Introduced in 1968, the C3 Corvette offered a range of engine options. This particular 1970 model featured in a recent video from Raiti’s Rides on YouTube, boasts the coveted LS5 – a 454 cubic inch V8 engine producing 390 horsepower and 500 lb-ft of torque.
This powerhouse, only available from 1970 to 1974, pairs with a smooth-shifting M21 four-speed manual transmission. Performance figures are impressive for the era, with a 0-60 mph time of 6.3 seconds and a quarter-mile drag time of 13.9 seconds.
Let’s take a look at this award-winning 1970 Chevrolet Corvette C3 featuring the legendary LS5 454 V8!
