12th Jul 2019, 15:19
Entirely possible. Heavy but still 370 HP. If he was sitting next to a following year Corvette 71 that were only 220 HP. Or say a 190 HP Corvette in 75. A lot of these big ones were rockets like a 421 Pontiac, Grand Prix ssJ. Ford Galaxie Thunderbolts. Pre 71. Remember the 409 dual quad Impala from the 60s or 427 Biscaynes are no slouches. Corvettes are better suited for tracks vs drag strips. I have respect for many full size cars from that era.
19th Apr 2024, 00:00
At 365 hp and 510 lb. ft. of torque with a top speed in excess of 120mph, the Olds 98 could shame many year model Corvettes while towing a Chevette.
11th Jul 2019, 18:45
Maybe they are referring to the 1980 "California 305 edition" that produced a whopping 180 horsepower... "woohoo!"