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1992 1,000,000th Chevrolet Corvette Convertible in White - Restored
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1992 Corvette Specs

Body Specs

Wheelbase 96.2 inches
Overhang (Front) 40.5 inches
Overhang (Rear) 39.7 inches
Front Track 59.6 inches
Rear Track 60.4 inches
Length 178.5 inches
ZR-1: 178.5 inches
Width 70.7 inches
ZR-1: 73.1 inches
Ground Clearance
Differential to Ground
7.0 inches
Ground Clearance
Front Bumper to Ground
5.1 inches
Ground Clearance
Rear Bumper to Ground
9.2 inches
Minimum Ground Clearance ZR-1, Coupe: 4.2 inches / Convertible: 3.6 inches
(Measured at Catalytic Converter)
Overall Height 46.3 inches (Coupe, ZR-1)
47.3 inches (Convertible)
Rocker Panel to Ground (Front) 6.9 inches
Rocker Panel to Ground (Rear) 6.8 inches
Cargo Capacity 100 lbs. (Coupe, Convertible)
6.6 cubic feet (Convertible)
12.6 cubic feet (Coupe, ZR-1)
Liftover Height: 35.4 Inches (Coupe)
Cowl Height 33.1 inches
Effective Head Room Coupe: 36.5 inches
Convertible: 37.0 inches
Shoulder Room 53.9 inches
Hip Room 50.8 inches
Tire Size P275/40ZR17 B/W
(Goodyear Eagle 40ZR, Unidirectional)
ZR-1 (Rear)
P315/35ZR17
Wheel Size 17" x 9.5" (Front and Rear)
ZR-1 Rear: 17" x 11.0"
Recommended Tire Inflation Coupe: 35 PSI Front / Rear
Convertible: 30 PSI Front / Rear
Manual Six Speed Transmission 1st Gear 2.68:1
2nd Gear 1.80:1
3rd Gear 1.29:1
4th Gear 1.00:1
5th Gear .75:1
6th Gear .50:1
Reverse Gear 2.50:1
Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission 1st Gear 3.06:1
2nd Gear 1.63:1
3rd Gear 1.00:1
4th Gear 0.70:1
Reverse Gear 2.29:1
Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic)
Transmission Lubricant
Dextron II
8.0 Pints
Maximum Upshift Speed 1 > 2: 43 MPH
2 > 3: 79 MPH
3 > 4: 116 MPH
Manual Transmission
Lubricant Type
5W-30 Texaco
2.1 Liters
Axle Ratio 3.45:1 (Manual Transmission)
2.59:1, 2.73:1, 3.07:1 (Automatic Transmission)
Standard Fuel Tank Capacity 20 Gallons
EPA Fuel Economy LT1 Engine: 16 MPG (City) / 24 MPG (Highway)
ZR-1 LT5 Engine: 16 MPG (City) / 25 MPG (Highway)
Steering Ratio 15.7:1
Turning Diameters
Outside Front
41.3 feet (Wall to Wall)
40.0 feet (Curb to Curb)
Steering Wheel Diameter 15.0 inches


EPA Fuel Economy

Manual City: 15
Highway: 23
Combined: 17
Automatic City: 15
Highway: 23
Combined: 18
Manual City: 15
Highway: 23
Combined: 18


Weight

Model 1YY07 2-Door Hatchback Coupe Curb Mass
Front: 1,711 lb.
Rear: 1,616 lb.
Total: 3,327 lb.
Shipping**: 3,223 lb.
ETWC*: 3,625 lb.
Model 1YY67 2-Door Convertible Curb Mass
Front: 1,731 lb.
Rear: 1,645 lb.
Total: 3,375 lb.
Shipping**: 3,269 lb.
ETWC*: 3,750 lb.
Model 1YZ07 2-Door Hatchback Coupe (ZR1) Curb Mass
Front: 1,839 lb.
Rear: 1,682 lb.
Total: 3,521 lb.
Shipping**: 3,415 lb.
ETWC*: 3,750 lb.
* Equivalent Test Weight Class - basis for US Environmental Protection Agency emission certifications.
** Shipping weight = Curb Weight Less 106 lbs.

Weight Differentials
Removeble Plastic Roof Panel
(RPO CC3)
-3.9 lb.
(-1.3 lb. Front; -2.6 lb. Rear)
Electric Defogger System
Rear Window and Side Mirror
(RPO Z6A)
+0.8 lb.
(+0.4 lb. Front; +0.4 lb. Rear)
Delco-Bose
Premium Audio System
(RPO UU8)
+8.8 lb.
(+3.5 lb. Front; +5.3 lb. Rear)
Custom Adjustable Seats
(RPO AQ9)
+11.9 lb.
(+5.7 lb. Front; +6.2 lb. Rear)
Automatic Air Conditioning
(RPO C68)
+3.1 lb.
+3.1 lb. Front
Manual Transmission
(RPO ML9)
-8.8 lb.
-4.8 lb. Front; -4.0 lb. Rear)
Leather Seat Trim
(RPO AR9)
+3.5 lb.
(+1.3 lb. Front; +2.2 lb. Rear)
Adjustable Suspension Package
(RPO Z07)
+22.9 lb.
(+10.1 lb. Front; +12.8 lb. Rear)


Engine Specs

Type: 90° V8 (LT5: DOHC 32-Valve)
Bore / Stroke: 4.00" / 3.48"
LT-5: 3.90" x 3.66"
Engine Weight: ZR-1 LT5 596 lb.
Fuel Requirement: 91-Octane Rating Unleaded Gasoline
(LT1, ZR-1 Engines)
Compression Ratio: LT1: 10.5:1
LT5 (ZR-1): 11.0:1
Cylinder Head Material: Aluminum
Cylinder Block Material: LT1: Cast Iron
LT5 (ZR-1): Aluminum
Oil Pump Type: Gear
Cooling System Capacity 9.39 Quarts (Manual Transmission)
9.61 Quarts (Automatic Transmission)
16.7 Quarts (ZR-1)
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure 15 PSI
Battery 12 volt - 525 Amps Cold Cranking 0° (CCA)
54 Amp-hours
Alternator Delco-Remy
50 / 124 Amps (Idle / Max RPM)

Fuel System
Type Multi-Port Fuel Injection
(LT1 and LT5 Engines)
Fuel Pump Electric, Dual Turbine - In Fuel Tank
Point of Injection Fuel Injectors at Inlet Ports
Flow Pulse

Horsepower
ZR-1 Engine LT5 (350 cubic inch) 375 hp @ 5,800 RPM;
Torque: 370 lb-ft @ 4,800 RPM
Standard Engine LT1 (350 cubic inch) Manual Transmission: 300 hp @ 5,000 RPM;
Torque: 330 lb-ft @ 4,000 RPM

Ignition System
Spark Plug
(Standard LT1 Engine)
R45LTSP
Make: AC
Spark Plug
(ZR-1 LT5 Engine)
FR2LS
Make: AC
Spark Plug Thread M14 x 1.25
ZR-1, LT5: N/A
Spark Plug Gap .050 inch
ZR-1, LT5: N/A
Spark Plug Tightening Torque 18 - 22 lb. - ft.
ZR-1, LT5: N/A

Brakes
Type Hydraulic Power Brake Front and Rear Disc
Effective Area 32.4 Square Inches (209 Square cm.) (Front)
18.4 Square Inches (119 Square cm.) (Rear)
Gross Lining Area 33.0 Square Inches (213 Square cm.) (Front)
18.4 Square Inches (119 Square cm.) (Rear)
Swept Area 111.9 Square Inches (722 Square cm.) (Front)
91.3 Square Inches (589 Square cm.) (Rear)
Rotor Outer Working Diameter: (302 mm.) 9.9 inches
Inner Working Diameter:
7.3 Inches (222 mm.) (Front),
7.6 Inches (232 mm.) (Rear)
Type and Material: Vented, Gray Iron Vented (Front)
HCE Iron Vented (Rear)

1992 Corvette Options

RPO Description Production Price
24S Removable Roof Panel, blue tint (coupe) 6,424 (31.37%) $650.00
64S Removable Roof Panel, bronze tint (coupe) 3,005 (14.67%) $650.00
AC1 Power Passenger Seat 16,179 (79.00%) $305.00
AC3 Power Driver Seat 19,378 (94.62%) $305.00
AQ9 Sports Seats, leather 7,973 (38.93%) $1,100.00
AQ9 Sports Seats, white leather 709 (3.46%) $1,180.00
AR9 Base Seats, white leather 752 (3.67%) $555.00
AR9 Base Seats, leather 10,565 (51.59%) $475.00
C2L Dual Removable Roof Panels (coupe) 3,739 (18.26%) $950.00
C68 Electronic Air Conditioning Control 18,460 (90.14%) $205.00
CC2 Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible) 915 (4.47%) $1,995.00
FX3 Selective Ride and Handling, electronic 5,840 (28.52%) $1,695.00
G92 Performance Axle Ratio 2,283 (11.15%) $50.00
MN6 6-Speed Manual Transmission 5,487 (26.79%) n/a
NN5 California Emission Requirements 3,092 (15.10%) $100.00
U1F Stereo System with CD, Delco-Bose 15,199 (74.22%) $1,219.00
UJ6 Low Tire Pressure Warning Indicator 3,416 (16.68%) $325.00
UU8 Stereo System, Delco-Bose 3,241 (15.83%) $823.00
V56 Luggage Rack (for convertible) 845 (4.13%) $140.00
Z07 Adjustable Suspension Package (coupe) 738 (3.60%) $2,045.00
ZR1 Special Performance Package (coupe) 502 (2.45%) $31,683.00

Total Production: 20,479
Coupe: 14,604 (71.31%)
Convertible: 5,875 (28.69%)

Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 300 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $33,635.00.
Base Corvette Convertible with 350 cu. in. 300 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $40,145.00.

Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Soft Top
10 White 4,101 (20.03%) Black / Light Beige / Light Gray / Red / White Blue / Beige / Black / Wh
35 Yellow 678 (3.31%) Black / Light Beige / Light Green / White Beige / Black / White
41 Black 3,209 (15.67%) Black / Light Beige / Light Gray / Red / White Beige / Black / White
43 Bright Aqua Metallic 1,953 (9.54%) Black / Light Beige / Light Green / White Beige / Black / White
45 Polo Green II Metallic 1,995 (9.74%) Black / Light Beige / White Beige / Black / White
73 Black Rose Metallic 1,886 (9.21%) Black / Light Beige / Light Green / White Beige / Black / White
75 Dark Red Metallic 1,148 (5.61%) Black / Light Beige / Light Green / White Beige / Black / White
80 Quasar Blue Metallic 1,043 (5.09%) Black / Light Beige / Light Green / White Beige / Black / White
81 Bright Red 4,466 (21.81%) Black / Light Beige / Light Green / Red / White Beige / Black / White


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