🔍 1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3 🚗
📍 San José, Costa Rica 🇨🇷
💬 The 1979 Corvette was the best-selling Corvette of all time at launch — over 53,000 units rolled off the Bowling Green line that year. That long, wedge-shaped hood hides a V8 that defined American muscle for a generation.
Cars
1979 Chevrolet Corvette C3
Basic ID
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette C3
Year
1979
Origin & Manufacturing
Country of Origin
United States
Manufacturer
General Motors
Powertrain & Performance
Engine Type / Size
5.7L V8 (L48 or L82)
Horsepower
195–225 hp
Torque
280–270 lb-ft
Transmission
4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic
Top Speed
125 mph
Mechanical Systems & Design
Body Style
2-door T-top coupe
Brakes
4-wheel disc
Dimensions
Length
185.2 in
Width
69.0 in
Height
48.0 in
Weight
3,372 lb
Sources: Car and Driver · Manufacturer’s Official Website · Motor Trend