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Corvette Specs, Options: Year by Year
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1980 Corvette Specs
Body Specs |
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| Wheelbase | 98.0 inches |
| Overhang (Front) | 42.4 inches |
| Overhang (Rear) | 44.9 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
Differential to Ground |
5.7 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Front Suspension to Ground |
6.6 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Front Bumper to Ground |
10.8 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Exhaust System to Ground |
5.5 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Rear Bumper to Ground |
11.8 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Oil Pan to Ground |
5.4 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Flywheel Housing to Ground |
5.4 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Rear Axle to Ground |
5.7 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Fuel Tank to Ground |
16.2 inches |
| Minimum Ground Clearance |
4.1 inches
(Measured at Catalytic Converter) |
Overall Height | 48.1 inches |
| Rocker Panel to Ground (Front) | 8.1 inches |
| Rocker Panel to Ground (Rear) | 7.7 inches |
| Luggage Capacity | 8.4 Cubic Feet |
| Cowl Height | 35.4 inches |
| Effective Head Room | 36.2 inches |
| Shoulder Room | 47.5 inches |
| Hip Room | 49.9 inches |
| Tire Size | P225/70R15 |
| Recommended Tire Inflation | 35 PSI Front; 35 PSI Rear |
| Wheels, Regular Production | Size: 15 x 8 |
| Synchronization | All Forward Gears |
| Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission |
1st Gear 2.52:1
2nd Gear 1.52:1 3rd Gear 1.00:1 Reverse Gear 1.93:1 |
| Four Speed Transmission |
1st Gear 2.88:1
2nd Gear 1.91:1 3rd Gear 1.33:1 4th Gear 1.00:1 Reverse Gear 2.78:1 |
| Transmission Lubricant Type |
GL-5 Gear Lubricant
80W or 80W-90 |
| Lubricant Capacity | Four Speed Manual: 3.4 Quarts |
| Differential Lubricant Type |
GL-5
SAE 80W-90 |
| Differential Lubricant Capacity | 3.75 pints |
| Axle Ratio |
Automatic, Four Speed Manual
3.07:1 |
| Transmission Synchromesh | All Four Gears |
| Standard Fuel Tank Capacity | 24 Gallons (Approximately) |
| Steering Wheel Diameter | 14.5 inches |
| Steering Ratio | 16.1:1 |
| Wheel Turns | 2.58 |
| Turning Diameters |
41.3 feet (Curb to Curb)
40.4 feet (Wall to Wall) |
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| 49 State | 13 mpg |
| California | 13 mpg |
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| Model 1YZ87 Sport Coupe |
(Curb)
(Shipping) |
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Curb Weight: Shipping weight plus gasoline to capacity.
Shipping Weight: Weight of the basic vehicle with regular equipment, including grease, oil, engine coolant to capacity and 3 gallons of gasoline. |
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190 Horsepower Standard L48 Engine, Four Speed Transmission:
3,633 lb. |
Pounds / Horsepower: 19.12 |
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190 Horsepower Standard L48 Engine, Automatic Transmission:
3,658 lb. |
Pounds / Horsepower: 19.25 |
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230 Horsepower L82 Engine
Automatic Transmission: 3,678 lb. |
Pounds / Horsepower: 15.99 |
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180 Horsepower LG4 Engine
California Only Automatic Transmission: 3,654 lb. |
Pounds / Horsepower: 20.30 |
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| Power Door Locks (RPO AU3) | +2.3 lb. |
| L82 Engine |
+56 lb.
With Automatic Transmission +23.8 lb. (+14.5 lb. Front; +9.3 lb. Rear) |
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Standard L48 Engine
With Turbo Hydra Matic Transmission |
+38 lb. |
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305 cubic inch Engine
(California Only, RPO LG4) With Turbo Hydra Matic Transmission |
+35 lb. |
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Radio, AM/FM Stereophonic
(RPO U58) |
+10 lb.
(+6 lb. Front; +4 lb. Rear) |
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Radio, AM/FM Stereo With CB
(RPO UP6) |
+10 lb.
(+6 lb. Front; +4 lb. Rear) |
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Radio, AM/FM Stereophonic
With Tape Player(8-Track) (RPO UM2) |
+13 lb.
(+7 lb. Front; +6 lb. Rear) |
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Radio, AM/FM Stereophonic
With Tape Player (Cassette) (RPO UN3) |
+12 lb.
(+7 lb. Front; +5 lb. Rear) |
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Gymkhana Suspension
(RPO FE7) |
+5.3 lb.
(+5.3 lb. Front; +0 lb. Rear) |
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Power Antenna
(RPO U75) |
+2.2 lb.
(+0 lb. Front; +2.2 lb. Rear) |
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Aluminum Wheels
(RPO N90) |
-38.8 lb.
(-19.4 lb. Front; -19.4 lb. Rear) |
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Glass Roof Panels
(RPO CC1) |
+13.6 lb.
(+4.8 lb. Front; +8.8 lb. Rear) |
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Speaker, Auxiliary
(RPO U81) |
+2.6 lb.
(+0 lb. Front; +2.6 lb. Rear) |
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Speed and Cruise Control
(RPO K30) |
+5.3 lb.
(+5.3 lb. Front; +0 lb. Rear) |
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Defogger, Rear Window
(RPO C49) |
+1 lb. |
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Carrier-Roof Panel
(RPO K30) |
+15.9 lb.
(+0 lb. Front; +15.9 lb. Rear) |
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Power Antenna, Tri-Band
(RPO U83) |
+2.2 lb.
(+0 lb. Front; +2.2 lb. Rear) |
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| Type: | V8 |
| Valve Location: | In Head |
| Bore / Stroke: |
4.00" / 3.48" (Standard, L82 350 Cubic Inch)
3.736" / 3.48" (LG4, California Only) |
| Displacement: |
Standard, L82 Engines: 350 Cubic Inches
(5.7 Liters) California Only LG4: 305 Cubic Inches (5.0 Liters) |
| Compression Ratio: |
8.2:1 (Standard Engine)
8.9:1 (L82 Engine) 8.6:1 (LG4 Engine) |
| Cylinder Head Material: | High Chrome Cast Alloy Iron |
| Cylinder Block Material: | Cast Alloy Iron |
| Oil Pump Type: | Gear |
| Normal Oil Pressure | 45 psi @ 2,000 RPM |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Electrical |
| Crankcase Oil Capacity, Standard, L82 Engines | 4.0 Quarts, Less Filter |
| 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 | 7.50 - 9.00 PSI |
| Cooling System Capacity |
21.5 Quarts (305 cubic inch)
21.6 Quarts (350 cubic inch) |
| Thermostat Type | Pellet |
| Radiator Cap Relief Pressure | 15 PSI |
| Battery | 12 volt - 3,500 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 |
| Gross Lining Area | 86.30 Square Inches |
| Swept Area | 498.30 Square Inches |
| Disc | Vented |
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Horsepower |
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| Standard Engine (350 cubic inch) |
190 hp @ 4,400 RPM;
Torque: 280 lb-ft @ 2,400 RPM California LG4 (305 cubic inch) 180 hp @ 4,200 RPM; Torque: 255 lb-ft @ 2,000 RPM |
| RPO L82 (350 cubic inch) |
230 hp @ 5,200 RPM;
Torque: 275 lb-ft. @ 3,600 RPM |
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Ignition System |
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| Ignition Timing Centrifugal Advance |
Distributor | 1103287 | Base Engine
Manual Transmission Start: 0° @ 1,200 RPM Intermediate: 12° @ 2,000 RPM Maximum: 22° @ 4,200 RPM Distributor | 1103368 | LG4 Base Engine (California Only) Automatic Transmission Start: 0° @ 1,000 RPM Intermediate: 10° @ 1,700 RPM Maximum: 20° @ 3,800 RPM Distributor | 1103353 | L48 Base Engine California, Automatic Only Start: 0° @ 1,100 RPM Intermediate: 12° @ 1,600 RPM Maximum: 22° @ 4,600 RPM Distributor | 1103435 | L82 Engine Start: 0° @ 1,100 RPM Intermediate: 12° @ 1,600 RPM Maximum: 22° @ 4,600 RPM |
| Ignition Timing Vacuum Advance |
Distributor | 1103287 | Base Engine
Start: 0° @ 6 inches Hg Maximum: 15° @ 12 inches Hg Distributor | 1103368 | LG4 Base Engine (California Only) Start: 0° @ 4 inches Hg Maximum: 10° @ 8 inches Hg Distributor | 1103353 | L48 Base Engine Start: 0° @ 4 inches Hg Maximum: 20° @ 10 inches Hg Distributor | 1103435 | L82 Engine Start: 0° @ 3 inches Hg Maximum: 16° @ 6.5 inches Hg |
| Initial Timing |
Distributor | 1103287 | Base L48 Engine
8° BTC Distributor | 1103368 | LG4 Base Engine (California Only) 4° BTC Distributor | 1103353 | L48 Base Engine 6° BTC - Automatic Transmission Distributor | 1103291 | L82 Engine 12° BTC @ 900 RPM |
| Spark Plug | R43TS |
| Spark Plug Torque | 25 lb.-ft. |
| Spark Plug Thread | 14 mm. |
| Spark Plug Gap | .045 inch |
| Firing Order | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
1980 Corvette Options
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| AU3 | Power Door Locks | 32,692 (80.49%) | $140.00 |
| C49 | Rear Window Defogger | 36,589 (90.09%) | $109.00 |
| CC1 | Removable Glass Roof Panels | 19,695 (48.49%) | $391.00 |
| F51 | Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers | 1,695 (4.17%) | $35.00 |
| FE7 | Gymkhana Suspension | 9,907 (24.39%) | $55.00 |
| K30 | Cruise Control | 30,821 (75.89%) | $123.00 |
| L82 | 350 cu. in. 230hp Engine | 5,069 (12.48%) | $595.00 |
| LG4 | 305ci, 180hp Engine (required in California) | 3,221 (7.93%) | n/a |
| MM4 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission | 5,726 (14.10%) | n/a |
| MX1 | Automatic Transmission | 34,838 (85.78%) | n/a |
| N90 | Aluminum Wheels (4) | 34,128 (84.03%) | $407.00 |
| QGB | White Letter SBR Tires, P225 / 70R15 | 26,208 (64.53%) | $62.00 |
| QXH | White Letter SBR Tires, P255 / 60R15 | 13,140 (32.35%) | $426.16 |
| U58 | AM-FM Radio, stereo | 6,138 (15.11%) | $46.00 |
| U75 | Power Antenna | 32,863 (80.92%) | $56.00 |
| U81 | Dual Rear Speakers | 36,650 (90.24%) | $52.00 |
| UA1 | Heavy Duty Battery | 1,337 (3.29%) | $22.00 |
| UL5 | Radio Delete | 201 (0.49%) | n/a |
| UM2 | AM-FM Radio, stereo with 8-track | 15,708 (38.68%) | $155.00 |
| UN3 | AM-FM Radio, stereo with cassette | 15,148 (37.30%) | $168.00 |
| UP6 | AM-FM Radio, stereo with CB | 2,434 (5.99%) | $391.00 |
| V54 | Roof Panel Carrier | 3,755 (9.25%) | $125.00 |
| YF5 | California Emission Certification | 3,221 (7.93%) | $250.00 |
| ZN1 | Trailer Package | 796 (1.96%) | $105.00 |
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Total Production:
40,614
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 190 hp engine: $13,140.24. Price went up a number of times during the year and settled at $14,345.24. Manual or automatic transmission was a no-cost buyers choice. California buyers got a 305 cu. in. 180 hp engine and a $50 credit. |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Wheels | |
| 10 | White | 7,780 (19.16%) | Black / Claret / Dark Blue / Doeskin / Oyster / Red | Silver | |
| 13 | Silver | 4,341 (10.69%) | Black / Claret / Dark Blue / Oyster / Red | Silver | |
| 19 | Black | 7,250 (17.85%) | Black / Doeskin / Oyster / Red | Silver | |
| 28 | Dark Blue | 4,135 (10.18%) | Black / Dark Blue / Doeskin / Oyster / Red | Silver | |
| 47 | Dark Brown | 2,300 (5.66%) | Black / Doeskin / Oyster | Silver | |
| 52 | Yellow | 2,077 (5.11%) | Black / Oyster | Silver | |
| 58 | Dark Green | 844 (2.08%) | Black / Doeskin / Oyster | Silver | |
| 59 | Frost Beige | 3,070 (7.56%) | Black / Claret / Dark Blue / Doeskin / Oyster | Silver | |
| 76 | Dark Claret | 3,451 (8.50%) | Black / Claret / Doeskin / Oyster | Silver | |
| 83 | Red | 5,714 (14.07%) | Black / Doeskin / Oyster / Red | Silver | |
