1970 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible
The 1970 Corvette Convertible was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $4528. 6,648 produced.
194670S405714
Convertible
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Muscle Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1970 Chevrolet Corvette
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Division Code | 1 | Chevrolet |
| Model Code | 9467 | Corvette |
| Year Code | 0 | 1970 |
| Plant Code | S | St. Louis, MO |
| Serial Number | 405714 | Unit #405714 |
Basic Information
MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1970
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMuscle Car Era
Available Engine Options
Engine options inferred from model and year. Specific engine not encoded in VIN.
Engine
350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower300 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
Engine
350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower350 HP @ 5600 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1
Engine
350 cu.in. V8
Horsepower370 HP @ 6000 RPM HP
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression11.0:1
Engine
454 cu.in. V8
Horsepower390 HP @ 4800 RPM HP
Displacement454 cu.in. CID
Carburetor4-barrel
Compression10.25:1
About This Decode
This VIN does not encode the engine, so the engine details shown are representative of the model as built and not VIN-confirmed. (Most pre-1972 GM VINs do not carry an engine code.)
Specifications
Engine
CarburetorRochester
Bore & Stroke10 11/32 inches
Displacement350
Rated HP46.2
Torque380@3200
Main Bearings5
Cylinders8
Horsepower300@4800
Bands3.8 & 3.85
BlockCast alloy iron
Valve LiftersHydraulic
Compression10.25
Dimensions
Production6648
Weight3096
Width69
Wheelbase98
Length182.5
Rear Tread59.4
Front Tread58.7
Height47.8
Drivetrain
AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio3.75
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
Differential Ratio3.36
DifferentialHypoid
Steering GearRecirculating ball
2nd Gear Ratio1.5
Gears3
Reverse Ratio2.63
DriveRear wheel drive
3rd Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.54
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Rear SuspensionTransverse leaf springs
Tire SizeF70 x 15
Brakes
Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11 3/4
Fuel & Electrical
Oil Capacity4
Fuel Capacity20
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Battery12
ExhaustDual
IgnitionDistributor and coil
CoolingCentrifugal water pump, 14 Quarts
RadiatorTube and center
Fuel TypePremium
Equipment
EquipmentTurbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, Air conditioning, Auxiliary hardtop for convertibles, 427 cu. in. V8 engine, 4-Speed manual transmission, Power steering, Power windows, 454 cu. in. V8 engine, Power brakes
Colors
Exterior ColorsBridgehampton Blue Metallic, Caramel Bronze Metallic, Daytona Yellow, Donnybrook Green Metallic, Laguna Gray Metallic, Marlboro Maroon Metallic, Monza Red
Pricing
MSRP$4528.00
Body
Seating2
Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.