1984 CORVETTE

The eagerly-awaited sixth-generation Corvette for the '80s missed the 1983 model year completely, but arrived in spring 1983 in an all-new form.

VIN Numbers

PositionCharacterDescription
11US built
2GGeneral Motors product
31Chevrolet Motor Division vehicle
4AType of non-passive passenger restraint system
5YCorvette car line series
6 & 707Body style number: 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
10EThe model year 1984
115Bowling Green, KY
12-17100001 and upproduction sequence
CodeEngineHorsepowerCompressionTransmissionFuel SupplyEmission Control System
ZFCL83 350-cid205-hp V-89.0:1THM automaticcross-fire fuel injection 
ZFDL83 350-cid205-hp V-89.0:1manualcross-fire fuel injection 
ZFFL83 350-cid205-hp V-89.0:1THM automaticcross-fire fuel injectionCalifornia
ZFHL83 350-cid205-hp V-89.0:1THM automaticcross-fire fuel injectionfor export
ZFJL83 350-cid205-hp V-89.0:1manualcross-fire fuel injectionfor export
ZFKL83 350-cid205-hp V-89.0:1THM automaticcross-fire fuel injection 
ZFML83 350-cid205-hp V-89.0:1THM automaticcross-fire fuel injectionCalifornia
ZFNL83 350-cid205-hp V-89.0:1THM automaticcross-fire fuel injectionCalifornia
ZFRL83 350-cid205-hp V-89.0:1THM automaticcross-fire fuel injectionCalifornia
ColorCloth & Leather UpholsterySport Cloth UpholsteryLeather Upholstery
Green12C12V 
Medium Gray15C15V152
Medium Blue28C28V 
Saddle62C62V622
Bronze65C65V652
Graphite  122
Carmine  742

IDENTIFICATION

ModelModel No.Body/Style No.Body TypeFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
Corvette1YY07
2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger

2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger

$21,800308851,547

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 horsepower205 @ 4200
Torque290 lb-ft @ 2800
Main bearingfive
Valve liftershydraulic
Fuel supplyCross-fire fuel injection (twin TBI - throttle body injection)

TRANSMISSION

CHASSIS

FeatureCoupe
Wheelbase96.2 inches (2.443 m)
Overall length176.5 inches (4.483 m)
Overall width71.0 inches (1.803 m)
Overall height46.7 inches (1.186 m)
Front tread59.6 inches (1.514 m)
Rear tread60.4 inches (1.534 m)
Standard Wheel size15 x 7 inches
Optional Wheel size16 x 8 inches
Standard TiresP215/65R-15
Optional TiresP225/50VR-16
Steeringrack and pinion (power assisted)
Front suspensionSingle fiberglass composite monoleaf transverse spring with unequal-length aluminum control arms and stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionFully independent five-link system with transverse fiberglass single-leaf springs, aluminum upper/lower trailing links and strut-rod tie-rod assembly
BrakesFour-wheel power disc
Body constructionUnibody with partial front frame
Fuel tank20 US Gal (16.7 Imp Gal) (76 liters)

OPTIONS

RPO AG9Power driver seat$210
RPO AQ9Sports cloth seats$210
RPO AR9Base leather seats$400
RPO AU3Power door locks$165
RPO CC3Removable transparent roof panel$595
RPO D84Two-tone paint$428
RPO FG3Delco-Bilstein shock absorbers$189
RPO G92Performance axle ratio$22
RPO KC4Engine oil cooler$158
RPO K34Cruise control$185
RPO MM4Four-speed manual transmissionno-cost option
RPO QZDP255/50VR-16 tires and 16-inch wheels$561.20
RPO ULSRadio delete$331 credit
RPO UM6AM-FM stereo radio with cassette$153
RPO UN8AM-FM stereo with Citizens Band$153
RPO UU8Delco-Bose stereo system$895
RPO VO1Heavy-duty radiator$57
RPO YF5California emissions certification$75
RPO Z51Performance handling package$600.20
RPO Z6ARear window and side mirror defoggers$160

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