Comparison Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic & BMW Z3 (E36/7) 2.2i (170 Hp) Automatic
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| Brand: | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model: | Corvette | Z3 |
| Generation: | Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1978) | Z3 (E36/7) |
| Engine / modification: | 5.7 V8 (230 Hp) Automatic | 2.2i (170 Hp) Automatic |
| Production start: | 1980 year | 2000 year |
| Production end: | 1982 year | 2003 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Cabriolet |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 2 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel consumption / economy - urban: | 13.1 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban: | 7.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel consumption / economy - combined: | 9.6 l/100 km | |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 51 l |
| Power: | 230 hp | 170 hp |
| Max power in: | 5200 rpm. | 6250 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 220 km/h | |
| Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h: | 8.9 sec | |
| Torque: | 373 Nm @ 3600 rpm. | 210 Nm @ 3500 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | L82 | M54B22 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5735 cm3 | 2171 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l | 6.5 l |
| Coolant: | 20 l | 10.5 l |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | OHV | DOHC |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 9 | 10.8 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.39 mm | 72 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 101.6 mm | 80 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (automatic transmission): | 3 | 5 |
| Length: | 4704 mm | 4050 mm |
| Width: | 1753 mm | 1740 mm |
| Height: | 1219 mm | 1293 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2489 mm | 2446 mm |
| Front track: | 1491 mm | 1413 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1511 mm | 1494 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 109 mm | |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 165 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | The depreciated rack |
| Rear suspension: | Helical spring | |
| Max weight: | 1540 kg | |
| Front brakes: | Ventilated discs | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1596 kg | 1345 kg |
| ABS: | yes | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 225/70 R15 | 225/50 R16 |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 8J x 15 | R16 |