1982 CORVETTE

For the first time since 1955, no stick shift Corvettes were produced.

VIN Numbers

PositionCharacterDescription
11US built
2GGeneral Motors product
31Chevrolet Motor Division vehicle
4AType of non-passive passenger restraint system
5YCorvette car line series
6 & 787Body style number: two-door plainback special coupe
07Collector Edition two-door hatchback coupe
885.7-liter Cross-Fire Injection (CFI) Chevrolet V8
9?A check digit that calculates the characters in the serial number and gives it a single digit code and can be used to verify that the serial number is legitimate
10CThe model year where C = 1982
115Bowling Green, KY
12-17100001 and upproduction sequence
CodeEngineHorsepowerCompressionTransmissionFuel SupplyEmission Control System
ZBAL83 350-cid200-hp V-89.0:1automaticcross-fire fuel injection 
ZBCEarly production L83 350-cid200-hp V-89.0:1automaticcross-fire fuel injectionCalifornia
ZBNL83 350-cid200-hp V-89.0:1automaticcross-fire fuel injectionCalifornia
ColorCloth & Leather UpholsteryLeather Upholstery
Dark Blue29C222
Camel64C642
Dark Red74C742
Silver Gray 132
Charcoal 182
Silver Green 402

IDENTIFICATION

ModelModel No.Body/Style No.Body TypeFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
Corvette1YY87
2-dr. Coupe - 2 passenger

2-dr. Coupe - 2 passenger

$18,290321318,648
Collector Edition1YY07
2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger

2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger

$22,53832226,759

ENGINE

FeatureStandard Engine (RPO L83)
TypeV-8, 90-degree Overhead valve
BlockCast iron block
Displacement350 cid (5.7 liters)
Bore & Stroke4.00" x 3.48"
Compression ratio9.0:1
Brake horsepower200 @ 4200
Torque285 lb-ft @ 2800
Main bearingfive
Valve liftershydraulic
Fuel supplyCross-fire fuel injection (twin TBI - throttle body injection)

TRANSMISSION

CHASSIS

FeatureCoupe
Wheelbase98 inches (2.489 m)
Overall length185.3 inches (4.704 m)
Overall width69.0 inches (1.753 m)
Overall height48.4 inches (1.219 m)
Ground Clearance4.5 inches (11.4 cm)
Front tread58.7 inches (1.491 m)
Rear tread59.5 inches (1.511 m)
Wheel size15 x 8 inches
Tires (Base Corvette)P225/70R-15 SBR (steel-belted radial)
Tires (Collector Corvette)P225/60R-15 SBR (steel-belted radial)
Positractionstandard
Steeringrecirculating ball (power assisted)
Front suspensionUpper/lower A-arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionFully independent with half-shafts, lateral struts, control arms, and transverse leaf springs
BrakesHydraulic, vented four wheel discs; 11.75-inch diameter, single calipers
Ignitionelectronic
Body constructionSeparate fiberglass body and box-type ladder frame with cross-members
Fuel tank24 US Gal (20 Imp Gal) (91 liters)

OPTIONS

RPO AU3Power door locks$155
RPO A42Power driver seat$197
RPO CC1Removable glass roof panels$443
RPO C49Rear window defogger$129
RPO DG7Electric sport mirrors$125
RPO D84Two-tone paint$428
RPO FE7Gymkhana suspension$61
RPO K35Cruise control$165
RPO N90Four aluminum wheels$458
RPO QGRP255/70R-15 Raised-white-letter steel-belted radial tires$80
RPO QXHP255/60R-15 Raised-white-letter steel-belted radial tires$542.52
RPO ULSRadio delete$124 credit
RPO UM4AM-FM electronic tuning stereo radio with 8-track tape system$386
RPO UM6AM-FM electronic tuning stereo radio with cassette$423
RPO UNSAM-FM electronic tuning stereo radio with cassette and CB system$755
RPO U58AM-FM stereo radio$101
RPO U75Power antenna$60
RPO V08Heavy-duty cooling$57
RPO V54Roof panel carrier$144
RPO YFSCalifornia emissions certification$46

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