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Body Specs

Wheelbase: 98.0 inches
Overhang (Front): 42.4 inches
Overhang (Rear): 44.8 inches
Front Track: 58.7 inches
Rear Track: 59.5 inches
Length: 185.2 inches
Front Fender Overall Width: 69.0 inches
Rear Fender Overall Width: 68.8 inches
Ground Clearance
Exhaust System to Ground:
4.3 inches
Ground Clearance
Frame to Ground:
5.4 inches
Ground Clearance
Rear Axle to Ground:
5.7 inches
Minimum Running Clearance: 4.2 inches
(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
Tire Size: GR70 x 15B
Recommended Tire Inflation 20 PSI Cold (Front, Rear)
Wheels, Regular Production: Size: 15 x 8
Synchronization All Forward Gears
Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission
L48 (Base) Engine:
1st Gear 2.48:1
2nd Gear 1.48:1
3rd Gear 1.00:1
Reverse Gear 2.08:1
Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission
L82 Engine:
1st Gear 2.52:1
2nd Gear 1.52:1
3rd Gear 1.00:1
Reverse Gear 1.94:1
Four Speed M20 Transmission: 1st Gear 2.64:1
2nd Gear 1.75:1
3rd Gear 1.34:1
4th Gear 1.00:1
Reverse Gear 2.55:1
Close Ratio Four Speed
M21 Transmission
(Not available with Standard Engine):
1st Gear 2.43:1
2nd Gear 1.61:1
3rd Gear 1.23:1
4th Gear 1.00:1
Reverse Gear 2.35:1
Transmission Lubricant Type: Military MIL-L-2105-B
SAE 80
Lubricant Capacity: Four Speed Manual: 3 Quarts
Differential Lubricant Type: Military MIL-L-2105-B
SAE 80
Differential Lubricant Capacity: 4.0 pints
Axle Ratio: 180 Horsepower Base Engine
3.08:1, 3.36:1
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
Wheel Turns: 3.4 (Street)
2.92 (Fast)
Turning Diameters: 37.0 feet (Curb to Curb)
38.6 feet (Wall to Wall)


Weight

Model 19437 Sport Coupe: (Curb)
Front: 1,710 lb.
Rear: 1,831 lb.
Total: 3,541 lb.
(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:
3,841 lb.:
Pounds / Horsepower: 21.34
180 Horsepower Standard L48 Engine, Automatic Transmission:
3,895 lb.:
Pounds / Horsepower: 21.63
210 Horsepower L82 Engine, Four Speed Transmission:
3,845 lb.:
Pounds / Horsepower: 18.31
210 Horsepower L82 Engine, Automatic Transmission:
3,899 lb.:
Pounds / Horsepower: 18.57

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


Engine Specs

Type:: V8
Valve Location:: In Head
Bore / Stroke:: 4.00" / 3.48" (Standard, L82 350 Cubic Inch)
Displacement:: Standard, L82 Engines: 350 Cubic Inches
Compression Ratio:: 8.5:1 (Standard Engine)
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
Recommended Oil Grade: Above 20°F: SAE 20W-20, SAE 10W-30, 10W-40
20W-40, 20W-50
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
Cooling System Capacity: 350 cubic inch Standard, L82 Engines
20.7 Quarts (with heater)
Thermostat Type: Choke
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure: 15 +/-1 PSI
Battery: (Standard, L82 Engines) 12 volt - 78 plate
3,500 Watts
Thermostat Opening: 192° - 198° F (Base L48 Engine)
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
Standard Engine (350 cubic inch): 180 hp @ 4,000 RPM;
Torque: 270 lb-ft @ 2,400 RPM
RPO L82 (350 cubic inch): 210 hp @ 5,200 RPM;
Torque: 255 lb-ft. @ 3,600 RPM

Ignition System
Ignition Timing Centrifugal Advance: 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
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
Ignition Timing Vacuum Advance: 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
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
Initial Timing: Distributor | 1112888 | Base Engine
8° BTC @ 800 RPM - Manual Transmission
8° BTC @ 600 RPM - Automatic Transmission
Distributor | 1112905 | Base Engine
California Only
6° BTC @ 600 RPM - Automatic Transmission
Distributor | 1103200 | L82 Engine
12° BTC @ 900 RPM - Manual Transmission
12° BTC @ 700 RPM - Automatic Transmission
Spark Plug: AC 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
Idle: Standard Engine, Manual Transmission:
800 RPM (In Neutral)
Standard Engine, Automatic Transmission:
600 RPM (In Drive)
L82 Engine, Manual Transmission:
900 RPM (In Neutral)
L82 Engine, Automatic Transmission:
700 RPM (In Drive)

1976 Corvette Options

RPO: Description Production:    Price
Optional Rear Axle Ratios 1,371 (2.94%) $13.00
Custom Interior Trim 36,762 (78.96%) $164.00
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
L82 350 cu. in. 210hp Engine (n/a in California) 5,720 (12.29%) $481.00
M21 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio 2,088 (4.48%) n/a
M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission 36,625 (78.67%) n/a
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 41,797 (89.77%) $95.00
N41 Power Steering 46,385 (99.63%) $151.00
QRM White Stripe Steel Belted Tires, GR70x15 3,992 (8.57%) $37.00
QRZ White Letter Steel Belted Tires, GR70x15 39,923 (85.75%) $51.00
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.

Colors

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

1976 Corvette