1994 Corvette

Several refinements that focused on safety and smoother operation were the order for 1994 Corvettes.

A passenger-side airbag was added and all Corvettes now offered dual airbags.
In addition, other interior changes included new carpeting, new door-trim panels, new seats, a new steering wheel, a redesigned instrument panel and a restyled console.
Other new equipment included an optional rear-axle ratio, revised spring rates, a convertible backlight with heated glass and new exterior colors.
The ZR-1 also received new non-directional wheels for 1994.
The 5.7-liter V-8 powering the standard Corvettes now used sequential fuel injection, which provided a smoother idle, better drivability and lower emissions.
That engine was mated to a refined 4L60-E electronic four-speed automatic overdrive transmission that provided a more consistent shift feel.
A brake-transmission shift interlock safety feature was also new for 1994.
The ZR-1 again used the LTS 5.7-liter V-8.
It was fitted with a six-speed manual transmission, which was again a no-cost option for LT1-powered Corvette models.
Corvettes came in Arctic White; Admiral Blue; Black; Bright Aqua Metallic; Polo Green Metallic; Competition Yellow; Copper Metallic; Torch Red; Black Rose Metallic; and Dark Red Metallic.
Interiors came in Beige; Black; Light Beige; Light Gray; Red; and White.
Standard features included a removable body-color roof panel for hatchbacks or a convertible top.
All Corvette convertibles except those with Polo Green Metallic finish could be ordered with one of three top colors: Beige, Black, or White cloth.
The White convertible top was not avail-able for Polo Green Metallic cars.
Leather seats became standard upholstery.

VIN Numbers

The serial number [Vehicle Identification Number -- VIN] was stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.
The coupe serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY22P*R5100001 to 1G1YY22P*R5122882
The convertible serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY32P*R5100001 to 1G1YY32P*R5122882
The ZR1 serial numbers ranged from 1G1YZ22J*R5800001 to 1G1YZ22J*R5800448

Position	Character	Description
1	1	US built
2	G	General Motors product
3	1	Chevrolet Motor Division vehicle
4 & 5	YY	Basic Corvette
4 & 5	YZ	Corvette ZR-1
6	2 or 3	Body style number 2 = Two door hatchback style 07, 08, 77, or 87 3 = Two door convertible style 67
7	1 or 2	1=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
8	P	LT1 5.7-liter Multiport-Fuel-Injection (MFI) Chevrolet or GM of Canada V8
8	J	LT5 - 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
10	R	The model year where 1994
11	5	Bowling Green, KY
12-17	100001 and up	production sequence for coupes and convertibles
12-17	800001 and up	production sequence for ZR-1s

Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block just ahead of the cylinder head on the right-hand side combined with a three-letter engine code suffix
Also cast into the top rear of the block is a four-symbol code indicating when the engine was built
- The first letter of the date code shows the month the block was cast
- The one or two numbers shows the month
- The last digit shows the year
Engine suffixes:

Code	Engine	Horsepower	Compression	Transmission	Fuel Supply
ZWA	LT1 350-cid	300-hp V-8	10.5:1	automatic	multi-port injection
ZWB	LT1 350-cid	300-hp V-8	10.5:1	manual	multi-port injection
ZWC	LT5 350-cid	405-hp V-8	11.0:1	manual	multi-port injection

The 1994 Corvette exterior colors were:
- 10 = Arctic White
- 28 = Admiral Blue
- 41 = Black
- 43 = Bright Aqua Metallic
- 45 = Polo Green Metallic
- 53 = Competition Yellow
- 66 = Copper Metallic
- 70 = Torch Red
- 73 = Black Rose Metallic
- 75 = Dark Red Metallic
Upholstery Codes

Color	Leather Upholstery
Black	193
Light Gray	143
Light Blue	643
Red	703

IDENTIFICATION

Model	Model No.	Body/Style No.	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
Coupe	1YY	Y07	2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger	$36,185	3317	17,984
Convertible	1YY	Y67	2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger	$42,960	3358	5,320
ZR-1	1YZ	Z07	2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger	$67,443	3503	448

ENGINE

Feature	Standard Engine (RPO LT1)	ZR-1 Engine (RPO LT5)
Type	V-8, 90-degree Overhead valve	V-8, 90-degree Overhead valve with 4 valves per cylinder and 4 overhead camshafts
Block	Cast iron block and aluminum cylinder head	Cast iron block and aluminum cylinder head
Displacement	350 cid (5.7 liters)	350 cid (5.7 liters)
Bore & Stroke	4.00" x 3.48"	4.00" x 3.48"
Compression ratio	10.5:1	11.0:1
Brake horsepower	300 @ 5000	405 @ 5800 rpm
Torque	340 lb-ft @ 3600	385 lb-ft @ 5200
Main bearing	five	five
Valve lifters	hydraulic	hydraulic
Fuel supply	Multi-port injection (MPI) system	Multi-port injection (MPI) system

TRANSMISSION

CHASSIS

Feature	Coupe	Convertible	ZR-1
Wheelbase	96.2 inches (2.443 m)	96.2 inches (2.443 m)	96.2 inches (2.443 m)
Overall length	178.5 inches (4.534 m)	178.5 inches (4.534 m)	178.5 inches (4.534 m)
Overall width	70.7 inches (1.778 m)	70.7 inches (1.778 m)	73.1 inches (1.857 m)
Overall height	46.3 inches (1.176 m)		46.3 inches (1.176 m)
Front tread	57.7 inches (1.466 m)	57.7 inches (1.466 m)	57.7 inches (1.466 m)
Rear tread	59.1 inches (1.501 m)	59.1 inches (1.501 m)	60.6 inches (1.539 m)
Front Tires	P255/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT	P255/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT	P255/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT
Rear Tires	P255/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT	P255/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT	P315/35ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT
Steering	rack and pinion (power assisted)
Front suspension	Single fiberglass composite monoleaf transverse spring with unequal-length aluminum control arms and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension	Fully independent five-link system with transverse fiberglass single-leaf springs, aluminum upper/lower trailing links and strut-rod tie-rod assembly
Brakes	Antilock four-wheel power disc
Body construction	Fiberglass; separate ladder frame with cross-members
Fuel tank	20 US Gal (16.7 Imp Gal) (76 liters)

OPTIONS

RPO AC1	Power passenger seat	$305
RPO AC3	Power driver seat	$305
RPO AQ9	Sports seats	$625
RPO CC2	Auxiliary hard-top for convertible	$1,995
RPO C2L	Dual removable roof panels for coupe	$950
RPO 245	Removable roof panels with blue tint for coupe	$650
RPO 64S	Removable roof panels with bronze tint for coupe	$650
RPO FX3	Electronic Selective Ride & Handling system	$1,695
RPO G92	Performance axle ratio 3.07:1	$50
RPO MN6	Six-speed manual transmission	no-cost option
RPO NG1	New York emission requirements	$100
RPO UJ6	Low tire pressure warning indicator	$325
RPO UlF	Delco-Bose stereo system with compact disc changer	$396
RPO WYS	Extended-mobility tires	$70
RPO YFS	California emissions requirements	$100
RPO Z07	Adjustable suspension package for hatchback coupe	$2,045
RPO ZR1	Special performance package for hatchback coupe	$31,258

1994 CORVETTE

VIN Numbers

IDENTIFICATION

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

CHASSIS

OPTIONS

HISTORICAL NOTES

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