Corvette: Year by Year
1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 19641965 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
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1974 - 19781978 Corvette 25 Year Anniversary
The Corvette was 25 years old in 1978 and the celebration was on. All 1978s featured a commemorative badge (right) on the front nose. A special two tone paint scheme consisting of dark silver on the lower body and light silver above separated by a dark silver stripe was offered. The production quantity was not limited and 15,283 were sold.
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1978 Corvette, Official GM Photos.
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Survivor 1978 Silver Anniversary L82 Corvette Rare Close Ratio 4spd T Top 16,000 original miles, L82/350, very rare close ratio 4spd, gymkhana suspension, black leather interior, numbers matching, power steering, power brakes, A/C, power windows, working AM/FM/8 track player, power antenna, power locks, sport mirrors, tilt and telescopic steering column, convenience group, dual rear speakers, alloy wheels, rear window defogger (more) |
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A new temporary space saving spare tire enabled the installation of a new 24 gallon (previously 17 gallon) fuel tank, increasing the driving range between fill-ups, a previous Corvette complaint.
The interior, which was starting to look dated, was upgraded for 1978. The gauges, while still round, were set in a more squared off area. A glove box replaced the map pockets located in front of the passenger. CB (Citizens Band) radios were a booming fad in 1978 and a AM-FM stereo with CB (RPO UP6; $638.00 - ouch!) was available. One antenna was called on to provide for the AM-FM and CB functions, so its performance was compromised.
Corvette engine choices had been decreasing since the glory years of the mid year Corvettes and in 1978 it was narrowed down to two choices: The standard base engine which was a 350 cubic inch 185 horsepower unit and the L-82 ($525.00), which was a solid lifter version rated at 220 horsepower. 12,739 or 27.23% were sold.
Right: Aluminum Wheels, RPO YJ8. They were an option starting in 1976 and were available thru 1978. Cost was $340.00 and only four were shipped with each Corvette; the spare was a steel wheel. 28,008 or 59.88% of the total 1978 Corvette production were sold.
1978 Corvette Options, Prices
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| Pace Car Replica (included RPO A31, AU3, CC1, C49, C60, D35, N37, QBS, UA1, UM2, U75, U81, YJ8, ZX2 and special seats) | 6,502 (13.90%) | $13,653.20 | |
| A31 | Power Windows | 36,931 (78.95%) | $130.00 |
| AU3 | Power Door Locks | 12,187 (26.05%) | $120.00 |
| B2Z | Silver Anniversary Paint | 15,283 (32.67%) | $399.00 |
| C49 | Rear Window Defogger | 30,912 (66.09%) | $95.00 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | 37,638 (80.46%) | $605.00 |
| CC1 | Removable Glass Roof Panels | 972 (2.08%) | $349.00 |
| D35 | Sport Mirrors | 38,405 (82.10%) | $40.00 |
| FE7 | Gymkhana Suspension | 12,590 (26.92%) | $41.00 |
| G95 | Optional Rear Axle Ratio | 382 (0.82%) | $15.00 |
| K30 | Cruise Control | 31,608 (67.57%) | $99.00 |
| L82 | 350 cu. in. 220hp Engine | 12,739 (27.23%) | $525.00 |
| M21 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio | 3,385 (7.24%) | n/a |
| MX1 | Automatic Transmission | 38,614 (82.55%) | n/a |
| N37 | Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column | 37,858 (80.93%) | $175.00 |
| NA6 | High Altitude Emission Equipment (Manual transmission and L82 not available) | 260 (0.56%) | $33.00 |
| QBS | White Letter SBR Tires, P255 / 60R15 | 18,296 (39.11%) | $216.32 |
| QGR | White Letter SBR Tires, P225 / 70R15 | 26,203 (56.02%) | $51.00 |
| U58 | AM-FM Radio, stereo | 10,189 (21.78%) | $286.00 |
| U69 | AM-FM Radio | 2,057 (4.40%) | $199.00 |
| U75 | Power Antenna | 23,069 (49.32%) | $49.00 |
| U81 | Dual Rear Speakers | 12,340 (26.38%) | $49.00 |
| UA1 | Heavy Duty Battery | 28,243 (60.38%) | $18.00 |
| UM2 | AM-FM Radio, stereo with 8-track tape | 20,899 (44.68%) | $419.00 |
| UP6 | AM-FM Radio, stereo with CB | 7,138 (15.26%) | $638.00 |
| YF5 | California Emission Certification (Manual transmission and L82 not available) | 3,405 (7.28%) | $75.00 |
| YJ8 | Aluminum Wheels (4) | 28,008 (59.88%) | $340.00 |
| ZN1 | Trailer Package | 972 (2.08%) | $89.00 |
| ZX2 | Convenience Group | 37,222 (79.57%) | $84.00 |
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Total Production:
46,776
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 185 hp engine and wide ratio four speed manual transmission: $9,351.89. |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Wheels | |
| 10 | Classic White | 4,150 (8.87%) | Black / Dark Blue / Dark Brown / Light Beige / Oyster / Mahogany / Red | Silver | |
| 13 | Silver | 3,232 (6.91%) | Black / Dark Blue / Mahogany / Red | Silver | |
| 13/0 | Silver Anniversary | 15,283 (32.67%) | Black / Oyster / Red | Alloy | |
| 19 | Black | 4,573 (9.78%) | Black / Light Beige / Mahogany / Oyster / Red | Silver | |
| 19/4 | Black / Silver | 6,502 (13.90%) | Silver | Alloy | |
| 26 | Corvette Light Blue | 1,960 (4.19%) | Dark Blue | Silver | |
| 52 | Corvette Yellow | 1,243 (2.66%) | Black / Dark Brown / Oyster | Silver | |
| 59 | Corvette Light Beige | 1,686 (3.60%) | Black / Dark Blue / Dark Brown / Light Beige / Mahogany | Silver | |
| 72 | Corvette Red | 2,074 (4.43%) | Black / Light Beige / Oyster / Red | Silver | |
| 82 | Corvette Mahogany | 2,121 (4.53%) | Black / Dark Brown / Light Beige / Mahogany / Oyster | Silver | |
| 83 | Corvette Dark Blue | 2,084 (4.46%) | Dark Blue / Light Beige / Oyster | Silver | |
| 89 | Corvette Dark Brown | 1,991 (4.26%) | Dark Brown / Light Beige / Oyster | Silver | |
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I need a new antena, a clock and two windscreenwipper for my corvette 1978