Corvette Generations:
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8
Corvette: Year by Year
1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 19631964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974
1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Last Year for the Corvette Stingray
The term "Stingray", which first appeared on the 1963 Corvette as a two form "Sting Ray" would cease after 1976. It also notably took a leave in 1968 for unknown reasons. It would reappear in 2014 as the moniker for the standard Corvette and would continue in that capacity for the C8 Corvette in 2020.
There were few changes in the 1976 Corvette, as engineering resources were occupied with meeting the demands of safety and pollution requirements while still managing to keep the character of the Corvette intact. The base engine horsepower rating was boosted 15 hp to 180 hp, marking the start of a long slow comeback to the performance of past years.
L-82 hood emblem. The L-82 would be the optional solid lifter high output small block engine from 1973 thru 1980. The cost was $481.00 and 5,720 (12.29%) were sold. It was not available in California. When combined with a four speed transmission it was the go fast solution for those years. In 1976 it was rated at 210 horsepower while the standard engine produced 180 horsepower.
1976 Corvette Stingray For Sale |
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1976 stingray
Price: $6,500 obo (Trades Considered) Exterior: white Interior: brown Miles: 88,000 Location: otisville, mi Click Here for more info |
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decent old car,, needs paint,, has luggage rack,, decent original interior for the age of the car,, good tire tread, needs right window switch, has a center console, but needs power window switch holes cut in,,, odometer quit at about 85,000 miles (more) |
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Right: The steering wheel was the same as found on the Chevrolet Vega, a car that all involved, especially its owners, would like to forget. The lineage resulted in a negative reaction from the Corvette public and the mistake was not repeated after 1977.
1976 Corvette: Official GM Photo.
1976 Corvette Options, Prices
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| Optional Rear Axle Ratios | 1,371 (2.94%) | $13.00 | |
| Custom Interior Trim | 36,762 (78.96%) | $164.00 | |
| A31 | Power Windows | 38,700 (83.12%) | $107.00 |
| C49 | Rear Window Defroster | 24,960 (53.61%) | $78.00 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | 40,787 (87.60%) | $523.00 |
| FE7 | Gymkhana Suspension | 5,368 (11.53%) | $35.00 |
| J50 | Power Brakes | 46,558 (100.00%) | $59.00 |
| L82 | 350 cu. in. 210hp Engine (n/a in California) | 5,720 (12.29%) | $481.00 |
| M21 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio | 2,088 (4.48%) | n/a |
| M40 | Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission | 36,625 (78.67%) | n/a |
| N37 | Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column | 41,797 (89.77%) | $95.00 |
| N41 | Power Steering | 46,385 (99.63%) | $151.00 |
| QRM | White Stripe Steel Belted Tires, GR70x15 | 3,992 (8.57%) | $37.00 |
| QRZ | White Letter Steel Belted Tires, GR70x15 | 39,923 (85.75%) | $51.00 |
| U58 | AM-FM Radio, stereo | 34,272 (73.61%) | $281.00 |
| U69 | AM-FM Radio | 11,083 (23.80%) | $187.00 |
| UA1 | Heavy Duty Battery | 25,909 (55.65%) | $16.00 |
| UF1 | Map Light (on rearview mirror) | 35,361 (75.95%) | $10.00 |
| YF5 | California Emission Test | 3,527 (7.58%) | $50.00 |
| YJ8 | Aluminum Wheels (4) | 6,253 (13.43%) | $299.00 |
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Total Production:
46,558
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 180 hp engine and wide ratio four speed manual transmission: $6,810.10. |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Wheels | |
| 10 | Classic White | 10,674 (22.93%) | Black / Blue-Green / Buckskin / Dark Brown / Firethorn / Smoked Grey / White | Silver | |
| 13 | Silver | 6,934 (14.89%) | Black / Blue-Green / Buckskin / Firethorn / Smoked Grey / White | Silver | |
| 22 | Bright Blue | 3,268 (7.02%) | Black / Smoked Grey | Silver | |
| 33 | Dark Green | 2,038 (4.38%) | Black / Blue-Green / Buckskin / Smoked Grey / White | Silver | |
| 37 | Mahogany | 4,182 (8.98%) | Black / Buckskin / Firethorn / Smoked Grey / White | Silver | |
| 56 | Bright Yellow | 3,389 (7.28%) | Black / Dark Brown | Silver | |
| 64 | Buckskin | 2,954 (6.34%) | Black / Buckskin / Dark Brown / Firethorn / White | Silver | |
| 69 | Dark Brown | 4,447 (9.55%) | Black / Buckskin / Dark Brown / White | Silver | |
| 70 | Orange Flame | 4,073 (8.75%) | Black / Buckskin / Dark Brown | Silver | |
| 72 | Red | 4,590 (9.86%) | Black / Buckskin / Firethorn / Smoked Grey / White | Silver | |
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