CHEVROLET CORVETTE LS1 1997 --------------------------- Note: On some cars, the coeficient of drag has been estimated because not all manufacturers tell that about a car. CAR SPECIFICATIONS Engine Displacement: 5666 cc. Engine Location: FRONT Engine Type: NORMAL Engine Max Horsepower: 345 bhp @: 5600 rpm Engine Torque: 350 lb-ft @: 4400 rpm Compression Ratio: 10.1 :1 Maximum engine speed: 6000 rpm Transmission Type: MANUAL Number of Gears: 6 Gear Ratio 1st: 2.66 :1 Gear Ratio 2nd: 1.78 :1 Gear Ratio 3rd: 1.30 :1 Gear Ratio 4th: 1.00 :1 Gear Ratio 5th: 0.74 :1 Gear Ratio 6th: 0.50 :1 Final drive ratio: 3.42 :1 Driving wheels: REAR Car test weight: 3370 lb. % weight on front wheels: 51 % Wheelbase: 104.5 in. Tire section width: 275 mm. Wheel diameter: 18 in. Tire profile: 40 % Coefficient of drag: 0.29 Frontal area: n/a Overall height: 47.7 in. Overall width: 73.6 in. Ground clearance: 3.7 in.