More About the 1987 Corvette
1987 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: |
5.1 inches |
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Ground Clearance
Rear Bumper to Ground: |
13.9 inches |
| Minimum Ground Clearance: |
4.7 inches
(Measured at Catalytic Converter) |
| Overall Height: |
46.7 inches (Coupe)
46.4 inches (Convertible) |
| Rocker Panel to Ground (Front): | 6.9 inches |
| Rocker Panel to Ground (Rear): | 6.9 inches |
| Cargo Capacity: |
100 lbs. / (Coupe and Convertible)
6.6 cubic feet (Convertible) Liftover Height: 35.75 Inches (Coupe) Cargo Length at Floor: 33.0 inches (Coupe) |
| Cowl Height: | 33.4 inches |
| Windshield Slope Angle: | 64.7° |
| Effective Head Room: | 36.4 inches |
| Shoulder Room: | 54.1 inches |
| Hip Room: | 49.3 inches |
| Tire Size: |
P255/50VR-16 B/W
(Goodyear Eagle VR50, Unidirectional) |
| Wheel Size: |
16" x 8.5" (Front and Rear)
With Z51 Performance Handling Package Front / Rear: 16" x 9.5" |
| Recommended Tire Inflation | 35 PSI Front / Rear |
| Manual Four Speed Transmission: |
1st Gear 2.88:1
2nd Gear 1.91:1 (1.30:1 Overdrive) 3rd Gear 1.34:1 (0.91:1 Overdrive) 4th Gear 1.00:1 (0.68:1 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: 43 MPH
2 > 3: 79 MPH 3 > 4: 116 MPH |
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Differential Lubricant Type
Manual Transmission: |
GL-5
SAE 80W, SAE 80W-90 |
| Axle Ratio: |
3.07:1 (Manual Transmission)
2.59:1, 2.73:1 (Automatic Transmission) |
| 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 |
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| Automatic Coupe: |
City: 15
Highway: 23 Combined: 17 |
| Automatic Convertible: |
City: 15
Highway: 23 Combined: 17 |
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| Model 1YY07 Sport Coupe: |
Curb Mass with Four Speed Manual Transmission
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| Model 1YY67 Convertible: |
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, coolant and fuel filled to capacity.
Shipping Weight: Same as base curb weight except only 3 gallons of gasoline. |
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Removeble Plastic Roof Panel
(RPO CC3): |
-4.0 lb.
(-0.9 lb. Front; -3.1 lb. Rear) |
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Power Door Lock System
(RPO AU3): |
+1.8 lb.
(+0.9 lb. Front; +0.9 lb. Rear) |
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Electric Defogger System
Rear Window and Side Mirror (RPO Z6A): |
+0.8 lb.
(+0.4 lb. Front; +0.4 lb. Rear) |
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Performance Handling Package
(RPO Z51): |
+35.7 lb.
(+25.1 lb. Front; +10.6 lb. Rear) |
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Automatic Speed Control
With Resume Speed (RPO K34): |
+2.7 lb.
(+2.3 lb. Front; +0.4 lb. Rear) |
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Radio AM / FM Stereo (ETR)
with Cassette (RPO UM6) Includes Power Rear Antenna plus Two Front and Rear Speakers: |
+0.8 lb.
(+0.4 lb. Front; +0.4 lb. Rear) |
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Delco-Bose
Premium Audio System (RPO UU8): |
+15.4 lb.
(+4.4 lb. Front; +11.0 lb. Rear) |
| Radio Delete (RPO UL5): |
-11.0 lb.
(-5.3 lb. Front; -5.7 lb. Rear) |
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Full Feature Sports Seats
(RPO AQ9): |
+16.3 lb.
(+7.5 lb. Front; +8.8 lb. Rear) |
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Automatic Transmission
(RPO MM4): |
+13.6 lb.
(+10.1 lb. Front; +3.5 lb. Rear) |
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Custom Two Tone Paint
(RPO D84): |
+0.8 lb.
(+0.4 lb. Front; +0.4 lb. Rear) |
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| Type:: | 90° V8 - OHV |
| Valve Location:: | In Head |
| Bore / Stroke:: | 4.00" / 3.48" |
| Displacement:: |
350 Cubic Inches
(5.7 Liters) |
| Compression Ratio:: | 9.5:1 |
| Cylinder Head Material:: | Aluminum |
| Cylinder Block Material:: | Cast Alloy Iron |
| Oil Pump Type:: | Gear |
| Cooling System Capacity: |
14.65 Quarts (Manual Transmission)
14.51 Quarts (Automatic Transmission) |
| Radiator Cap Relief Pressure: | 18.0 PSI |
| Battery: |
12 volt - 630 Cold Cranking Amps (CCA)
54 Amp-hours |
| Alternator: |
Delco-Remy
105 Amps |
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Fuel System |
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| Type: | Electronic Fuel Injection - Tuned Port Injection |
| Fuel Pump: | Electric, Dual Turbine - In Fuel Tank |
| Point of Injection: | Fuel Injectors at Inlet Ports |
| Flow: | Pulse |
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Horsepower |
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| Standard Engine (350 cubic inch): |
240 hp @ 4,000 RPM;
Torque: 345 lb-ft @ 3,200 RPM |
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Ignition System |
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| Spark Plug: |
FR3LS
Make: AC |
| Spark Plug Thread: | M14 x 1.25 |
| Spark Plug Gap: | .035 inch |
| Spark Plug Tightening Torque: | 18 - 22 lb. - ft. |
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Brakes |
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| Type: | Disc with Sliding Head Caliper - low drag |
| Effective Area: |
27.0 Square Inches (Front)
18.3 Square Inches (Rear) |
| Gross Lining Area: |
27.0 Square Inches (Front)
18.3 Square Inches (Rear) |
| Swept Area: |
96.4 Square Inches (Front)
87.5 Square Inches (Rear) |
| Rotor: |
Outer Working Diameter: 11.5 inches
Inner Working Diameter: 8.42 Inches (Front), 8.75 Inches (Rear) Type and Material: Vented, Gray Cast Iron (Front) Damped Iron (Rear) |
1987 Corvette Options
| RPO: | Description | Production: | Price |
| 24S | Removable Roof Panel, blue tint (coupe) | 8,883 (29.00%) | $615.00 |
| 64S | Removable Roof Panel, bronze tint (coupe) | 5,766 (18.82%) | $615.00 |
| AC1 | Power Passenger Seat | 17,123 (55.90%) | $240.00 |
| AC3 | Power Driver Seat | 29,561 (96.50%) | $240.00 |
| AQ9 | Sports Seats, leather | 14,119 (46.09%) | $1,025.00 |
| AR9 | Base Seats, leather | 14,561 (47.54%) | $400.00 |
| AU3 | Power Door Locks | 29,748 (97.11%) | $190.00 |
| B2K | Callaway Twin Turbo (not GM installed) | 188 (0.61%) | $19,995.00 |
| B4P | Radiator Boost Fan | 7,291 (23.80%) | $75.00 |
| C2L | Dual Removable Roof Panels (coupe) | 5,017 (16.38%) | $915.00 |
| C68 | Electronic Air Conditioning Control | 20,875 (68.15%) | $150.00 |
| D74 | Illuminated Driver Vanity Mirror | 14,992 (48.94%) | $58.00 |
| D84 | Two-Tone Paint (coupe) | 1,361 (4.44%) | $428.00 |
| DL8 | Twin Remote Heated Mirrors (convertible) | 6,840 (22.33%) | $35.00 |
| FG3 | Delco-Bilstein Shock Absorbers | 1,957 (6.39%) | $189.00 |
| G92 | Performance Axle Ratio, 3.07:1 | 7,286 (23.79%) | $22.00 |
| K34 | Cruise Control | 29,594 (96.61%) | $185.00 |
| KC4 | Engine Oil Cooler | 6,679 (21.80%) | $110.00 |
| MM4 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission | 4,298 (14.03%) | n/a |
| NN5 | California Emission Requirements | 5,423 (17.70%) | $99.00 |
| UL5 | Radio Delete | 247 (0.81%) | n/a |
| UM6 | AM-FM Stereo Cassette | 2,236 (7.30%) | $132.00 |
| UU8 | Stereo System, Delco-Bose | 27,721 (90.50%) | $905.00 |
| V01 | Heavy-Duty Radiator | 7,871 (25.70%) | $40.00 |
| Z51 | Performance Handling Package (coupe) | 1,596 (5.21%) | $795.00 |
| Z52 | Sport Handling Package | 12,662 (41.34%) | $470.00 |
| Z6A | Rear Window + Side Mirror Defoggers (coupe) | 19,043 (62.17%) | $165.00 |
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Total Production:
30,632
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 235 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $27,999.00. |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | |
| 13 | Silver Metallic | 767 (2.50%) | Graphite / Medium Gray | Black / White | |
| 13/18 | Silver / Gray | 403 (1.32%) | Graphite / Medium Gray / Red | n/a | |
| 18 | Medium Gray Metallic | 1,035 (3.38%) | Graphite / Medium Gray / Red | Black / White | |
| 18/41 | Gray / Black | 316 (1.03%) | Graphite / Medium Gray | n/a | |
| 20 | Medium Blue Metallic | 2,677 (8.74%) | Blue / Graphite | Black / White | |
| 35 | Yellow | 1,051 (3.43%) | Graphite | Black / White | |
| 40 | White | 3,097 (10.11%) | Blue / Bronze / Graphite / Medium Gray / Red / Saddle | Black / Saddle / White | |
| 40/13 | White / Silver | 195 (0.64%) | Graphite / Medium Gray | n/a | |
| 41 | Black | 5,101 (16.65%) | Graphite / Medium Gray / Red / Saddle | Black / Saddle / White | |
| 53 | Gold Metallic | 397 (1.30%) | Graphite / Saddle | Black / Saddle | |
| 59 | Silver Beige Metallic | 950 (3.10%) | Bronze / Graphite | Black | |
| 59/69 | Silver Beige / Medium Bro | 447 (1.46%) | Bronze | n/a | |
| 66 | Copper Metallic | 87 (0.28%) | Graphite / Saddle | Black / Saddle | |
| 69 | Medium Brown Metallic | 245 (0.80%) | Bronze / Saddle | Saddle | |
| 74 | Dark Red Metallic | 5,578 (18.21%) | Graphite / Saddle | Black / Saddle / White | |
| 81 | Bright Red | 8,285 (27.05%) | Graphite / Red / Saddle | Black / Saddle / White | |