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1970 Corvette LT-1, LS5 Engine Debuts

1970 Corvette LT-1 1970 Corvette
1970 Corvette seat 1970 Corvette grill turn signal 1970 Corvette front fender vent
Changes for the 1970 Corvette included more comfortable seats (left), a squared off clear turn signal indicator backed by an amber bulb (although many had an amber lens with a clear bulb) surrounded by an "ice cube tray" style grill (middle) and fender louvers (right). Cool air for the radiator was blocked by the headlights when they were in the down position so airflow to the radiator was mostly pulled from under the car. Other updates included a better seat belt shoulder retractor and headlight washers.

Corvette LT-1 Arrives

1970 Corvette LT-1 hood 1970 Corvette LT-1 engine
1970 Chevrolet Corvette LT1 Engine Right: The LT-1 engine debuted in 1970 and was a hit amongst Corvette motorheads. It was essentially a solid lifter version of the well known and loved small block. Road racers welcomed the new motor since the horsepower was up and it's light weight kept the Corvette's balance under control. Notice the finned aluminum valve covers which were added to many non LT-1 engines.

Below left: Center console plaque offered 1970 Corvette LT-1 specs. Later LT-1 engines (it was available in 1971 and 1972) had lower compression ratios. Right: LT-1 tachometer with the 6,500 RPM redline, part of the secret to the LT-1 horsepower rating.

1970 is famous for being the last year that high compression engines were available. Unleaded gasoline was in the future and high octane gasoline was becoming harder to find, causing GM to limit compression ratios after 1970.

1970 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1 Engine Statistice 1970 Chevrolet Corvette LT-1 Tachometer


Introducing the LS5

1970 Corvette 454 LS5 Engine
1970 Corvette 454 LS5 Engine Statistics
Chevrolet Corvette '454' hood signal A new engine option appeared in 1970: the LS5 became the only big block available. Displacement was 454 cu in., the largest Chevrolet would install in a Corvette. 4,473 (25.83%) were produced in 1970 (RPO LS5, $289.65)

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1970 Corvette Custom Interior Trim
1970 Corvette Custom Interior Trim

Custom Interior Trim - sort of a wood grain veneer - was available on Corvettes from the 1970 to the 1976 model years. It apparently had no RPO # but the price was $158.00 in 1970 (production quantity 3,191 or 18.43%) and rose to $164.00 (production quantity 36,762 or 78.96%) in 1976.


From the 1970 Brochure

1970 Corvette brochure 1970 Corvette brochure

1970 Corvette - Official GM photo
1970 Corvette: Official GM Photo.

1970 Corvette Options, Prices

RPO Description Production Price
Custom Interior Trim 3,191 (18.43%) $158.00
A31 Power Windows 4,813 (27.80%) $63.20
A85 Custom Shoulder Belts (standard with coupe) 475 (2.74%) $42.15
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (for convertible) 2,556 (14.76%) $273.85
C08 Vinyl Covering (for auxiliary hardtop) 832 (4.80%) $63.20
C50 Rear Window Defroster 1,281 (7.40%) $36.90
C60 Air Conditioning 6,659 (38.46%) $447.65
G81 Optional Rear Axle Ratio 2,862 (16.53%) $12.65
J50 Power Brakes 8,984 (51.88%) $47.40
L46 350 cu. in. 350hp Engine 4,910 (28.36%) $158.00
LS5 454 cu. in. 390hp Engine 4,473 (25.83%) $289.65
LT1 350 cu. in. 370hp Engine 1,287 (7.43%) $447.60
M21 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio 4,383 (25.31%) n/a
M22 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio, heavy duty 25 (0.14%) $95.00
M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission 5,102 (29.46%) n/a
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 5,803 (33.51%) $84.30
N40 Power Steering 11,907 (68.76%) $105.35
NA9 California Emissions 1,758 (10.15%) $36.90
P02 Deluxe Wheel Covers 3,467 (20.02%) $57.95
PT7 White Stripe Tires, F70x15, nylon 6,589 (38.05%) $31.30
PU9 White Letter Tires, F70x15, nylon 7,985 (46.11%) $33.15
T60 Heavy Duty Battery (standard with LS5) 165 (0.95%) $15.80
U69 AM-FM Radio 14,529 (83.91%) $172.75
U79 AM-FM Radio, stereo 2,462 (14.22%) $278.10
UA6 Alarm System n/a $31.60
ZR1 Special Purpose Engine Package 25 (0.14%) $968.95

Total Production: 17,316
Coupe: 10,668 (61.61%)
Convertible: 6,648 (38.39%)

Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 300 hp engine and wide ratio four speed manual transmission: $5,192.00.
Base Corvette Convertible with 350 cu. in. 300 hp engine and wide ratio four speed manual transmission: $4,849.00.

Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Soft Top Wheels
972 Classic White n/a Blue / Black / Brown / Green / Red / Saddle Black / White / Beige Silver
974 Monza Red n/a Black / Brown / Red / Saddle Black / White / Beige Silver
975 Marlboro Maroon n/a Black / Brown / Saddle Black / White / Beige Silver
976 Mulsanne Blue n/a Blue / Black Black / White / Beige Silver
979 Bridgehampton Blue n/a Blue / Black Black / White / Beige Silver
982 Donnybrooke Green n/a Black / Brown / Green / Saddle Black / White / Beige Silver
984 Daytona Yellow n/a Black / Green Black / White / Beige Silver
986 Cortez Silver n/a Blue / Black / Brown / Green / Red / Saddle Black / White / Beige Silver
991 Ontario Orange n/a Black / Saddle Black / White / Beige Silver
992 Laguna Gray n/a Blue / Black / Brown / Green / Red / Saddle Black / White / Beige Silver
993 Corvette Bronze n/a Black Black / White / Beige Silver

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