1992 CORVETTE

Another year of little change in the makeup of the Corvette line.

VIN Numbers

PositionCharacterDescription
11US built
2GGeneral Motors product
31Chevrolet Motor Division vehicle
4 & 5YYBasic Corvette
YZCorvette ZR-1
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=Active manual belts with driver and passenger inflatable restraint system
3=Active manual belts with driver-inflatable restraint system
4=Passive automatic belts
5=Passive automatic belts with driver inflatable restraint system
8PLT1 5.7-liter Multiport-Fuel-Injection (MFI) Chevrolet or GM of Canada V8
JLT5 - 5.7-liter MFI V-8
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
10NThe model year where 1992
115Bowling Green, KY
12-17100001 and upproduction sequence for coupes and convertibles
800001 and upproduction sequence for ZR-1s
CodeEngineHorsepowerCompressionTransmissionFuel SupplyExtra features
ZACLT1 350-cid300-hp V-810.3:1automaticmulti-port injection 
ZUBLT1 350-cid300-hp V-810.3:1manualmulti-port injection 
ZAALT5 350-cid375-hp V-811.0:1manualmulti-port injection 
ColorCloth UpholsteryLeather Upholstery
Black19C193
White 103
Light Gray 143
Light Blue 643
Red 733

IDENTIFICATION

ModelModel No.Body/Style No.Body TypeFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
Coupe1YYY07
2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger

2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger

$33,635322314,604
Convertible1YYY67
2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger

2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger

$40,14532635,875
ZR-11YZZ07
2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger

2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger

$65,3183465502

ENGINE

FeatureStandard Engine (RPO LT1)ZR-1 Engine (RPO LT5)
TypeV-8, 90-degree Overhead valveV-8, 90-degree Overhead valve with 4 valves per cylinder and 4 overhead camshafts
BlockCast iron block and cylinder headCast iron block and cylinder head
Displacement350 cid (5.7 liters)350 cid (5.7 liters)
Bore & Stroke4.00" x 3.48"4.00" x 3.48"
Compression ratio10.3:111.0:1
Brake horsepower300 @ 5000375 @ 5800 rpm
Torque330 lb-ft @ 4000370 lb-ft @ 5600
Main bearingfivefive
Valve liftershydraulichydraulic
Fuel supplyMulti-port injection (MPI) systemMulti-port injection (MPI) system

TRANSMISSION

CHASSIS

FeatureCoupeConvertibleZR-1
Wheelbase96.2 inches (2.443 m)96.2 inches (2.443 m)96.2 inches (2.443 m)
Overall length176.6 inches (4.486 m)176.6 inches (4.486 m)178.5 inches (4.534 m)
Overall width71.1 inches (1.806 m)71.1 inches (1.806 m)73.1 inches (1.857 m)
Overall height46.3 inches (1.176 m) 46.3 inches (1.176 m)
Front tread57.7 inches (1.466 m)57.7 inches (1.466 m)57.7 inches (1.466 m)
Rear tread59 inches (1.499 m)59 inches (1.499 m)60.6 inches (1.539 m)
Front TiresP275/40ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GTP275/40ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GTP275/40ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT
Rear TiresP275/40ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GTP275/40ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GTP315/35ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT
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 constructionFiberglass; separate ladder frame with cross-members
Fuel tank20 US Gal (16.7 Imp Gal) (76 liters)

OPTIONS

RPO AC1Power passenger seat$305
RPO AC3Power driver seat$305
RPO AQ9Leather sports seats$1,100
RPO AQ9White leather sports seats$1,180
RPO AR9Base leather seats$425
RPO AR9Base White leather seats$555
RPO CC2Auxiliary hardtop for convertible$1,995
RPO C2LDual removable roof panels for coupe$950
RPO 24SRemovable roof panels with blue tint for coupe$650
RPO 64SRemovable roof panels with bronze tint for coupe$650
RPO C68Electronic air conditioning control$205
RPO FX3Electronic Selective Ride & Handling system$1,695
RPO G92Performance axle ratio 3.07:1$50
RPO MN6Six-speed manual transmissionno-cost option
RPO NN5California emissions requirements$100
RPO UJ6Low tire pressure warning indicator$325
RPO UU8Delco-Bose stereo system$823
RPO UlFDelco-Bose stereo system with compact disc changer$1219
RPO V56Luggage rack for convertible$140
RPO Z07Adjustable suspension package tor hatchback coupe$2,045
RPO ZR-1Special performance package for hatchback coupe$31,683

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