While the 1982 model would continue to carry forward traits from older-generation Corvettes – the 1982 Corvette was the last of a generation which dated its basic body structure to the 1968 model and its chassis back to 1963 – it would also continue to be a “test bed” for technology destined for the fourth-generation Corvette.
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1982 Corvette Specifications
1982 Corvette Main Specs
| MODEL: | 1982 Chevrolet Corvette |
| BODY STYLE: | Two-door coupe, front engine, rear wheel drive |
| MANUFACTURING LOCATION: | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| CONSTRUCTION: | Frame features a cross-member for transmission (with bolting assembly for transmission). The frame is all welded (full length), ladder constructed. The full frame includes four cross-members and is sealed with a corrosion resistant material. The body is constructed of a corrosion-resistant, steel-reinforced fiberglass. The front bumper features a honeycomb cushion system. The rear energy-absorbing bumper features twin hydraulic shock absorbers. The hood and doors are constructed of fiberglass and feature a double-panel construction method. The roof assembly features two removable roof panels. |
| VEHICLE NUMBERS (VIN): |
1G1AY8786C5100001 – 1G1AY87865125408
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| ENGINE SUFFIX: | ZBA: 350 CUBIC INCH, 200 HORSEPOWER, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ZBC: 350 CUBIC INCH, 200 HORSEPOWER, AUTOMATIC, CALIF. EMISSIONS, EARLY PRODUCTION ZBN: 350 CUBIC INCH, 200 HORSEPOWER, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION |
| ENGINE BLOCK NUMBER: | 14010207: ALL |
| HEAD NUMBER: | 462624: ALL |
| TBI NUMBER: | 17082052: REAR UNIT 17082053: FRONT UNIT |
| CARBURETOR NUMBERS: | ROCHESTER Q-jet #17080204: 350 C.I., 190HP, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ROCHESTER Q-jet #17080207: 350 C.I., 190HP, MANUAL TRANSMISSION ROCHESTER Q-jet #17080228: 350 C.I., 230HP, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION ROCHESTER Q-jet #17080504, 17080517: 305 C.I., 180HP, AUTO. TRANS, CALIF. EMISSIONS |
| DISTRIBUTOR NUMBER: | 1103479: ALL |
| ALTERNATOR NUMBER: | 1101071, 1101075, 1103091, 1103103 |
| AXLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER | OJ: 2.87:1 RATIO, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION OK: 2.72:1 RATIO, MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| PRODUCTION ENDING VEHICLE: | OCT., 1981: 100564 FEB., 1982: 107287 JUN., 1982: 117686 OCT., 1982: 125408, NOV., 1981: 100590 MAR., 1982: 110060 JUL., 1982: 120227, DEC., 1981: 102647 APR., 1982: 112598 AUG., 1982: 121889, JAN., 1982: 105004 MAY, 1982: 115020 SEP., 1982: 124433 |
