More About the 1984 Corvette
1984 Corvette
Body Specs |
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| Wheelbase: | 96.2 inches |
| Overhang (Front): | 40.5 inches |
| Overhang (Rear): | 39.7 inches |
| Front Track: | 59.6 inches |
| Rear Track: | 60.4 inches |
| Length: | 176.5 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Differential to Ground: |
6.8 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Front Bumper to Ground: |
5.2 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Rear Bumper to Ground: |
13.2 inches |
| Minimum Ground Clearance: |
5.0 inches
(Measured at Catalytic Converter) |
| Overall Height: | 46.7 inches |
| Rocker Panel to Ground (Front): | 7.2 inches |
| Rocker Panel to Ground (Rear): | 7.1 inches |
| Cargo Capacity: |
100 lbs.
Liftover Height: 35.7 Inches |
| Cowl Height: | 35.5 inches |
| Windshield Slope Angle: | 64.7° |
| Effective Head Room: | 36.4 inches |
| Shoulder Room: | 54.0 inches |
| Hip Room: | 49.3 inches |
| Tire Size: |
P215/65R-15
Optional, RPO QZD: P255/50VR16 (Eagle VR, Goodyear) |
| Wheel Size: |
Front: 15" x 7"
Rear: 15" x 7.5" Optional (RPO QZD) 16" x 8.5" (Front and Rear) With Z51 Performance Handling Package Front: 16" x 8.5"; Rear: 16" x 9.5" |
| Note: All 1984 Corvettes were equipped with the optional QZD Wheels | |
| Recommended Tire Inflation | 35 PSI Front; 35 PSI Rear |
| Manual Four Speed Transmission: |
1st Gear 2.88:1
2nd Gear 1.91:1 (1.28:1 Overdrive) 3rd Gear 1.33:1 (0.89:1 Overdrive) 4th Gear 1.00:1 (0.67:1 Overdrive) Reverse Gear 2.78:1 |
| Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission: |
1st Gear 3.06:1
2nd Gear 1.63:1 3rd Gear 1.00:1 4th Gear 0.70:1 Reverse Gear 2.29:1 |
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Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission
Lubricant: |
Dextron II
8.0 Pints |
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Maximum Uphill Speed
(Wide Open Throttle): |
1 > 2: 41 MPH
2 > 3: 75 MPH 3 > 4: 110 MPH |
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Differential Lubricant Type
Manual Transmission: |
GL-5 (Dextron II for Overdrive)
SAE 80W, SAE 80W-90 Extreme Cold: SAE 80W |
| Axle Ratio: | 3.07:1, 3.31:1 |
| Standard Fuel Tank Capacity: | 20 Gallons |
| Steering Ratio: |
15.5:1
13.0:1 (Performance Handling Package, RPO Z51) |
| Steering Wheel Diameter: | 14.5 inches |
| Wheel Turns: |
2.36
1.96 (Performance Handling Package, RPO Z51) |
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Turning Diameters
(Outside Front): |
41.4 feet (Wall to Wall)
40.1 feet (Curb to Curb) |
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| 49 State: |
City: 13
Highway: 20 Combined: 15 |
| California: |
City: 13
Highway: 20 Combined: 15 |
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| Model 1YY07 Sport Coupe: |
Curb Mass with 700-R4 Automatic Transmission
Curb Mass with Four Speed Manual Transmission |
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Curb Weight: The calculated weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, only as designed with the additional load of oils, lube, coolants and fuel filled to capacity.
Shipping Weight: Same as base curb weight except 3 gallons of gasoline. |
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Weight Differentials |
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Removeble Plastic Roof Panel
(RPO CC3): |
-2.0 lb.
(-.4 lb. Front; -1.6 lb. Rear) |
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Power Door Lock System
(RPO AU3): |
+0.8 lb.
(+0.4 lb. Front; +0.4 lb. Rear) |
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Power Seat, Six Way Driver Seat
(RPO AG9): |
-1.2 lb.
(+2.2 lb. Front; -3.4 lb. Rear) |
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Electric Defogger System
Rear Window and Side Mirror (RPO Z6A): |
+0.2 lb.
(+0 lb. Front; +0.2 lb. Rear) |
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Performance Handling Package
(RPO Z51): |
+10.0 lb.
(+2.6 lb. Front; +7.4 lb. Rear) |
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Automatic Speed Control
With Resume Speed (RPO K34): |
+1.2 lb.
(+1.0 lb. Front; +0.2 lb. Rear) |
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16 inch Aluminum Wheel and Tire Package
(RPO QZD): |
+15.6 lb.
(+6.4 lb. Front; +9.2 lb. Rear) |
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Radio AM / FM Stereo with Cassette
(RPO UM6): |
+0.4 lb.
(+0.2 lb. Front; +0.2 lb. Rear) |
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Universal CB Radio
(RPO UN8): |
+1.0 lb.
(+0.6 lb. Front; +0.4 lb. Rear) |
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Delco-Bose
Premium Audio System (RPO UU8): |
+2.2 lb.
(+1.6 lb. Front; +0.6 lb. Rear) |
| Radio Delete (RPO UL5): |
-4.0 lb.
(-2.0 lb. Front; -2.0 lb. Rear) |
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Full Feature Sports Seats
(RPO AQ9): |
+5.4 lb.
(+4.0 lb. Front; +1.4 lb. Rear) |
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Four Speed Manual Transmission
(RPO MM4): |
-11.4 lb.
(-4.8 lb. Front; -6.6 lb. Rear) |
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| Type:: | V8 |
| Valve Location:: | In Head |
| Bore / Stroke:: | 4.00" / 3.48" |
| Displacement:: |
350 Cubic Inches
(5.7 Liters) |
| Compression Ratio:: | 9.0:1 |
| Cylinder Head Material:: | Cast Alloy Iron |
| Cylinder Block Material:: | Cast Alloy Iron |
| Oil Pump Type:: | Gear |
| Cooling System Capacity: |
14.65 Quarts (Manual Transmission)
13.73 Quarts (Automatic Transmission) |
| Radiator Cap Relief Pressure: | 15 PSI |
| Battery: |
12 volt - 550 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)
54 Amp-hours |
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Fuel System |
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| Type: | Electronic Fuel Injection (Dual Throttle Body Injectors) |
| Idle Air / Fuel Mixture: | 14.7:1 (Stoichiometric) |
| Fuel Pump: | Electric - Electric, Dual Turbine - In Fuel Tank |
| System Pressure: | 11.0 |
| Point of Injection: | At Throttle Body - Single Point |
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Horsepower |
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| Standard Engine (350 cubic inch): |
205 hp @ 4,300 RPM;
Torque: 290 lb-ft @ 2,800 RPM |
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Ignition System |
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| Spark Plug: |
R45TS
Make: AC |
| Spark Plug Thread: | M14 x 1.25 |
| Spark Plug Gap: | .045 inch |
| Spark Plug Tightening Torque: | 7 - 15 lb. - ft. |
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Brakes |
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| Type: | Disc with Sliding Head Caliper - low drag |
| Effective Area: | 50.0 Square Inches |
| Gross Lining Area: | 46.6 Square Inches |
| Swept Area: | 329.9 Square Inches |
| Rotor: |
Outer Working Diameter: 11.5 inches
Inner Working Diameter: 8.5 Inches (Front), 8.0 Inches (Rear) Type and Material: Gray Cast Iron - Vented |
1984 Corvette Options
| RPO: | Description | Production: | Price |
| AG9 | Power Driver Seat | 48,702 (94.48%) | $210.00 |
| AQ9 | Sports Seats, cloth | 4,003 (7.77%) | $625.00 |
| AR9 | Base Seats , leather | 40,568 (78.70%) | $400.00 |
| AU3 | Power Door Locks | 49,545 (96.12%) | $165.00 |
| CC3 | Removable Transparent Roof Panel | 15,767 (30.59%) | $595.00 |
| D84 | Two-Tone Paint | 8,755 (16.98%) | $428.00 |
| FG3 | Delco-Bilstein Shock Absorbers | 3,729 (7.23%) | $189.00 |
| G92 | Performance Axle Ratio | 410 (0.80%) | $22.00 |
| K34 | Cruise Control | 49,832 (96.67%) | $185.00 |
| KC4 | Engine Oil Cooler | 4,295 (8.33%) | $158.00 |
| MM4 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission | 6,443 (12.50%) | $0.00 |
| QZD | P255/50VR16 Tires / 16 inch Wheels | 51,547 (100.00%) | $561.20 |
| UL5 | Radio Delete | 104 (0.20%) | n/a |
| UM6 | AM-FM Stereo Cassette | 6,689 (12.98%) | $153.00 |
| UN8 | AM-FM Stereo, Citizens Band | 178 (0.35%) | $215.00 |
| UU8 | Stereo System, Delco-Bose | 43,607 (84.60%) | $895.00 |
| V01 | Heavy-Duty Radiator | 12,008 (23.30%) | $57.00 |
| YF5 | California Emission Requirements | 6,833 (13.26%) | $75.00 |
| Z51 | Performance Handling Package | 25,995 (50.43%) | $600.20 |
| Z6A | Rear Window + Side Mirror Defoggers | 47,680 (92.50%) | $160.00 |
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Total Production:
51,547
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 205 hp engine with automatic transmission: $21,800.00. |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Wheels | |
| 10 | White | 6,416 (12.45%) | Carmine / Bronze / Graphite / Medium Blue / Medium Grey / Saddle | Alloy | |
| 16 | Bright Silver Metallic | 3,109 (6.03%) | Graphite / Medium Gray | Alloy | |
| 16 / 18 | Silver / Medium Gray | 3,629 (7.04%) | Graphite / Medium Gray | Alloy | |
| 18 | Medium Gray Metallic | 3,147 (6.11%) | Graphite / Medium Gray | Alloy | |
| 19 | Black | 7,906 (15.34%) | Carmine / Graphite / Medium Gray / Saddle | Alloy | |
| 20 | Light Blue Metallic | 1,196 (2.32%) | Medium Blue | Alloy | |
| 20 / 23 | Light Blue / Medium Blue | 1,433 (2.78%) | Medium Blue | Alloy | |
| 23 | Medium Blue Metallic | 1,822 (3.53%) | Medium Blue | Alloy | |
| 35 | Yellow | 1 (0.00%) | Graphite | Alloy | |
| 53 | Gold Metallic | 2,430 (4.71%) | Saddle | Alloy | |
| 63 | Light Bronze Metallic | 2,452 (4.76%) | Bronze | Alloy | |
| 63 / 66 | Light Bronze / Dark Bronz | 3,693 (7.16%) | Bronze | Alloy | |
| 66 | Dark Bronze Metallic | 1,371 (2.66%) | Bronze | Alloy | |
| 72 | Bright Red | 12,942 (25.11%) | Graphite / Saddle | Alloy | |