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1976 Corvette Specs

Introducing the Vette

Body Specs
Spotter app for the
iPhone. Wheelbase 98.0 inches
Overhang (Front) 42.4 inches
The Vette Spotter Overhang (Rear) 44.8 inches
app can identify the
Front Track 58.7 inches
year of any Corvette.
Rear Track 59.5 inches
All years and Length 185.2 inches
generations are Front Fender Overall Width 69.0 inches
covered, from 1953 Rear Fender Overall Width 68.8 inches
to 2014. Over 350
Ground Clearance
photographs and
Exhaust System to Ground
4.3 inches
detailed text are
Ground Clearance
included.
Frame to Ground
5.4 inches
Ground Clearance
Rear Axle to Ground
5.7 inches
4.2 inches
Minimum Running Clearance
(Measured at Catalytic Converter)
Overall Height 48.6 inches
Rocker Panel to Ground (Front) 7.9 inches
Rocker Panel to Ground (Rear) 7.9 inches
Luggage Capacity 6.5 Cubic Feet
Cowl Height 36.6 inches
Windshield Slope Angle 57.0°
Head Room 36.2 inches
Shoulder Room 47.9 inches
Hip Room 48.8 inches
2020 Tire Size GR70 x 15B
CHEVROLET
Recommended Tire Inflation 20 PSI Cold (Front, Rear)
CORVETTE
Wheels, Regular Production Size: 15 x 8
USED Synchronization All Forward Gears
CHEVROLET 1st Gear 2.48:1
CORVETTE Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic)
2nd Gear 1.48:1
Transmission
L48 (Base) Engine 3rd Gear 1.00:1
CORVETTE Reverse Gear 2.08:1
PRICE GUIDE
1st Gear 2.52:1
Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic)
2nd Gear 1.52:1
Transmission
CHEAP
L82 Engine 3rd Gear 1.00:1
CORVETTES
Reverse Gear 1.94:1
FOR SALE
1st Gear 2.64:1
AFFORDABLE 2nd Gear 1.75:1
USED Four Speed M20 Transmission 3rd Gear 1.34:1
CORVETTE 4th Gear 1.00:1
Reverse Gear 2.55:1
CHEAP
CORVETTE 1st Gear 2.43:1
DEALS Close Ratio Four Speed 2nd Gear 1.61:1
M21 Transmission 3rd Gear 1.23:1
(Not available with Standard Engine) 4th Gear 1.00:1
USED C7
CORVETTES Reverse Gear 2.35:1
Military MIL-L-2105-B
Transmission Lubricant Type
SAE 80
CORVETTE
CAR PRICES
Lubricant Capacity Four Speed Manual: 3 Quarts
Military MIL-L-2105-B
Differential Lubricant Type
Sponsored | Business Focus SAE 80
Differential Lubricant Capacity 4.0 pints
180 Horsepower Base Engine
3.08:1, 3.36:1
Axle Ratio
205 Horsepower L82 Engine
3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1
Transmission Synchromesh All Four Gears
Standard Fuel Tank Capacity 17 Gallons
Steering Wheel Diameter 15.0 inches
Steering Ratio 16.1:1
3.4 (Street)
Wheel Turns
2.92 (Fast)
37.0 feet (Curb to Curb)
Turning Diameters
38.6 feet (Wall to Wall)

Weight
(Curb)
Front: 1,710 lb.
Rear: 1,831 lb.
Total: 3,541 lb.
Model 19437 Sport Coupe
(Shipping)
Front: 1,732 lb.
Rear: 1,713 lb.
Total: 3,445 lb.
Shipping Weight: Weight of basic vehicle with regular equipment, including
grease, oil, engine coolant to capacity and (3) gallons of gasoline.
Curb Weight: Shipping weight plus gasoline to capacity.
Power to Weight Ratio
180 Horsepower Standard L48 Engine,
Four Speed Transmission: Pounds / Horsepower: 21.34
3,841 lb.
180 Horsepower Standard L48 Engine,
Automatic Transmission: Pounds / Horsepower: 21.63
3,895 lb.
210 Horsepower L82 Engine, Four
Speed Transmission: Pounds / Horsepower: 18.31
3,845 lb.
210 Horsepower L82 Engine,
Automatic Transmission: Pounds / Horsepower: 18.57
3,899 lb.

Weight Differentials
+81 lb. (With Standard, L82 Engines)
Air Conditioning (RPO C60)
(+65 lb. Front; +16 lb. Rear)
+7 lb.
Power Windows (RPO A31)
(+4 lb. Front; +3 lb. Rear)
+9 lb.
Power Brakes (RPO J50)
(+8 lb. Front; +1 lb. Rear)
With Four Speed Manual Transmission:
L82 Engine +13 lb.
With Automatic Transmission: +58 lb.
Tilt / Telescopic Steering Wheel +3 lb.
(RPO N37) (+3 lb. Front; +0 lb. Rear)
Standard L48 Engine +54 lb.
With Turbo Hydra Matic Transmission (+37 lb. Front; +17 lb. Rear)
+6 lb.
Gymkhana Suspension
(+3 lb. Front; +3 lb. Rear)
+26 lb.
Power Steering
(+25 lb. Front; +1 lb. Rear)
Radio, AM/FM Stereophonic +18 lb.
(RPO U58) (+11 lb. Front; +7 lb. Rear)
Radio, AM/FM Pushbutton +14 lb.
(RPO U69) (+7 lb. Front; +7 lb. Rear)

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Engine Specs
Type: V8
Valve Location: In Head
4.00" / 3.48" (Standard, L82 350 Cubic
Bore / Stroke:
Inch)
Displacement: Standard, L82 Engines: 350 Cubic Inches
8.5:1 (Standard Engine)
Compression Ratio:
9.0:1 (L82 Engine)
Crankshaft Material: Forged Steel
Camshaft Material: Cast Alloy Iron
Oil Pump Type: Gear
Normal Oil Pressure 32 - 40 psi @ 2,000 RPM
Oil Pressure Gauge Electrical
Above 20°F: SAE 20W-20, SAE 10W-30,
10W-40
20W-40, 20W-50
Recommended Oil Grade
0°F to 60°F: SAE 10W, 5W-30, 10W-30,
10W-40
Below 20°F: SAE 5W-20, 5W-30
Fuel Filter Strainer
Fuel Pump Mechanical
Fuel Pressure 5¼ - 6½ PSI
350 cubic inch Standard, L82 Engines
Cooling System Capacity
20.7 Quarts (with heater)
Thermostat Type Choke
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure 15 +/-1 PSI
(Standard, L82 Engines) 12 volt - 78 plate
Battery
3,500 Watts
192° - 198° F (Base L48 Engine)
Thermostat Opening
177° - 183° F (L82 Engine)
Brakes
Type Caliper Disc, Four Wheel Hydraulic
Lining Area 43.15 Square Inches
Swept Area 249.14 Square Inches
Disc Vented
Horsepower
180 hp @ 4,000 RPM;
Standard Engine (350 cubic inch)
Torque: 270 lb-ft @ 2,400 RPM
210 hp @ 5,200 RPM;
RPO L82 (350 cubic inch)
Torque: 255 lb-ft. @ 3,600 RPM
Ignition System
Distributor | 1112888 | Base Engine
Start: 0° @ 1,100 RPM
Intermediate: 16° @ 2,000 RPM
Maximum: 22° @ 4,600 RPM
Distributor | 1112905 | Base Engine
California Only
Start: 0° @ 1,200 RPM
Intermediate: 12° @ 2,000 RPM
Maximum: 22° @ 4,200 RPM
Ignition Timing Centrifugal Advance Distributor | 1103200 | L82 Engine -
Manual Transmission
Start: 0° @ 1,200 RPM
Intermediate: 13° @ 1,600 RPM
Maximum: 16° @ 2,000 RPM
Distributor | 1112979 | L82 Engine -
Automatic Transmission
Start: 0° @ 1,200 RPM
Intermediate: 13° @ 1,600 RPM
Maximum: 16° @ 2,000 RPM
Distributor | 1112888 | Base Engine
Start: 0° @ 4 inches Hg
Maximum: 18° @ 1 inches Hg
Distributor | 1112905 | Base Engine -
California Only
Start: 0° @ 6 inches Hg
Maximum: 15° 12 inches Hg
Ignition Timing Vacuum Advance Distributor | 1103200 | L82 Engine -
Manual Transmission
Start: 0° 45 inches Hg
Maximum: 10° 8 inches Hg
Distributor | 1112979 | L82 Engine -
Automatic Transmission
Start: 0° 4 inches Hg
Maximum: 13° 10.5 inches Hg
Distributor | 1112888 | Base Engine
8° BTC @ 800 RPM - Manual Transmission
8° BTC @ 600 RPM - Automatic
Transmission
Distributor | 1112905 | Base Engine
California Only
Initial Timing 6° BTC @ 600 RPM - Automatic
Transmission
Distributor | 1103200 | L82 Engine
12° BTC @ 900 RPM - Manual
Transmission
12° BTC @ 700 RPM - Automatic
Transmission
AC Spark Plug
Spark Plug
R45TS
Spark Plug Thread 14 mm.
Spark Plug Torque 25 lb.-ft.
Spark Plug Gap .045 inch
Firing Order 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Standard Engine, Manual Transmission:
800 RPM (In Neutral)
Standard Engine, Automatic Transmission:
600 RPM (In Drive)
Idle
L82 Engine, Manual Transmission:
900 RPM (In Neutral)
L82 Engine, Automatic Transmission:
700 RPM (In Drive)

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1976 Corvette Options

RPO Description Production Price

Custom Interior Trim 36,762 (78.96%) $164.00
Optional Rear Axle Ratios 1,371 (2.94%) $13.00
A31 Power Windows 38,700 (83.12%) $107.00
C49 Rear Window Defroster 24,960 (53.61%) $78.00
C60 Air Conditioning 40,787 (87.60%) $523.00
FE7 Gymkhana Suspension 5,368 (11.53%) $35.00
J50 Power Brakes 46,558 (100.00%) $59.00
350 cu. in. 210hp Engine (n/a in
L82 5,720 (12.29%) $481.00
California)
4-Speed Manual Transmission, close
M21 2,088 (4.48%) n/a
ratio
Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic
M40 36,625 (78.67%) n/a
Transmission
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 41,797 (89.77%) $95.00
N41 Power Steering 46,385 (99.63%) $151.00
White Stripe Steel Belted Tires,
QRM 3,992 (8.57%) $37.00
GR70x15
White Letter Steel Belted Tires,
QRZ 39,923 (85.75%) $51.00
GR70x15
U58 AM-FM Radio, stereo 34,272 (73.61%) $281.00
U69 AM-FM Radio 11,083 (23.80%) $187.00
UA1 Heavy Duty Battery 25,909 (55.65%) $16.00
UF1 Map Light (on rearview mirror) 35,361 (75.95%) $10.00
YF5 California Emission Test 3,527 (7.58%) $50.00
YJ8 Aluminum Wheels (4) 6,253 (13.43%) $299.00

Total Production: 46,558

Coupe: 46,558 (100.00%)

Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 180 hp engine and wide
ratio four speed manual transmission: $6,810.10.

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Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Wheels

Black / Blue-Green /
Buckskin / Dark Brown
10 Classic White 10,674 (22.93%) Silver
/ Firethorn / Smoked
Grey / White
Black / Blue-Green /
13 Silver 6,934 (14.89%) Buckskin / Firethorn / Silver
Smoked Grey / White
22 Bright Blue 3,268 (7.02%) Black / Smoked Grey Silver
Black / Blue-Green /
33 Dark Green 2,038 (4.38%) Buckskin / Smoked Silver
Grey / White
Black / Buckskin /
37 Mahogany 4,182 (8.98%) Firethorn / Smoked Silver
Grey / White
56 Bright Yellow 3,389 (7.28%) Black / Dark Brown Silver
Black / Buckskin / Dark
64 Buckskin 2,954 (6.34%) Brown / Firethorn / Silver
White
Black / Buckskin / Dark
69 Dark Brown 4,447 (9.55%) Silver
Brown / White
Black / Buckskin / Dark
70 Orange Flame 4,073 (8.75%) Silver
Brown
Black / Buckskin /
72 Red 4,590 (9.86%) Firethorn / Smoked Silver
Grey / White

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