1979 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 |
3,565 |
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
P225/70R-15
Brakes
front: 11.75-inch disc
rear: 11.75-inch disc
Transmission
3-speed Hydra-Matic
4-speed manual
Standard
axle ratio
3.55:1 (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 |
6.6 |
| 0-100
mph, second |
18.5 |
| 1/4-mile,
second @ mph |
15.6
@ 91 |
Vehicle
Production and Base Prices
| Car
Type |
Production | Price |
| 2-door
coupe |
53,807 | $10,220.23 |
Options
and Production
| Option | Production | Price |
| Power
Windows |
20,631 |
$141.00 |
| Power
Door Locks |
9,054 |
$131.00 |
| Removable
Glass Roof Panels |
14,480 |
$365.00 |
| Rear
Window Defogger |
41,587 |
$102.00 |
| Air
Conditioning |
47,136 |
$635.00 |
| Sport
Mirrors |
48,211 |
$45.00 |
| Spoilers,
front and rear |
6,853 |
$265.00 |
| Gymkhana
Suspension |
12,321 |
$49.00 |
| Heavy Duty
Shock Absorbers |
2,164 |
$33.00 |
| Optional
Rear Axle Ratio |
428 |
$19.00 |
| Cruise
Control |
34,445 |
$113.00 |
| 225
hp Engine |
14,516 |
$565.00 |
| 4-Speed
Manual Transmission, close ratio |
4,062 |
$0.00 |
| Automatic
Transmission |
41,454 |
$0.00 |
| High
Altitude Emission Equipment |
56 |
$35.00 |
| Tilt-Telescopic
Steering Column |
47,463 |
$190.00 |
| Aluminum
Wheels |
33,741 |
$380.00 |
| White
Letter SBR Tires, P255/60R15 |
17,920 | $226.20 |
| White Letter SBR Tires, P255/70R15 | 29,603 | $54.00 |
| AM/FM
Radio, stereo w/8-track tape |
21,435 |
$228.00 |
| AM/FM
Radio, stereo w/CB |
4,483 | $439.00 |
| AM/FM
Radio, stereo w/cassette |
12,110 |
$234.00 |
| AM/FM Radio, stereo | 9,256 |
$90.00 |
| Power
Antenna |
35,730 |
$52.00 |
| Dual Rear
Speakers |
37,754 |
$52.00 |
| Heavy Duty
Battery |
3,405 |
$21.00 |
| California
Emission Certification |
3,798 |
$83.00 |
| Trailer
Package |
1,001 |
$98.00 |
| Power
Windows and Door Locks |
28,465 |
$272.00 |
| Convenience
Group |
41,539 |
$94.00 |
Color
Choices and Production
| Color
Choice |
Production |
| Classic
White |
8,629 |
| Black |
10,465 |
| Corvette
Yellow |
2,357 |
| Corvette Light Beige | 2,951 |
| Corvette
Dark Blue |
5,670 |
| Silver |
7,331 |
| Corvette Light Blue | 3,203 |
| Corvette
Dark Green |
2,426 |
| Corvette
Red |
6,707 |
| Corvette
Dark Brown |
4,053 |
Interior Color
Choices
| Color Choice | Production |
| Oyster Cloth | 2606 |
| Dark Blue Cloth | 2142 |
| Dark Green Cloth | 517 |
| Light Beige Cloth | 2224 |
| Oyster Leather | 9316 |
| Dark Blue Leather | 4768 |
| Red Leather | 9181 |
| Light Beige Leather | 8818 |
| Dark Green Leather | 907 |