1978 Chevrolet Corvette

Order # Description Quantity Sticker Price
1YZ87  Base Corvette Sport Coupe 40,274 9,351.89
C60  Air Conditioning 37,638 605.00
D35  Sport Mirrors 38,405 40.00
J50  Power Brakes 46,558 59.00
M21  4-Speed Manual Transmission (Close Ratio) 3,385 0.00
N37  Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 37,858 175.00
QBS  White Letter SBR Tires, P255/60R15 18,296 216.32
U58  AM-FM Stereo Radio 10,189 286.00
U81  Dual Rear Speakers 12,340 49.00
UA1  Heavy Duty Battery 28,243 18.00
ZX2  Convenience Group 37,222 84.00
1978 Corvette Sticker Price 1 10,884.21
Engine (now)
Item Description
Engine Chevrolet OHV V-8
Bore x Stroke 4.030 x 3.48
Displacement 355.1
Compression Ratio 9.5 : 1
Carburetion Single four-barrel carburetor
Horsepower 300+
Distributor MSD High Energy Ignition
Chassis and Drive Train Data
Item Description
Clutch Single Dry-Plate
Transmission Four-Speed Manual
Front Suspension
  • Coil Springs 
  • Tube Type Shock absorbers 
  • Stabilizer Bar 
Rear Suspension
  • Single transverse leaf spring 
  • Tube-type shock absorbers 
  • Independent with lateral struts 
Axle Ratio 3.36:1
Frame Welded Steel Box Sections
General Statistics
Item Description
Weight 3401
Wheelbase 98
Front Tracking 59
Rear Tracking 60
Brakes Four wheel disc
Front Tire Size P255/60 R-15
Rear Tire Size P255/60 R-15
Body Material Fiberglass
Wheels Steel
Assembly Plant St. Louis, Missouri