Below is the a summary of the performance test results of the the L88 Corvettes as published in mainstream automotive publications over the years. Unfortunately, there hasn't been many. It should be noted that the performance test results from the Road and Track, Feb. 1986 issue were taken from the July, 1969 Car Life magazine. Road and Track tested a privately owned 1969 L88 but chose to report the test results from the Car Life magazine.
| Performance Review | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Magazine | Hot Rod | Car Life | Road and Track | Hot Rod |
| Pub. Date | May 1967 | July 1969 | Feb. 1986 | Apr. 1969 |
| Model Year | 1967 | 1969 | 1969 | 1969 |
| Model | NA | Convert. w/ Hardtop | Convert. w/ Hardtop | Convert. w/ Hardtop |
| Transmission | NA | 3-spd Turbo-Hydramatic-Auto. | 3-spd Turbo-Hydramatic-Auto. | 3-spd Turbo-Hydramatic-Auto. |
| Axle Ratio | NA | 3.36:1 | 3.36:1 | 3.36:1 |
| Weights | NA | Curb Weight: 3410 lbs Test Weight: 3710 lbs |
Curb Weight: 3410 lbs Test Weight: 3710 lbs |
Ship Weight: 3250 lbs Test Weight: 3420 lbs |
| 0-30 mph (sec) | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | NA |
| 0-40 mph (sec) | NA | 4.5 | NA | NA |
| 0-50 mph (sec) | NA | 5.6 | 5.6 | NA |
| 0-60 mph (sec) | 5.5 | 6.8 | 6.8 | NA |
| 0-70 mph (sec) | NA | 8.2 | 8.2 | NA |
| 0-80 mph (sec) | NA | 9.8 | 9.8 | NA |
| 0-90 mph (sec) | NA | 11.3 | NA | NA |
| 0-100 mph (sec) | NA | 13.0 | 13.0 | NA |
| 1/4 Mile (sec/mph) | NA | 14.101 / 106.89 | 14.1 / 107 | 13.56 / 111.10 |
| Top Speed | NA | 151 @ 6,800 RPM | NA | NA |
| Braking (ft.) | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Lateral Accel. | NA | NA | NA | NA |
| Fuel Consumption (MPG) | NA | 11.3 | NA | 10.28 |
| Lb / bhp (test weight) | NA | NA | 8.3 | NA |
| Bhp / liter | NA | NA | 62.2 | NA |