The high back seat that was introduced in the 1978 Corvette Pace Car was made standard equipment in 1979. Plastic was used in the construction of these seats to help shave off 12lbs. The L48 and L82 engines were increased by 5hp due to new muffler design. Some of the late-build 1979s got the 85MPH Speedometers associated with the 1980 Corvettes.
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Specifications |
L-82 | L-48 |
| Basic Price | n/a | $10,220 |
| Layout | Front Engine/Rear Drive | Front Engine/Rear Drive |
| Curb Weight | 3480 | 3480 |
| Weight Distribution (with driver) | f/r % 48/52 | f/r % 48/52 |
| Wheelbase, in | 98 | 98 |
| Track, f/r | 58.7/59.5 | 58.7/59.5 |
| Lenght | 185.2 | 185.2 |
| Width | 69.0 | 69.0 |
| Height | 48.0 | 48.0 |
| Usable Trunk Space, cu ft | 10.4 | 10.4 |
| Fuel Capasity, US gal | 24.0 | 24.0 |
| Brake System | 11.8-in. Vented Discs Front And Rear; Vacuum Assisted | 11.8-in. Vented Discs Front And Rear Vacuum Assisted |
| Wheels | Cast Alloy, 15x8 | Cast Alloy, 15x8 |
| Tires | Good Year Polysteel P225/70R-15 | Good Year Polysteel P225/70R-15 |
| Suspension f/r | Independent Coil/Independent Leaf | Independent Coil/Independent Leaf |
| Engine Type | OHV V-8 | OHV V-8 |
| Bore x Stroke, mm | 101.6x88.4 | 101.6x88.4 |
| Displacement, cc | 5735 | 5735 |
| Compression Ratio | 8.9:1 | 8.5:1 |
| BHP @ RPM, SAE Net | 225 @ 5200 | 195 @ 4800 |
| Torque @ RPM, lb-ft | 270 @ 3600 | 285 @ 2800 |
| Carburetor | Single Rochester (4V) | Single Rochester (4v) |
| Transmission | 3-sp Auto/4-sp Manual | 3-sp Auto |
| Fuel Requirement | Unleaded 91-oct | Unleaded 91-oct |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.08:1/3.55:1/3.70:1 | 3.55:1 |
| Engine Speed @ 60 mph, rpm | 2700 | 2800 |
| ACCELERATION | TIME TO SPEED | SECONDS |
| 0-30 mph | 2.5* | n/a |
| 0-60 mph | 6.6* | n/a |
| 0-90 mph | 15.0* | n/a |
| Standing 1/4 Mile, sec | 15.6* | n/a |
| Speed @ 1/4 Mile, mph | 91.0* | n/a |
| Trip Fuel Economy, mpg | 12.0 | 12.2 |
| Note: *These L82 figures were done with automatic transmission, with manual transmission L82 was capable of doing 15.3 on a 1/4 mile | ||
| BREAKING | STOPPING DISTANCE | FT From |
| 60 mph | n/a | 142 |
| 80 mph | n/a | 244 |
| Cornering Capability, g | 0.798* | 0.798* |
| Speed Thru 700-ft Slalom, mph | 59.3 | 59.3 |
| Note: *tested with the optional (FE7) Gymkhana suspension package | ||
| NOISE | READINGS | IN dBA |
| Idle In Neutral | 58 | 58 |
| Maximum, 1st Gear | 86 | 84 |
| Constant 30 mph | 70 | 69 |
| 50 mph | 75 | 73 |
| 70 mph | 80 | 78 |
| 90 mph | 83 | 83 |
Serial numbers: 1Z8789S400001 Trough 1Z8789S453807
Fifth Digit Code: 8=350CI 195hp, 4=350ci 225hp
| CODE |
DESCRIPTION |
QUANTITY |
| 1YZ87 |
Base Corvette Sport Coupe |
53 807 |
| A31 |
Power Windows |
20 631 |
| AU3 |
Power Door Locks |
9 054 |
| CC1 |
Removable Glass Roof Panels |
14 480 |
| C49 |
Rear Window Defroster |
41 587 |
| C60 |
Air Conditioning |
47 136 |
| D35 |
Sport Mirrors |
48 211 |
| D80 |
Spoilers, Front and Rear |
6 853 |
| FE7 |
Gymkhana |
12 321 |
| F51 |
Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers |
2 164 |
| G95 |
Optional Rear Axle Ratio |
428 |
| K30 |
Cruise Control |
34 445 |
| L82 |
350ci 225hp Engine |
14 516 |
M21 |
Close
Ratio Transmission |
4
062 |
| MM4 |
4 Speed Manual Transmission |
8 291 |
| MX1 |
Automatic Transmission |
41 454 |
| NA6 |
High Altitude Emissions Equipment |
- |
| N37 |
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column |
47 463 |
| N90 |
Aluminum Wheels |
33 741 |
| QBS |
White Letter Steel Belted Tires P255/60R15 |
17 920 |
| QGR |
White Letter Steel Belted Tires P225/70R15 |
29 603 |
| U58 |
AM/FM Radio Stereo |
9 256 |
UA1 |
Heavy Duty
Battery |
3 405 |
| UM2 |
AM/FM Radio Stereo With 8 Track |
21 435 |
| UN3 |
AM/FM Radio Stereo With Cassette |
12 110 |
| UP6 |
AM/FM Radio Stereo With CB |
4 438 |
| U75 |
Power Antenna |
35 730 |
| U81 |
Dual Rear Speakers |
37 745 |
| YF5 |
California Emissions Test |
- |
| ZN1 |
Trailer Package |
1 001 |
| ZQ2 |
Power Windows and Door Locks |
28 465 |
| ZX2 |
Convenience Group |
41 530 |
SUFFIX
ZAA: 350ci, 195hp MT EP
ZAB: 350ci, 195hp AT EP
ZAC: 350ci, 195hp AT CE EP
ZAD: 350ci, 195hp AT HA
ZAF: 350ci, 195hp MT
ZAH: 350ci, 195hp AT
ZAJ: 350ci, 195hp CE
ZBA: 350ci, 225hp MT
ZBB: 350ci, 225hp AT
CE=California Emissions, EP=Early Production, MT=Manual Trans, AT=Automatic Trans, AC=Air Conditioning, AH=Aluminum Heads, HA=High Altitude
Base Engine: 350ci V8 195hp
| CODE | EXTERIOR | QUANTITY | INTERIOR |
| 10 |
Classic White |
8 629 | Bk-Db-Dg-Lb-O-R |
| 13 |
Silver |
7 331 | Bk-Db-Dg-O-R |
| 19 |
Black |
10 465 | Bk-Lb-O-R |
| 28 |
Light Blue |
3 203 | Bk-Db-O |
| 52 |
Yellow |
2 357 | Bk-Lb-O |
| 58 |
Dark Green |
2 426 | Bk-Dg-Lb-O |
| 59 |
Light Beige |
2 951 | Bk-Db-Dg-Lb-R |
| 72 |
Red |
6 707 | Bk-Lb-O-R |
| 82 |
Dark Brown |
4 053 | Bk-Db-O |
| 83 |
Dark Blue |
5 670 | Bk-Db-Lb-O-R |
Interior
Colour Codes |
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RPO |
Colour |
Production |
12C |
O/C |
2,606 |
29C |
DB/C |
2,142 |
49C |
DG/C |
517 |
59C |
LB/C |
2,224 |
122 |
O/L |
9,316 |
292 |
DB/L |
4,768 |
492 |
DG/L |
907 |
592 |
LB/L |
8,818 |
722 |
R/L |
9,181 |
