1976 Chevrolet Corvette Specs and Options (2024)

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Body Specs

Wheelbase98.0 inches
Overhang (Front)42.4 inches
Overhang (Rear)44.8 inches
Front Track58.7 inches
Rear Track59.5 inches
Length185.2 inches
Front Fender Overall Width69.0 inches
Rear Fender Overall Width68.8 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 Clearance4.2 inches
(Measured at Catalytic Converter)
Overall Height48.6 inches
Rocker Panel to Ground (Front)7.9 inches
Rocker Panel to Ground (Rear)7.9 inches
Luggage Capacity6.5 Cubic Feet
Cowl Height36.6 inches
Windshield Slope Angle57.0°
Head Room36.2 inches
Shoulder Room47.9 inches
Hip Room48.8 inches
Tire SizeGR70 x 15B
Recommended Tire Inflation20 PSI Cold (Front, Rear)
Wheels, Regular ProductionSize: 15 x 8
SynchronizationAll Forward Gears
Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission
L48 (Base) Engine
1st Gear2.48:1
2nd Gear1.48:1
3rd Gear1.00:1
Reverse Gear2.08:1
Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission
L82 Engine
1st Gear2.52:1
2nd Gear1.52:1
3rd Gear1.00:1
Reverse Gear1.94:1
Four Speed M20 Transmission1st Gear2.64:1
2nd Gear1.75:1
3rd Gear1.34:1
4th Gear1.00:1
Reverse Gear2.55:1
Close Ratio Four Speed
M21 Transmission
(Not available with Standard Engine)
1st Gear2.43:1
2nd Gear1.61:1
3rd Gear1.23:1
4th Gear1.00:1
Reverse Gear2.35:1
Transmission Lubricant TypeMilitary MIL-L-2105-B
SAE 80
Lubricant CapacityFour Speed Manual: 3 Quarts
Differential Lubricant TypeMilitary MIL-L-2105-B
SAE 80
Differential Lubricant Capacity4.0 pints
Axle Ratio180 Horsepower Base Engine
3.08:1, 3.36:1205 Horsepower L82 Engine
3.36:1, 3.55:1, 3.70:1
Transmission SynchromeshAll Four Gears
Standard Fuel Tank Capacity17 Gallons
Steering Wheel Diameter15.0 inches
Steering Ratio16.1:1
Wheel Turns3.4(Street)
2.92 (Fast)
Turning Diameters37.0 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 EngineWith 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 Pressure32 - 40 psi @ 2,000 RPM
Oil Pressure GaugeElectrical
Recommended Oil GradeAbove 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 FilterStrainer
Fuel PumpMechanical
Fuel Pressure5¼ - 6½ PSI
Cooling System Capacity350 cubic inch Standard, L82 Engines
20.7 Quarts (with heater)
Thermostat TypeChoke
Radiator Cap Relief Pressure15 +/-1 PSI
Battery(Standard, L82 Engines)12 volt - 78 plate
3,500 Watts
Thermostat Opening192° - 198° F (Base L48 Engine)
177° - 183° F (L82 Engine)
Brakes
TypeCaliper Disc, Four Wheel Hydraulic
Lining Area43.15 Square Inches
Swept Area249.14 Square Inches
DiscVented
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 AdvanceDistributor | 1112888 | Base Engine
Start: 0° @ 1,100 RPM
Intermediate: 16° @ 2,000 RPM
Maximum: 22° @ 4,600 RPMDistributor | 1112905 | Base Engine
California Only
Start: 0° @ 1,200 RPM
Intermediate: 12° @ 2,000 RPM
Maximum: 22° @ 4,200 RPMDistributor | 1103200 | L82 Engine - Manual Transmission
Start: 0° @ 1,200 RPM
Intermediate: 13° @ 1,600 RPM
Maximum: 16° @ 2,000 RPMDistributor | 1112979 | L82 Engine - Automatic Transmission
Start: 0° @ 1,200 RPM
Intermediate: 13° @ 1,600 RPM
Maximum: 16° @ 2,000 RPM
Ignition Timing Vacuum AdvanceDistributor | 1112888 | Base Engine
Start: 0° @ 4 inches Hg
Maximum: 18° @ 1 inches HgDistributor | 1112905 | Base Engine - California Only
Start: 0° @ 6 inches Hg
Maximum: 15° 12 inches HgDistributor | 1103200 | L82 Engine - Manual Transmission
Start: 0° 45 inches Hg
Maximum: 10° 8 inches HgDistributor | 1112979 | L82 Engine - Automatic Transmission
Start: 0° 4 inches Hg
Maximum: 13° 10.5 inches Hg
Initial TimingDistributor | 1112888 | Base Engine
8° BTC @ 800 RPM - Manual Transmission
8° BTC @ 600 RPM - Automatic TransmissionDistributor | 1112905 | Base Engine
California Only
6° BTC @ 600 RPM - Automatic TransmissionDistributor | 1103200 | L82 Engine
12° BTC @ 900 RPM - Manual Transmission
12° BTC @ 700 RPM - Automatic Transmission
Spark PlugAC Spark Plug
R45TS
Spark Plug Thread14 mm.
Spark Plug Torque25 lb.-ft.
Spark Plug Gap.045 inch
Firing Order1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
IdleStandard 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

RPODescriptionProductionPrice
Custom Interior Trim36,762 (78.96%)$164.00
Optional Rear Axle Ratios1,371 (2.94%)$13.00
A31Power Windows38,700 (83.12%)$107.00
C49Rear Window Defroster24,960 (53.61%)$78.00
C60Air Conditioning40,787 (87.60%)$523.00
FE7Gymkhana Suspension5,368 (11.53%)$35.00
J50Power Brakes46,558 (100.00%)$59.00
L82350 cu. in. 210hp Engine (n/a in California)5,720 (12.29%)$481.00
M214-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio2,088 (4.48%)n/a
M40Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission36,625 (78.67%)n/a
N37Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column41,797 (89.77%)$95.00
N41Power Steering46,385 (99.63%)$151.00
QRMWhite Stripe Steel Belted Tires, GR70x153,992 (8.57%)$37.00
QRZWhite Letter Steel Belted Tires, GR70x1539,923 (85.75%)$51.00
U58AM-FM Radio, stereo34,272 (73.61%)$281.00
U69AM-FM Radio11,083 (23.80%)$187.00
UA1Heavy Duty Battery25,909 (55.65%)$16.00
UF1Map Light (on rearview mirror)35,361 (75.95%)$10.00
YF5California Emission Test3,527 (7.58%)$50.00
YJ8Aluminum 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

CodeExteriorQuantityInterior Wheels
10Classic White10,674 (22.93%)Black / Blue-Green / Buckskin / Dark Brown / Firethorn / Smoked Grey / WhiteSilver
13Silver6,934 (14.89%)Black / Blue-Green / Buckskin / Firethorn / Smoked Grey / WhiteSilver
22Bright Blue3,268 (7.02%)Black / Smoked GreySilver
33Dark Green2,038 (4.38%)Black / Blue-Green / Buckskin / Smoked Grey / WhiteSilver
37Mahogany4,182 (8.98%)Black / Buckskin / Firethorn / Smoked Grey / WhiteSilver
56Bright Yellow3,389 (7.28%)Black / Dark BrownSilver
64Buckskin2,954 (6.34%)Black / Buckskin / Dark Brown / Firethorn / WhiteSilver
69Dark Brown4,447 (9.55%)Black / Buckskin / Dark Brown / WhiteSilver
70Orange Flame4,073 (8.75%)Black / Buckskin / Dark BrownSilver
72Red4,590 (9.86%)Black / Buckskin / Firethorn / Smoked Grey / WhiteSilver

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