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How fast is the 1992 Corvette?

How fast is the 1992 Corvette?

163-mph
The LT1 pulls strongly to 5700 rpm, far past the 4500-rpm level where last year’s L98 fell flat. That ability to rev, combined with the horsepower increase, is largely responsible for the new (estimated) 163-mph top speed.

What transmission does a 1992 Corvette have?

4-speed automatic
1992 Corvette Overview

Model: 1992 Corvette
Engine: 350CI, 300 Horsepower, Multi-Port Fuel Injected LT1 V8 Small Block Engine.
VIN: 1G1YY23P6N5100001 – 1G1YY23P6N5119977 (Corvette Coupe & Convertible) 1G1YZ23J6N5800001 – 1G1YZ23J6N5800502 (ZR-1 Corvette)
Transmission: 4-speed automatic (standard), 6 speed manual (optional)

How much does a 92 Corvette weigh?

Used 1992 Chevrolet Corvette Specs & Features

Dimensions
Curb weight 3269 lbs.
Height 47.3 in.
Length 178.5 in.
Wheel base 96.2 in.

What’s the horsepower of a 1992 Corvette LT1?

In regard to power output, the LT1 churns out its 300 bhp at 5000 rpm as opposed to last year’s L98 total of 245 at 4000. And torque is 330 lb.-ft. at 4000 rpm as opposed to 340 at 3200.

What kind of equipment does a 1992 Corvette have?

Let’s just say the mystique is still there. The 1992 Coupe is also one of the world’s most completely equipped sports cars. Standard equipment includes air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, and a Delco AM/FM stereo with cassette tape player.

What kind of oil does a Corvette LT1 use?

Chevy has also switched to a synthetic 5W-30 motor oil (Mobil 1) to avoid the need for a separate heavy-duty oil cooler. In regard to power output, the LT1 churns out its 300 bhp at 5000 rpm as opposed to last year’s L98 total of 245 at 4000.

Where is the Proving Grounds for a 1992 corvette?

“Place three 1992 Corvette pilot production models at the General Motors Proving Grounds near Milford, Michigan. Add the expertise of two congenial Corvette engineers. Gain carte-blanche permission to compare and contrast the dynamic personalities of this illustrious trio on a variety of test racks.

What is the horsepower rating on a 1992 corvette?

The 1992 Chevrolet Corvette had a new second-generation LT1 engine, which would remain the Corvette standard for the following four years. It was a 5.7-liter, 350-ci V8, rated at 300 horsepower.

What kind of cooling system did the 1992 corvette use?

The LT-1 engine was also the first powerplant to utilize “reverse flow cooling”, a process in which the engine routed coolant directly to the cylinder heads, rather than sending through the engine block first. The 1992 SCCA Pro Racing World Challenge season was the third running of the Sports Car Club of America’s World Challenge serie.

What was the traction control system for the 1992 corvette?

Beyond the engine, the 1992 Corvettes benefited from a new standard traction-control system called Acceleration Slip Regulation which was developed in conjunction with Germany’s Bosch company. It used the ABS sensors to detect rear-wheel slip and apply the brakes to the affected wheels and/or throttle back power to maintain traction.

What kind of music does a 1992 corvette play?

This elemental but highly refined music hit home and thrives today in the likes of Clint Black (who at times sounds like a young Merle Haggard) and Alan Jackson (who croons with the emotion of George Jones). The 1992 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 is very much a new traditionalist.

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Ruth Doyle