1989 Corvette
Specifications
| Vehicle
Specifications |
Hatchback | Convertible |
| Wheelbase,
inches |
96.2 | 96.2 |
| Length,
inches |
176.5 | 176.5 |
| Width,
inches |
71.0 | 71.0 |
| Track,
inches |
front:
59.6 rear: 60.4 |
front: 59.6 rear: 60.4 |
| Height,
inches |
46.7 | 46.4 |
| Curb
weight, pounds |
3,229 | 3,269 |
Mechanical
Specifications (2-door hatchback/convertible)
Suspension
front: Independent; unequal length upper and lower A-arms,
transverse fiberglass leaf spring, tubular hydraulic shock
absorbers, antiroll bar
rear: Independent, upper and lower trailing arms, lateral arms, tie
rods, halfshafts, transverse fiberglass leaf springs, tubular
hydraulic shock absorbers, antiroll bar
Wheels/Tires
P275/40VR-17
Brakes
front: anti-lock 12.0-inch disc
rear: anti-lock 12.0-inch disc
Transmission
4-speed automatic
6-speed manual
Standard
axle ratio
2.59:1 (auto) 3.33:1 (manual)
Engine Specifications
| Type | ohv V-8 |
| Displacement,
liters/cu inch |
5.7/350 |
| Bore
× Stroke, inches |
4.00
x 3.48 |
| Fuel Management | Tuned
Port Injection |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 245 @ 4,300 |
| Torque @ rpm, pound-foot | 340 @ 3,200 |
Published
Performance Numbers
| Acceleration | 245
hp, 6-speed manual |
| 0-60
mph, second |
5.4 |
| 0-100
mph, second |
14.42 |
| 1/4-mile,
second @ mph |
NA |
Vehicle
Production and Base Prices
| Car
Type |
Production | Price |
| 2-door
coupe |
16,663 |
$31,545.00 |
| 2-door
convertible |
9,749 |
36,785.00 |
Options
and Production
| Option | Production | Price |
| Power
Passenger Seat |
20,578 |
$240.00 |
| Power
Driver Seat |
25,606 |
240.00 |
| Sport
Seats, leather |
1,777 |
1,025.00 |
| Base
Seats, leather |
23,364 |
400.00 |
| Callaway
Twin Turbo (not GM installed) |
69 |
25,895.00 |
| Radiator
Boost Fan |
20,281 |
75.00 |
| Auxiliary
Hardtop |
1,573 |
1,995.00 |
| Dual
Removable Roof Panels |
5,274 |
915.00 |
| Removable
Roof Panel, blue tint |
8,748 |
615.00 |
| Removable
Roof Panel, bronze tint |
4,042 |
615.00 |
| Electronic
Air Conditioning Control |
24,675 |
150.00 |
| Illuminated
Driver Vanity Mirror |
17,414 |
58.00 |
| Selective
Ride and Handling, electronic |
1,573 |
1,695.00 |
| Performance
Axle Ratio |
10,211 |
22.00 |
| Engine
Block Heater |
2,182 |
20.00 |
| Engine
Oil Cooler |
20,162 |
110.00 |
| 6-Speed
Manual Transmission |
4,113 |
0.00 |
| California Emission Requirements | 4,501 |
100.00 |
| Low
Tire Pressure Warning Indicator |
6,976 |
325.00 |
| Stereo
System, Delco-Bose |
24,145 |
773.00 |
| Heavy
Duty Radiator |
20,888 |
40.00 |
| Luggage
Rack (convertible) |
616 |
140.00 |
| Performance
Handling Package (coupe) |
2,224 |
575.00 |
Color
Choices and Production
| Color
Choice |
Production | Color
Choice |
Production |
| White |
5,426 |
Medium
Blue Metallic |
1,428 |
| Dark
Blue Metallic |
1,931 |
Black |
4,855 |
| Dark
Red Metallic |
3,409 |
Bright
Red |
7,663 |
| Gray
Metallic |
225 |
Charcoal
Metallic |
1,440 |
Interior Color
Choices
| Color Choice | Production |
| Black Cloth | 871 |
| Saddle Cloth | 400 |
| Saddle Leather | 4385 |
| Red Leather | 7139 |
| Blue Leather | 1483 |
| Gray Leather | 3096 |
| Black Leather | 9038 |
Convertible Top
Color Choices
| Color Choice | Convertible |
| White Convertible Top | NA |
| Saddle Convertible Top | NA |
| Black Convertible Top | NA |