuit de la Sarthe lap time 3:59.80. Here is the source: https://www.racingsportscars.com/results/laps/Le_Mans-1968-09-29.html
At the 1973 Le Mans, Marie-Claude Beaumont qualified on the Grid: 37th (4:20.900). Here is the source: https://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/Le_Mans-1973-06-10.html
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray L88 specs
| Car type | Coupe |
| Curb weight | 1546-1570 kg (3408-3461 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 4.62 m (182 in) long, 1.76 m (69 in) wide, 1.21 m (48 in) high |
| Wheelbase | 2.49 m (98 in) |
| Introduced | 1968 |
| Origin country | United States |
| Gas mileage | 20.8 l/100 km (11 mpg US / 14 mpg UK) |
| Views | 8k |
| Submitted by | Super8 |
Performance
| 0 - 30 mph | 3.5 s |
| 0 - 40 mph | 4.5 s |
| 0 - 50 mph | 5.6 s |
| 0 - 60 mph | 6.8 s |
| 0 - 70 mph | 8.2 s |
| 0 - 80 mph | 9.8 s |
| 0 - 90 mph | 11.3 s |
| 0 - 100 mph | 13.0 s |
| 1/4 mile | 13.6 s @ 111.2 mph |
| Top speed | 243 kph (151 mph) |
Powertrain specs
| Engine type | GM Chevrolet Big-Block V8 427 L88 |
| Displacement | 7.0 l (427 ci / 6997 cc) |
| Power | 436 ps (430 bhp / 321 kw) @ 6400 rpm |
| Torque | 610 Nm (450 lb-ft) @ 4000 rpm |
| Power / liter | 62 ps (61 hp) |
| Power / weight | 280 ps (276 bhp) / t |
| Torque / weight | 392 Nm (289 lb-ft) / t |
| Efficiency | 21 PS per l/100 km |
| Transmission | Muncie M21/M22 close ratio 4 Speed Manual |
| Layout | front engine, rear wheel drive |
Corvette Stingray L88 competition
humana 3m ago
07CorvetteZ51 6m ago
At the 1973 Le Mans, Marie-Claude Beaumont qualified on the Grid: 37th (4:20.900). Here is the source: https://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/Le_Mans-1973-06-10.html
07CorvetteZ51 1y ago
1968 Circuit de la Sarthe lap time 3:59.80. Here is the source: https://www.racingsportscars.com/results/laps/Le_Mans-1968-09-29.html
Hoppelmoppel123 2y ago
@fastestlaps please change the power to 430 HP and the torque to 450 lbft.
hostboy 2y ago
The Lamborghini Miura might have started the series production supercar segment, but the Chevy Corvette C3 really changed it for good. No, the C3 wasn't a supercar, but the Big Block versions sure were!
The C3 was an evolution of the C2 with much better handling.
Also ignore its obscenely fast straight line performance, that was generally the Corvette's purpose before the oil crisis hit (the L88 would lose to a Miura on a track FOR SURE).
427 and 454 Big Blocks started the supercar-on-a-budget trend.
But come 1973/74, the 'vette was downgraded to compete with Ferraris, Lambos, Porsches CLOSER to its "overall performance" (combination of class/quality, straight line and lap time data) of its day... the C4+ generations really showed how much of a beast it is on the track
Metajore 5y ago
This car is not making 530 HP. These ratings are gross ratings, not SAE net rating like most cars today. I estimate that this car is making 400-450 net hp.
Super8 11y ago
One of the American icon that ever became the fastest car not just in America but in the world. Tested by GM test track can reach 180 mph and some magazine write this car can reach over 170 mph. Only Ferrari Daytona, Lamborghini Miura and Shelby Cobra who can match it's top speed. Output by GM is 430 hp @ 4600 but true output is 530 hp @ 6400.
Super8 13y ago
Well if you want to buy this in 1968, you must order it under RPO C48 and this car doesn't has radio and heater. All of the L88 model got 4 Disc Brake (Power Brake) and heavy duty suspension also it has 200 mph Spedometer. It 1.500 USD more costly than base model. The racing model got 600 Hp and can reach 194 mph in 12 Hours race in Sebring Raceway. Sucessor of this car is Corvette ZL1.
