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Corvette Specs, Options: Year by Year
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1977 Corvette Specs
Body Specs |
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| Wheelbase | 98.0 inches |
| Overhang (Front) | 42.4 inches |
| Overhang (Rear) | 44.8 inches |
| Front Track | 58.7 inches |
| Rear Track | 59.5 inches |
| Length | 185.2 inches |
| Front Fender Overall Width | 69.0 inches |
| Rear Fender Overall Width | 68.8 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Exhaust System to Ground |
4.3 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Frame to Ground |
5.4 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Rear Axle to Ground |
5.7 inches |
| Minimum Running Clearance |
4.2 inches
(Measured at Catalytic Converter) |
| Overall Height | 48.0 inches |
| Rocker Panel to Ground (Front) | 7.9 inches |
| Rocker Panel to Ground (Rear) | 7.9 inches |
| Luggage Capacity | 7.8 Cubic Feet |
| Cowl Height | 36.6 inches |
| Windshield Slope Angle | 57.0° |
| Effective Head Room | 32.2 inches |
| Shoulder Room | 47.9 inches |
| Hip Room | 48.8 inches |
| Tire Size | GR70 x 15B |
| Recommended Tire Inflation | 20 PSI Cold (Front, Rear) |
| Wheels, Regular Production | Size: 15 x 8 |
| Synchronization | All Forward Gears |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission
L48 (Base) Engine |
1st Gear 2.48:1
2nd Gear 1.48:1 3rd Gear 1.00:1 Reverse Gear 2.08:1 |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission
L82 Engine |
1st Gear 2.52:1
2nd Gear 1.52:1 3rd Gear 1.00:1 Reverse Gear 1.94:1 |
| Four Speed M20 Transmission |
1st Gear 2.64:1
2nd Gear 1.75:1 3rd Gear 1.34:1 4th Gear 1.00:1 Reverse Gear 2.55:1 |
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Close Ratio Four Speed
M21 Transmission (Not available with Standard Engine) |
1st Gear 2.43:1
2nd Gear 1.61:1 3rd Gear 1.23:1 4th Gear 1.00:1 Reverse Gear 2.35:1 |
| Transmission Lubricant Type |
Military MIL-L-2105-B
SAE 80 |
| Lubricant Capacity | Four Speed Manual: 3 Quarts |
| Differential Lubricant Type |
Military MIL-L-2105-B
SAE 80 |
| Differential Lubricant Capacity | 4.0 pints |
| Axle Ratio |
180 Horsepower Base Engine
3.08:1, 3.36:1 205 Horsepower L82 Engine 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1 |
| Transmission Synchromesh | All Four Gears |
| Standard Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 Gallons |
| Steering Wheel Diameter | 15.0 inches |
| Steering Ratio | 16.1:1 |
| Wheel Turns | 2.92 |
| Turning Diameters |
37.0 feet (Curb to Curb)
38.6 feet (Wall to Wall) |
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| Model 19437 Sport Coupe |
(Curb)
(Shipping) |
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Shipping Weight: Weight of basic vehicle with regular equipment, including grease, oil, engine coolant to capacity and (3) gallons of gasoline.
Curb Weight: Shipping weight plus gasoline to capacity. |
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180 Horsepower Standard L48 Engine, Four Speed Transmission:
3,834 lb. |
Pounds / Horsepower: 21.30 |
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180 Horsepower Standard L48 Engine, Automatic Transmission:
3,868 lb. |
Pounds / Horsepower: 21.50 |
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210 Horsepower L82 Engine, Four Speed Transmission:
3,838 lb. |
Pounds / Horsepower: 18.28 |
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210 Horsepower L82 Engine, Automatic Transmission:
3,896 lb. |
Pounds / Horsepower: 18.55 |
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| Air Conditioning (RPO C60) |
+81 lb. (With Standard, L82 Engines)
(+65 lb. Front; +16 lb. Rear) |
| Power Windows (RPO A31) |
+7 lb.
(+4 lb. Front; +3 lb. Rear) |
| L82 Engine |
With Four Speed Manual Transmission: +6 lb.
With Automatic Transmission: +58 lb. |
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Tilt / Telescopic Steering Wheel
(RPO N37) |
+3 lb.
(+3 lb. Front; +0 lb. Rear) |
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Standard L48 Engine
With Turbo Hydra Matic Transmission |
+34 lb.
(+21 lb. Front; +13 lb. Rear) |
| Gymkhana Suspension |
+6 lb.
(+3 lb. Front; +3 lb. Rear) |
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Radio, AM/FM Stereophonic
(RPO U58) |
+18 lb.
(+11 lb. Front; +7 lb. Rear) |
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Radio, AM/FM Pushbutton
(RPO U69) |
+14 lb.
(+7 lb. Front; +7 lb. Rear) |
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Radio, AM/FM Stereophonic
With Tape Player (RPO UM2) |
+20 lb. |
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| Type: | V8 |
| Valve Location: | In Head |
| Bore / Stroke: | 4.00" / 3.48" (Standard, L82 350 Cubic Inch) |
| Displacement: | Standard, L82 Engines: 350 Cubic Inches |
| Compression Ratio: |
8.5:1 (Standard Engine)
9.00:1 (L82 Engine) |
| Crankshaft Material: | Forged Steel |
| Camshaft Material: |
Cast Modular Iron (Standard L48 Engine)
Forged Steel (L82 Engine) |
| Oil Pump Type: | Gear |
| Normal Oil Pressure | 32 - 40 psi @ 2,000 RPM |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Electrical |
| Crankcase Oil Capacity, Standard, L82 Engines |
4.0 Quarts, Less Filter
4.5 Quarts, With Filter Change |
| Recommended Oil Grade |
Above 20°F: SAE 20W-20, SAE 10W-30, 10W-40
20W-40, 20W-50 0°F to 60°F: SAE 10W, 5W-30, 10W-30, 10W-40 Below 20°F: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30 |
| Fuel Filter | Mesh Strainer |
| Fuel Pump | Mechanical |
| Fuel Pressure | 7.5 - 9.0 PSI |
| Cooling System Capacity |
350 cubic inch Standard, L82 Engines
20.7 Quarts (with heater) |
| Thermostat Type | Pellet |
| Radiator Cap Relief Pressure | ~15 PSI |
| Battery |
12 volt - 78 plate
3,500 Watts Heavy Duty (RPO UA1) 12 volt - 90 plate 4,000 Watts |
| Thermostat Opening |
192° - 198° F
Fully Opened at 227° |
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Brakes |
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| Type | Caliper Disc, Four Wheel Hydraulic |
| Lining Area | 43.15 Square Inches |
| Swept Area | 249.14 Square Inches |
| Disc | Vented |
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Horsepower |
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| Standard Engine (350 cubic inch) |
180 hp @ 4,000 RPM;
Torque: 270 lb-ft @ 2,400 RPM |
| RPO L82 (350 cubic inch) |
210 hp @ 5,200 RPM;
Torque: 255 lb-ft. @ 3,600 RPM |
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Ignition System |
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| Ignition Timing Centrifugal Advance |
Distributor | 1103246 | Base Engine
Start: 0° @ 1,200 RPM Intermediate: 12° @ 2,000 RPM Maximum: 22° @ 4,200 RPM Distributor | 1103248 | Base Engine California, Automatic Only Start: 0° @ 1,200 RPM Intermediate: 12° @ 2,000 RPM Maximum: 22° @ 4,200 RPM Distributor | 1103256 | L82 Engine Start: 0° @ 1,200 RPM Intermediate: 13° @ 1,600 RPM Maximum: 16° @ 2,000 RPM |
| Ignition Timing Vacuum Advance |
Distributor | 1103246 | Base Engine
Start: 0° @ 4 inches Hg Maximum: 18° @ 17 inches Hg Distributor | 1103248 | Base Engine California, Automatic Only Start: 0° @ 4 inches Hg Maximum: 10° 8 inches Hg Distributor | 1103256 | L82 Engine Start: 0° 4 inches Hg Maximum: 10° 8 inches Hg |
| Spark Plug |
AC Spark Plug R45TS |
| Spark Plug Thread | 14 mm. |
| Spark Plug Torque | 25 lb.-ft. |
| Spark Plug Gap | .045 inch |
| Firing Order | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
| Idle |
Standard Engine, Manual Transmission:
700 RPM (In Neutral) Standard Engine, Automatic Transmission: 500 RPM (In Drive) L82 Engine, Manual Transmission: 800 RPM (In Neutral) L82 Engine, Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM (In Drive) |
1977 Corvette Options
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| A31 | Power Windows | 44,341 (90.10%) | $116.00 |
| B32 | Color Keyed Floor Mats | 36,763 (74.70%) | $22.00 |
| C49 | Rear Window Defogger | 30,411 (61.79%) | $84.00 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | 45,249 (91.95%) | $553.00 |
| D35 | Sport Mirrors | 20,206 (41.06%) | $36.00 |
| FE7 | Gymkhana Suspension | 7,269 (14.77%) | $38.00 |
| G95 | Optional Rear Axle Ratios | 972 (1.98%) | $14.00 |
| K30 | Speed Control | 29,161 (59.25%) | $88.00 |
| L82 | 350 cu. in. 210hp Engine | 6,148 (12.49%) | $495.00 |
| M21 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio | 2,060 (4.19%) | n/a |
| M40 | Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission | 41,231 (83.78%) | n/a |
| N37 | Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column | 46,487 (94.46%) | $165.00 |
| NA6 | High Altitude Emission Equipment | 854 (1.74%) | $22.00 |
| QRZ | White Letter Steel Belted Tires, GR70x15 | 46,227 (93.93%) | $57.00 |
| U58 | AM-FM Radio, stereo | 18,483 (37.56%) | $281.00 |
| U69 | AM-FM Radio | 4,700 (9.55%) | $187.00 |
| UA1 | Heavy Duty Battery | 32,882 (66.82%) | $17.00 |
| UM2 | AM-FM Radio, stereo with 8-track tape | 24,603 (49.99%) | $414.00 |
| V54 | Luggage and Roof Panel Rack | 16,860 (34.26%) | $73.00 |
| YF5 | California Emission Certification | 4,084 (8.30%) | $70.00 |
| YJ8 | Aluminum Wheels (4) | 12,646 (25.70%) | $321.00 |
| ZN1 | Trailer Package | 289 (0.59%) | $83.00 |
| ZX2 | Convenience Group | 40,872 (83.05%) | $22.00 |
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Total Production:
49,213
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 180 hp engine and wide ratio four speed manual transmission: $8,647.65. |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Wheels | |
| 10 | Classic White | 9,408 (19.12%) | Blue / Black / Brown / Buckskin / Red / Smoked Grey / White | Silver | |
| 13 | Silver | 5,518 (11.21%) | Blue / Black / Red / Smoked Grey / White | Silver | |
| 19 | Black | 6,070 (12.33%) | Black / Buckskin / Red /Smoked Grey / White | Silver | |
| 26 | Corvette Light Blue | 5,967 (12.12%) | Black / Smoked Gray / White | Silver | |
| 28 | Corvette Dark Blue | 4,065 (8.26%) | Blue / Black / Buckskin / Smoked Grey / White | Silver | |
| 41 | Corvette Chartreuse | 1 (0.00%) | Black | Silver | |
| 52 | Corvette Yellow | 71 (0.14%) | Black / Brown | Silver | |
| 56 | Corvette Bright Yellow | 1,942 (3.95%) | Black / Brown | Silver | |
| 66 | Corvette Orange | 4,012 (8.15%) | Black / Brown / Buckskin | Silver | |
| 72 | Medium Red | 4,057 (8.24%) | Black / Buckskin / Red / Smoked Grey / White | Silver | |
| 80 | Corvette Tan | 4,588 (9.32%) | Black / Brown / Buckskin | Silver | |
| 83 | Corvette Dark Red | 3,434 (6.98%) | Black / Buckskin / Smoked Grey | Silver | |
