1995 CORVETTE

  • The big news of 1995 was the final appearance of the ZR-1 performance coupe after several years of availability.
  • The ZR-1 was first announced in 1989, but not actually offered until 1990.
  • Changes on the Corvette included the addition of heavy-duty brakes with larger front rotors as standard equipment, along with new low-rate springs (except ZR-1)
  • DeCarbon gas-charged shock absorbers were used for improved ride quality.
  • In addition to exterior color changes, Corvettes featured a new "gill" panel behind the front wheel openings to help quickly distinguish the 1995 models from predecessors.
  • Other improvements included reinforced interior stitching and a quieter-running cooling fan.
  • Engine and transmission offerings remained unchanged from the year previous.
  • Corvettes came in Dark Purple Metallic; Dark Purple Metallic and Arctic White; Arctic White; Admiral Blue; Black; Bright Aqua Metallic; Polo Green Metallic; Competition yellow; Torch Red; 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 Dark Purple Metallic, Arctic White, or Polo Green Metallic finish could be ordered with one of three top colors: Beige, Black, or White cloth top.
  • The Dark Purple Metallic and Arctic White combination was available only with a White convertible top, which was again not available for Polo Green Metallic cars.
  • Leather seats were standard equipment.

I.D. 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 base serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY22P*S5100001 to 1G1YY22P*S5120294
  • The base serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY32P*S5100001 to 1G1YY32P*S5120294
  • The ZR1 serial numbers ranged from 1G1YZ22J*S5800001 to 1G1YZ22J*S5800448
    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
    10SThe model year where 1995
    115Bowling Green, KY
    12-17100001 and upproduction sequence for coupes and convertibles
    800001 and upproduction 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:
    CodeEngineHorsepowerCompressionTransmissionFuel SupplyExtra features
    ZUCLT1 350-cid300-hp V-810.5:1automaticmulti-port injection 
    ZUDLT1 350-cid300-hp V-810.5:1manualmulti-port injection 
    ZUFLT5 350-cid405-hp V-811.0:1manualmulti-port injection 
  • The 1995 Corvette exterior colors were:
    • 05 = Dark Purple Metallic
    • 05/10 = Dark Purple Metallic and Arctic White
    • 10 = Arctic White
    • 28 = Admiral Blue
    • 41 = Black
    • 43 = Bright Aqua Metallic
    • 45 = Polo Green Metallic
    • 53 = Competition Yellow
    • 70 = Torch Red
    • 75 = Dark Red Metallic.
  • Upholstery Codes
    ColorLeather Upholstery
    Black193
    Light Gray143
    Light Blue643
    Red703
    Pace Car Black194

IDENTIFICATION

ModelModel No.Body/Style No.Body TypeFactory PriceShipping WeightProduction Total
Coupe1YYY07
2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger
$36,785320315,771
Convertible1YYY67
2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger
$43,66533604,971
ZR-11YZZ07
2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger
$68,0433512448

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 aluminum cylinder headCast iron block and aluminum cylinder head
Displacement350 cid (5.7 liters)350 cid (5.7 liters)
Bore & Stroke4.00" x 3.48"4.00" x 3.48"
Compression ratio10.5:111.0:1
Brake horsepower300 @ 5000405 @ 5800 rpm
Torque340 lb-ft @ 3600385 lb-ft @ 5200
Main bearingfivefive
Valve liftershydraulichydraulic
Fuel supplyMulti-port injection (MPI) systemMulti-port injection (MPI) system

TRANSMISSION

Four Speed Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission (TMH 700-R4) with floor-mounted gear shifter Six-speed Manual with overdrive and floor-mounted gear shifter

CHASSIS

FeatureCoupeConvertibleZR-1
Wheelbase96.2 inches (2.443 m)96.2 inches (2.443 m)96.2 inches (2.443 m)
Overall length178.5 inches (4.534 m)178.5 inches (4.534 m)178.5 inches (4.534 m)
Overall width70.7 inches (1.778 m)70.7 inches (1.778 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 tread59.1 inches (1.501 m)59.1 inches (1.501 m)60.6 inches (1.539 m)
Front TiresP255/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GTP255/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GTP275/40ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT
Rear TiresP285/40ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GTP285/40ZR-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
BrakesAntilock four-wheel power disc
Body constructionFiberglass; separate ladder frame with cross-members
Fuel tank20 US Gal (16.7 Imp Gal) (76 liters)

OPTIONS

RPO AG1Power driver seat$305
RPO AG2Power passenger seat$305
RPO AQ9Sports seats$625
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 FX3Electronic Selective Ride & Handling system$1,695
RPO G92Performance axle ratio 3.07:1$50
RPO MN6Six-speed manual transmissionno-cost option
RPO NG1New York emission requirements$100
RPO UJ6Low tire pressure warning indicator$325
RPO UlFDelco-Bose stereo system with compact disc changer$396
RPO WYSExtended-mobility tires$100
RPO YF5California emissions requirements$100
RPO Z07Adjustable suspension package for hatchback coupe$2,045
RPO Z4ZIndy 500 Pace Car Replica for convertibles only$2,816
RPO ZR-1Special Performance package for hatchback coupe$31,258

HISTORICAL NOTES


  • Calendar-year sales totaled 18,966 Corvettes.
  • Model-year production totaled 20,742.
  • For the third time in its existence (also 1978 and 1986), Corvette was selected as the official pace car for the Indianapolis 500.
  • The 1995 Dark Purple Metallic over Arctic White Corvette was driven by 1960 Indy 500 winner Jim Rathmann.
  • Chevy built a total of 527 cars equipped with the RPO Z4Z Indy 500 Pace Car Replica package that sold for $2,816 over the price of a standard LT1-powered Corvette convertible.

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