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1979 Corvette - brochure cover photo
GM brochures courtesy Skip Marketti of The Nethercutt Collection
Changes for 1979 were minimal. Engineering and development resources were largely directed towards a new generation Corvette for ~1983. The front and rear spoilers that were also part of the 1978 pace car replicas were an available option (RPO D80; $265.00) for 1979. More than a styling gimmick, they reduced aerodynamic drag by 15% and increased fuel economy by ½ mpg.
1979 Corvette


1979 Corvette seat (1980 brochure illustration) New high back seats that were part of the 1978 Indy 500 pace car replicas were standard for 1979. Side support and overall comfort was improved and the new design made for easier access to the rear storage area.


1979 Corvette For Sale

1979 Black COrvette Oyster Int
Price: $17,999 obo
Exterior: Black
Interior: Oyster
Miles: 81,000
Location: Martinsburg

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Numbers matching, 81,000 original miles, L48/350, automatic, alloy wheels, power windows, power steering, power brakes, A/C, tilt & tele steering column, dual sport mirrors, power antenna, AM/FM/Cassette, dual rear speakers, very nice original oyster interior, very nice black paint (more)

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1979 Corvette in Black
1979 Corvette Poster Race Track Scene
1979 Corvette - official GM photo
1979 Corvette: Official GM Photo.

1979 Corvette Options, Prices

RPO Description Production Price
A31 Power Windows 20,631 (38.34%) $141.00
AU3 Power Door Locks 9,054 (16.83%) $131.00
C49 Rear Window Defogger 41,587 (77.29%) $102.00
C60 Air Conditioning 47,136 (87.60%) $635.00
CC1 Removable Glass Roof Panels 14,480 (26.91%) $365.00
D35 Sport Mirrors 48,211 (89.60%) $45.00
D80 Spoilers, front and Rear 6,853 (12.74%) $265.00
F51 Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers 2,164 (4.02%) $33.00
FE7 Gymkhana Suspension 12,321 (22.90%) $49.00
G95 Optional Rear Axle Ratio 428 (0.80%) $19.00
K30 Cruise Control 34,445 (64.02%) $113.00
L82 350 cu. in. 225hp Engine 14,516 (26.98%) $565.00
M21 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio 4,062 (7.55%) n/a
MX1 Automatic Transmission 41,454 (77.04%) n/a
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 47,463 (88.21%) $190.00
N90 Aluminum Wheels (4) 33,741 (62.71%) $380.00
NA6 High Altitude Emission Equipment (Manual transmission and L82 not available) 56 (0.10%) $35.00
QBS White Letter SBR Tires, P255 / 60R15 17,920 (33.30%) $226.20
QGR White Letter SBR Tires, P225 / 70R15 29,603 (55.02%) $54.00
U58 AM-FM Radio, stereo 9,256 (17.20%) $90.00
U75 Power Antenna 35,730 (66.40%) $52.00
U81 Dual Rear Speakers 37,754 (70.17%) $52.00
UA1 Heavy Duty Battery 3,405 (6.33%) $21.00
UM2 AM-FM Radio, stereo with 8-track 21,435 (39.84%) $228.00
UN3 AM-FM Radio, stereo with cassette 12,110 (22.51%) $234.00
UP6 AM-FM Radio, stereo with CB 4,483 (8.33%) $439.00
YF5 California Emission Certification (Manual transmission and L82 not available) 3,798 (7.06%) $83.00
ZN1 Trailer Package 1,001 (1.86%) $98.00
ZQ2 Power Windows and Door Locks 28,465 (52.90%) $272.00
ZX2 Convenience Group 41,530 (77.18%) $94.00

Total Production: 53,807
Coupe: 53,807 (100.00%)

Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 195 hp engine and four speed manual transmission: $10,220.23. Base price and some options increased during the year.

Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Wheels
10 Classic White 8,629 (16.04%) Black / Dark Blue / Dark Green / Light Beige / Oyster / Red Silver
13 Silver 7,331 (13.62%) Black / Dark Blue / Dark Green / Oyster / Red Silver
19 Black 10,465 (19.45%) Black / Light Beige / Oyster / Red Silver
28 Corvette Light Blue 3,203 (5.95%) Black / Dark Blue / Oyster Silver
52 Corvette Yellow 2,357 (4.38%) Black / Light Beige / Oyster Silver
58 Corvette Dark Green 2,426 (4.51%) Black / Dark Green / Light Beige / Oyster Silver
59 Corvette Light Beige 2,951 (5.48%) Black / Dark Blue / Dark Green / Light Beige / Red Silver
72 Corvette Red 6,707 (12.46%) Black / Light Beige / Oyster / Red Silver
82 Corvette Dark Brown 4,053 (7.53%) Black / Light Beige / Oyster Silver
83 Corvette Dark Blue 5,670 (10.54%) Black / Dark Blue / Light Beige / Oyster / Red Silver

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