| Position | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | Chevrolet Division |
| 2 | Z | Corvette |
| 87 | coupe | |
| 5 | * | Engine type where * is replaced by the following
|
| 6 | 8 | 1978 |
| 7 | S | Assembled in St. Louis, MO |
| 8 to 13 | 400001 to 446558 | production sequence |
| Code | Engine | Horsepower | Compression | Transmission | Fuel Supply | Emission Control System |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHW | L48 350-cid | 185-hp V-8 | 8.2:1 | manual | four-barrel carburetor | |
| CLM | L48 350-cid | 185-hp V-8 | 8.2:1 | automatic | four-barrel carburetor | |
| CLR | L48 350-cid | 175-hp V-8 | 8.2:1 | automatic | four-barrel carburetor | California |
| CLS | L48 350-cid | 175-hp V-8 | 8.2:1 | automatic | four-barrel carburetor | high-altitude |
| CMR | L82 350-cid | 220-hp V-8 | 8.9:1 | manual | four-barrel carburetor | |
| CMS | L82 350-cid | 220-hp V-8 | 8.9:1 | automatic | four-barrel carburetor | |
| CUT | L48 350-cid | 185-hp V-8 | 8.2:1 | automatic | four-barrel carburetor |
| Color | Cloth & Leather Upholstery | Leather Upholstery |
|---|---|---|
| Oyster | 12C | 122 |
| Silver | 15C | 152 |
| Black | 19C | 192 |
| Dark Blue | 29C | 292 |
| Light Beige | 59C | 592 |
| Dark Brown | 69C | 692 |
| Red | 72C | 722 |
| Mahogany | 76C | 762 |
| Model | Model No. | Body/Style No. | Body Type | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 Corvette | 1Y | Z87 |
2-dr. Sport Coupe - 2 passenger | $9446 | 3401 | 40,274 |
| 1978 Limited Edition | 1Y | Z87/Z78 |
2-dr. Sport Coupe - 2 passenger Pace Car | $13,653 | 3401 | 6,502 |
| Feature | Standard Engine (RPO L48) | Standard Engine (RPO L48) | Optional Engine (RPO L82) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | V-8, 90-degree Overhead valve | ||
| Block | Cast iron block | ||
| Displacement | 350 cid (5.7 liters) | 350 cid (5.7 liters) | 350 cid (5.7 liters) |
| Bore & Stroke | 4.00 x 3.48" | 4.00 x 3.48" | 4.00 x 3.48" |
| Compression ratio | 8.2:1 | 8.2:1 | 8.9:1 |
| Brake horsepower | 185 @ 4000 | 175 @ 4000 | 220 @ 5200 |
| Torque | 280 lb-ft @ 2400 | 270 lb-ft @ 2400 | 260 lb-ft @ 3600 |
| Main bearing | five | ||
| Valve lifters | hydraulic | ||
| Fuel supply | Rochester M4MC | Rochester M4MC California emissions and high-altitude emissions | Rochester M4MC |
| Feature | Coupe |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 98 inches (2.489 m) |
| Overall length | 185.2 inches (4.704 m) |
| Overall width | 69.0 inches (1.753 m) |
| Overall height | 48 inches (1.219 m) |
| Ground Clearance | 4.5 inches (11.4 cm) |
| Front tread | 58.7 inches (1.491 m) |
| Rear tread | 59.5 inches (1.511 m) |
| Tires | P277/70R-15 steel-belted radial |
| Positraction | standard |
| Steering | recirculating ball |
| Front suspension | Independent, unequal-length control arms with ball joints, coil springs, and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension | Independent, trailing link, transverse semi-elliptic leaf springs |
| Brakes | Hydraulic, vented four wheel discs; 11.75-inch diameter, single calipers |
| Ignition | HEI electronic |
| Body construction | Separate fiberglass body and box-type ladder frame with cross-members |
| Fuel tank | 24 US Gal (20 Imp Gal) (91 liters) |
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