1978 Corvette
Specifications
| Vehicle
Specifications |
Coupe |
| Wheelbase,
inches |
98.0 |
| Length,
inches |
185.2 |
| Width,
inches |
69.0 |
| Track,
inches |
front:
58.7 rear: 59.4 |
| Height,
inches |
47.9 |
| Curb
weight, pounds |
3,595 |
Mechanical
Specifications (2-door coupe)
Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, coil springs,
tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, antiroll bar
rear: Independent, lateral leaf springs, struts, U-joint halfshafts,
trailing arms, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers
Wheels/Tires
P277/70R-15
Brakes
front: 11.75-inch disc
rear: 11.75-inch disc
Transmission
3-speed Hydra-Matic
4-speed manual
Standard
axle ratio
3.08:1 (auto) 3.36:1 (manual)
Engine Specifications
| Type | ohv
V-8 |
ohv
V-8 |
| Displacement,
liters/cubic inch |
5.7/350 | 5.7/350 |
| Bore X stroke, inches | 4.00 X 3.48 | 4.00 X 3.48 |
| Fuel
management |
1 X 4-bbl. | 1 X 4-bbl. |
| Horsepower
@ rpm |
185
@ 4,000 |
220
@ 5,200 |
| Torque
@ rpm, pound-foot |
270
@ 2,400 |
260
@ 3,600 |
Published
Performance Numbers
| Acceleration | 220
hp, 4-speed manual |
| 0-60
mph, second |
6.5 |
| 0-100
mph, second |
17.9 |
| 1/4-mile,
second @ mph |
15.2
@ 95 |
Vehicle
Production and Base Prices
| Car
Type |
Production | Price |
| 2-door
coupe |
40,274 | $9,351.89 |
| Limited
Edition Corvette (pace car) |
6,502 |
$13,653.21 |
Options
and Production
| Option | Production | Price |
| Power
Windows |
36,931 |
$130.00 |
| Power
Door Locks |
12,187 |
$120.00 |
| Silver
Anniversary Paint |
15,283 |
$399.00 |
| Removable
Glass Roof Panels |
972 |
$349.00 |
| Rear
Window Defogger |
30,912 |
$95.00 |
| Air
Conditioning |
37,638 |
$605.00 |
| Sport
Mirrors |
38,405 |
$40.00 |
| Gymkhana
Suspension |
12,590 |
$41.00 |
| Optional
Rear Axle Ratio |
382 |
$15.00 |
| Cruise
Control |
31,608 |
$99.00 |
| 220
hp Engine |
12,739 |
$525.00 |
| 4-Speed
Manual Transmission, close ratio |
3,385 |
$0.00 |
| Automatic
Transmission |
38,614 |
$0.00 |
| High
Altitude Emission Equipment |
260 |
$33.00 |
| Tilt-Telescopic
Steering Column |
37,858 |
$175.00 |
| White
Letter SBR Tires, P255/60R15 |
18,296 | $216.32 |
| White Letter SBR Tires, P255/70R15 | 26,203 | $51.00 |
| Heavy
Duty Battery |
28,243 |
$18.00 |
| AM/FM
Radio, stereo w/8-track tape |
20,899 |
$419.00 |
| AM/FM
Radio, stereo w/CB |
7,138 | $638.00 |
| AM/FM Radio, stereo | 10,189 |
$286.00 |
| Power
Antenna |
23,069 |
$49.00 |
| California
Emission Certification |
3,405 |
$75.00 |
| Aluminum
Wheels |
28,008 |
$340.00 |
| Trailer
Package |
972 |
$89.00 |
| Convenience
Group |
37,222 |
$84.00 |
Color
Choices and Production
| Color
Choice |
Production |
| Classic
White |
4,150 |
| Silver
Anniversary |
15,283 |
| Black/Silver |
6,502 |
| Corvette
Yellow |
1,243 |
| Corvette
Red |
2,074 |
| Corvette
Dark Blue |
2,084 |
| Silver |
3,232 |
| Black |
4,573 |
| Corvette
Light Blue |
1,960 |
| Corvette
Light Beige |
1,686 |
| Corvette
Mahogany |
2,121 |
| Corvette
Dark Brown |
1,991 |
Interior Color
Choices
| Color Choice | Production |
| Black Cloth | 1353 |
| Red Cloth | 1221 |
| Silver Cloth | 2606 |
| Dark Brown Cloth | 564 |
| Oyster Cloth | 2226 |
| Dark Blue Cloth | 1168 |
| Dark Green Cloth | 517 |
| Light Beige Cloth | 693 |
| Mahogany Cloth | 763 |
| Black Leather | 7218 |
| Oyster Leather | 8999 |
| Dark Brown Leather | 2449 |
| Dark Blue Leather | 3207 |
| Silver Leather | 5703 |
| Red Leather | 4067 |
| Light Beige Leather | 3338 |
| Mahogany Leather | 2443 |