1987 CORVETTE

Except for the addition of roller hydraulic lifters to the Corvette's 350-cid (5.7-liter) V-8, little changed this year.

VIN Numbers

PositionCharacterDescription
11US built
2GGeneral Motors product
31Chevrolet Motor Division vehicle
4YType of restraint system
5YCorvette car line series
62 or 3Body style number
  • 2 = Two door hatchback style 07, 08, 77, or 87
  • 3 = Two door convertible style 67
71 or 21=Manual seat belts
2=Automatic seat belts
885.7-liter Tuned-Port-Injection Chevrolet or GM of Canada 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
10HThe model year where 1987
115Bowling Green, KY
12-17100001 and upproduction sequence for coupes and convertibles
CodeEngineHorsepowerCompressionTransmissionFuel SupplyExtra features
ZJNL98 350-cid240-hp V-89.5:1THM automatictuned port injection 
ZLCL98 350-cid240-hp V-89.5:1manualtuned port injectionengine oil cooler
ZLBL98 350-cid240-hp V-89.5:1 tuned port injectionfor export
ZLAL98 350-cid240-hp V-89.5:1THM automatictuned port injection
ColorCloth UpholsteryLeather Upholstery
Green12C 
Medium Gray15C152
Blue21C212
Saddle62C622
Bronze65C652
Graphite 122
Red 732

IDENTIFICATION

ModelModel No.Body/Style No.Body TypeFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
Coupe1YY07
2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger

2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger

$27,999321620,007
Convertible1YY67
2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger

2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger

$33,172327910,625

ENGINE

FeatureStandard Engine (RPO L98)
TypeV-8, 90-degree Overhead valve
BlockCast iron block and aluminum cylinder head
Displacement350 cid (5.7 liters)
Bore & Stroke4.00" x 3.48"
Compression ratio9.5:1
Brake horsepower240 @ 4000
Torque345 lb-ft @ 3200
Main bearingfive
Valve liftershydraulic
Fuel supplyTuned-port induction (TPI) system

TRANSMISSION

CHASSIS

FeatureCoupeConvertible
Wheelbase96.2 inches (2.443 m)
Overall length176.5 inches (4.483 m)
Overall width71.0 inches (1.803 m)
Overall height46.4 inches (1.179 m) 
Front tread59.6 inches (1.514 m)
Rear tread60.4 inches (1.534 m)
Standard Wheel size16 x 8.5 inches
Standard TiresP245/50VR-16 or P255/50VR-16 SBR
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 AC1Power passenger seat$240
RPO AC3Power driver seat$240
RPO AQ9Leather sports seats$1025
RPO AR9Base leather seats$400
RPO AU3Power door locks$190
RPO B2KCallaway Twin Turbo installed by Callaway Engineering$19,995
RPO B4PRadiator boost fan$75
RPO C2LDual removable roof panels for coupe$915
RPO 24SRemovable roof panels with blue tint for coupe$615
RPO 64SRemovable roof panels with bronze tint for coupe$615
RPO C68Electronic air conditioning control$150
RPO DL8Twin remote heated mirrors for convertible$35
RPO D74Illuminated driver vanity mirror$58
RPO D84Two-tone paint on hatchback$428
RPO FG3Delco-Bilstein shock absorbers$189
RPO G92Performance axle ratio 3.07:1$22
RPO KC4Engine oil cooler$110
RPO K34Cruise control$185
RPO MM4Four-speed manual transmissionno-cost option
RPO NN5California emissions requirements$99
RPO UL5Radio delete$256 credit
RPO UM6AM-FM stereo radio with cassette$132
RPO UU8Delco-Bose stereo system$905
RPO V0lHeavy-duty radiator$40
RPO Z51Performance handling package for hatchback$795
RPO Z52Sport handling package$470
RPO Z6ARear window and side mirror defoggers for coupe$165

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