For those that lived through that era, 1986 probably resonates as one of the most innovative and exciting years of the entire decade. It was the year that the Human Genome Project began, a study that would help scientists understand and map the genetic structure of the human body.
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1986 Corvette Specifications
1986 Corvette Main Specs
| MODEL: | 1985 Chevrolet Corvette |
| BODY STYLE: | Two-door Coupe/Hatchback, front engine, rear wheel drive |
| MANUFACTURING LOCATION: | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| CONSTRUCTION: | Fiberglass body, unibody construction with partial, front frame including both steel and stainless steel components. |
| VEHICLE NUMBERS (VIN): |
1G1YY0789G5100001 THRU 1G1YY0789G5127794 (coupe)
1G1YY6789G5900001 THRU 1G1YY6789G5907315 (convertible) |
| VIN SUFFIX: | DKF: 350 CUBIC INCH, 230 HP, IRON HEADS, AUTOMATIC, OIL COOLER DKC: 350 CUBIC INCH, 230 HP, IRON HEADS, AUTOMATIC DKH: 350 CUBIC INCH, 230 HP, IRON HEADS, AUTOMATIC, EXPORT DKD: 350 CUBIC INCH, 230 HP, IRON HEADS, MANUAL, OIL COOLER DKB: 350 CUBIC INCH, 230 HP, IRON HEADS, MANUAL ZJS: 350 CUBIC INCH, 235 HP, ALUMINUM HEADS, AUTO, OIL COOLER ZJH: 350 CUBIC INCH, 235 HP, ALUMINUM HEADS, AUTOMATIC ZKD: 350 CUBIC INCH, 235 HP, ALUMINUM HEADS, AUTOMATIC, EXPORT ZJW: 350 CUBIC INCH, 235 HP, ALUMINUM HEADS, MANUAL, OIL COOLER ZKA: 350 CUBIC INCH, 235 HPR, ALUMINUM HEADS, MANUAL |
| ENGINE BLOCK NUMBER: | 14088548: ALL |
| HEAD NUMBER: | 462624: IRON HEADS, 14101128: ALUMINUM HEADS |
1986 Corvette Powertrain Specifications
| Engine: | L98 5.7 OHV 350 V-8. |
| Cylinders: | V8 |
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Block Material:
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Cast Iron Alloy |
| Displacement: | 5.7 Litre/350 Cubic Inches |
| Bore & Stroke: | 4.00 x 3.48 inches |
| Valvetrain: | OHV, 2 valves per cyl. |
| Cylinder Head Material: | Cast Iron Alloy |
| Cylinder Block Deck Height: | 9.025 Inches |
| Compression Ratio: | 9.00:1 |
| Horsepower: | 230 HP @ 4,000 RPM |
| Torque: | 330 lb-ft @ 3,200 rpm |
| Fuel Delivery: | Tuned-Port Fuel Injection |
| Fuel Capacity: | 20.0 Gallons |
| Oil Capacity: | 4.0 Quarts (Without Filter) |
| Total Dressed Engine Weight (Dry): | 585.7 lbs |
| Transmission: | 4+3 Speed Manual (4 Speed Manual with Overdrive in 3rd and 4th), 4-Speed Automatic |
| Standard Axle Ratio: | 2.73:1 (Automatic), 3.07:1 (Manual) |
1986 Corvette Wheels, Suspension & Brakes
Suspension (Coupe)
| Front Suspension | Single fiberglass composite mono-leaf transverse spring with unequal-length aluminum control arms and stabilizer bar. |
| Rear Suspension | Fully independent five-link system with transverse fiberglass single-leaf springs, aluminum upper/lower trailing links and strut-rod tie-rod assembly |
Wheels & Tires (Coupe)
| Front Tires | P255 / 50VR16 |
| Rear Tires | P255 / 50VR16 |
| Front Wheels | Wheels: 16 x 8 |
| Front Wheels | Wheels: 16 x 8 |
Brakes (Coupe)
| Front Brakes | Power Disc Brakes |
| Rear Brakes | Power Disc Brakes |
1986 Corvette Exterior Dimensions
Coupe Dimensions
| Exterior Dimensions (Coupe) | Interior Dimensions (Coupe) | ||
| Wheelbase: | 96.2 Inches | Headroom: | N/A |
| Overall Length: | 176.5 Inches | Shoulder Room: | N/A |
| Total Body Width: | 71.0 Inches | Hip Room: | N/A |
| Overall Height: | 46.7 Inches | Leg Room: | N/A |
| Front Track Width: | 59.6 Inches | ||
| Rear Track Width: | 60.4 Inches | ||
| Min. Ground Clearance | 4.5 Inches | ||
Convertible Dimensions
| Exterior Dimensions (Coupe) | Interior Dimensions (Coupe) | ||
| Wheelbase: | 96.2 Inches | Headroom: | N/A |
| Overall Length: | 176.5 Inches | Shoulder Room: | N/A |
| Total Body Width: | 71.0 Inches | Hip Room: | N/A |
| Overall Height: | 46.7 Inches | Leg Room: | N/A |
| Front Track Width: | 59.6 Inches | ||
| Rear Track Width: | 60.4 Inches | ||
| Min. Ground Clearance | 4.5 Inches | ||
Capacities
| Capacities | |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 – Driver & Passenger |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 3,101 (Coupe), 3,279 (Convertible) |
| Interior Passenger Volume (cu. ft) | 8.4 |
| Interior Trunk Volume (cu. ft) | 24 (approximately) |
| Fuel Capacity (gallons): | 20.0 |
| Coolant capacity without heater (qts.) | 21.6 |
| Battery: | 12 Volt, 3,500 Watts |
| Generator Output: | 14-22 Amps |
1986 Corvette Performance Results
| Performance | Results |
| 0-30 MPH: | 2.4 Seconds |
| 0-60 MPH: | 5.8 Seconds |
| 0-100 MPH: | 14.4 Seconds @ 96.0 mph |
| QUARTER MILE: | N/A |
| TOP SPEED: | 150 mph |
