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Corvette Specs, Options: Year by Year
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1976 Corvette Specs
Body Specs |
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| Wheelbase | 98.0 inches |
| Overhang (Front) | 42.4 inches |
| Overhang (Rear) | 44.8 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
Exhaust System to Ground |
4.3 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Frame to Ground |
5.4 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Rear Axle to Ground |
5.7 inches |
| Minimum Running Clearance |
4.2 inches
(Measured at Catalytic Converter) |
| Overall Height | 48.6 inches |
| Rocker Panel to Ground (Front) | 7.9 inches |
| Rocker Panel to Ground (Rear) | 7.9 inches |
| Luggage Capacity | 6.5 Cubic Feet |
| Cowl Height | 36.6 inches |
| Windshield Slope Angle | 57.0° |
| Head Room | 36.2 inches |
| Shoulder Room | 47.9 inches |
| Hip Room | 48.8 inches |
| Tire Size | GR70 x 15B |
| Recommended Tire Inflation | 20 PSI Cold (Front, Rear) |
| Wheels, Regular Production | Size: 15 x 8 |
| Synchronization | All Forward Gears |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission
L48 (Base) Engine |
1st Gear 2.48:1
2nd Gear 1.48:1 3rd Gear 1.00:1 Reverse Gear 2.08:1 |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission
L82 Engine |
1st Gear 2.52:1
2nd Gear 1.52:1 3rd Gear 1.00:1 Reverse Gear 1.94:1 |
| Four Speed M20 Transmission |
1st Gear 2.64:1
2nd Gear 1.75:1 3rd Gear 1.34:1 4th Gear 1.00:1 Reverse Gear 2.55:1 |
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Close Ratio Four Speed
M21 Transmission (Not available with Standard Engine) |
1st Gear 2.43:1
2nd Gear 1.61:1 3rd Gear 1.23:1 4th Gear 1.00:1 Reverse Gear 2.35:1 |
| Transmission Lubricant Type |
Military MIL-L-2105-B
SAE 80 |
| Lubricant Capacity | Four Speed Manual: 3 Quarts |
| Differential Lubricant Type |
Military MIL-L-2105-B
SAE 80 |
| Differential Lubricant Capacity | 4.0 pints |
| Axle Ratio |
180 Horsepower Base Engine
3.08:1, 3.36:1 205 Horsepower L82 Engine 3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1 |
| Transmission Synchromesh | All Four Gears |
| Standard Fuel Tank Capacity | 17 Gallons |
| Steering Wheel Diameter | 15.0 inches |
| Steering Ratio | 16.1:1 |
| Wheel Turns |
3.4 (Street)
2.92 (Fast) |
| Turning Diameters |
37.0 feet (Curb to Curb)
38.6 feet (Wall to Wall) |
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| Model 19437 Sport Coupe |
(Curb)
(Shipping) |
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Shipping Weight: Weight of basic vehicle with regular equipment, including grease, oil, engine coolant to capacity and (3) gallons of gasoline.
Curb Weight: Shipping weight plus gasoline to capacity. |
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180 Horsepower Standard L48 Engine, Four Speed Transmission:
3,841 lb. |
Pounds / Horsepower: 21.34 |
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180 Horsepower Standard L48 Engine, Automatic Transmission:
3,895 lb. |
Pounds / Horsepower: 21.63 |
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210 Horsepower L82 Engine, Four Speed Transmission:
3,845 lb. |
Pounds / Horsepower: 18.31 |
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210 Horsepower L82 Engine, Automatic Transmission:
3,899 lb. |
Pounds / Horsepower: 18.57 |
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| Air Conditioning (RPO C60) |
+81 lb. (With Standard, L82 Engines)
(+65 lb. Front; +16 lb. Rear) |
| Power Windows (RPO A31) |
+7 lb.
(+4 lb. Front; +3 lb. Rear) |
| Power Brakes (RPO J50) |
+9 lb.
(+8 lb. Front; +1 lb. Rear) |
| L82 Engine |
With Four Speed Manual Transmission: +13 lb.
With Automatic Transmission: +58 lb. |
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Tilt / Telescopic Steering Wheel
(RPO N37) |
+3 lb.
(+3 lb. Front; +0 lb. Rear) |
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Standard L48 Engine
With Turbo Hydra Matic Transmission |
+54 lb.
(+37 lb. Front; +17 lb. Rear) |
| Gymkhana Suspension |
+6 lb.
(+3 lb. Front; +3 lb. Rear) |
| Power Steering |
+26 lb.
(+25 lb. Front; +1 lb. Rear) |
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Radio, AM/FM Stereophonic
(RPO U58) |
+18 lb.
(+11 lb. Front; +7 lb. Rear) |
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Radio, AM/FM Pushbutton
(RPO U69) |
+14 lb.
(+7 lb. Front; +7 lb. Rear) |
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| Type: | V8 |
| Valve Location: | In Head |
| Bore / Stroke: | 4.00" / 3.48" (Standard, L82 350 Cubic Inch) |
| Displacement: | Standard, L82 Engines: 350 Cubic Inches |
| Compression Ratio: |
8.5:1 (Standard Engine)
9.0:1 (L82 Engine) |
| Crankshaft Material: | Forged Steel |
| Camshaft Material: | Cast Alloy Iron |
| Oil Pump Type: | Gear |
| Normal Oil Pressure | 32 - 40 psi @ 2,000 RPM |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Electrical |
| 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 | Strainer |
| Fuel Pump | Mechanical |
| Fuel Pressure | 5¼ - 6½ PSI |
| Cooling System Capacity |
350 cubic inch Standard, L82 Engines
20.7 Quarts (with heater) |
| Thermostat Type | Choke |
| Radiator Cap Relief Pressure | 15 +/-1 PSI |
| Battery |
(Standard, L82 Engines)
12 volt - 78 plate
3,500 Watts |
| Thermostat Opening |
192° - 198° F (Base L48 Engine)
177° - 183° F (L82 Engine) |
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Brakes |
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| Type | Caliper Disc, Four Wheel Hydraulic |
| Lining Area | 43.15 Square Inches |
| Swept Area | 249.14 Square Inches |
| Disc | Vented |
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Horsepower |
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| Standard Engine (350 cubic inch) |
180 hp @ 4,000 RPM;
Torque: 270 lb-ft @ 2,400 RPM |
| RPO L82 (350 cubic inch) |
210 hp @ 5,200 RPM;
Torque: 255 lb-ft. @ 3,600 RPM |
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Ignition System |
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| Ignition Timing Centrifugal Advance |
Distributor | 1112888 | Base Engine
Start: 0° @ 1,100 RPM Intermediate: 16° @ 2,000 RPM Maximum: 22° @ 4,600 RPM Distributor | 1112905 | Base Engine California Only Start: 0° @ 1,200 RPM Intermediate: 12° @ 2,000 RPM Maximum: 22° @ 4,200 RPM Distributor | 1103200 | L82 Engine - Manual Transmission Start: 0° @ 1,200 RPM Intermediate: 13° @ 1,600 RPM Maximum: 16° @ 2,000 RPM Distributor | 1112979 | L82 Engine - Automatic Transmission Start: 0° @ 1,200 RPM Intermediate: 13° @ 1,600 RPM Maximum: 16° @ 2,000 RPM |
| Ignition Timing Vacuum Advance |
Distributor | 1112888 | Base Engine
Start: 0° @ 4 inches Hg Maximum: 18° @ 1 inches Hg Distributor | 1112905 | Base Engine - California Only Start: 0° @ 6 inches Hg Maximum: 15° 12 inches Hg Distributor | 1103200 | L82 Engine - Manual Transmission Start: 0° 45 inches Hg Maximum: 10° 8 inches Hg Distributor | 1112979 | L82 Engine - Automatic Transmission Start: 0° 4 inches Hg Maximum: 13° 10.5 inches Hg |
| Initial Timing |
Distributor | 1112888 | Base Engine
8° BTC @ 800 RPM - Manual Transmission 8° BTC @ 600 RPM - Automatic Transmission Distributor | 1112905 | Base Engine California Only 6° BTC @ 600 RPM - Automatic Transmission Distributor | 1103200 | L82 Engine 12° BTC @ 900 RPM - Manual Transmission 12° BTC @ 700 RPM - Automatic Transmission |
| Spark Plug |
AC Spark Plug R45TS |
| Spark Plug Thread | 14 mm. |
| Spark Plug Torque | 25 lb.-ft. |
| Spark Plug Gap | .045 inch |
| Firing Order | 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2 |
| Idle |
Standard Engine, Manual Transmission:
800 RPM (In Neutral) Standard Engine, Automatic Transmission: 600 RPM (In Drive) L82 Engine, Manual Transmission: 900 RPM (In Neutral) L82 Engine, Automatic Transmission: 700 RPM (In Drive) |
1976 Corvette Options
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| Custom Interior Trim | 36,762 (78.96%) | $164.00 | |
| Optional Rear Axle Ratios | 1,371 (2.94%) | $13.00 | |
| 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 | |
