Comparison Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1980) 5.7 V8 (190 Hp) & BMW 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) 528i (184 Hp)
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| Brand: | Chevrolet | BMW |
| Model: | Corvette | 5 Series |
| Generation: | Corvette Coupe (C3, facelift 1980) | 5 Series (E12, Facelift 1976) |
| Engine / modification: | 5.7 V8 (190 Hp) | 528i (184 Hp) |
| Production start: | 1980 year | 1978 year |
| Production end: | 1982 year | 1981 year |
| Coupe type: | Coupe | Sedan |
| Num. of Doors: | 3 | 4 |
| Num. of seats: | 2 | 5 |
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel tank volume: | 90 l | 70 l |
| Power: | 190 hp | 184 hp |
| Max power in: | 4000 rpm. | 5800 rpm. |
| Maximum speed: | 212 km/h | |
| Torque: | 380 Nm @ 2400 rpm. | 235 Nm @ 4300 rpm. |
| Model Engine: | L48 | M30 |
| Engine position: | Front, longitudinal | Front, longitudinal |
| Engine displacement: | 5735 cm3 | 2788 cm3 |
| Engine oil capacity: | 4.7 l | 5.8 l |
| Coolant: | 20 l | |
| Fuel System: | Carburettor | Multi-point injection |
| Position of cylinders: | Inline | |
| Valvetrain: | OHV | |
| Number of cylinders: | 8 | 6 |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 | 4 |
| Compression ratio: | 8.2 | 10.2 |
| Piston Stroke: | 88.39 mm | 84 mm |
| Cylinder Bore: | 101.6 mm | 84 mm |
| Wheel Drive: | Rear wheel drive | |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission): | 4 | 5 |
| Length: | 4704 mm | 4620 mm |
| Width: | 1753 mm | 1690 mm |
| Height: | 1219 mm | 1425 mm |
| Wheelbase: | 2489 mm | 2636 mm |
| Front track: | 1491 mm | 1406 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1511 mm | 1442 mm |
| Ride height(clearance): | 109 mm | 140 mm |
| Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk): | 440 l | |
| Maximum amount of Luggage (trunk): | 238 l | |
| Front suspension: | Double wishbone | |
| Front brakes: | Disc | |
| Rear brakes: | Disc | |
| Kerb Weight: | 1596 kg | |
| Steering type: | Cone worm with recirculation balls | |
| Power steering: | Hydraulic Steering | |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 11.8 m | |
| Tire size: | Front wheel tires: 225/70 R15 | |
| Wheel rims size: | Front wheel rims: 8J x 15 |