79 corvette spec book

Same as base curb weight except 3 gallons of gasoline. With the longest production run of any corvette era, the c3 generation 196882 was full of milestones. As chevrolet general manager, robert lund, had stated in march, 1977, the st. Although the total number of rpo l79 engines is known in each model lineup for a given. This classic corvette refined the new 1968 model with changes that increased horsepower as well as fixing small things that were irritating to customers. Automatic transmission1979 corvette differential with positraction redorange. By the late 1970s, corvette production was moving at a pace that had never been seen in the history of the car.

All options are listed, including prices and quantities shipped. Sportfun spirited driving, track racing, offroading, etc. The 2014 c7 chevrolet corvette won the fiberglass follies by a front clip over prerace favorite, the 1990 zr1. This was the most widely produced transmission installed into early c3s. This carrier is loaded, meaning it is set up by the factory with new spider gears, heavy duty plates and springs and the new composite clutch pack. Is a turbo hydramatic 350 3 gear automatic transmission and a 79 corvette. Thirdgen corvette stingrays now one word brought us the lt1, zr1, zl1, and l82, plus special pace car and silver anniversary editions. Engine torque specifications for chevrolet corvette. The 1979 corvettes improved breathing took the base v8 up to 195 bhp, the l82 to 225. I purchased a 1979 corvette new in october 1978, so, one owner, female. All chevrolet usa corvette c3 coupe versions offered for the year 1979 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars. The car has never been driven in the winter, original paint, seat, carpet, all original except for maintenance. Chevy corvette c3 stingray restoration and performance parts.

The manual covers all 1979 chevrolet corvettes, including stingray convertible, and. Both the base and l82 engines now use a dual snorkel intake to add 5 horsepower to the base engine. Specifications for the 1979 corvette, including dimensions, electrical, capacities, engine, and features. Corvette general reading is a large and evergrowing field. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The chevrolet corvette c3 is a sports car that was produced from 1967 to 1982 by chevrolet for the 1968 to 1982 model years. We have included all the c6 corvette owners manuals below for free to download. Get information on corvette specifications from 1953 to today. Ecklers corvette loves corvettes as much as you do, so its our pleasure to bring as many corvette history books and corvette spec books to the. Engines and chassis components were mostly carried over from the previous generation, but the body and interior were new.

As you know, both the eaton 6579 and the dana 8082 corvette differentials use springs to preload the clutch pack that transfers torque to the unloaded tire. A dual snorkel air intake for the air cleaner, larger diameter y pipe exhaust system with new open flow mufflers improve engine breathing and power output. Whether you are researching a particular model year corvette, or just browsing through history, we have specs, production counts and other information of interest available. The 1969 chevrolet corvette the 1969 corvette brought back the stingray badge although it was now one word. Each vehicle identification number vin is unique to an individual car. For sale in our boca raton, florida showroom is this beautiful 1979 chevrolet corvette c3. Chevrolet corvette production rose again in 1979 to 53,807 coupes despite rising fuel prices. Find the best used car deals for your search 79 corvette with pictures.

In 1968 the horsepower rating of the l79 was reduced to 325hp in the chevy ii but remained 350hp in the corvette. With a maximum top speed of 120 mph 193 kmh, a curb weight of 3225 lbs 1463 kgs, the corvette c3 327 l79 350hp has a naturallyaspirated v 8 cylinder engine, petrol motor. Chevy small block black stock capacity oil pan fits 19581979 chevy 283305. V8 engine muncie 4speed manual transmission upgraded aluminum intake side pipes. I have done extensive work to restore this car and still needs interior trim work. The vette comes with its matching numbers l82, 350ci.

Louis plant is operating two ninehour shifts daily and working overtime two saturdays a month just to meet sales demand current demand is running more than 29 percent ahead. The trim number represents the color of the interior, the paint color is the exterior paint color. It is still a corvette, the only genuine american sports car. In 1967 the horsepower rating of the l79 was reduced from 350hp to 325hp in the chevelle line but remained at 350hp in the chevy ii and corvette.

By 1969, production jumped to 38,762 units, and in 1970, factory fender flares and a new 454 making 390 hp kept corvette at the top of the muscle car heap for the next several years. The m20 became standard in 1970 and started being phased out during the 1974. Chevrolet corvette 1979 find out the correct alloy wheel fitment, pcd, offset and such specs as bolt pattern, thread sizethd, center borecb for chevrolet corvette 1979. Despite this, sales moved up again, reaching 53,807. The engine lineup included the l79, a 350 hp 261 kw high performance.

Search car torque specifications by engine or model. The corvette is an american dream car, born of the true automotive visionaries of general motors. Chevrolet corvette questions original 79 corvette, value. The l71 powered corvette of this year could go from 0to30 in 3. Simply click on the image or link to get your copy. The body number plate is located on the engine side of the cowl. The c3 is the third generation of the chevrolet corvette, and marks the second. Black, dark blue, light blue, dark brown, dark green, corvette red, silver, classic white, corvette yellow serial numbers. The fisher body style number identifies the model of corvette. This engine produces a maximum power of 355 ps 350 bhp 261 kw at 5600 rpm and a maximum torque of nm lb. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of chevrolet corvette 5. The links at the bottom of this page will take you to. It was optional in 1968 10,760 delivered and 1969 16,507 delivered.

The race was a figment of the imagination designed to fill a void in the real horse racing scheduled. Find available tires from the top brands for a 1979 chevrolet corvette base model. Details about 1979 chevrolet corvette service shop manual 79 chevy. Coupe 1z87l89s400001 1z87l89s453807 the 5th digit varied l l48, 4 l82. Killer looks,getting better everyday now,this would have been jaw dropping in a sea of 911s in europe in the 80s. It set new sales records with 53,807 produced for the 1979 model year. Base horsepower increased slightly to 195 bhp from the 350 cubicinch chevy smallblock v8 engine, but. This year youll see improvements in the standard 5. The calculated weight of a vehicle with standard equipment, only as designed with the additional load of oils, lubes, coolants and fuel filled to capacity. Get specs on all corvettes, from the widely popular sting ray to the powerful 2006 z06.

The l82 engine option has a higher lift cam, special heads. Chevrolet corvette c3 327 l79 350hp technical specs. I get a kick out of the anemic performance reports. The l79powe red corvette of this year could go from 0to60 mph in 7. Ecklers corvette is your onestop shop for 1979 corvette parts. The 1978 indianapolis 500 pace car, the first corvette to pace at the famed race, finished third. The c6 corvette owners manuals were easy to find which is great. The 1979 corvette was a third generation c3 corvette, spanning years 19681982.