1993

SPECIFICATIONS

GENUINE C HEVROLET~
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1993 OPTIONS
1993 CORVETI'E
Production: 15.898 coupe. 5.692 conwrtible. 21.590 total
RPOII
lYY07
DESCRfPTlON QTY RETAIL $
Base ColVette SPOrt Coupe ........................ 15.898 $34.595.00
1YY67 Base ColVOtte Convertible ............................ 5.692 41 .195.00
1993 NUMBERS AR9 Base Seats. leather ...................................... 8.935 475.00
AR9 Base Seats. white leather ................................ 766 555.00
Vehicle: lG1YV23PXP5100001 thru lG1YY23PXP5121 '42 A09 Sport Seats. leather .................................... 11.267 1.100.00
lG1VZ23J3P5800001 thru lG1VZ23J3P5800448 (ZR1) A09 Sport Seats. whit. leather ................................ 622 1.180.00
• For convertibles. sixth digit is a 3. ACl Power Passenger Seat ............... ,." ............ 18.067 305.00
• Ninth digit is a check code and varies. AC3 Power Driver Sea!... .................................... 20.626 305.00
Sullix: ZVA: 350ci. 300hp. at ZVC: 350ci. 405hp CC2 Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible) ......................... 976 1.995.00
C2L Dual Removable Roof Panels (coupe) ......... 4.204 950.00
ZVB: 350ci. 300hp. mt
245 Removable Roof Panel. blue tim ("upe) ..... 6.203 650.00
Block: 10125327: 350ci. 300hp 10199001: 35Oci. 405hp 64S Removable Roof Panel. bronze tint (coupe) . 4.288 650.00
C68 Electronic Air Conditioning Control ............. 19.550 205.00
Head: 10174389: 350ci. 405hp.lh 10174390: 350ci. 405hp. rh FX3 Selective Ride and Handling. electronic ....... 5.740 1.695.00
10205245: 350ci. 300hp G92 Pertonnance Axle Ratio ................................ 2.630 50.00
_ 1 1 5 : at=3utDmatiCtransmission. ci-rubicind1. hl'=hor.iepoWer. MN6 6·Speed Manual Transntission ..................... 5.330 0.00
Ih-lefthand. mt=manualtransmission. pI.possible late use. rh. righthand. NNS California Emission Requil8melttS ................ 2.4Ot 100.00
UJ6 Low Tire Pressur. Warning Indicator ........... 3.353 325.00
1993FACTS UU8 Stereo System. DeIco-Bose .......................... 2.685 823.00
U1F Stereo System with CD. Delco-Bose .......... 16.794 1.219.00
, Exterior appearance c;ontinued virtually unchanged for 1993. but a 40th V56 Luggage Rack (forconv.rtible) ........................ 765 140.00
Anniversary Package (RPO Z25) was optional with all models. The Z07 Adjustable Suspension Package (coupe) ........ 824 2.045.00
package included a Ruby Red metallic exterior. Ruby Red leather sport Z25 40th Anniversary Package ............................ 6.749 1.455.00
seats. power driver seal special wheel center trim and emblems. ZRl Special Pertonnance Package (coupe) ........... 448 31 .683.00
'Allleatllerseats in 1993 Corvettes had '40th' anniversary embroidery in , A 350ci. 300hp engine. 4-speed automatic transmission. removable
the headrest area. The base black cloth seats did not. body·color roof panel (coupe ) or soft top (convertible). and black cloth
, Horsepower for the bas. LTl engine remained 300. but three changes seats were inctuded in the base price.
made the engine quieter. First. the heat shield design changed from a , RPO Z07 inctuded RPO FX3. heavy-duty suspension and heavy-duty
single-piece stamping to a two-piece sandwich type that was seH-damp- brakes. Available with manual or automatic transmission.
ing. Second. new thermosetpolyestervatveoovers with -iSQJated" mounts ~ RPOZR1 included uniqulE'bodywork (doots. rearquarters. rear facia and
replaced 1992's magnesium covers. Third. tile LT1 camshaft exhaust rear upper panel) to accept Goodyear Z-rated P3IS135ZR17 tires on I t-
laCe PR>fiJe was rnocified to I9duce the _ - closing velocity. inch wide rear rims. RPOs ACI . AC3. AQ9. C68, FX3. LT5 (32-w1ve
Also. a shortening of the inlet duration pennitted more duration for the engine exclusive to the ZR-'). U 1F. W6. and a specialty laminated 'solar"
exhaUst so there was no increase in overlap area. Emissions and idle windshield were included. Available with coupes ontr.-
quality weren~ adversly affected. A side benefit of closing the inlet vaiva , The RPO K05 engine block heater was available with bas. engiiles and
sooner was an increase in torque from 330 to 340 IbAt at 3600 rpm. sold for Canada export only.
, Horsepower increased for the optional ZRI 's LT5 engine from 375 to , The RPO Z25 40th Anniv.rsary Package included Ruby Red .xt.riorand
405hp. a rewHof modifications to the cyhnder heads and valvetraln. Other interior. and special trim. It was available with coupe, convertibles. and
changes included tour-bott main bearings. a Mobil I synthetic oil require- with RPO ZR1.
ment. platinum-tipped spart< plugs. and an electrical. linear .xhaust gas
reciraJlation (EGR) system for improved emission control. . 1993 COLORS
• The 1993 Corvette was the first auto sold by GM to feature a passave CODE EXTERIOR QTY SOFT TOP fKTERIORS
keyless entry (PKE) system. Working by proximity. a battery-operated 10 Arctic White ..................... 3.03t Bg-Bk·W Bk-Lb-Lg-R-W
key-fob transmitter sent a unique code picked up by a receiver In the 41 Black ............................... 2.684 Bg·Bk-W Bk-Lb-Lg-R-W
Corvette through one of two antennas (in coupes. antennas were in the 43 Bright Aqua Metallic ........ 1.305 Bg-Bk-W Bk-Lb-l.Q-W
driver door and rear ded<: in co~es , antennas were in both doors). 45 Polo Green II Metamc ...... 2.189 Bg-Bk-W Bk-Lb-W
The transmitter required no specific action by the owner; approaching the 53 Competition Yelfow ............. 517 Bg-Bk-W Bk-Ltrlg-W
vehiCle with the transmitter would unlod< the doors. tum on the interior 68 Ruby Red ........................ 6.749 Rr Rr
light. and disann the thefHfeterrent. Leaving an unlOCked vehicle with the 70 Torch Red ........................ 3.172 Bg-Bk-W Bk-Lb-lg-R-W
tranSmitter would lock the doc", and ann the tIIeft-<leterrent. The PKE 73 Black Rose Metallic ............ 935 Bg-Bk·W Bk·Lb-Lg-W
could be turned off completely and transmitters were programmabte for 75 Dark Red Metallic ............... 325 Bg-Bk-W Bk·Lb-L.g-W
locking and unlocking just the driver door, Dr both driver and passe"98r 80 Quasar Blue Metallic .......... 683 Bg-Bk-W Bk-Lb-Lg-W
doors. Transmitters tor convertibles had a Single button for programmmg ,Only Interior..xterior combinations shown were considered aa:eptable.
anddriverlpaSSOnQOrdocrunlod<ing; transmitters forcoupes had an extra , Restrict>ons applied to some soft top and interior COlOr combinations.
button tor rear hatch release. • Ruby Red exteriorlinterior eoklrs were exctustve to the 40th Anniversary
, Front wheels for base cars were decr.ased from 9.5x17 to 8.5x17 and PaCkage. Convertlbtes included a Ruby Red soft top. Other new ca)ors
the front tire size from P27514OZR17 to P255145ZR17. Rear tire size was for 1993 w.re Competition YeHow (53) and Torch Red (70).
increased from P27514OZR17 to P28514OZR17. For RPO Z07. 9.5x17 Interior Codes: 103-WIL. 143=LgIL. 19C_BklC.193-BkIL. 643-1l>Il.
wheels and P275140ZR17 tires were used front and rear. 7Q3.RIL. 793=RrlL.
• Although the same in design as the previous model. 1993's wheelS had Abbreviations: Bg. Beige. Bk=BIack. C- Cioth. L=Leather. I.b=Light
a different "'''ace appearance due to a changeJJl finish machining. Beige. Lg. Light Gray. R. Red. Rr=Ruby Red. W=WMe.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
Generallnformation .........•.•• Section OA
SECTION OA
GENERAL INFORMATION
Supplemental Inflatable Restraint
(SIR) Handling ......••••••••...•....
When to Disconnect the Negative
Battery Cable ....•.•.......•...•..•
Handling Electrostatic Discharge (ESD)
Sensitive Parts ..•..•.••••.•...•••••.
Special Tool Ordering Information •....
Vehicle Identification Number Plate •••.
Removable Roof Panel VIN
Identification ....••••.•....•.•.•••.
Engine Identification ••••......• , .••.••
Transmission Identification ..••••.....•
General Vehicle Lifting and Jacking •...
Rear Spindle Support
Protector Sleeve .•••••••.•••••.••
Lock Cylinder Coding •..•.••.•••........•
Key Identification and Usage ..•••••..•
Cutting Keys ...•••..••.••..•••••...••
Replacement Lock Cylinders ..•••••.••.
Doors and Rear Storage
Compartment .•.•.....••••••..••
SUPPLEMENTAL INFLATABLE RESTRAINT
(SIR) HANDLING
CAUTION: This vehicle is equipped with
Supplemental Inflatable Restrarnt (SIR).
Refer to CAUTIONS in Section 9J under
"ON-VEHICLE SERVICE" and the SIR
Component and Wiring Location view in
Section 9J before performing service on
or around SIR components or wiring.
Failure to follow CAUTIONS could result
in possible air bag deployment, personal
injury, or otherwise unneeded SIR system
repairs.
GENERAL INFORMATION OA-1
SECTION 0
CONTENTS
Maintenance and Lubrication ....••••. Section OB
CONTENTS
Assembling and Coding
•
OA-1 Lock Cylinders .••.......•......•.... OA-8
All Lock Cylinders Except Console Door,
OA-1 Right Storage Compartment and
Instrument Panel
OA-2 Compartment •..........••. OA-8
OA-2 Instrument Panel Compartment and
OA-2 Rear Storage Compartment Lock
Cylinder .•..•..•.......•.•..•. OA-9
OA-3 Metric Fasteners •....•.....•..•.•..... OA-9
OA-3 Fastener Strength Identification .•...... OA-10
OA-5 Prevailing Torque Fasteners .•••.••••.•. OA-10
OA-5 Recommendations for Reuse ..•.•.•. OA-10
Replacement Labels ...•..•.•••••.•.•.. OA-11
OA-7 Production and Process Codes •.••.•.•.. OA-12
OA-7 Service Parts Identification Label ....••• OA-14
OA-7 Customary/Metric Conversion Table •.•. OA-14
OA-8 Decimal and Metric Equivalents •.•••..• OA-14
OA-8 Abbreviations Chart ...•...•....•...•. OA-14
Standard Nomenclature •...•.•..•••.•. OA-18
OA-8
SIR identification includes:
• INFL REST warning light on driver
information center.
• A code "3" is the seventh digit of vehicle
identification number.
WHEN TO DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE
BATTERY CABLE
CAUTION: Before removing or installing
any electrical unit or when a tool or
equipment could easily come in contact
with "live" exposed electrical terminals,
disconnect the negative battery cable to
help prevent personal injury and/or
damage to the vehicle or components.
Unless instructed otherwise, the ignition
switch must be in the "OFF" or "LOCK"
position.
OA-2 GENERAL INFORMATION

HANDLING ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE

(ESD) SENSITIVE PARTS NOTICE
Many solid state electrical components can be
damaged by Electrostatic Discharge (ESD). Some will
display a label as shown in Figure 1 but many will not.

NOTICE: In order to avoid possibly damaging

any components, observe the following:
1. Body movement produces an electrostatic
charge. To discharge personal static
electricity, touch a ground point (metal) on the
vehicle. This should be done any time you:
• Slide across the vehicle seat. CONTENTS SENSITIVE
• Sit down or get up. TO
• Do any walking. STATIC ELECTRICITY 9S6630-0A
2. Do not touch exposed electric terminals on Figure 1 - Electrostatic Discharge Sensitive Parts
components or connectors with your finger or Label
any tools. Remember, the connector you are
checking might be tied into a circuit that could
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION
be damaged by electrostatic discharge. NUMBER PLATE LOCATION
3. When using a screwdriver or similar tool to
disconnect a connector, never let the tool come
in contact with or come between the exposed
terminals.
4. Never jumper, ground or use test equipment
probes on any components or connectors unless
specified in diagnosis. When lising test
equipment, always connect the ground lead
fIrst.
9S 6631-OA
5. Do not remove the solid state component from
its protective packaging until you are ready to Figu re 2 - Vehicle Identification Number Plate
install the part. Location
6. Always touch the solid state component's General Motors dealers can purchase Tech 1 scan
package to a ground before opening. Solid tools and accessories through Kent-Moore at the above
state components can also be damaged if: address and phone number. Non-General Motors
• They are bumped or dropped. dealer repair facilities can purchase Tech 1 scan tools
• They are laid on any metal work benches and accessories from Kent-Moore at the above address
or components that operated electrically, or:
such as a radio, TV or oscilloscope. Sun Electric Corporation
One Sun Parkway
SPECIAL TOOL ORDERING INFORMATION Crystal Lake, IL 60014
1-800-CALL SUN (255-5786) 6:45 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Special service tools that are shown in this service CST.
manual that have tool product numbers beginning
with «J" or "BT" are available for world wide VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER PLATE
distribution from:
The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate
Kent-Moore SPX Corporation (Figure 2) is the legal identifier of the vehicle.
29784 Little Mack The plate is located on the left upper of the
Roseville, MI 48066-2298 instrument panel and can be seen through the
1-800-345-2233 windshield from outside the vehicle. Figure 3
Mon.-Fri. 8:00 p.m. EST Telex: 244040 KMTR UR identifies the numbers and letters that appear on the
FAX: 313-578-7375 plate.
 GENERAL INFORMATION OA-3

The last five digits of the plant sequential number
are also stamped into the rear side of the front cross
bar tie. This number is the same as the last five digits
of the VIN. This plate also has bar code
characteristics.
REMOVABLE ROOF PANEL (PLASTIC) VIN
IDENTIFICATION
A VIN identification is stamped on the left front or
right of the roof panel frame. The numbers are similar
to the VIN plate (Figure 3):
1 = Chevrolet division (VIN#3)
P = 1993 model year (VIN # 10)
5 = Bowling Green manufacture (VIN # III
Position four through nine represent the assembly
plant sequential number for the vehicle.
ENGINE IDENTIFICATION
The engine code 1etter is the eighth digit on the
vehicle identification number (Figure 3) which
identifies the engine as a 5.7L VB (VIN P) (RPO LTl)
or 5.7L VB (VIN J) (RPO LT5).
Stick-on labels attached to the engine, laser
etching, or stampings in the engine block, indicate the
engine unit number or build date code.

I NATION OF ORIGIN
1~ ! y~ ~ ~ J ~ P ~ 800001
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CORVETTE
CORVETTEZR 1

PLANT SEQUENTIAL NUMBER 1

1 U.S.A. I
I MANUFACTURER I
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I CODE ASSEMBLY PLANT I
G GENERAL MOTORS I 5 BOWLING GREEN

I ,
DIVISION
CHEVROLET
I
I
I
I
CODE
P
YEAR
1993
I
CARLINE/SERIES
Y Y CORVETTE
r CHECK DIGIT 1
Y Z CORVETTE ZRl

CODE BODY TYPES CODE RPO TYPE PRODUCED DIVISION

2 TWO DOOR HATCHBACK/ J LTS S.7Lva U.S.A. CPC
LlFTBACK P LTI S.7Lva U.S.A. CPC
GM STYLE: 07

3 TWO DOOR CONVERTIBLE CODE RESTRAINT SYSTEM

GM STYLE: 67 3 MANUAL BELTS WITH
DRIVER INFLATABLE
RESTRAINT SYSTEM

11-14-92
Ms9262·0A
..
Figure 3· Vehicle Identification Number Chart

ENGINE VIN

6·5·92
Ms1223B·OA

Figure 4· Engine Identification· VIN P

OA-4 GENERAL INFORMATION

!VIEWA!

m VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER- PRIMARY

m VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER - OPTIONAL

9S 7272-0A
Figure 5 - Engine Identification - VIN J

m TRANSMISSION IOENTIFICATION LABEL

9S 72B5-0A
Figure 6 - Manual Transmission Identification
 GENERAL INFORMATION OA-S

The engine is stamped with a partial vehicle TRANSMISSION IDENTIFICATION

identification number (Figures 4 or 5). The stamping Figures 6 and 7
contains nine positions:
• Position one is the GM division identifier: The identification label for the ZF 56-40 6-speed
=
1 Chevrolet manual transmission (Figure 6) is located on the left
• Position two is the model year: side of the transmission case.
=
P 1993 Refer to Figure 7 to identify the model year and
• Position three is the Corvette assembly plant serial number for the 4L60 automatic transmission.
code:
=
5 Bowling Green, KY GENERAL VEHICLE LIFTING AND JACKING
• Positions four through nine represent the Figures 8 and 9
assembly plant sequential number for the
vehicle. Various lift points have been established, and are
recommended when lifting a vehicle with other than
the original equipment jack.

TRANSMISSION USAGE

ENGINE MODEl TRANSMISSION

s.7L VB (VIN P) Coupe and Convertible ZF 56-40 6-5peed Manual (ML9)

(RPO LT1) 4L60 Automatic (MOB)

s.7L VB (VIN J) Coupe - ZRl ZF 56-40 6-5peed Manual (ML9)

(RPO LTs)

JULIAN OATE
(OR DAY OF THE VEAR)

IDENTIFICATION INfORMATION

MS 8966·7A

Figure 7 - Automatic Transmission Identification

OA-6 GENERAL INFORMATION

_ FRAME CONTACT HOIST

It:,:! FLOOR JACK
~ SUSPENSION CONTACT HOIST

RIGHT SIDE LEFT SIDE

FRAME CONTACT HOIST FRAME CONTACT HOIST
REARWARD OF FRONT WHEEL REARWARD OF FRONT WHEEL

RIGHT SIDE
FRAME CONTACT HOIST FRAME CONTACT HOIST
FORWARD OF REAR WHEEL. FORWARD OF REAR WHEEL

DRIVETRAIN AND FRONT

~PENSI\N FRAME!:: j

FLOOR JACK - FRONT

MS9264
Figure 8 - Vehicle Lift Points (1 of 2)
 GENERAL INFORMATION OA-7
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1'"===1 H pi
SUSPENSION CONTACT HOIST- SUSPENSION CONTACT HOIST-
UNOER FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARM LIFT ON REAR WHEELS MS 9263-0A

Figure 9 - Vehicle Lift Points (2 of 2)

NOTICE: When jacking or lifting a vehicle from
the frame side rails, be certain the lift pads do not
contact the catalytic converters as damage to the
converters could result. If any other hoist methods
are used, special care must be used not to damage
the ABS brake pipes or cables, fuel lines, exhaust
system or underbody.
When lifting, check for clearance to front ABS
sensor wire harness and tie off/pull from grommets as
necessary.
Rear Spindle Support Protector Sleeve
Figure 10
The rear spindle support rods, along with a
protector, may be used to support the rear end of the
vehicle when using a twin post hoist.
A protector for the spindle support rods may be
fabricated as shown in Figure 10 to prevent surface
nicks or gouges where the lifts contact the rods.
LOCK CYLINDER CODING
KEY IDENTIFICATION AND USAGE
The lock cylinder keyway is designed so that other
model keys will not enter a current model lock
cylinder. Two non-interchangeable keys are used.
The square head key is used in the ignition lock
cylinder. The oval head key is used in doors, console
door, lIP compartment and right storage compartment
lock cylinders. The square ignition key will not fit into
the door lock cylinder and the oval key will not fit into
the ignition lock cylinder.
Key identification is obtained from the four-
character key code stamped on the knockout portion of
the key head and an identification letter stamped on
the key shank. After code number has been recorded,
plugs should be knocked out of the key head. From
these numbers, lock combinations can be determined
by use of a code list, which is available to owners of key
cutting equipment from equipment suppliers.

1-01.;-------- --------+-1·1 1S"

------------------------------------------------- ---+---
- - 1-1/4"

____________________ ~-------------------------- _____

t

MATERIAL
2" ID BLACK PLAsnc PIPE
(USED FOR UNDERGROUND "\
LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEM) CUT OUT 1-1/4" SECTION LENGTHWISE
MS926S-0A

Figure 10 - Support Rod Protector Sleeve

 OA-8 GENERAL INFORMATION
If key code numbers are not available from records or
from the knockout plug, lock combinations (tumbler
numbers and position arrangement) can be
determined by laying the key on the key code diagram.
NOTICE: The mechanical code for the ignition
lock cylinder (square key) must be cut on a special
key blank designed for use in the Personalized
Automotive Security System (PASS-KeyOl). If all
P ASS-KeyOl ignition keys are lost or the ignition
lock cylinder or PASS-Key" decoder module are
replaced, all PASS-Key® ignition keys should be
replaced. Refer to SECTION SA for diagnosis.
Refer to SECTION 9D for service.
The engine power key (Coupe - ZR1) is a special
square-head key that is used to operate the engine
power switch located on the console. Refer to
SECTION SC for service information and SECTION
SA for diagnosis.
CUTTING KEYS
Figure 11
After the code has been determined from the code
list or the key code diagram, cut a blank key to the
proper level of each of the six tumbler positions, and
check key operation in lock cylinder.
REPLACEMENT LOCK CYLINDERS
Doors and Rear Storage Compartment
New lock cylinders, other than ignition lock
cylinders, are available from the service parts
warehouse with new lock cylinder locking bars.
Tumblers are also available and must be assembled
into cylinder as outlined below.
123456
1234 5
L-_~ f81
m POSITION
[[] L..!:.J
m LEVELS 9S 6677·10-1
Figure 11 - Key Code Diagram
1
ASSEMBLING AND CODING LOCK CYLINDERS
All Lock Cylinders Except Console Door.
Right Storage Compartment and Instrument
Panel Compartment
Figures 12 through 15
Tumblers for all locks, except ignition lock, console
door, instrument panel compartment, engine power
key and rear storage compartment, are shaped alike
with the exception of a notched position on one side.
As key is inserted in lock cylinder, tumblers are
lowered to correct height so that notches on each
tumbler are at the same level. When the notches on all
six tumblers line up, the side bar is pushed into the
notches by two small springs; thus allowing cylinder to
turn in its bore. Five types of tumblers are used to
make various lock tumbler combinations and each is
coded according to a number 1 through 5, stamped on
its side.
1. Find lock cylinder tumbler numbers and tumbler
arrangement by use of numerical key code lock
cylinder code list. Code lists are made available to
owners of key cutting equipment by equipment
suppliers. If code list is not available, proceed as
follows:
A. Lay key on the key code diagram with key
ou tlined by diagram.
B. Starting at head of key blade, find and record
lowest level (tumbler number) that is visible in
position number 1 and subsequent position
numbers 2 through 6. After tumbler numbers
and arrangement have been determined,
assemble as follows:
2. Starting at open end (head) of cylinder, insert
tumblers in their proper slots in the order called by
the code.
3. Pull out side bar with fingers so that tumblers will
drop completely into place.
NOTICE: If the springs become tangled, do not
pull them apart. Unscrew them or they may be
damaged. Insert one tumbler spring in space
provided above each number.
4. Insert spring retainer so the two end prongs slide
into the slots at either end of cylinder and press
retainer down. If tumblers have not been
assembled correctly, they can be removed from
cylinder by holding cylinder with tumbler slots
down, pulling side bar out with fingers and jarring
cylinder to shake tumblers out. This procedure is
necessary because once the tumblers have been
pressed down into the cylinder, they are held in
their slots by the side bar.
 GENERAL INFORMATION OA-9

[JJ TUMBLER

m CYLINDER
LOCK
HEAD
..., LOCK
Ll..J CYLINDER
m SIDEBAR

9S 6977-10-1

Figure 12 - Lock Cylinder Components

m WOODEN BLOCK 9S6975-10-1

Figure 15 - Locking Tumblers in Place
8. Lubricate cylinder with a multipurpose lubricant
GM part number 12345120 or synthetic SAE 5W30
engine oil.

m STAKE POINTS FOR RETAINER Instrument Panel Compartment and Rear

[JJ LOCK CYLINDER HEAD Storage Compartment Lock Cylinder
m SPRING RETAINER 9S 6973-10-1 A lock cylinder with snap-in tumblers is used for
the instrument panel compartment and right storage
Figure 13 - Installing Spring Retainer
compartment lock. The lock cylinder has four or five
tumbler positions. The number 1 or 2 position (closest

~
to cylinder head) is a brass retainer tumbler. The 2

•
through 5 positions or 3 through 5 positions are
[JJ TUMBLER
standard tumbler positions depending upon cylinder
'I m CYLINDER type. Therefore, only the last 4 or 5 tumbler

l
HEAD
m CYLINDER combinations are required.

-,.-m m SPRING
4 RETAINER III Assemble
m SPRING • Determine tumbler numbers and arrangement as
V "'-J previously described and install tumblers.

9S 6974-10-1 METRIC FASTENERS

Figure 14 - Installing Tumblers
5. To check if tumblers have been installed properly,
insert key into lock cylinder. If tumblers are
installed properly, the side bar will drop down. If
bar does not drop down, remove key, spring
retainer, springs and tumblers and reassemble.
NOTICE: Use leather or wood at each vise jaw to
prevent damage to cylinder.
6. Iflock cylinder is assembled properly, remove key
and secure cylinder in a vise with spring retainer
exposed.
7. Using suitable staking tool, stake spring retainer
securely in place by staking cylinder metal over
retainer at each end.
Figures 16and 17
The Corvette is primarily dimensioned in the
metric system. Most metric fasteners are very close in
dimension to well-known customary fasteners in the
inch system_ It is important that replacement
fasteners be of the correct nominal diameter, thread
pitch and strength.
Original equipment metric fasteners (except cross-
recess head screws) are identified by a number
marking which indicates the strength of the material
in the fastener. Metric cross-recess screws are
identified by a Posidriv or Type 1A cross-recess. For
best results, use a Type lA cross-recess screwdriver, or
equivalent, in Posidriv recess head screws.
OA-10 GENERAL INFORMATION
POSIDRIV
SCREW HEAD
IDENTIFICATION MARKS (4)
9S 7119-AS
Figure 16 - Cross-Recess Screw
NOTICE: Most metric fasteners have a blue color
coating_ However, this should not be used as
positive identification, as some metric fasteners
are not color coated_
"General Motors Engineering Standards," along
with "North American Industries," have adopted a
portion of the standard metric fastener sizes defined by
ISO <International Standards Organization)_ This was
done to reduce the number of fastener sizes used, and
yet retain the best strength qualities in each thread
size_ For example, the customary 114-20 and 114-28
screws are replaced by the metric M6_0 X 1 screw,
which has nearly the same diameter and 25.4 threads
per inch_ The thread pitch is in between the customary
coarse and fine thread pitches_
Metric and customary thread notation differ
slightly _ The difference is shown in Figure 17_
FASTENER STRENGTH IDENTIFICATION
Figure 18
The most commonly used metric fastener strength
property classes are 9_8 and 10_9, with the class
identification being embossed on the head of each bolt.
Customary (inch) strength classes range from grade 2
to grade 8. The number of markings is two lines less
than the actual grade (i.e .. _grade 8 bolt will exhibit 6
embossed radial lines on the bolt head).
CUSTOMARY
1/4 20
THREAD MAJOR NUMBER OF THREADS THREAD MAJDR DIAMETER
DIAMETER IN INCHES PER INCH
I
THREAD PITCH
Figure 17 - Thread Notation
Some metric nuts will be marked with single digit
strength identification numbers on the nut face.
When replacing metric fasteners, be careful to use
bolts and nuts of equal or greater strength than the
original (the same number marking or higher). It is
also important to select replacement fasteners of the
correct size. Correct replacement bolts and nuts are
available through GM-SPO_ Many metric fasteners
available in the aftermarket parts channels were
designed to metric standards of countries other than
the United States and may be of a lower strength, may
not have the numbered head marking system, and
may be of different thread pitch. The metric fasteners
used on GM products are designed to new,
international standards that may not yet be
manufactured by some non-domestic bolt and nut
suppliers. In general, except for special applications,
the common sizes and pitches are: M 6.0 X 1. M 8 X
1.25. M 10 X 1.5. and M 12 X 1.75.
PREVAILING TORQUE FASTENERS
A prevailing torque nut is designed to develop an
interference between the nut and bolt threads. This is
most often accomplished by distortion of the top of an
all metal nut, or by using a nylon patch on the threads
in the middle of the hex flat. A nylon insert may also
be used as a method of interference between nut and
bolt threads (Figure 19)_
A prevailing torque bolt is designed to develop an
interference between bolt and nut threads, or the
threads of a tapped hole. This is accomplished by
distorting some of the threads, or by using a nylon
patch or adhesive.
Recommendations For Reuse
L Clean, unrusted prevailing torque nuts and bolts
may be reused as follows:
A. Clean dirt and other foreign material from nut
or bolt.
METRIC
M6.0 X
DISTANCE BETWEEN
IN MILLIMETERS THREADS IN MILLIMETERS
9S 712O-AS
 GENERAL INFORMATION OA-11

NUT STRENGTH
GRADE 2 GRADES GRADE 7 GRADES IDENTIFICATION
(GM260-M) (GM280-M) (GM290-M) (GMlOO-M)

CUSTOMARY (INCH) BOLTS - IDENTIFICATION MARKS CORRESPOND TO BOLT

STRENGTH - INCREASING NUMBERS REPRESENT INCREASING STRENGTH.

METRIC BOLTS - IDENTIFICATION CLASS NUMBERS CORRESPOND TO BOLT

STRENGTH - INCREASING NUMBERS REPRESENT INCREASING STRENGTH.

9S 7117·0A
Figure 18· Fastener Strength Markings
B. Inspect nut or bolt to ass.u re there are no • Serpentine Belt Routine (when a separate
cracks, elongation, or other signs of abuse or label).
overtightening. (IT there is any doubt, replace • Engine Fan Caution.
with a new prevailing torque fastener of equal • Jump Start.
or greater strength.) • Odometer Reset.
C. Assemble parts and hand start nut or bolt. These and other labels will be found in the
D. Observe that, before fastener seats, it develops Standard Parts Catalog.
torque per the chart in Figure 20. (If there is The Vehicle Certification Label, Tire Pressure
any doubt, replace with a new prevailing Placard and Service Parts Identification Label are not
torque fastener of equal or greater strength.) available as service parts.
E. Tighten fastener to torque specified in
appropriate section of this manual.
2. Bolts and nuts which are r.!'sty or damaged should
be replaced with new parts of equal or greater
strength.

REPLACEMENT LABELS CENTER TOP NYLON NYLON NYLON

LOCK LOCK PATCH WASHER INSERT
INSERT
Replacement labels are available through GM
Service Parts Operations for the following:
• Vehicle Emission Control Information
(Exhaust Emission Tune Up).
• Spare Wheel Caution.
• Jacking.
• Spare Tire Storage. DRY THREAD NYLON OUTOF
ADHESIVE PROFILE STRIP ROUNO
COATING DEFORMED THREAD
AREA
9S 7118.()A
Figure 19· Prevailing Torque Nuts and Bolts
OA-12 GENERAL INFORfiliATION

FASTENER TORQUE METRIC·SIZE FASTENERS

TYPE UNITS 6 6.3 & 10 12 14 16 20

Nuts and all N·m 0.4 0.4 0.8 1.4 2.2 3.0 4.2 7.0
Motal&olts Lb. In. 4 4 7 12 19 27 37 62

Adhesive or Nylon N·m 0.4 0.4 0.6 1.2 1.6 2.4 3.4 5.6
Coated Bolts Lb. In. 4 4 5 11 14 21 30 50

FASTENER TORQUE INCH·SIZE FASTENERS

TYPE UNITS .250 .312 .375 .437 .500 .562 .625 .750

Nuts and an N·m 0.4 0.6 1.4 1.& 2.4 3.2 4.2 6.2
Metal Bolts Lb. In. 4 5 12 16 21 2& 37 55

Adhesive or Nylon N·m 0.4 0.6 1.0 1.4 1.& 2.6 3.4 5.2
Coated Bolts Lb. In. 4 5 9 12 16 23 30 49
9S 7121-OA
..
Figure 20· Prevailing Torque Chart

PRODUCTION AND PROCESS CODES DLS LHIRH Heated Sport Mirrors

The production and process codes provide the D3W Speedometer Driven Gear (25513044) RED
description of the Regular Production Options (RPO)
used on a Corvette. The RPO list is also printed on the D3X Speedometer Driven Gear (25513049)
Service Parts Identification Label. The following is a GRN
list of regular production options and description:
RPO Description D4L Speedometer Driven Gear (25513050) PPL

ACI Passenger 6·Way Power Seat Adjuster D7A Speedometer Driven Gear (25513042)
ORN
AC3 Driver 6·Way Power Seat Adjuster
OBI Vehicle Speed Sensor (10456089)
AJ3 Front Seat Inflatable Restraint System
D8K Vehicle Speed Sensor (10456091)
AQ9 PassengerlDriver Reclining Seat
D8L Vehicle Speed Sensor (10456092)
AU3 Electric Door· Locks
D64 Passenger Vanity Mirror
AR9 European Style Reclining Seat
074 Driver Mirror
CC2 Auxiliary Roof
FEI Soft Ride Suspension
CC3 Removable Panels (Plastic) Hatch Roof
FE7 Heavy Duty Suspension
CF7 Removable (nontransparent) Sun Roof
FG3 Bilstein Gas Shocks
C2L Removable Roof Package (consists of CF7
and CC3) . FX3 Electronic Ride & Handling

C49 Electro-Clear Rear Window Defog GHO 3.54 Ratio Rear Axle

C60 Manual Control Air Conditioning GMI 2.59 Ratio Rear Axle

C68 Electronic Control Air Conditioning GM3 3.45 Ratio Rear Axle

DC8 Remote Control Electric LH & RH Outside GT7 3.33 Ratio Rear Axle
Mirror
GU2 2.73 Ratio Rear Axle
 GENERAL INFORMATION OA·13

G44 3.07 Ratio Rear Axle UIF AMIFM Stereo, Seek/Scan, Auto Reverse
Music Search Cassette, Compact Disc,
G92 Performance Ratio Rear Axle HPS, Clock and ETR Radio

JL9 Antilock Front & Rear Disc Brakes U19 Kilometers and Miles Cluster

J55 Heavy Duty Brakes U52 Electronic Instrument Cluster

KC4 Engine Oil Cooler U75 Power Antenna

K05 Engine Coolant Heater (Canada only) V56 Luggage Carrier

K34 Electronic Cruise XAA Front Tire (P255f45ZR17)

K68 120 Amp. Generator XAU Front Tire (P275f40 ZR 17)

LT5 8-Cylinder, 5.7L (VIN J) Engine YAA Rear Tire (P285f40 ZR17)

LT1 8-Cylinder, 5.7L (VIN P) Engine YAU Rear Tire (P275f40 ZR 17)

ML9 ZF 6-Speed Manual Transmission YBE Rear Tire (P3l5f35 ZR 17)

MXO Automatic 4-Speed 4L60 Transmission 207 Sport Package

NA5 Federal Emission System Z25 40th Anniversary Package

NK4 Sport Leather Steering Wheel ZRl Special Performance Coupe Package

NM5 Canadian Emission Syst,em 101 Arctic White Interior Trim

NN5 California Emission System lOT Arctic White Vinyl Top

QAl 17 X 9.5 Aluminum Styled Wheel IOU Arctic White Exterior Color

QA2 17 X 9.5 Front and 17 X 11 Rear 103 Arctic White Leather Trim
Aluminum Styled Wheel
141 Light Gray Interior Trim
QB6 17 X 8.5 Front and 17 X 9.5 Rear
Aluminum Styled Wheel 143 Light Gray Leather Trim

T61 Daytime Running Lighting 19C Black Cloth Trim

UJ6 Low Tire Pressure Indicator 191 Black Interior Trim

UM6 AMIFM Stereo, Seek/Scan, Auto Reverse 19T Black Vinyl Top
Cassette, Clock, ETR Radio
193 Black Leather Trim
UU8 AMIFM Stereo, Cassette, Dolby, Clock,
ETRRadio 199 Black Seat Belt

UXO Dual Floor Sill and Dual Extended Range 24S Blue Removable Panel Roof
DelcolBose Speaker System
41T Black Cloth Top
UY5 Dual Floor Sill and Dual Extended Range
Speaker System 41U Black Exterior Color

43U Bright Aqua Metallic Exterior Color

 OA-14 GENERAL INFORMATION

45U Medium Green Pearl Exterior Color 80U Medium Quasar Blue Exterior Color

53U Competition Yellow Exterior Color SERVICE PARTS IDENTIFICATION LABEL

641 Light Beige Interior Trim The Service Parts Identification Label (Figure 21)
has been developed and placed on the floor console door
643 Light Beige Leather Trim to aid service and parts personnel in identifying parts,
production and process codes. The label also identifies
64S Bronze Removable Panel Roof the vehicle identification number, body type style,
type of paint, paint color codes and trim combination.
68T Neutral Beige Cloth Top
CUSTOMARY IMETRIC CONVERSION TABLE
68U Anniversary Ruby Red Exterior Color
Figure 22 provides a conversion table. Divide
70U Torch Red Exterior Color metric number by conversion number to get customary
equivalent number. To convert temperature degrees
701 Torch Red Interior Trim Celsius to degrees Fahrenheit, multiply Celsius
number by 1.8 and add 32.
703 Torch Red Leather Trim CB
DECIMAL AND METRIC EQUIVALENTS
71T Ruby Red Cloth Top
Refer to Figure 23 for equivalent of fractions to
73U Black Rose Metallic Exterior Color decimal in inches to metric in millimeters.

75U Brilliant Red Metallic Exterior Color ABBREVIATIONS CHART

791 Ruby Red Interior Trim Refer to Figure 24 for the abbreviation of words
used in this manual.
793 Ruby Red Leather Trim

Service Parts Identification DO NOT REMOVE

VEHIa.E
IDENTIFICAnON -( 1 G1 VZ23J9PS8DDXXX 1YZD7 J- BODY
TYPE STYLE
NUMBER
AC1 AO AJ3 AQ9 CO C68 OM 074 DLB DC8 GHD JL9
JSS K34 K68 LTS ML9 NAS QA2 UJ6 U1F U7S XAU YBE }opnON
CONTENT
ZR1

BASECOAT CLEARCOAT
EXAMPLE WAL41 U41 193

PAINT TECHNOLOGY PAINT CODES AND LOCATIONS TRIM

L LOWE R BODY COLOR COMBINATIONS
U UPPER BODY COLOR

IT] FLOOR CONSOLE DOOR

r.;o SERVICE PART
L1...J IDENTIFICATION LABEL
MS9269-0A

Figure 21 - Service Parts Identification Label

1
 .,

CUSTOMARY J CONVERSION I METRIC CUSTOMARY I CONVERSION I METRIC

Multiply by to get equivalent Multiply by to get equivalent
number of : number of :

\ LENGTH ACCELERAnON
Inch 25.4 ' millimeters (mm) Foot/sec2 0.3048 meter/sec2 (m/s2)
Foot 0.3048 meters (m) Inch/sec2 0.0254 meter/sec2
Yard 0.9144 meters
Mile 1.609 kilometers (km) TORQUE
AREA Pound-inch 0.11298 newton-meters (N·m)
millimeters2 (mm2) Pound-foot 1.3558 newton-meters
." Inch2 645 .2
.0' 6.45 centimeters2 (cm2)
c: POWER
Foot 2
~
/D 0.0929 meters2 (m2)
N
N Yard2 0.8361 meters2
Horsepower 0.746 Kilowatts (kW)
n VOLUME
c:
PRESSURE OR STRESS
S Inch 3 16387. mm 3
3 16.387 cm 3 0.2491 kilopascals (kPa)
AI Inches of water
..( 0.0164 liters (I) Pounds/sq. in . 6.895 Kilopascals
~ Quart 0.9464 liters
...
/D
Gallon 3.7854 liters ENERGY OR WORK
,,'n
~

Yard 3 0.7646 meters3 (m3)

8TU 1055. Joules (J)
o MASS
:l Foot-pound 1.3558 joules
~ Kilowatt-hour 3600000. joules (J = one W's)
UI Pound 0.4536 kilograms (kg)
o·
:l
Ton 907.18 kilograms (kg) or 3.6 x 106
Ton 0.907 tonne (t) LIGHT CI
D1
r:r
m
FORCE Z
iD m
Foot candle 1.0764 lumens/meter 2 (Im/m2)
Kilogram 9.807 newtons (N) ~
r-
Ounce 0.2780 newtons
Pound 4.448 newtons FUEL PERFORMANCE Z
"n
TEMPERATURE Miles/gal 0.4251 kilometerslliter (kmll)
o
XI

Degree Fahrenheit (t'F-32) + 1.8 deg ree Celsius (e)

Gal/mile 2.3527 liter/kilometer (I/km) s:
~
OF
·40
3l

I" Ir
II II I I0I II I 140I II I 80I III I 120II I II I
98.6
200 f'2
I I I I I
I I
OF

Miles/hour
VELOCITY
1.6093 Kilometers/hr. (km/h)
o
z
c
·40
~
.20 0 20 37 ~o 60 80
~
100
957124-AS
....~
VI
OA-16 GENERAL INFORMATION

DECIMAL AND METRIC EQUIVALENTS

FRACTIONS DECIMAL METRIC FRACTIONS DECIMAL METRIC

IN. MM. IN. MM.
1/64 .......... .015625 ....... . .39688 33/64 ....... . .515625 ...... 13.09687
1/32 .......... .03125 ........ . .79375 17/32 ....... . .53125 ....... 13.49375
3/64 .......... .046875 ... . .. . 1.19062 35/64 . ....... .546875 ...... 13.89062
1/16 .......... .0625 ........ . 1.58750 9/16 .......... .5625 . ....... 14.28750
5/64 .......... .078125 ...... . 1.98437 37/64 ....... . .578125 ...... 14.68437
3/32 .......... .09375 ....... . 2.38125 19/32 ....... . .59375 ....... 15.08125
7/64 .......... .109375 ...... . 2.77812 39/64 · ....... .609375 ...... 15.47812
1/8 .......... . .125 •• 0 ••• 3.1750
0 •••• 5/8 · .......... .625 .......... 15.87500
9/64 .......... .140625 ...... . 3.57187 41164 · ....... .640625 ...... 16.27187
5/32 .......... .15625 ..... .. . 3.96875 21/32 ....... . .65625 ....... 16.66875
11164 ........ .171875 ...... . 4.36562 43/64 ....... . .671875 . ..... 17.06562
3/16 .......... .1875 ........ . 4.76250 11/16 · ....... .6875 ........ 17.46250
13/64 · ....... .203125 ...... . 5.15937 45/64 . ....... .703125 ...... 17.85937
7/32 .......... .21875 5.55625
•••••• • 0 23/32 · ....... .71875 ....... 18.25625
15/64 · ....... .234375 ...... . 5.95312 47/64 · ....... .734375 ...... 18.65312
1/4 .......... . .250 .......... . 6.35000 3/4 · .......... .750 .......... 19.05000
17/64 ....... . .265625 ...... . 6.74687 49/64 · ....... .765625 ·..... 19.44687
9/32 .......... .28125 ....... . 7.14375 25/32 ....... . .78125 ....... 19.84375
19/64 · ... . ... .296875 ...... . 7.54062 51/64 . ....... .796875 · ..... 20.24062
5/16 .......... .3125 ........ . 7.93750 13/16 . ....... .8125 .0 ••••.• 20.63750
21/64 .... ... . .328125 ...... . 8.33437 53/64 · ....... .828125 ...... 21.03437
11/32 ....... . .34375 ....... . 8.73125 27/32 · ....... .84375 ....... 21.43125
23/64 ....... . .359375 ...... . 9.12812 55/64 · ....... .859375 ...... 21.82812
3/8 .......... . .375 •• 00 9.52500
•••••••
7/8 · .......... .875 ••• ••••• 0 • 22.22500
25/64 ....... . .390625 •• 9.92187
•• 0 •• 57/64 · ....... .890625 · ..... 22.62187
13/32 ....... . .40625 ...... . 10.31875 29/32 · ....... .90625 ....... 23.01875
27/64 ....... . .421875 10.71562
••••• 0 59/64 . ....... .921875 ...... 23.41562
7/16 .......... .4375 ....... . 11.11250 15/16 0 ••• 0.· • .9375 ........ 23.81250
29/64 ••••• 0" .453125 ..... . 11.50937 61/64 • ••• 0 ••• .953125 00 •• 00 24.20937
15/32 ....... . .46875 •• 11.90625
0 •••• 31132 • ••• 0 0 •• .96875 ....... 24.60625
31/64 ....... . .484375 •• 12.30312
0 ••• 63/64 · ....... .984375 ...... 25.00312
1/2 .......... . .500 ......... . 12.70000 1 · ....... 1.00 .......... 25.40000
12·7-92
9S 7116·AS
Figure 23 - Decimal and Metric Equivalents
 GENERAL INFORMATION OA-17

ABS - AntiLock Brake System of - Degrees fahrenheit P/B - Power Brakes

AlC - Air Conditioning Fed. - Federal (All State. Exc: Calif.) PIN - Part Number
ACl - Aireleaner Fed. Fuel Enable Data Stream PNP - Park Neutral Position
AID - Analog/Digital FM - Frequency Modulation PRNDl - Park, Reverse Neutral. Drive,
Adj - Adjust FMVSS - Federal Motor Vehicle Safety low

- -
AIF Air/Fuel Ratio Standards PROM Programmable Read Only
AH - Ampere Hours gal. - Gallon Memory
AIR GMSPO - GM Service Parts PS - Power Steering
System - Secondary Air Injection System GND - Ground PSI - Pounds Per Square Inch
All. - Altitude GPM - Gallons Per Minute PI. - Pint
AM - Amplitude Modulation HC - Hydrocarbons QDM - Quad-Driver
AMP - Amp.re(s) HD - Heavy Duty Qt. - Quart
API - American Petroleum .nstitute Hg. Mercury R Resistance
APT - Adju,table Part Throttle Hi. All. - High Altitude Re - Rate of Capacity
ASM - Assembly H02S - Heated Oxygen Sensor Ref. - Reference
AfT - Automatic Transmission HP - Horse Power RF - RightFront
ATC Automatic Temperature Control HPS - High Performance System RFI - Radio Frequency Interference
ATDe After Top Dead Center HVAC - Heater-Vent·Air Conditioning RH - Right Hand
BARO - Barometric HVACM - Heater·Vent-Air Conditioning RIM - Reaction Injection Molding
8at. Battery
-
Module RPM - Engine SIMed
B+ - Positive Terminal HVM Heater·Vent·Module RPO - Regular Production Option
BHP - Brake Horsepower lAC - Idle Air Control RR - Right Rear
BP - Bade Pressure JAT - Intake Air Temperature RTV - Room Temperature Vulcanizing
BTDe - Before Top Dead Center IC - ignition Control (Se.ler)
·c - ~rus Celsius IC - Integrated Circuit RVR - Response Vacuum Reducer
CC - Cubic Centimeter ICM - Ignition Control Module RWD - Rear Wheel Drive
CCM - Central Control Module ID - identification or SAE - Society of Automotive
CCOT - Cyding elutch (Orifice) T!!.be Inside Diameter Engineers
CD - Compact Disc IGN - Ignition SFI - Sequential Multiportruel
CEAB - Cold Engine Airbleed INJ - Injection Injection -
CEMF - Counter Electromotive Force INT - Intake 51 System International
CID - Cubic Inch Displacement liP - Instrument Panel SIR Supplemental Inflatable
ClOOP - Closed loop ISO - Intemational Standards Restraint
CMP - Camshaft Position Organization SOL- - Solenoid
eo - Carbon Monoxide km - Kilometers ST - Scan Tool
CO, - carbon Dioxide km/h - Kilometers Per Hour Syn. - Synchronizer
Conn - Connector KV - Kilovolts (Thousands of Volts) TACH - Tachometer
CPU - Central Processing Unit .. kmll - Ktlometers per liter TCC - Transmission Converter Clutch
es - Changing System kPa - Kilopascals TDC Top Dead Center
CTS - Closed Throttle Position KS - Knock Sensor TP - Throttle Position
Cu.ln. - Cubic Inch Kv - Kilovolts (Thousands of Volts) TPC - Tire Performance Criteria
CV - Constant Velocity l - Liter TPD - Tire Problem Detector
Cyl. - Cylinderjs) Ib.t!. - Pound Feet T.V. - Throltte Valve
DERM - Diagnostic Energy Reserve Ib.in . - Pound Inch TW - Thermal Vacuum Value:
Module LCD - Liquid Crystal Display TWC - Three way Convener
DI -
Distributor Ignition lED - Light Emitting Diode UJT - Universal Joint
ole -
Driver Information Center IF - Left Front UTD - Universal Theft Deterrent
Ditt. -
Differential LR Left Rear V - VoIt(s)
OlC -
Data link (onnector lTPWS - Low Tire Pressure Warning V-8 Eight Cylinder Engine-
DTC -
Diagnostic Trouble Code System Arranged in a "V·
DVM -
Digital Voltmeter MAP - Manifold Absolute Pressure Vat. - Vacuum
EBTCM - Electronic Brake and Traction Mil - Malfunction Indicator Lamp VIN - Vehicle Identification Number
Control Module MFI - Multiport Fuel Injection VMV - Vacuum Modulator Valve
ECC Electronic Comfort Control mm - Millimeter VSS - vehicle Speed Sensor
ECM -
Engine Control Module MPG - Miles Per Gallon WI - With
ECT -
Engine Coolant Temperature mph - Miles Per Hour W/B - WheelBase
EEC -
Evaporative Emission Control MIT - Manual Transmission W/O -- Without
EEPROM - Electronically Erasable mV - Millivolt WOT Wide Open Throttle
Programmable Read Only N.C. - Normally Closed WU - WarmUp
Memory N·m - Newton Metres X·Valve - EXpilnsion Valve
EGR -
Exhaust Gas Recirculation NOx - Nitrogen. Oxides of ZF - Zahmradfabrik Friedrichshafen
EI -
Electronic Ignition OBD - On·Board Diagnostics
EMF -
Electromotive force oe - Oxidation Catalytic Converter
EMI -
Electromagnetic Interference OD - Outside Diameter
EPA -
Environmental Protection OE - Original Equipment
Agency OHC - Overhead Cam
EPROM - Erasable Programmable Read Ol - Open Loop
Only Memory OSA - Outside Air (Temperature)
ESD - Electrostatic Discharge 025 Oxygen Sensor
ETC - EleC'tronic Temperature Control 02 - Oxygen
ETR - Electronically Tuned Receiver PASS - Personalized Automotive 10-26-92
EVAP - Evaporative Emission Key* Security System MS9266-0A
Exh. - Exhaust

FIgure 24 - AbbreVIations Chart

 OA-18 GENERAL INFORMATION
STANDARD NOMENCLATURE
Starting with the 1993 model year, General
Motors will be complying with the Society of
Automotive Engineers (SAE) recommended
ElectricallElectronic Systems Diagnostic Terms,
Definitions, Abbreviations and Acronyms SAE J1930.
SAE J1930 is an industry wide standard that was
adopted into government regulations and requires
certain electrical and electronic components and
systems to be known by the same nomenclature that
have the same function. The standard is also being
applied to abbreviations and acronyms. This standard
is being used in all 1993 service publications.
To comply with this standard, some GM terms,
abbreviations and acronyms are being replaced with
those recommended by the SAE J1930 term.
The following is a list of electrical/electronic
components and systems terms that did not change:
Barometric Pressure Sensor - BARO Sensor
Closed Loop - CL
Early Fuel Evaporation - EFE
Evaporative Emission Control System - EECS
Exhaust Gas Recirculation - EGR
STANDARD NOMENCLATURE FOR CERTAIN ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS
Former Term
Absolute Pressure Sensor - APS
Air Cleaner Assembly
Air Cleaner Filter Element
Air Injection Reaction System - A.I.R. System
Assembly Line Communication Link - ALCL
Assembly Line Data Link - ALDL
BCM-PCM Data Problem
Calibration Pack - CAL-PAK
Calibration Pack - CAL-PAK
Calibration Pack - CAL PAK
Camshaft Sensor
Canister Purge - CP
i.
Exhaust Gas Recirculation System - EGR System
Idle Air Control - lAC
Idle Speed Control - ISC
Manifold Absolute PressUr!l- MAP
Mass Air Flow - MAF
Mixture Control - MIC
Open Loop - OL
Programmable Read Only Memory -'PROM
Sequential Fuel Injection - SFI
Sequential- Port Full Injection - SFI
Torque Converter Clutch - TCe
Vehicle Speed Sensor - VSS
Wide Open Throttle - WOT
The following is a partial listing of SAE J1930
with the former GM term and abbreviation beside the
new SAE J1930 term and abbreviation. Then a cross
directory of new term next to former term.
New Term
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor - MAP Sensor
Air Cleaner - ACL
Air Cleaner Filter - ACL Filter
Secondary Air Injection System - AIR System
Data Link Connector - DLC
Data Link Connector - DLC
BCM-PCM Data Sensor
Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only
Memory - EEPROM
Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory - EPROM
Programmable Read Only Memory - PROM
Camshaft Position Sensor - CMP Sensor
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge - EVAP Canister
Purge

STANDARD NOMENCLATURE FOR CERTAIN ELECTRICAl/ElECTRONIC
COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS (continued)
Former Term
Catalytic Converter - Cat. Conv.
Catalytic Converter - Cat. Conv.
Catalytic Converter - Cat. Conv.
Catalytic Converter - Cat. Conv.
Catalytic Converter - Cat. Conv.
Check Engine Indicator
Code
Computer Command Control - CCC
Computer Controlled Coil Ignition - C31
Controlled Canister Purge - CCP
Coolant Temperature Sensor - CTS
Coolant Temperature Switch - CTS
Detonation Sensor
Diagnostic Circuit Check , On-Board Diagnostic System Check - OBD System
Digital Electronic Fuel Injection - DEFI
Digital Electronic Fuel Injection - DEFI
Digital Fuel Injection - DFI
Digital Fuel Injection - DFI
Direct Ignition System - DIS
Distributor HEI Module
Distributorless Ignition System - DIS
Dual Bed Monolith - DBM
Dual Bed Monolith - DBM
Electronic Air Control- EAC
Electronic Air Switching - EAS
Electronic Control Module - ECM
Electronic Fuel Injection - EFI
Electronic Fuel Injection - EFI
Electronic Fuel Injection - EFI
GENERALINFORMATION OA-19
New Term
Oxidation Catalytic Converter - OC
Three Way + Oxidation Catalytic Converter -
TWC+OC
Three Way Catalytic Converter - TWC
Warm Up Oxidation Catalytic Converter - WU-OC
Warm Up Three Way Catalytic Converter - WU-TWC
Malfunction Indicator Lamp - MIL
Diagnostic Trouble Code - DTC
Control Module System
Electronic Ignition - EI
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge - EVAP Canister
Purge
Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - ECT Sensor
Engine Coolant Temperature Switch - ECT Switch
Knock Sensor - KS
Check
Multiport Fuel Injection - MFI
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection - SFI
Multiport Fuel Injection - MFI
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection - SFI
Electronic Ignition System - EI System
Distributor Ignition Control Module - 01 Control
Module
Electronic Ignition System - EI System
Oxidation Catalytic Converter - OC
Three Way Catalytic Converter - TWC
Second Air Injection Bypass Valve - AIR Bypass Valve
Secondary Air Injection Switching Valve - AIR
Switching Valve
Engine Control Module - ECM
Multiport Fuel Injection - MFI
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection - SFI
Throttle Body Fuel Injection - TBI
OA-20 GENERAL INFORMATION

STANDARD NOMENCLATURE FOR CERTAIN ElECTRICAL/ElECTRONIC

COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS (continued)
Former Term
Electronic Spark Control Circuit - ESC Circuit
Electronic Spark Control System - ESC System
Electronic Spark Timing - EST
Electronic Spark Timing Circuit - EST Circuit
Electronic Vacuum Regulator Valve - EVRV
Engine Calibration Unit - ECU
Evaporative Emission Control System - EECS
Exhaust Gas RecirculationlThermostatic Vacuum
Switch EGRITVS
New Term
Knock Sensor Circuit - KS Circuit
Knock Sensor System - KS System
Ignition Control- IC
Ignition Control Circuit - IC Circuit
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Electronic Vacuum
Regulator Solenoid Valve - EGR Electronic Vacuum
Regulator Solenoid Valve
Programmable Read Only Memory - PROM
Evaporative Emission System - EVAP System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Thermal Vacuum Valve-
EGR1VV

Fuel CAL-PAC Missing

- Programmable Read Only Memory Missing - PROM
(CAL-PAK) Missing

High Energy Ignition - H EI Distributor Ignition - DI

Lean Exhaust " Lean Heated Oxygen Sensor Signal - Lean H02S
Lean Exhaust Lean Oxygen Sensor Signal- Lean 02S Signal

Manifold Air Temperature Sensor - MAT Sensor
MEM-CAL Error
MEM-CAL Error
Memory and Calibration Unit - MEM-CAL
Memory and Calibration Unit - MEM-CAL
Multi-Port Fuel Injection - MPFI
Intake Air Temperature Sensor - IAT Sensor
Erasable Programmable Read Only - Only Memory
Error - EPROM Error
Programmable Read Only Memory Error - PROM
(MEM-CAL) Error
Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory - EPROM
Programmable Read Only Memory - PROM
Multiport Fuel Injection - MFI

Oxygen Sensor - O2 Heated Oxygen Sensor H02S

Oxygen Sensor - O2 Oxygen Sensor 02S

PartlNeutral Switch - PIN Switch ParklNeutral Position Switch - PNP Switch

Port Fuel Injection - PFI Multiport Fuel Injection - MFI
Pulse Air Injection System - PAIR Pulsed Secondary Air Injection System - PAIR System
 GENERAL INFORMATION OA-21

STANDARD NOMENCLATURE FOR CERTAIN elECTRICAl/ELECTRONIC

COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS (continued)
Former Term New Term

Revolutions Per Minute - rpm Engine Speed - RPM -

Rich Exhaust Rich Heated Oxygen Sensor Signal- Rich H02S Signal
Rich Exhaust Rich Oxygen Sensor Signal- Rich 02S Signal

- Scan " Data Scan Tool Data - ST Data

Service Engine Soon Indicator - SES Indicator Malfunction Indicator Lamp - MIL

Thermal Vacuum Switch - TVS Thermal Vacuum Valve - TVV

Thermostatic Air Cleaner - TAC
Throttle Body Injection - TBI
Throttle Position Sensor -TPS
Throttle Position Switch - TPS
Throttle Switch
Throttle Switch
Tuned Port Injection - TPI
Air Cleaner - ACL
Throttle Body Fuel Injection - TBI
Throttle Position Sensor - TP Sensor
Closed Throttle Position Switch - CTP Switch
Closed Throttle Position Switch - CTP Switch
Wide Open Throttle Switch - WOT Switch
Multiport Fuel Injection - MFI

Viscous Converter Clutch - VCC Torque Converter Clutch - TCC

STANDARD NOMENCLATURE FOR CERTAIN elECTRICAl/ELECTRONIC

COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS (continued)
New Term Former Term

Air Cleaner - ACL Air Cleaner Assembly/Thermostatic Air Cleaner - TAC

Air Cleaner Filter - ACL Filter Air Cleaner Filter Element

BCM - PCM Data Sensor BCM - PCM Data Problem

Camshaft Position Sensor - CMP Sensor Camshaft Sensor

Closed Throttle Position Switch - CTP Switch Throttle Position Switch - TPS
Closed Throttle Position Switch - CTP Switch Throttle Switch
Control Module System Computer Command Control - CCC
 OA-22 GENERAL INFORMATION

STANDARD NOMENCLATURE FOR CERTAIN ELECTRICAl/ELECTRONIC

COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS (continued)
New Term Former Term

Data Link Connector - DLC Assembly Line Communication Link - ALCL

Data Link Connector - DLC Assembly Line Data Link - ALDL
Diagnostic Trouble Code - DTC Code
Distributor Ignition - 01 High Energy Ignition - HEI
Distributor Ignition Control Module - 01 Control Distributor HEI Module
Module

Engine Coolant Temperature Sensor - ECT Sensor
Engine Coolant Temperature Switch - ECT Switch
Engine Control Module - ECM
Engine Speed - RPM
Electronic Ignition - EI
Electronic Ignition System - EI System
Electronic Ignition System - EI System
Electronically Erasable Programmable Read Only
Memory - EEPROM
Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory-
EPROM
Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory-
EPROM
Erasable Programmable Read Only - Only Memory
Error - EPROM Error
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge - EVAP Canister
Purge
Evaporative Emission Canister Purge - EVAP Canister
Purge
Evaporative Em ission System - EVAP System
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Electronic Vacuum
Regulator Solenoid Valve - EGR Electronic Vacuum
Regulator Solenoid Valve
Exhaust Gas Recirculation Thermal Vacuum Valve-
EGRTVV .-
Coolant Temperature Sensor - CTS
Coolant Temperature Switch - CTS
Electronic Control Module - ECM
Revolutions Per Minute - RPM
Computer Controlled Coil Ignition - C31
Direct Ignition System - DIS
Distributorless Ignition System - DIS
Calibration Pack - CAL - PAK
Calibration Pack - CAL - PAK
Memory and Calibration Unit - MEM - CAL
MEM - CAL Error
Canister Purge - CP
Controlled Canister Purge - CCP
Evaporative Emission Control System - EECS
Electronic Vacuum Regulator Valve - EVRV
Exhaust Gas Recirculation/Thermostatic Vacuum
Switch EGR/TVS

Heated Oxygen Sensor H02S Oxygen Sensor - 02

Ignition Control - IC Electronic Spark Timing - EST

Ignition Control Circuit - IC Circuit Electronic Spark Timing Circuit - EST Circuit
Intake Air Temperature Sensor - IAT Sensor Manifold Air Temperature Sensor - MAT Sensor

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STANDARD NOMENCLATURE FOR CERTAIN ELECTRICAl/ELECTRONIC

COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS (continued)
New Term Former Term

Knock Sensor - KS Detonation Sensor -

Knock Sensor Circuit - KS Circuit Electronic Spark Control Circuit - ESC Circuit
Knock Sensor System - KS System Electronic Spark Control System - ESC System

Lean Heated Oxygen Sensor Signa l - Lean H02S Lean Exhaust

Lean Oxygen Sensor Signal - Lean 02S Signal Lean Exhaust -

Malfunction Indicator Lamp - MIL Check Engine Indicator

Malfunction Indicator Lamp - MIL
Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensor - MAP Sensor
Multiport Fuel Injection - MFI
Multiport Fuel Injection - MFI
Multiport Fuel Injection - MFI
Multiport Fuel Injection - MFI
Multiport Fuel Injection - MFI
Multiport Fuel Injection - MFI
Service Engine Soon Indicator - SES Indicator
Absolute Pressure Sensor APS - APS
Digital Electronic Fuel Injection - DEFI
Digital Fuel Injection - DFI
Electronic Fuel Injection - EFI
Multiport Fuel Injection - MPFI
Port Fuel Injection - PFI
Tuned Port Injection - TPI

On - Board Diagnostic System Check - OBD System Diagnostic Circuit Check

Check
Oxidation Catalytic Converter - OC Cata lytic Converter - Cat_Conv.
Oxidation Catalytic Converter - OC Dual Bed Monolith - DBM
Oxygen Sensor 02S Oxygen Sensor - 02

Park/Neutral Position Switch - PNP Switch Part/Neutral Switch - PIN Switch

Programmable Read Only Memory - PROM Calibration - CAL PAK
Programmable Read Only Memory - PROM Engine Calibration Unit - ECU
Programmable Read Only Memory - PROM Memory and Calibration Unit - MEM-CAL
Programmable Read Only Memory Missing - PROM Fuel Cal-PAC Missing
(CAL-PAC) Missing
Programmable Read Only Memory Missing - PROM MEM-CAL Error
(MEM-CAL) Error
Pulsed Secondary Air Injection System - PAIR System Pulse Air Injection System - PAIR

Rich Heated Oxygen Sensor Signal - Rich H02S Signal Rich Exhaust
Rich Oxygen Sensor Signal- Rich 02S Signal Rich Exha ust
OA-24 GENERAL INFORMATION
STANDARD NOMENCLATURE FOR CERTAIN ELECTRICAL/ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS AND SYSTEMS (continued)
New Term
Scan Tool Data - ST Data
Secondary Air Injection System - AIR System
Second Air Injection Bypass Valve - AIR Bypass Valve
Secondary Air Injection Switching Valve - AIR
Switching Valve
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection - SFI
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection - SFI
Sequential Multiport Fuel Injection - SFI
Three Way Catalytic Converter - TWC
Three Way Catalytic Converter - TWC
Three Way + Oxidation Catalytic Converter-TWC +
OC
Thermal Vacuum Valve - TVV
Throttle Body Fuel Injection - TBI
Throttle Body Fuel Injection - TBI
Throttle Position Sensor - TP Sensor
Torque Converter Clutch - TCC
Warm Up Three Way Catalytic Converter - WU-TWC
Warm Up Oxidation Catalytic Converter - WU-OC
Wide Open Throttle Switch - WOT Switch
Former Term
"Scan" Data
Air Injection Reaction System - A .i.R. System
Electronic Air Control - EAC
Electronic Air Switching - EAS
Digital Electronic Fuel Injection - DEFI
Digital Fuel Injection - DFI
Electronic Fuel Injection - EFI
Cata lytic Converter - Cat. Conv.
Dual Bed Monolith - DBM
Catalytic Converter - Cat. Conv.
Thermal Vacuum Switch - TVS
Electronic Fuel Injection - EFI
Throttle Body Injection - TBI
Throttle Position Sensor - TPS
Viscous Converter Clutch - VCC
Catalytic Converter - Cat. Conv.
Catalytic Converter - Cat. Conv.
Throttle Switch

SECTION DB
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
NOTICE: When fasteners are removed, always reinstall them at the same location from which they were
removed. If a fastener needs to be replaced, use the correct part number fastener for that application. If
the correct part number fastener is not available, a fastener of equal size and strength (or stronger) may be
used. Fasteners that are not reused, and those requiring thread-locking compound will be called out. The
COrrect torque value must be used when installing fasteners that require it. If the above conditions are not
followed, parts or system damage could result.
CONTENTS
Scheduled Maintenance Service .•••.••••• OB-l
ScheduleI ........................... . OB-l
Schedule II .......................... . OB-4
Explanation of Scheduled
Maintenance Services .•............. 08-4
Item 1 Engine Oil and
Oil Filter Change •••••••••••••••.. OB-4
Adding Substitute Oil
(VIN P Engine Only) •••••••••••••• OB-4
(VIN J Engine Only) ••••••••••••••• OB-4
Engine Oil Life Monitor ••••••••••••• OB-4
Item 2 Chassis Lubrication •••••••••.• OB-4
Item 3 Engine Accessory Drive Belt
Inspection ..................... .. OB-4
Item 4 Cooling System Service ........ . OB-6
Item 5 Transmission Service •••••••••• OB-6
Item 6 Spark Plug Replacement •••••• OB-6
Item 7 Spark Plug Wire Inspection •••• OB-6
Item 8 Air Cleaner Filter
Replacement .................. .. OB-6
Item 9 Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines
Inspection ...................... . OB-6
Inspections and Other Required
Services ............................. . OB-6
SCHEDULED MAINTENANCE SERVICE
A maintenance schedule for all General Motors
passenger vehicles is in the owner's manual. The
information in this section includes only the
maintenance services required for a Corvette.
The maintenance instructions contained in the
Maintenance Schedule are based on the assumption
that the vehicle will be used as designed:
• To carry passengers and cargo within the
limitation indicated on the Tire Placard
located on the edge of the driver's door.
• On the reasonable road surfaces within legal
operating limits.
• On unleaded gasoline.
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION OB-1
Service Performed Twice a Year •••••••• OB-6
Steering and Suspension Inspection •• OB-6
Tire and Wheel Inspection •.•...•..•. OB-6
Exhaust System Inspection ••••••••••• OB-6
Rear Axle Service ................. .. OB-7
Brake Systems Inspection •..••.•.•••• OB-7
Service Performed Annually •••••••..•. OB-7
Key Lock Cylinders •••..•••••.••••••. OB-7
Body Lubrication .................. . OB-7
Starter Switch ..................... . OB-7
Steering Column Lock •••••••.•.••••• OB-7
Parking Brake and Automatic
Transmission "p. (Park) Mechanism
Check .......................... . OB-7
Underbody Flushing ••••••••.••••••• OB-8
Capacities ............................ .. 08-8
Maintenance Items .................... .. OB-8
Specifications .......................... . OB-8
Tightening Specifications •••••••••••••• OB-8
Tire Pressure Specifications .•••••.••.•• OB-8
Belt Tension ......................... . OB-8
Recommended Fluids and Lubricants •••••• OB-9
SCHEDULE I
Figure 1
Follow Schedule I if the vehicle is mainly driven
under one or more of the following conditions:
• When most trips are less than 4 miles (6 km).
• When most trips are less than 10 miles (16 km)
and outside temperatures remain below
freezing.
• When most trips include extended idling
andlor frequent low-speed operation as in stop-
and-go traffic.
• When operating in dusty areas.
Schedule I should also be followed if the vehicle is
used in delivery service, police, taxi or other
commercial applications.
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7 Spark Plug Wire Inspection *t Every 30,000 m l. (SO,OOO km) •

B Air Cleaner filter Replacement· Every 30,000 mi. (50,000 km)
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FOOTNOTES : An Emission Control Service

t The U. 5. Environmental Protection Agency has determined that the failure to perform this maintenance item
will not nullify the emission warranty or limit recall liability prior to the completion of vehicle useful life.
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Intervals and the maintenance be recorded in the 1993 General Motors Maintenance 5chedule in the Owner's Manual.

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WHEN TO PERFORM The service shown in this schedule up to

Miles (Kilometers) or Months. 45.000 miles (75.000 km) are to be performed
Whichever Occurs first after 45.000 miles at the same intervals
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EXPLANATION OF SCHEDULED
MAINTENANCE SERVICES +32

Refer to Figures I and 2 for the schedules of time o -18--

and/or mileage intervals. The following text and -20 -2'9
illustration describe the details of the required S4E 5W·30· 'REFER TO TEXT (ITEM 1)
maintenance services. PREFERRED FOR DETAILS
DO NOT USE ANY GRADE
The proper fluids and lubricants are listed at the COLD OIL NOT RECOMMEND.
end of this section. WEATHER

Item 1
Engine Oil and Oil Filter Change
An engine is filled at the factory with Mobil I'"
synthetic oil, which meets all requirements for this
engine.
The doughnut-shaped logo, as shown in Figure 3,
must designate "API Service SG," SAE viscosity grade
oil and "Energy Conserving II." Use only a synthetic
oil that meets GM Standard GM471SM. Not all
synthetic API service SG oils meet this standard.
NOTICE: Oil that does not have the GM471SM
standards designation can cause engine damage
not covered by warranty.
A SAE 5W -30 grade oil. as shown in Figure 3, is
preferred for an engine. However, SAE lOW-3D grade
oil can be used if temperature is -ISoC (O°F) or above.
Protect the environment. Properly collect used oil
for recycling.
Do not use engine oil additives. Reset engine oil
life monitor after changing oil even if light was not
"ON."
Adding Substitute Oil
(VIN P Engine Only) .
When adding oil to maintain engine oil level, if an
oil meeting GM Standard GM471SM is not available,
you can use oil designated either SAE 5W -30 API
Service SG at all temperatures, or SAE lOW-3D API
Service SG at temperatures above O°F (-ISOC). This oil
should not be used for an oil change.
(VIN J Engine Only)
When adding oil to maintain engine oil level, if an
oil meeting GM Standard GM471SM is not available,
you can use oil designated SAE lOW -30 API Service
SG at all temperatures. This oil should not be used for
an oil change.
LS 8678·08
Figure 3 - Engine Oil Viscosity Recommendation
Engine Oil Life Monitor
The "CHANGE OIL" monitor light on the left side
of the instrument cluster is a reminder to change oil.
When changing oil, reset engine oil life monitor
whether "CHANGE OIL" light came "ON" or not.
Reset monitor as follows:
1. Turn the key to the "ON" position, but don't
start the engine.
2. Press the "ENG MET" button on the trip
monitor and release. Then, within five
seconds, press and release the "ENG MET"
button again.
3. Within five seconds of Step 2, press and hold
the "GAUGES" button on the trip monitor.
The "CHANGE OIL" light will flash.
4. Hold the "GAUGES" button until the
"CHANGE OIL" light stops flashing and goes
out. When the light goes out, the engine oil
life monitor is reset. If it doesn't reset, turn the
ignition "OFF" and repeat the procedure.
Item 2
Chassis Lubrication
Lubricate the transmission shift linkage, parking
brake cable guides, underbody contact points and
linkage. Lubricate the front suspension and steering
linkage. Refer to Figures 4 and 5.
Item 3
Engine Accessory Drive Belt Inspection
Inspect the belt for cracks, fraying, wear and
proper tension. Replace as needed. Refer to SECTION
6AIA (VIN P) and SECTION 6B (VIN J) for
replacement.
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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

OJ LUBRICATION POINTS· UPPER AND LOWER

CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS m REAR AXLE FILL PLUG

III AUTOMATIC "TRANS FLUID" DIPSTICK ill COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR

IT] MANUAL TRANSMISSION FILL PLUG m RADIATOR SURGE TANK
[I] BRAKE FLUIO RESERVOIR [ill ENGINE OIL LEVEL OIPSTICK

ill HYDRAULIC CLUTCH FLUID RESERVOIR [ill "ENGINE OIL FILL" CAP

III POWER STEERING FLUID RESERVOIR [ill ENGINE OIL FILTER

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ENGINE COMPARTMENT

OJ LUBRICATION POINTS· UPPER AND LOWER

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CONTROL ARM BALL JOINTS
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[I] HYDRAULIC CLUTCH FLUID RESERVOIR [ill "ENGINE OIL FILL- CAP

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III REAR AXLE FILL PLUG

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OB-6 MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION
Item 4
Cooling System Service
Drain, flush and refill the system with new or
approved recycled coolant meeting GM Specification
1825M as described in SECTION 6B.
Keep coolant at the proper mixture as specified in
SECTION 6B. This provides proper freeze protection,
corrosion inhibitor level, and engine operating
temperature.
Inspect hoses and replace if they are cracked,
swollen, or deteriorated. Tighten screw-type hose
clamps. Clean the outside of the radiator and air
conditioning condenser. Wash the pressure cap and
neck.
To help ensure proper operation, pressure test both
the cooling system and the pressure cap. Refer to
SECTION6B.
Item 5
Transmission Service
MANUAL TRANSMISSION
No fluid changing service required.
AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Change both the fluid and filter every 15,000 miles
(25,000 km) if the vehicle is mainly driven under one
Or more of these conditions:
• In heavy city traffic where the outside
temperature regularly reaches SO'F (32'C) or
higher.
• In hilly or mountainous terrain.
• Uses such as found in taxi, police, or delivery
service.
If the vehicle is not used under any of these
conditions, change both the fluid and filter every
100,000 miles (160,000km).
Change fluid and filter as described in SECTION
7A under "Fluid Filter and Seal."
Item 6
Spark Plug Replacement
Replace spark plugs with the type listed in
"Maintenance Items" at the end of this section.
Replace spark plugs every 100,000 miles (167,000 km).
Refer to SECTION 6D4 for replacement of spark
plugs.
Item 7
Spark Plug Wire Inspection
Clean wires and inspect for burns, cracks or other
damage. Check the wire boot fit at the coil and at the
spark plugs. Replace wires as needed. Refer to
SECTIO!' 6D4.
Item 8
Air Cleaner Filter Replacement
Replace the air filter element every 30,000 miles
(50,000 km), or more often under dusty conditions.
Refer to SECTION 6E3-C14 for air filter element.
Item 9
Fuel Tank, Cap and Lines Inspection
Inspect fuel tank, cap, lines, fuel rails and injection
assemblies for damage or leaks. Inspect fuel cap
gasket for an even filler neck imprint or any damage.
Replace parts as needed. Periodic replacement of the
fuel filter is not required. Refer to SECTION 6C for
mare information.
INSPECTIONS AND OTHER REQUIRED
SERVICES
Listed below are inspections and services which
should be made at the time period specified.
Any safety related or emlSSlons related
components that could have been damaged in an
accident should be inspected and all needed repairs
should be performed before operating the vehicle.
Refer to SECTION 6E3 for driveability and
emission service. Refer to "Recommended Fluids and
Lubricants" at the end of this section when service is
required.
SERVICE PERFORMED TWICE A YEAR
Steering and Suspension Inspection
Inspect front and rear suspension and steering
system for damaged, loose or missing parts, signs of
wear or lack of lubrication. Inspect power steering
lines and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leads,
cracks, chafing, etc. Refer to SECTION 3C and 3D.
Tire and Wheel Inspection
Inspect the tires for uneven wear or damage. If
there is irregular or premature wear, check the wheel
alignment. Inspect for damaged wheels. Refer to
SECTION 3 for diagnosis and SECTION 3A for wheel
alignment. .
Exhaust System Inspection
Inspect complete system. Inspect body near the
exhaust system. Look for broken, damaged, missing or
out-of-position parts as well as open seams, holes, loose
connections or other conditions which could cause a
heat build up in the floor pan or could let exhaust
fumes seep into the vehicle. Refer to SECTION 6F for
exhaust system service.

Rear Axle Service
Check fluid gear lubricant level and add if needed.
A fluid loss in this system may indicate a problem.
Check the system and repair it if needed. Refer to
SECTION 4B for service.
To check or add fluid:
Hoist vehicle, refer to SECTION OA. Keep vehicle
level. Clean dirt or foreign material from around filler
plug opening before removing the filler plug.
Maintain fluid level from flush with bottom of opening
to no lower than 6 mm (114") below opening. Always
replace fill plug, tighten to 41 N'm (30 lb. ft.).
Brake Systems Inspection
Inspect the complete system. Inspect brake lines
and hoses for proper hookup, binding, leaks, cracks,
chafing, etc. Inspect disc brake pads for wear and
rotors for surface condition. Inspect other brake parts,
including calipers, parking brake, etc., at the same
time. Check parkiug brake adjustment. Cycling the
parking brake lever three times should result in lever
movement of 3 to 5 notches when a 270 N (61 lb.) force
is applied.
Inspect brakes more often if habit or conditions
result in frequent braking.
NOTICE: A low brake fluid level can indicate
worn disc brake pads which 'may need to be
serviced. Also, if the brake system warning light
stays "ON" or comes "ON," something may be
wrong with the brake system. If the anti-lock
brake system warning light stays "ON" or comes
"ON," something may be wrong with the anti-lock
brake system. See SECTION 5 and 5E2.
SERVICE PERFORMED ANNUALLY
Key Lock Cylinders
Lubricate the key lock cylinders with lubricant
specified in "Recommended Fluids and Lubricants."
Body Lubrication
Lubricate ail body door hinges, including the hood,
fuel door and rear compartment hinges and latches,
the glove and console doors, and any folding seat
hardware.
Starter Switch
CAUTION: Before performing the
following transmission neutral or clutch
start switch check. be sure to have
enough room around the vehicle. Then,
firmly apply both the parking brake and
MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION OB-7
the regular brakes. Do not use the
accelerator pedal. If the engine starts, be
ready to turn "OFF" the ignition
promptly. Take these precautions
because the vehicle could move without
warning and· possibly cause personal
injury or property damage.
On an automatic transmission vehicle, try to start
the engine in each gear. The starter should crank only
in "P" (Park) or "N" (Neutral). If the starter operates
in any other position, the vehicle needs service. Refer
to SECTION SA for diagnosis and SECTION 7A for
service.
On a manual transmission vehicle, place the shift
lever in "Neutral," push the clutch halfway and try to
start the engine. The starter should crank only when
the clutch is fully depressed all the way to the floor. If
the starter operates when the clutch isn't pushed all
the way down, the vehicle needs service. Refer to
SECTION SA for diagnosis and SECTION 7B for
service.
Steering Column Lock
While parked and with the parking brake set, try
to turn key to "Lock" in each shift lever position. The
key should turn to "Lock" only when the shift lever is
in "Park" on an automatic transmission.
On a vehicle with manual transmission, try to turn
key to "Lock" without depressing the key release
button. The key should turn to "Lock" only with key
release button depressed.
On all vehicles, the key should come out only in
"Lock" position. Refer to SECTION 3F5B for service
information.
Parking Brake and Automatic Transmission
"P" (Park) Mechanism Check
CAUTION: When doing this check. the
vehicle could begin to move. You could
be injured and property could be
damaged. Make sure there is room in
case the vehicle begins to roll. Be ready
to apply the regular brake at once should
the vehicle begin to roll. Park on a fairly
steep hill. with the vehicle facing
downhill. Keeping your foot on the
brake. set the parking brake.
To check the parking brake, with the engine
running and transmission in (N) "Neutral," slowly
remove foot pressure from the regular brake pedal
(until the vehicle is held by only the parking brake).
Refer to SECTION 5F for service information.
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To check the automatic transmission "Park" Engine Drive Belt

mechanism holding ability, shift the transmission to VIN P Engine ......•...... GM PIN 10186198
"Park" and release all brakes. Refer to SECTION 7A VIN J Engine ............. . GM PIN 10067477
for service information. Coolant System (VIN P Only)
Sealer Pellet ............. . GM PIN 3634621
Underbody Flushing Battery
VIN P Engine ....... ;.; .. . Delco 75B-72
At least every spring, use distilled water to flush VIN J Engine ............. . Delco 75Z-72
any corrosive materials from the underbody. Take
care to thoroughly clean any areas where mud and SPECIFICATIONS
other debris can collect.
TIGHTENING SPECIFICATIONS
CAPACITIES
Spark Plug (VIN P) ......... 15 N·m (llib. ft.)
Cooling System Spark Plug (VIN J) ......... 20 N'm (15 lb. ft.)
VIN P Engine ............... 17.8 qts. (16.9L) Engine Oil Drain Plug
VIN J Engine ............... 14.7 qts. (13.9L) (VIN P) ................. 27 N·m (20 lb. ft.)
Coolant High Fill Reservoir Engine Oil Drain Plug
Pressure Cap ............. 15 psi (103.4 kPa) (VIN J) ........ . . . . . . . . . 50 N'm (37 lb. ft.)
Thermostat .......••.•...... 180°F (82°C) Rear Axle Fill Plug ......... 41 N'm (30 lb. ft.)
Engine Crankcase
VIN P (Less Filter) .......... 4.0 qts. (3.8L)' TIRE PRESSURE SPECIFICATIONS
VIN P (With Filter) .......... 4.5 qts. (4.2L)'
VIN J (Less Filter) ........... 7.6 qts. (7.2L)* Spare .......... . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 60 psi [415 kPa)
VIN J (With Filter) .......... 8.6 qts. (8.1L)' Except Spare
• Recheck levels after refill. Coupe ................ . . . . .. 35 psi (240 kPa)
Convertible .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 30 psi (207 kPa)
Fuel Tank ..................... 20.0 gal. (75.7L)
Transmission BELT TENSION
Automatic'
Drain and Refill ........... 10.0 pts. (4.7L) A single serpentine belt with a belt tensioner is
Overhaul ....... :......... 22.4 pts. (10.6L) used to drive all engine accessories. A tensioner
Manual Overhaul ........... 4.4 pta. (2.1L) controls belt tension. The tensioner on a VIN P engine
has marks to indicate a minimum and maximum belt
* Initial fill capacity - recheck after refill. length and belt replacement. Any reading outside
these limits indicates either a defective belt or
Air Conditioning tensioner. Refer to SECTION 6A1A (VIN P) or
R-12 Refrigerant 2.25 lb. (1.02 kg) SECTION 6B (VIN J) for additional information.

MAINTENANCE ITEMS
Air Cleaner Filter
All ........................ AC Type A1097C
Engine Oil Filter
VINPEngine AC Type PF51
VIN JEngine AC Type PF970C
(Black)
Fuel Filter
All ........................ AC Type GF481
PCVValve
VIN P Engine .............. AC Type CV895C
VIN J Engine .............. AC Type CV746CB
andCV913C
Spark Plug and Gap
VIN P Engine .............. AC Type 41 - 906
(0.050") 1.27mm
VIN J Engine .............. AC Type 41-907
<0.050") 1.27mm

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RECOMMENDED FLUIDS AND LUBRICANTS

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - DEXRON® IIE- Automatic transmission fluid (GM Part No. 12345881) or
equivalent.

AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LINKAGE - Engine Oil.

CHASSIS LUBRICATION - Chassis grease meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM
Part No. 1052497) or equivalent.

CLUTCH LINKAGE PIVOT POINTS - Engine Oil.

ENGINE COOLANT - A 50/50 mixture of water (preferably distilled) and good quality ethylene glycol base
antifreeze (GM Part No. 1052753 or equivalent) conforming to GM Specification
1825M or approved recycled coolant conforming to GM specification 1825M.

ENGINE OIL - Use only a synthetic API service SG oil that meets GM standard 4718M. The preferred viscosity
is SAE 5W-30. Also refer to engine oil and oil filter change in maintenance schedule for
additional information.

FLOOR SHIFT LINKAGE - Engine Oil.

HOOD & DOOR HINGES, CONCEALED HEADLIGHT HINGES, FUEL DOOR HINGE, REAR COMPARTMENT LID
HINGE, HATCH HINGES, FOLDING FRONT SEATS - Engine Oil.

HOOD LATCH, PIVOTS AND SPRING ANCHOR - Engine Oil.

HOOD RELEASE PAWL - Chassis grease meeting requirements of NLGI Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB (GM
Part No.1 052497) or equivalent_

HYDRAULIC BRAKE 5YSTEM - Delco Supreme 11 01 Brake Fluid (GM Part No. 1052535) or equivalent DOT-3
Brake Fluid.

HYDRAULIC CLUTCH SYSTEM - Hydraulic Clutch Fluid (GM Part No. 12345347) or equivalent.

KEY LOCK CYLINDERS - lubricate with Multi-Purpose Lubricant (GM Part No. 12345120) or synthetic SAE
5W-30 engine oil or silicone lubricant (GM Part No. 1052276 or 1052277).

MANUAL TRANSMISSION - Manual transmission fluid SAE 5W-30 (GM Part No. 1052931) or equivalent.

MANUAL TRANSMISSION
SHIFT LINKAGE - Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGL Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM Part No. 1052497) or equivalent.

PARKING BRAKE GUIDES- Chassis lubricant meeting requirements of NLGL Grade 2, Category LB or GC-LB
(GM Part No. 1052497) or equivalent.

POWER STEERING SYSTEM - GM Synthetic Power steering fluid (GM Part No. 12345867 (320z.l0.946L) or
12345866 (160z.J0.473L) or equivalent.

REAR AXLE (LIMITED

SLIP DIFFERENTIAL)- Axle lubricant (GM Part No. 12345977) or SAE 8W -90 GL-5 Gear Lubricant and Limited-
Slip Differential Lubricant Additive (GM Part No.1 052358) or equivalent where
required .

WEATHERSTRIPS - Dielectric Silicone grease (GM Part No. 12345579) or equivalent.

WINDSHIELD WASHER SOLVENT - GM Optikleen~ washer solvent (GM part no. 1051515 (320z.J0.946L) or
equivalent.
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#11259

CORVETTE BEGINS COUNTDOWN TO 40TH BIRTHDAY ON JUNE 30

WARREN, MI -- To many a mortal, reaching age 40 means the best is past. But
for Chevrolet's remarkable Corvette, its upcoming 40th birthday on June 30 "begins
still another decade of enduring greatness for the number one production sports
car on the planet."
So says Jim Perkins, Chevrolet general manager, releaSing plans for several
Corvette birthday events planned during June.
Perkins called the first event this month "a wonderful coincidl!nce" -- a new
version of the classic 1960s television series "Route 66" featuring a mint-
condition 1961 Corvette convertible -- which premieres Tuesday, June 8 on NBC-TV.
The show stars Dan Cortese' ("MTV Sports") and James Wilder ("Equal Justice. ")
"Corvette's 40th birthday climaxes an historic year that began with the
production of the One-Millionth Corvette last July 2nd," Perkins said. "No other
car company.has built anywhere near as many sports cars. That Millionth Corvette
has been seen by tens of thousands during a national tour covering more than
30,000 miles since last fall.
"Corvette fever was never hotter. Sales thus far in the 1993 model year are
up more than 20 percent and Corvette continues to dominate the sports car market."
Perkins listed these Corvette events to be held in June:
o June 3 -- A multitude of Corvette enthusiasts will participate in an
NBC-TV event in Santa Monica, Calif. launching author Michael Wallis
(Route 66:The Mother Road) and his wife, Suzanne, on a motor trip
~etracing U.S. Route 66 in a 1993 40th Anniversary Corvette
convertible. They are scheduled to arrive in Chicago (the highway's
starting point) on June 8, the day "Route 66" premieres. For
further information, please contact Janine Jones at NBC-TV
(818-840-3633.)

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o June 3-6 -- The 13th annual Corvette Homecoming in Bowling Green, Ken.
where the Corvette is built and the future site of the National
expe
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Corvette Museum. More than 2,000 Corvettes and 25,~00 people are
., .. the Corvette plant welcomes 60,000 visitors,
of the 600 Corvette owner clubs around the
worl
o June 19-20 A Corvette 40th Birthday celebration on Father's Day
weekend hosted by the Museum of Transportation in Brookline, Mass.
On Saturday, over 300 Corvettes from 1953 to 1993 will be on
display before an estimated 150,000 visitors to Boston's
Waterfront Park and Quincy Market. On Sunday, 200 "Vettes"
will be displayed at a Corvette Concours d'E1egance at the
Museum of Transportation.
o June 25-27 -- Corvette's birthday will be celebrated at Bloomington
Gold, perhaps America's premier Corvette owner gathering. Held this
year for the first time at the Illinois State Fair Grounds in
Springfield, the show is expected to feature 5,000 Corvettes
and attract 35,000 people.
o June 30 -- The actual 40th birthday of Corvette will be celebrated by
Chevrolet and General Motors employes outside the Chevrolet Central
Office Building at the GM Technical Center in Warren, Mich.

Corvette is the oldest car nameplate in Chevrolet and one of the oldest in
the industry. It was a "dream car" rushed to production in response to pub1 ic
excitement -- pioneering the era of the "personal car" in the auto industry. Its
mission from Day One has been to be "the uniquely American sports car for the
driving enthusiast."
The first Corvette was hand-built in Flint, Mich. on June 30, 1953. It was
the world's first production car to feature rustproof fiberglass body panels -- a
body construction that has continued to the current model.
Production was shifted to St. Louis in December, 1953 and on June I, 1981,
production began at Corvette's first exclusive assembly plant in Bowling Green,
where the sports car is built today.

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In its four decades, Corvette has introduced a host of ,design and

performance features, weathered competitive challenges from American, German and
Japanese sports cars and become a world symbol of American automotive innovation.
Half of the over one million units built thus far are estimated to still be
on the road. Corvette has an intensely loyal worldwide owner body and
some aficionados own a dozen or more Corvettes.
From the time movie star John Wayne took delivery of his 1953 Corvette, the
car has enjoyed special status with a "who's who" of VIP entertainers, astronauts,
race drivers, sports figures, political leaders and industrialists.
Corvette enthusiasts are still talking about Johnny Carson stepping from a
white Corvette coupe before 55 million viewers as he arrived at the NBC Studio
last year in his final television show.
Chevrolet credits the Corvette for adding luster, excitement and owner pride
to all its cars and trucks 'even though Corvette has never achieved more than two
percent of annual Chevrolet car sales.
Highly popular in 1993 has been a 40th anniversary package featuring an
exclusive "ruby red" exterior and interior with color-keyed wheel center, headrest
embroidery and bright emblems on the hood, deck and side-grills.
Total Corvette production from June 30, 1953 through April 30, 1993 was
1,016,981, made up of 270,432 convertibles and 746,549 coupes. The car's name
came from the sleek, fast submarine chaser and convoy escort vehicle of
Worl d War I I.

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six montlls after the sports car appeared as a "dream car" in the General Motors Motorama. All were polo white with

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a sportsman red vinyl interior, a 150-hp J1Blue Flame Six" 6-cylinder engine and Powerglide automatic transmission.
It was tlze world's first production car with rustproof fiberglass panels - the start of a leadership role that has made
Corvette a worldwide symbol of American innovation and technical excellence. On July 2,1992, the 1-millionth

.•• Corvette was built in Bowling Green, Ky. - a white convertible with a red interior duplicating the first Corvettes.

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: Introduction: 1956 Performance ~ighlights ••
Since it burst onto the American automotive scene in
1953, only one car - Corvette - reHects the uniquely
2x4bbl SeCA
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American way of driving. Final Drive I
A true American sports car, Corvette is equally at home
on twisting country roads, long stretches of interstate,
Ratio
0-60
3.27:1 4.10:1 3.55:1
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city streets - or the racetrack.
Corvette iaithfully satisfies the need for power, style
mph
0-100
7.5 sec. 6.3 sec. 6.3 sec.
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and comiort that is uniquely American. In short,
Corvette stands for all-around world-class performance.
mph
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time
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91 mph 94mph 99mph
speed
Before Corvette was introduced in 1953, fewer than Top
12,000 new sports cars were registered in the United speed 120mph ~ 30mph 14Bmph
States- mostlv MGs and Jaguars.

1953:
Corvette was first introduced to the American public at
GM's 1953 Motorama in New York. From the very
beginning, Corvette was different - inspired by the
look of early-1950s GM "dream cars."
The first Corvette was powered by Chevrolet's 150-hp
"Blue Flame" six. The standard transmission was a
2-speed Powerglide automatic.
The verv first Corvettes were built in Flint, Mich.
produciion moved to St. Louis, Mo., in December 1953.
The first vear's production totaled 300 units. All were
Polo white with a red interior. Two options were
available: a heater and a Delco radio.
In 1955, Corvette got the power to live up to its racy
looks from a 265-cu. in. 195-hp V8. The rest, as they say,
is historv.
1956:
Styling was updated in 1956 and was considered truly
classic - free from '50s cliches. Stone guards were
removed from the headlights, new taillights were
tastefullv "frenched," bumperette-mounted exhaust
outlets and a more rounded rear deck completed the
look. Outside door handles were added and windup
windows replaced side curtains. A removable hardtop
was offered as optional equipment.
1957:
Corvette emerged as a true sports car and began to earn
international recognition. A 283-cu. in. legend was
born in 1957: the fuel-injected Corvette produced" one
horsepower per cu. in." - unheard of at the time.
Production totaled 6,339 units, including 1,032 fuel-
injected models.
1958:
A body face-lift added air scoops and simulated louvers.
Distinctive quad headlights were added. The bumpers
were attached firmly to the frame instead of the body
for added protection. Interior changes included a new
instrument panel with a circular 160-mph speedometer
and tachometer above the steering column.
The 283-cu. in. engine was available in several versions.
Owners could order the relativelv "tame" carbureted
230-hp version or opt for the ultimate: the fuel-injected
290-hp version.
Optional equipment could make a Corvette race-ready
right out of the showroom: fuel-injected engine;
Positraction; heavy-duty brakes and suspension;
metallic brake linings.

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The new "Mako II" inspired body style made its debut.

•• Each model year brought mechanical refinements that

built Corvette's reputation as an American legend. In
Production reached a record 28,566 units. Corvette
pioneered removable "T" top roof panels.

•• 1960, compression on the 283 engine was bumped to

11.0:1, which increased top horsepower to 315 @6,200
rpm. Aluminum clutch housings replaced steel and
19&9:

•• saved weight on manual-shift cars. Aluminum radia-

tors were specified for cars equipped with Duntov cam;
Horsepower continued to climb with the 435-hp L88
aluminum-head engine option. Also offered in 1969
was the ZL-l aluminum head and block option, a light
•• an optional thermostatically controlled cooling fan and
larger 24-gallon fuel tank were offered as well.
weight powerhouse that produced 115-mphquarter-
mile times and top speeds in excess of 170 mph. A

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production milestone was reached when the 250,000th
Corvette was built, Nov. 19, 1969.

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Engine displacement on the 283 engine increased to 327
cu. in. Top horsepower was now up to 360 with fuel
injection.
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•• The new Sting Ray was the first Corvette to offer a
choice between a convertible or coupe with the distinc-

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tive split rear window. The new body style was so
popular, the St. Louis factory added a second shiftto
meet demand.

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1963 saw introduction of independent rear suspension
and retractable headl<;mps. This was the only year for
"split" rear window on coupes.
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A major advancement in safety and performance was
AI the introduction of optional4-wheel disc brakes. A big
AI block Mark IV 396-cu. in. engine raised available 1963 Corvette coupe with split rear window

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maximum horsepower to 425. The next year (1966), two
versions of a 427-cu. in. engine with 390 hp and 425 hp
becamea\·ailable.
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Corvette pioneered the removable "1''' top in 1968.
The197Ds
The 454-cu. in. VB replaced the 427 VB as top engine
option. Road & Track tested a stock 454 equipped with
an automatic transmission and recorded 0-60 time of
7.0 seconds, a 93-mph quarter mile and 144-mph top
speed. Reshaped seats improved driver comfort and
support.
1973:
Radial-ply tires were introduced as standard equip-
ment. New "'soft"' body-color nose designed to meet
5-mph bumper requirement was introduced. Steel
side door beams were added to protect against side
impact intrusion.
1975:
The convertible model was discontinued and would
not return to the Corvette lineup until 1986.
Breakeriess electronic ignition was introduced.
1977:
The 500,OOOth Corvette came off the assembly line in
the St. Louis plant on March 15, 1977, driven off the
line by Chevrolet Division General Manager Robert D.
Lund.
1978:
Two special edition Corvettes were produced: a 25th
Anniversary Corvette and an Indianapolis 500 Pace
Car facsimile.
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The198Ds
Performance and handling improved through a weight
reduction effort. Curb weight was reduced by 250 lbs.,
using aluminum components and greater use of plastics.
1981:
Corvette production moved fromSt. Louis to Bowling
Green, Ky. Weight reduction efforts continued. A new
lightweight fiberglass monoleaf transverse rear spring .1
saved 331bs. Thinner glass and a stainless-steel exhaust
manifold also helped reduce weight and enhance
performance. A new Computer Command Control
system was introduced to control emissions, engine idle
and torque converter lockup.
1982:
Crossfire injection -twin Throttle-Body Electronic Fuel
Injection - was introduced. A new 4-speed automatic
transmission was the only transmission available in
1982.
1983:
No 1983 model.
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A new 6-speed manual transmission gave Corvette
exceptional performance and fuel economy. A new
optional Selective Ride Control allowed the driver to
adjust suspension firmness hom the driver's seat. The
Z52 Performance Handling Package, with 17" wheels
and tires, became standard.

The199Ds'
The long-awaited ZR-l was introduced in 1990. The
ZR-l' s all-aluminum 32-yalve DOHC V8 produced 275
1984 Corvette, Motor T rend's" Car of the Year" hp. All Corvettes received a driver-side air bag and an
all-newinterior.
1984: A Corvette Coupe and a ZR-l broke three world
Cheyrolet unveiled the all-new Corvette. The automo- endurance records and established 12 international
ti\'e press gave the new model high marks for perform- class standards, including a 24-hour speed / endurance
ance, comfort, styling and mechanical sophistication. record.
Motor Trend named Corvette "Car of the Year." The
730 ,000th Corvette was built.
The new model featured 5-link suspension, 5.7L V8
I with 205 hp and unidirectional Goodyear performance
) tires.
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} Tuned-Port Injection replaced Crossfire Injection. This
) boosted horsepower to 230.
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) A ....wheel anti-lock brake system was added as stand- 1990CoruetteZR-l
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ard equipment. Finally, a convertible model was
reintroduced and became an instant hit. PASS-Kev®
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theft-deterrent system added. .
1992:
) The new 300-hp LT1 engine became

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made Corvette a true "all weather"
machine. New Goodyear GS-C tires

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were introduced. The I-millionth
Corvette was built in Bowling Green on
July 2, 1992.
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The legend continues. A 40th Anniver-
sary Package is offered with special
Ruby Red interior and exterior. ZR-l

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engine is boosted to 405 horsepower.

•• TIle convertible returns after a lO-year hiatus.

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Sports Milestones
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The technology that makes Corvette a consistent winner
on the track and a legend on the street began with the
very first Corvette built and continues today.
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This partial list of Corvette motor sports achievements
is proof positive that all Corvettes fu1fill the Corvette
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Mission: to serve up a uniquely American sports car.
1955: Daytona Flying Mile Speed Trials: 150.583 mph
(Zora Arkus Duntov). The Die line Corvette won the 1992 SCCA World ••
1956: Won class and ninth overall in 12 Hours of
Sebring. Won SCCA C Production National Champi-
Challenge Championship.

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onship. 1981: SCCA Trans Am Series Champion.
1987: Won all seven SCCA Showroom
Stock Endurance Series races. •••
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1990: Regular production Coupe and ZR-1
break three world endurance records and
establish 12intemational class standards,
including a new 24-hour speed I endurance
record. ,,
1991: WonSCCA World Challenge Series
Driver's, Team and Manufacturer's Cham- ,
pionships.
1992: Won SCCA World Challenge Series
Driver's and Team Championship.
1957SS Corvette

1960: Won class at12 Hours of Sebring. Eighth overall

at 24 Hours of LeMans.
1961: Won class at Pikes Peak Hill Climb.
1968: Won GT Class at 12 Hours ofSebting and
Daytona Continental
Corvette Trivia Test:
1970: SCCA A and B Production National Champion,
Won GT Class at Sebring and Daytona Continental. 1. In which cities have Corvettes been built?
1972: Won GT class, eighth overall at Daytona Conti- 2. There were two model years when Corvette was
nental. SCCA A and B Production Class National available only with an automatic transmission.
Championship. Which years?
1975: SCCA Trans Am Series Overall Champions. 3. In what year were two special edition Corvettes
SCCA Production National Champion. manufactured. and what were they?
1979: SCCA Trans Am Category I Champion. SCCA B Answers to the Corvette Trivia Test on page 45.
Production and B Stock, B Prepared and B Stock Ladies
Solo II Champion.

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Corvette - an American Legend for 40 years - has
consistently set the pace of automotive innovation. From
Job One in 1953 ... to Corvette #1,000,000 in 1992 ... and

•• beyond, America's finest automobile stylists and

engineers have been at the forefront of technology
... in the lab, at the proving ground and on the racetrack.
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Marketing Strengths Marketing Opportunities

• Classic styling ... character ... personality. • Classic design:
• 40-year history of delivering world-class performance - Corvette lovalists may want current design w ith
and handling. LTl power team
• Unequaled performance in "race prepared" stock - Buyers new to target market may have aspired to
form: own this design while gaining the purchasing
- SCCA World Challenge race series championship power.
- 24-hourdurability records set at Ft. Stockton • Price position:
- "Proven design" - Lower priced competition cannot offer Corvette
performance, handling or proven track record
- Positive durability and reliability record.
- Price expectations for Corvette may be inflated by
• Corvette 40th Anniversary milestone.
ZR-1 pridng.
• 1993 ZR-1 increased performance capabilities.
• Majorcompetiti\'e model proliferation:
• Corvette's exceptional ownerloyalty:
- Manybrand-newofferings
- Clubs
- New models moving into Corvette territory
- Individuals.
EIlUIPPED PRICE
- Nissan 300ZXTurbo $39'soo
- ToyotaSupra 33,800
MazdaRX7 35,900
1993 Corvette Model Forecast - Stealth/ 3000GT 35,250
- Porsche968 39,950
% CAR LINE SAlES - New models at the high end
Coupe 69JU 14,470 - AcuraNSX 70,200
Convertible 29JU 6,082 - Porsche928Turbo 82,985

ZR-l Coupe . - ~ 448 - New convertible models

BMW 325iC 36,725
TOTAL 21 .000
- Mercedes-Benz 500sL. 98,900

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Product Position 1993 Corvette Powertrain Lineup Forecast

• Corvette LTl position: Conrette 98%
- Highly sophisticated sports car 5.7L VB [LT1J + Auto [MXOJ [w/o G92J 41%
- Performance and handling equal to most cars in 5.7L VB [LT1 J+ Auto [MXOJ + G92 37%
the world
5.7L VB [LT1 J+ Manual [MN6J
- "LTl" stands for the most powerful small-block
V8 ever in a Corvette
- AulomobileMagazinewrites: "The LTl Corvette lB·'
t is truly America's sweetheart. A dream 5.7L VB [LT5J + Manual [MN6J
machine. An All-Star."
- GM Technology test bed and showcase
- Chevrolet "halo" car_
• CorvetteZR-l position:
- Ultimate world-class performance sports car
- State-of-the-art engine technology.
• ZR-l performance and handling characteristics equal
Segment Overview
I' to $1 OO,OOO-plus exotic sports cars:
I' - CorvetteZR-l keeps company with the fastest High Sport Segment
I' Ferraris, Porsches and Lamborghinis
• The high sport segment has been in a downward
I, - Competes at high end of market segment. trend:
I; - Down 27 percent since 1988

,') - Expected to show modest rebound.

• Volume decline attributed to:
'I
I, Overall High Sport Market - Aging vehicle lines
- Rising vehicle prices
Actual Forecast [92-3J - Adventofluxury coupe offerings.
'1
1991 1992 1993
I (OOO'sl (OOO'sl (000's! High-End High Sport Segment
I Total
.j
• Definition: $50,000-pluspriceclass.
Industry B,375 B.110 B,550
• Volume: 8,000 units per year maximum.
I High
t, Sport • ZR-l a major player.
Segment 72 B6 109 • Key ZR-l competitors:
JJ
Corvette 1B 1B 21 - AcuraNSX
•• Ccrvette - Dodge Viper.
.."., ,
%01
Segment 20.5% 20.9% 19.3%

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Marketing Focus
1993 Competitive Specifications
Mazda Nissan Porsche POl'Sche Conrette Conrette
EKTIRIORDIMENSIDNS RX-7 Coupe 30OZXTBO 911 Cab. 968 Coupe lR-1

WHEELBASE (in.) 95.5 96.5 89.4 94.5 96.2 962

LENGTH (in.) 168.5 169.5 168.3 170.0 178.5 178.5
WIDTH (in.) 68.9 70.5 65.0 68.3 70.7 73.1
TREAD, FRONT (in.) 57.5 58.9 54.1 582 57.7 57.7
TREAD, REAR (in.) 57.5 612 53.9 51.1 59.1 60.6

POWERTRAIN

ENGINE RTRY V6 H6 14 V8 V8

DISPLACEMENT 1.3L 3.0L 3.6L 3.0L 5.7L 5.7L

BORE & STROKE (in.) NA 3.50x3.78 3.94x3.01 4.09x3.46 4.00x3.4B 3.90x3.66

FUEL DELIVERY MFI MFI CFI SFI MFI MFI

COMPRESSION RATIO (:1) 9.0 8.5 11.3 11.0 10.5 11.0

NET HORSEPOWER@RPM 255®6,500 300@6,400 247@6,lOO 236@6,200 3OO@5,DOO 405@.5,8O(l

NET TORQUE (Ib.-ft.)@RPM 217@5,DOO 283®3,600 228@4,8O(l 225®4,lOO 340@3,600 385@5,200

FUEL CAPACITY (gal.) 20.1 19.0 20.3 19.6 20 20

TRANSMISSION (standard) 5MOD 5MOD 5MOD 6MOD 6MOD 6MOD

AXLE RATIO (standard) 4.10 3.69 3.33 3.78 3.45 3.45

DRIVE SYSTEM RWD RWD RWD RWD RWD RWD

PERmRMANCfJPRlCE

ACCELERA TION 0-60 SECONDS 5.3 5.7 5.3 5.9 5.2 4.8

ACCELERATION '4 MILE SEC. 14.0 142 13.8 14.4 14.1 13.1

BRAKlNG 60-0 (feet) 109 125 135 138 115 112

LATERAL ACCELERATION /
SKIDPAD(g) .95 .95 .90 .90 .91 .95

SLALOM MILES PER HOUR 69.7 69.3 629 63.3 68.8 66.3

BASE PRICE $33,275 538,005 $55,525 $40,675 $35,145 $66,828

The perionnance tigures shown above were gathered from various automoth-e periodicals. Use the above performance da ta as a guide; actual numbers may vary.

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•• 1993 Competitive Specifications
•
•• EHTERIDRDIMENSIDNS
Dodge Stealth
IIIfTurbo
Dodge
Viper
Lexus SC
4DD
Men:edes
5DOSL
Corvette
Coupe
Corvette:
IR-'

•• WHEELBASE (in.) 97.2 %.2 105.9 99.0 %2 %2

•• LENGTH (in.)
WIDTH (in.)
180.3

72.4
175.1
75.7
191.1

70.5
176.0

71.3
17S.5
70.7
17S.5
73.1

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••
TREAD, FRONT (in.)
TREAD, REAR (in.)
61.4

622
59.6

60.6
59.S
60.0
60.4
60.0
57.7
59.1
57.7

60.6

•••
POMRTRAIN

ENGINE V6 VI0 VS VS VS VS

•• DISPLACEMENT
BORE & STROKE (in.)
3.0L

3.59x2.99
S.OL
4.00x3.88
4.0L

3.44x325
S.OL

3.80x3.35
5.7L
4.00x3.4B
5.7L

3.90x3.66

••• FUEL DELIVERY

COMPRESSION RATIO (:1)
MFI

S.O
MFI

9.1
MFI
10.0
EFI
10.0
MFI

10.5
MFI

11.0

•• NET HORSEPOWER@RPM .3OO@;6;OOO 4()()@i,600 250@5,600 322®5,500 300@5,lXXl 405@5,BOO

•
•.
NET TORQUEOb.-ft.)@RPM 307@2,500 48Q@3,600 260@4,400 332@4,lXXl 340@3,600 385@5,200

...
FUEL CAPACITY (gal.) 19.8 22.0 20.6 21.1 20 20
TRANSM1SSION (standard) 5MOD 6MOD 4AOD 4AOD 6MOD 6MOD
AXLE RATIO (standard) 288 3.07 3.92 265 3.45 3.45

•• DRNESYSTEM

PERFDRMANCEIPRICE.
AWD RWD RWD RWD RWD RWD

••• ACCELERATIONO-6OSECONDS

ACCELERATION '.4 MILE SEC.

3.7

142
4.7

13.1
72

15.4
6.4
14.9
52

14.1
4.S
13.1
•• BRAKING 60-0 (feet) 120 145 130 146 115 112
R LATERAL ACCELERATION/

R
• SKIDPAD(g)

SLALOM MILES PER HOUR

.90

67.3
.97
68.4
.79
59.4
.81

59.8
.91
68.S
.95

66.3
R

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BASE PRICE $.13,537 $50,700 $47,430 598,900 $35,145 $66,828

The performance figures shown above were gathered from various automotive periodicals. Use the above performance data as a guide; actual numbers may vary.

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Competitive Vehicles

MazdaRX-7 Nissan300ZXTurbo

Porsche911 Convertible Porsche968

Dodge Stealth RlTTurbo Dodge Viper

LexusSC400 Mercedes 500 SL

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•• Customer Focus
••
• Buyer Profile
•• Customer Demographics
•• The Corvette continues to attract sophisticated, upscale
enthusiast buyers who are not addressed by any other
COUPE CONVERTIBLE ZR-1

•• GM product. These buyers are primarily male

(79 percent) and hold managerial or executive posi-
Median Age
% Female
43
22
44
20
46
11
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tions. For them, Corvette is a sign of their success and % Single 36 38
makes an immediate, unmistakable statement about % College Graduate 56 63 44
their station in life. Corvette buyers are also apprecia-
Median Household
tive of. and often highly informed about, Corvette's

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Income $90,000 $100.000 $232.500
many technological features, and all are pleased to be
heirs to the Corvette heritage. The car's sophisticated VEHICLE USE:
exterior styling and uncompromising performance are Recreation 3D 32 26
also compelling reasons to buy.
•• • Corvette buyers
Social Activity
Commute to Work
24
21
25
17
12
40

•• - Annual household incomes are $75,OOO-plus.

• Corvette ZR-l buyers
TOP OCCUPATIONS:
Managerial 17 10 -

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- Corvette loyalists Executive 9 16 18
- At the top of their profession Semi-Professional 5 - -
- Want the very best performance "toy." Self-Employed - - 15

•• Lifestyle Report
Unskilled Labor
Misc.
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6
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11
-
-
•• Asking a bout your customers' lifestyles is an important
Retired
Salesperson
6
6
6
7
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•• key to understanding their transportation needs.
Research indicates that Corvette owners are mOre
likely than the average customer to be interested in the
TOP REASONS FOR PURCHASE:
Fun to Drive 57 55 35

•'.•
following: Exterior Styling 37 40 -
• Easy-listening music. Vehicle Handling 25 26 -
• Golfing. Performance - - 34

•• • Reading business and finance newspapers.

• YaChting.
Price!Cost
QualitylWorkmanship
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-
20
-
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19
•• QualitylEngineering - -
-
19
-
•••
Expected Resale 18
Prestige Nameplate 23 8 -
Median Price Paid $35.000 $42.D90 $60.000

•
•
Months Financed
Monthly Payment
60
$545
60
$600
60
$611

•• Replacement
Frequency 3.7 4.2 -
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Customer Focus
Understanding the Corvette
Customer
The following findings are based on extensive research
interviews of prospective high sport car buyers by an
independent research group, Kenny & Associates, Inc.
• Corvette buyers need to feel the car they buy is
unique ... so they feel special:
- Must meet these buyers' emotional needs
- Often expressed with this statement: "I've always
dreamed of owning a car like this."
• Research shows many Corvette buyers are of an
entrepreneurial mind-set:
- ''I'm an all or nothing person."
- "I want people to know that I take things to the
max."
People See Corvette as the True American Sports Car
But brand loyalty is nut a dominant factor
in high sports car purchase decision
• Corvette has image problem with high sport car
owners:
- Association between Corvette and Chevrolet
- Product quality expectations
- Dealership treatment.
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•
• In general, if high-end buyers are turned off by first
Chevrolet dealership contact - they will not visit a
second Chevrolet dealership:
- Treatment, not price, is the determining factor
- Poor dealership treatment assaults their abilitv to
fulfill the dream. '
• High sport car buyers see price of car as subordinate
to the desire to fulfill their dreams:
- Writing the check to buy the car is their emotional
peak
- It represents the fulfillment of a longstanding
dream about what being able to buy the car says
aboutthem .
• Insight into high-end customer motivation:
- Family and friends play little or no role in their
decision
- They buy a high sport car to fulfill their own
dreams, not those of other people.
• Corvette customers tell us what Corvette ownership
means:
- "I feel impressive in this car. It gives me
confidence."
- '11' s nice to portray yourself as a certain type
when you pull up for an appointment. They treat
you differently."
- "Having a Corvette makes me feel special,
individualistic, important, fun, sexy, successful,
daring, attractive, powerful, superior and young."
Selling the Dream
• The test drive plays a major role:
- Gives prospects"a taste of their dream"
- Turning over the keys to them whenever possible
enhances their feeling of control.
Give prospects" a taste of their dream."
Turning over the keys to them enhances
theirfeelingofcontrol .
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•
••
••
•• • The Corvette salesperson must be a worthy, knowl-
edgeable opponent - with the authority to make
things happen quickly - or the dream will unravel:
•• - "Car salesmen are meant ior people who are
ignorant. It's very disturbing when a person
• who's a novice knows more than the person who
•• ,
\
works at the dealership."
- "Don't I deserve better than this because I am the
• I, type of person who can buy this car?"

•• "-. (
• The customer must be allowed to maintain the
illusion of mastery of the game:

••• ~
/

""'\ - Eager to play if controls the game

- Losing control endangers the fulfillment of the
dream
"I know exactly what the salesperson's
• going to do. 1 know the strategy. 1
- Inept sales techniques will halt the game

• know the sales manager's going to

- This is the equivalent oi forsaking the dream

• "The guy doesn't want to talk price. They try to

•••
come over and try to close me. It's like wear you down. I don't want to be pressured
into taking the car that night. When I feel I'm
starting over, but I'm ready for him." being pressured, I try to leave."

--
"The guy wants me to meet the sales manager.
• • 'Product characteristics play minor role i!, clinching
The sales manager says, 'What's the problem?
You like the car, don't you? Why don't you take
the sale: it tonight?' !leave."
- Imageand expectations of ultimate performance
are paramount

•
•-- - Ownership experience is validation of
expectations
- After sale treatment is critical to gaining this
customer's loyaltY.
• Most Corvette customers see the entire sales transac-

--
tion as a "game":
• - "I know exactly what the salesperson's going to
do. I know the strategy. I know the sales
manager's going to come over and try to close me.

-
It's like starting over, but I'm ready for him."
- "It's like playing cat and mouse. I know there's
no way around it. You have to play the game.
"1 feel
.- You have to fight them." impressive in
.- • Often the customer feels superior to the salesperson: this car. It
.- - "He fits the typical definition of a salesman. He's
gives me

.....
.-
.-
putting out his cigarette. He's going to try to be
slick. I'm anticipatinghavingfun."
- "I've read a bit aboutthecar,and I know more about
it than he does. I feel some one-upmanship."
confidence-"

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••
"I'm excited. I can't wait to have this car. I've lost all
concept of cost. I could have paid $50,000 for it at this
point."

• Judgment calls can also undennine the dream:

- The customer sees it as a lack of respect Caring for the Corvette Customer
"I can buy and sell this joker at the dealership. I Suggested actions directed a t correct treatment of
don' t want somebody imposing their will on Corvette buyer as a sales customer ... and as a service
me."
customer:
"The sales manager took it upon himself to offer • Based on emotional needs.
me this big deal. He spoke in a very
condescending way. He asked if I thought I • All extremely important to Corvette customer.
could afford the car." Overall, the dealership must do nothing to shatter the
- "The salesman tried to make me feel stupid, so I dream and emotional Significance of buying the car.
left."
• When the "game" plays out the way the customer
wants ... he surrenders to the impulse of fulfilling the
dream:
- "I'm excited . I can't wait to have this car. I've lost
all concept of cost. I could have paid 550,000 for it
at this point."
- "I asked him how much. He told me. Any amount
of money. Money is no object."
• Service experience also helps the owner preserve the
dream of what owning the car says about them:
- Owners hesitate to surrender their" dream cars"
to someone they fear is technically incompetent.
• Corvette ownerS generally own and / or buy more
than one Corvette:
- So positive service experience is a must.

Caring for the Conrette Customer

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.. TlieSaledloor- "A care/!ee

•• • Dealershiv should have at least one designated
Corvette Svecialist on sales floor at all times ...
entrepreneur would
drive the Corvette.
•• because Corvette buyers respond to desires diametri-
cally opposed to the typical Chevy buyer: He'd be wearing a

•••
- They are buying a dream Levi's jean jacket_"
- Thev are fulfilling special emotional needs
thro"ugh the purchase.

• • • Whenever possible, physically separate Corvette from

other Chevrolets on display in showroom ... to
emphasize the uniqueness of the automobile and, of
•• course, the person who is buying it.
• Corvette Specialist fully trained in Corvette customer
• Initial contact:

•• psychologv:
- Understands mind-set
- Greetcustomer
- Step aw ay and let customer look at car alone-at

•• - Assumes anyone who comes to look at Corvette is

a serious prospect
own pace
- Remain available in background to answer
questions
•• - Does not attempt to sell the car to the person
- Assumes customer knows exactly the car they are
- Do not hover over customer
- Beattentive but invisible
•• looking for
- Must 110t try to change their minds (unless they
One owner told us: "I w ant it to be my decision.
I don't want anybody looking over my shoulder

•••
indicate otherwise). ..
telling me how nice it is. If the salesperson is
• Corvette Specialist never judges a customer on too pushy, I stop liking the car because of the
physical appearance: person."

• - Assume anyone who expresses an interest is a

potential buyer
• Testdrive:
- If at all possible, let customer test-drive the Corvette
"• - Letcustomersqualifyordisqualifythemselves
as potential buyers.
alone to maintain illusion of control over the sale
- A prosect told us: "When I test-drove my BMW,

••"
- Potential buyers tell us how they visualize the
Corvette owner:
- "A carefree entrepreneur would drive the
they let me keep it overnight. Real class."
• Special orders:

•• Corvette. He'd be wearing a Leyi's jean jacket."

- "Owning a Corvette means not having to
- Don't try to dissuade customer from ordering a
car - if that's the desire expressed

•• compromise,"
• Corvette Specialist never questions a customer's
" If I'm going to spend this kind of money, I
want my own special Corvette. I want to order
the car. I want that sense that it's made for me."
•• financial resources:
- Always assume customer can afford to buy the car
• Sales tactics:
- Don't employ classic sales techniques
•• - Interviews with prospects show that
"impulsiveness" is dearly evident in their need to
- Example: "Let me go check with the sales manager
and see what we can do for you."

•••
own the car
- Do have the authority to make a final decision
"Once I decided I wanted it, I had to have it. I
just had to have it. Once I decide I have to have - Customer must see SpeCialist as a worthy
adversary
•• something, I go to extremes to get it."
- ''I'm not prepared to tum around and walk out.
I'm there to buy that car."
Makes customer's emotional challenge of
"winning the game" more meaningful.

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Customer Focus ••
••
I
The Corvette Specialist
• Corvette Specialist's office should be open to the
••
showroom floor:
- Office layout open and unobstructed
"You don't want Someone
you don't know fixingyour I
•
- Eliminates "trapped" feeling I
- Lets customer maintain illusion of control over
car because it's like going on I
a date with someone you
transaction.
• Service after the sale: don't know." . '.•
- Show customer the service department
- Stress service department aim: here to take care of
.,•
••
you.
• At least one designated Corvette Specialist in the
service department so owner feels secure in turning
over his dream car. ••
• Corvette Service Specialist:
- Understands Corvette customer's mind-set •
- Functionsasaserviceconsultant The Service Department •
- Available to discuss maintenance or Corvette •
performance • Corvette owners tell us that the role of service is to •
- Familiar with service history of car enable the customer to preserve the emotional
meaning of the dream throughout the ownership
- Offers loaner car for lengthy repairs experience:
- Insures repairs are completed when promised - "You (the customer) should be assigned to a team. I
- Checks that repairs are made correctly the first The team manager answers your questions. You I
time know them, and they know you. It's the special I
- Speaksdirectlywithcustomer,beforeandafter attention that everybody wants." I
work is finished. - "Your everyday Joe Schmoe is not going to know
how to fix a high-performance car."
- "You don't want someone you don't know fixing
your car because it's like going on a date with
someone you don't know."
At least one • Service Department:
- Clean,efficientappearance
designated
- Clean, comfortable waiting area with
Corvette complimentary refreshments and telephones
Specia list in - Ideal waiting area is private - for Corvette
customers only
the service
- Open on Saturday.
departmentso
ownerfeels
secure in
turning over
his dream car.

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Focus Walkaround ••
•••
· Corvette. Key Features. Corvette: Delivery lips ••
Shown here are just a few of the features you may wish
to show or explain during deliverv. Corvette's owner
• Delco Freedom Battery
(never needs water)
• Halogen head lamps and fog lamps
Hood release rod
••
manual explains vehicle operation and care in easily
understood terms. Use it to ans"·er questions custom-
ers may ask about Corvette's svstem operations.
• ABS (explain
operateon) • Antifreeze
••
(engine coo:antl •
Additional details may also be found in the Value • ASR traction
Features pages that follow. Also review the videotape control (discuss • Unidtrectloc,al •
that comes with every car. operationl GS-C tires •
'-f=-3'~ t~':ii=if--- • Washer fl",O •
• Air bag housing • Basecoau •
(discuss opera- . / clearcoat paint
tionl (explain care) •
Safety and. Security
~~JA==tlQfrjR==r)i\ •••
• Dipsticks
• Selective Ride [note new
• Driver-side air bag. Designed to help protect the Control* SWitch synthetic OIi fG:
driver in certain frontal collision situations when LT11
used in conjunction with seat belt. May qualify for
insurance discounts.
• Tire oressure Glove box
(discuss
••
• Power-operated retractable halogen headlamps
illuminate the road brightly. Halogen fog lamps
sticker

• Fuel filler
contents)
• Sound
••
provide increased visibility when required.
• PAS5-Key'" theft-deterrent ignition system. Protects
(20-gal. tank;
requires 91
octane or
system (explain
pre-sets, time
set, additional
••
Corvette and may qualify for comprehensive insur-
ance discounts.
• Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR). Maximizes
unleaded featuresl

S-speed transmis-
••
traction and helps maintain directional stability on a
variety of road surfaces.
• Compact and jack
stowage (show special
wheel-nut socket locationl
sion with computerized
gear selection ••
•••
• Removable roof panel or
Convertible top (explain operationi

... Optional on Coupe and Convertible, standard on ZR-l.

Performance
••
• 5.7 Liter LT1 VS engine with Multi-Port Fuel
Injection. Produces 300 hp @ 5,000 rpm - one of the
most powerful ever versions of the "small-block
Appearance ••
Chevy" VS.
"" New rear P2S5 /40ZR-17 Eagle G5-C unidirectional!
• Sleek, aerodynamic design is unmistakably Corvette.
... Three new exterior colors. •••
asymmetrical tires on 17" x 9 \1;,.. cast-aluminum
• Large, 17' cast-aluminum wheels.
wheels combine with P255 /40ZR-17 tires to provide
even better performance and handling. • Square-tipped exhaust pipes add classic sport flair. ••
• Power 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel anti-lock
brake system (Bosch ABS IIU). Provides stopping
power on par with Corvette's performance potential.
• Wraparound driver-oriented instrument panel gives
a "cockpit" feel.
I
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• Independent front and 5-link rear suspension with I
gas-charged Bilstein shock absorbers. Helps set up I
Corvette's remarkable road control capability. I
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•• CiJmfortanllConveniencer · Easy-ta!"Dwn:
•
•• • Dual electrically adjusted and heated outside rear-
view mirrors. Defrost electronically for convenience
'" New Passive Keyless Entry system (PKE) engages the
security system and automatically unlocks as the

•• and help maintain visibility.

• One-piece removable roof panel. Lifts off for
owner approaches the car ior effortless security.
• Theft-deterrent systems, driver-side air bag and

•• open-air driving. Optional transparent panels

available with blue or bronze tint.
4-wheel ABS may qualify for reduced insurance
rates.

•••
• AM/FM stereo sound system with stereo cassette
player provides 4-speaker stereo listening pleasure.
Optional Delco-Bose Gold Series systems include
cassette tape player, or cassette tape player and
•• compact disc player with 200 watts of power.
• Standard black cloth bucket seats with lateral support
• Lightweight composite body panels will never rust.
• Stainless-steel exhaust system offers longer life and
reduced owner maintenance.
• 3-year /36,000-mile Bumper to Bumper Plus Limited
Warranty with no deductible for the entire term of
warranty means more worry-free driving.

•• and seatback angle "adjustment. Add to comfort with

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variable adjustment for long drives.

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.... New tor 1993 .
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Value Features ••
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precise and efficient, and eliminates the
traditional distributor ignition entirely. ••
Reverse Flow Cooling:
• The Reverse Flow Cooling system is one of
••
the most innovative features of the LT1
engine. Key components include a gear-
driven pump with cast internal crossover
••
I
passages and an inlet thermostat.
I

•••
Unlike conventional systems that send cold
coolant from the wate~ pump directly to the
block then up to the cylinder heads, the
LT1's reverse flow design routes it to the
heads first. After the heads are sufficiently
cooled, vapors, if any, are vented off, and ••
Standard Corvette 300-hp LIl VB. This latest version of Corvette's
legendary small-block VB is one of the most powerful ever.
the fluid makes its way down around the
bores and into the block. Once the fluid
exits the engine block, it is returned through the
••
pump housing and passed on to the radiator. To
reduce thermal shock, a thermostat on the pump's
inlet side controls the flow of coolant as it attempts to
••
I
re-enter the pump casting. When the thermostat is
closed, the system's bypass circuit keeps pressure to I
a minimum, reducing the potential for leaks in I
Engine
LT1: ...
gaskets and joints.
New composite rocker covers reduce engine noise
••
• Standard, 300-hp 5.7 Liter VB engine features Multi-
Port Fuel Injection for improved fuel efficiency. •
for a quieter ride.
Single-belt accessory drive helps eliminate frequent
••
• Aluminum cylinder heads and pistons help reduce
maintenance.
•
overall weight and increase performance.
•
Low Profile Inlet Manifold
Opti-Spark: LT1 VB
• A sophisticated dual-electronic spark control system
provides optimum spark control with no audible
detonation. Nicknamed
"Opti-Spark" after its optical
position sensor, this angle-
based ignition timing system
(ABITS) "hears" detonation
on each engine bank, and
immediately trims spark
advance. The system also has
a learning algorithm that
adjusts spark advance during
low octane fuel use and saves Gear Driven nt Cover
information in its non-volatile Water Pump
memory between engine Shaft

~~weight
starts. Compared to a time
based ignition system, Opti-
Spark has fewer parts, is more By eliminating the coolant crossover, Reverse
Flow Cooling allows a low-profile inlet
manifold, resulting in a shorter engine profile.
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Manual
•
) • 6-speed transmission (available on all

•• Corvettes as a no-cost option, standard on

ZR-l) features fully synchronized gears
, (including REVERSE) for smooth shifting.
• Overdrive in 5th and 6th gears enhances

J
• fuel economy at highway speeds.
• Computer-aided gear selection ensures
J optimum fuel economy.
J • Heavy-duty pull-type clutch with pre-filled
J hydraulic actuator is designed to handle
J One of the world's most sophisticated VBs, the Corvette the 6-speed's high torque capacity.
LT5, powers the ZR-l.

,""
Automatic
• 4-speed automatic transmission (no cost option on
,: U5 Corvette, NA on ZR-l) features overdrive gearing
designed to engage above a precalibrated speed
I, • 5.7 Liter DOHC TPI engine (available and standard which reduces engine rpm for enhanced fuel
I, only on ZR-1), horsepower boosted to 405 for 1993 economy.

,
I.: ior enhanced performance.
• Dual overhead camshafts with 4 valves per cylinder
• Electronic torque converter clutch ensures a more
direct engine/transmission link and is computer-

,
I "nsure optimum engine breathing. controlled for better fuel economy.

, • The nearlv total aluminum construction provides

better perlormance, fuel economy and vehicle
balance.
" • Computer-controlled Multec Fuel Injectors (2 per
"
I,
cylinder) create a prec~se fueUair mixture for a wide
range of driving needs.
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I,
I, Advanced
6-speed manual
"
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transmission. Dual-pivot
shifter allows fast, narrow
•
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shift pattern.

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 •
Value Features """
"
Acceleration Slip Regulation:
""
• The Corvette's ASR system is a Electronic Selective
sophisticated traction control Ride Control
""
Brake System
system that works with the
anti-lock brake system to
allows the driver
to select one of ""
4-Wheel Disc Brakes:
• Power 4-wheel vented disc brakes with large rotors
provide improved accelera-
tion and enhanced vehicle
stability. The system contrib-
three suspension
ranges. ""
and dual-piston (front only) calipers are standard on utes to a confident, well-balanced driving experience "
all Corvettes. They provide sure response during a
variety of road and weather conditions. Enhanced
braking is made possible with the standard Bosch
and outstanding performance, 12 months a year.
ASR uses engine spark retard, a throttle cable relaxer ""
ABS IIU anti-lock brake system that helps the driver
and brake intervention to provide optimized acceler-
ation and vehicle stability for well-balanced driving ""
maintain vehicle control on most road surfaces,
even under full braking.
performance on a variety of road conditions.
••
Anti-Lock Brake System:
• The advanced computer-controlled ABS system
constantly monitors speeds of all four wheels as
Steering System
• Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering is standard
••
brakes are applied. IndiVidual wheel speed sensors
signal the system's Electronic Control Module (ECM)
on all 1993 Corvettes for exceptional sports car
handling.
••
up to 15 times per second to prevent wheel lockup
and maintain maximum braking ability.
• Overall steering ratio of 15.7:1 provides precise
maneuverability. ••
••
•••
Traln<lTlis<inn "TV Cable" Elect. Control Unit
ABS. Traction Control
"Spark Retard" Engine
Control Module
(2) Throttle Cables w/Adj.

Buffer Box
••
Throttle Position
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41

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41

Throttle Position Motor Arm - Throttle Corvette 1992 Traction Control •4

Sensor Cable Relaxer
and ABS (Auto Trans shown) 4

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A lIew fir 1993.
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••
• •
• Suspension System
•• Rear:
• Lightweight aluminum components save weight and
Left Front

•••
provide maximum strength.
P275140ZR·17
• Single lightweight glass-epoxy monoleaf spring ab- Eagle GS·C
sorbs road shocks while providing excellent control.

•• • 5-link rear-wheel suspension allows independent

wheel action for remarkable handling.
Right Front

•• Front:
• High-strength forged aluminum alloy components
•• maximize strength and minimize weight.
• Tubular high-strength steel stabilizer bar enhances

•• maneuverability.
• Transverse-mounted single-glass epoxy monoleaf
Right Rear

•• spring improves ride control while reducing weight.

• Bilstein heavy-duty gas-charged shock absorbers P315135ZR-1.;?
Eagle-GS-C
•• help improve the suspension road feel without
sacrificing road comfort.
• Electronic Selective Ride Control (RPO FX3) is
•• standard on ZR-I Coupe. This system utilizes
electronically adjustable shock absorbers that allow
Left Rear

•••
the driver to select a suspension setting that will
meet specific driving situations. Three'ranges are
available: Tour ("soft" ), Sport (increased stiffness)
and Perf (maximum stiffness). TireslWheels
••• Selective Ride Control uses four types of compo-
nents: high-pressure Bilstein gas shock absorbers,
electrical actuators, a computer, and a driver adjust·
• The Eagle G>C has a unidirectional and asymmetri-
cal tread pattern. The directional groove design has

••
able switch. The shock absorbers use the latest high· superb water-dispersing capabilities, and the
pressure gas technology to provide non-fading asymmetry increases the contact area on the outer
portion of the tread. Road noise is reduced.
•• performance. They also feature large diameter
pistons for providing high damping forces. Howev-
er, the biggest difference between these shock
• Front tire size is P255/ 40ZR-17 on 17" x 8.5"
cast-aluminum alloy rims. Wheel-nut locks are

••
-
absorbers and normal shock absorbers is the damp-
ing rod. A computer-controlled actuator rotates the
damping rod to provide differing damping rate,
standard on all wheels for added security.
... Coupe and Convertible rear tire size has been in-
creased to P285/ 40ZR-17 for enhanced traction.

•• resulting in different levels of ride quality.

• Even wider P315/ 35ZR-1 7 tires on ll"rims are used
on the ZR-I's rear axle adding traction.

•• • Front ZR-I P255/ 40ZR-17 tires are carry-over.

• Low Tire Pressure Warning System (RPO UJ6). This

•• optional system (standard on ZR-l) alerts the driver

via a signal lamp in the Driver Information Center

•
•.,• ,-
,
'
,
should one or more of the tires become
underinflated. The Low Tire Pressure Warning
System is a radio frequency system consisting of four
'- - tire pressure sensors/ transmitters located in the
Corvette's race-ear-inspired front suspension features wheels and a receiver in the control panel. Enhances

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•
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• • Corvette's body is formed from a lightweight com-
posite plastic material, over an all-welded
100 percent galvanized steel "birdcage" framework
•• that forms a structurally rigid cage for the passenger
compartment, Corvette is a legendary performer on the street - and

•• • High-gloss acrylic
enamel basecoat/
on the track,

Corvette Convertible Body

•• clearcoat exterior
paint finish for a
long-lasting, deep • Manually operated soft-top with headliner stores

• shine.
easily and neatly beneath flush-fitting top well

•• • Concealed halogen
headlamps provide
cover.
• Optional lightweight (64 lbs.) removable hardtop
includes electric rear-window defogger and an
• added illumination,
integral headliner for sound deadening.
• throw light farther
down the road and
• are protected when Corvette ZR-1 Body
•• Corvette concealed dual
halogen head lamps
not in use.
• Fog, cornering and
Features include (in addition to Corvette Coupe
features):
•• parking lamps are designed to provide a unified,
~weeparound appearance.
• Flared doors and rear body panels accommodate
ZR-1's larger 17' x 11" rear wheels and P315/35ZR-17
•• • Clamshell hood opening eases access to' engine and
accessories.
rear tires.
• ZR-1 identification on hood and rear fascia.

• • Ventilation louvers in the front fenders that are a • Roof-mounted high-mounted center stop for

•• functional styling touch aid air circulation, helping

to cool battery and other underhood components.
enhanced visibility.

•• • Raked windshield angled at 64 degrees contributes

to aerodynamic efficiency and a sleek appearance.

• • Power adjustable outside rearview

mirrors electrically heated to main-
• tain visibility during inclement

••
weather.
• Rear side-marker lamps to improve
• rearlside visibility at night. Side-

•••
mounted backup lamps switch on
automatically when REVERSE gear
is selected.

..'
• Full-opening glass hatch with
• concealed hinges for added versatil-
• ity and a clean appearance (Coupe

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' only) .
• Removable fiberglass roof panel or
optional blue-tinted or bronze-tinted
transparent roof panel (Coupe only) Corvette's body is formed from a lightweight composite plastic material,
for an open~air ride. over an all-welded 100 percent galvanized steel "birdcage" framework that
forms a structurally rigid cage for the passenger compartment.

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... New far 1993.
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•
•
Value Features I
I

DO YOU KNOW•••
The tire size designation found on the sidewall tells you
Chevrolets are enZlipped with tires reflecting the latest safety,
durability and performance technologt;. Some of the greatest several things about the tire. For instance, the designa-
names in the American tire industry, including Goodyear tion P205J60HR·14 indicates:
and B.F. Goodrich. manufacture tires to exacting specifica- P Passenger car tire.
tions for Cherrolet passenger cars. These manufacturers' tire
engineers work ,cith GM engineers to design tires that 205 Nominal section width [in millimeters),
complement sll,veJlsion and handling characteristics. 60 Nominal aspect ratio (ratio of section
height-to-widthl.
Touring H Speed rating (may not appear on all tires),
Tires R Radial tire construction.
Recent develop- 14 Nominal rim diameter in inches.
ments in tire
technology ha,',
resulted in the
"best of both Performance Tires
worlds" Tourillg Tremendous advances have been made ill performance tire
tire. technology during the past decade. And that's extremely
• Combines important, because a car's ability to accelerate, stop and
the grip and corner is always to a considerable extellt determined by the
traction of an design and performance of its tires.
all-season • Corvette remains at the forefront of tire technology
performance tire with the smooth, quiet'ride more for 1993, with its Goodyear Eagle GS-C asymmetrical
often associated with luxury car tires. tires .
• General Motors engineers worked directly with tire • Eagle tires featured on Corvette and other Chevrolet
manufacturer engineers to develop the Touring tire. performance models reflect the success of the manu-
facturer.
Goodyear'S
DO YOU KNOW ... racing experi-
ence has helped
Tire designations that include an H. V or Z speed·rating
develop today's
symbol* Isuch as P2D5I55VR·161 show that the tire has

"
high perform-
been tested for sustained capability at higher than
ance street
nonnal speeds. The most common speed ratings are
radials.
•••
these:
• Similar coopera-
H: up to 130 mph tive programs
V: up to 149 mph have since
Z: over 149 mph brought new tire
technology to car
*A speed symboi is an indiCation of the speed capability of the tire.
Chevrolet does not endorse the operation of any vehicle in an unsafe
buyers, includ-
or unlawful manner. Speed ratings are based on laboratory tests ing the smooth
which have been snown to correlate with performance on the road. rolling, all-weather treaded performance Touring
These speed r2trngs do not imply that vehicles can be safely driven at tires now found on several Che\'Iolet models.
the maximum tire speed capability.

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• SafetylValue Features
••
••
•••
••
••
••
••
••
•• Accident Avoidance Occupant Protection
•• G) 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) helps 1101 Driver-side air bag is designed to deploy
•
•• ®
improve vehicle control by minimizing wheel
lockup - even on slippery surfaces.
Acceleration Slip Regulation (traction [!!]
during moderate to severe frontal impacts to
help protect driver.
Energy-absorbing steering column and
control) works in conjunction with ABS and steering wheel softens impact in the event of a

•••
engine controls to provide improved accelera- frontal collision.
tion and enhanced vehicle stability in all
weather conditions. ..
1121 Energy-absorbing instrument panel softens
impact in the event of a collision.
®
•••
Low Tire Pressure Warning System' moni-
tors tire pressure in each tire (except spare)
1131 Controlled-crush front and rear body struc-
tures are designed to absorb energy in the
while the car is being driven; alerts driver if event of a collision.
tire pressure drops below 25 psi.
•• ® Dual remote sideview mirrors are easily
adjustable to provide excellent view all around.
1141 Lap/shoulder safety belts with visual and
audible warning system: the most important

••
safety feature in any vehicle. Buckle up,
® Center high-mounted stop lamp" provides a America!
clear signal of braking intention to other
[!!]
•• ®
drivers.
Halogen headlamps and halogen fog lamps
1161
Laminated windshield glass with urethane
bonding.
Breakaway inside rearview mirror.

•••
provide brighter, whiter light in all weather
conditions and illuminate objects farther
away; composite lenses resist breakage and 1171 Safety armrests and integral head restraints.
halogen bulbs are easy to replace.
•• CD Front cornering lamps: front side-marker
lamps illumin.ate with turn signals and rear

•• side-marker lamps illuminate with backup

lamps for enhanced visibility.

•• @ Driver-friendly instrument panel gages:

easy-to-read instruments and fingertip con-
trols let driver keep eyes on road.

••• ® • Optional for Coupe and Convertible, standard ZR-l _ """In rear
Standard side-window defoggers and fascia on Coupe and Convertible; roof-mounted. on ZR-l.
rear-window defogger'" help keep windows -Rear-window defogger included in Convertible only when
clear in inclement weather for better visibility. optional Removable Hardtop is ordered.

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InterIOr'
"--./
... New Passive Keyless Entry (PKE) system adds both
convenience and security. When the driver ap-
proaches or leaves the car, the key-fob transmitter
automatically locks or unlocks the doors respectively.
The PKE also automatically arms and disarms the
standard PASS-Key" theft-deterrent system and a
built-in feature prevents doors from locking when
the keys are left in the ignition.
• Personal Automotive Security System (PASS-
Key") theft-deterrent ignition disables the
starter and fuel delivery systems during any
attempt to bypass the ignition system or start
the car with a wrong key. An anti-theft horn
alarm circuit is also standard on all Corvettes
for additional security. Prevents theft and
may qualify for decreased insurance pre-
mium.
• "Soft-touch" black paint (feels slightly padded
to the touch) is used on various Corvette
instrument panel and cockpit trim plates and
components. Reduces marring and scratch-
ing and provides a higher quality appeannce
and feel.
• Leather-wrapped steering wheel with
TILT-WHEEUM Adjustable Steering Column and
leather-wrapped shift knob contributes to the
sports-car look and feel of Corvette. Tilt feature
provides individual positioning for driver
comfort.
Standard AMIFM stereo with cassette tape player
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Standard driver-side
air bag
PASS-Key· theft-
deterrent ignition
system for optimum
securitl)
• Standard driver-side air bag, housed in the steering
wheel, helps protect driver. Color-keyed safety belts
at both seating positions.
• Electronic speed control with Resume Speed tap up /
tap down feature. Maintains established road speed
to reduce driver fatigue.
• Standard air conditioning keeps the interior cool
and dehumidified.
• Power-operated windows and door locks enhance
driver convenience.
• Standard AM/FM stereo sound system with cassette
tape player for excellent sound reproduction.
• Optional sound systems include a 2oo-watt, Delco-
Bose Gold Series system with cassette tape player,
compact disc player and Speed Compensated Vol-
ume Control (CD player standard on ZR-l) for
concert-hall listening quality.
• Locking glove box provides convenient storage and
security.
• Twin covered storage bins and roller-type cargo
cover provide security and a neat appearance.
• Body vent pressure system maintains a flow of fresh
air throughout the cockpit.
• Standard dual covered visor vanity mirrors. Dual
lamps flank each mirror. Lighted for convenient
mirror usage day or night.
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••
•• Corvette ZR-1 Coupe Corvette 40th Anniversary Package
••
•••
••
••
••
••
•
••
•• ZR-l Exclusive Power Key Switch 40th Anniversary Package Interior

•• ~lack 1 Lt.
Interior Color
Beige 1 Lt. Gray 1.& Torch 1 Arctic
Interior Color
.... Ruby Red

••
Red While

•••
Cloth Bucket

Leather Bucket

•• ABB8 AEE8 AQQ8 ARR8 AWW8 AFFB Leather Adjustable

•• Std. Std. Std. Std. Std. Sport Bucket

E1terior Colors:
•• x X X X

•••
X X X X X

X X X X

X X X

••
.. Ruby Red""

•••
X X X X

X X X X X

X X X X

••• X

X
X

X
X

X
X X

•• • Ruby Red Top Color only available on 40th Anniversary

Package (225),

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... Mew for 1993.

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Models - Color and Trim
Corvette Coupe Corvette Convertible

Coupe Interior Convertible Interior

I.terlor Calor laterior Color

Black I Lt. Beige ~..Lt. Gray , ... J:Ch I Arctic
White
Black 'Lt. Beige I LI. Gray I .... ~:ch 1 ~C::~

Cloth Bucket HBBZ HBBZ

Std. Std.

Leather Bucket ABBZ AEEl AQQZ ARRZ AWW2 ABBZ AEEl AQQZ ARRZ AWWZ
Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt.
I
Leather Adjustable ABBB AEEB AQQ8 ARR8 AWW8 ABBB AEE8 AQQ8 ARR8 AWW8
Sport Bucket Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt. Opt.
-Requires optional RPO ACt and AC3 Power Seats.
hterlor Colors:
X X X X 4IT 68T 68T 4IT/IOT
41TIlOTI
X X X X X 6ST 4!T/6ST 4!TIlOT 4IT 4IT IIOT

X X X X 41T I IOT 68T 41 T/ IOT 4ITIlOT

4ITIlOTI
X X X 4IT/6ST 6ST 4!T/lOT 6ST

X X X X 4IT/6ST 4IT/6ST 4ITIlOT 4IT/IOT

4IT/ IOTI
X X X X X 41T I IOT 6ST 68T
4IT/ IOT

X X X X 4IT/6ST 41T/68T 41TI10T 4IT/lOT

4ITIlOTI
X X X X X 4IT/ IOT 1OT/6ST 4ITIlOT lOT 68T
41TIlOTI
X X X X 41T lOT I6ST 41T I IOT 68T
Top Color Codes: tOT - White. 4lT - Black. 60r - Beige.
Std. - Standard. Opt. - Optional.

m ... . . far 1993.

 DO YOU KNOW ...
Instrumentation TIle Carwette driler co",it and passenger Clllllpal'tlllellt is
aa "ergonomically correct· desigllllat puts coltrals readily

,,
at hand and provides comfurt aad convenience touches that
make eveD long drives plealurable.
Corvette Instruments The speedDllleter readout is placed a~1m tIIeluel gage lur
t
t Corvette standard instrument panel includes: e.cellent readability. Ilsll'll1iieAt displays are higbly legi~le
da, or night. ACHECK GAGES telltale lamp illuminates nn the
• [A] Headlamp and parking lamp switch and panel

• lamps dimmer control. [B] Acceleration Slip Regulation

(ASR) switch. [C] Analog 6,000 rpm tachometer graph-
instrument panel when the last luel gage bar tums Dff on
the luel,age, alertil, tile driver to late Ibe IDW luellevel.

••
ics for easy monitoring of engine rpm.
Seats are deeply COIItoured far firm lateralsupparl aad
[0] Repositioned speedometer (switchable from mph to

• lan/ h) and fuel gage. Digital display also includes oil feature reclining sealbacD with adjustable lumbar sapport.
Complete individual adjustment of tile seating POSitiOD is
,,• temperature, engine coolant temperature and voltage
readouts. IE] Analog gage display, includes oil tempera-
ture and pressure, voltage and coolant temperature. [F]
prnidd with Ibe optional Sport bacllet seat', 6-wa, pawer
I1IjIIsbnent.
Driver-alert lamps (Includes CHECK GAGES and
•• CHANGE OIL service messages). [Gl Irip monitor
computer for specific mileage reference.
temperature setting for precise climate control; LEDs
• IH] Driver Information Center: alerts driver to note
indicate push-button operation mode. Ul Optional'
•• specific vehicle functions such as LOW TIRE
PRESSURE: LOWCOOLANI, ASROFF, ABSACTIVE
and LOW OIL. Service-alert lamps include Accelera-
Delco-Bose Gold Series MUSic System. [K) Power
outside heated mirrors control.

• tion Slip Regulation (SERVICE ASR), Electronic Selec-

[L] Fog lamp switch. [M) Air bag housing. IN] Center

•••
console with optional' driver and passenger power seat
tive Ride Control (SERVICE RIDE CaNTRall:
controls, optional' Selective Ride Control setting switch
Driver-side air bag (INFLRESn. emission systems
(SERVICEENGINESOON),andanti-lockbrakesystem and cassette tape/ compact disc storage.
(SERVICE ABS). [I) Heater I airconditioning/ ventila- ZR-/ Coupe includes: higher 8,000 rpm tachometer and
•• tion system for accurate temperature settings. Optional'
Electronic Air Conditioning (shown) all'Dws d:igit:al
FULL POWER lockout key switch with LED system
status alert lamp.

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••• ~ lnduded when vehicle is equipped with feature. 'Standard on ZR-l.

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Corvette Corvette Corvette
PREFERRED EOUIPMENTGROUPOPTIDNS
Description I
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Coupe

CVAl
Convertible

CYAl
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(NONE)
••
Delco-Bose AM/FM Stereo MusicSystem with Cassette Tape
ElectronicAirConditioning
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X
X
X
X
t-:A
5 ••
PowerSeat,6-Way(Oriver)

INDIVIDUAL OPTIONS
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RPO
X X 5

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Radio Equipment
Delco- Bose AM / f1..1 Stereo Music
System with Cassette Tape Player, Digital Clock
and Bose Speaker System UUB X' X' NA
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DeIco-Bose Gold Series Stereo Music System with
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Cassette Tape Player, Compact Disc Player, Digital Clock I
and BoseSpeakerSystem UIF 0 0 5
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AddlhonallnQlVlQUaJ Options
NA I
Adjustable Performance Handling Package" I Z1J7 0 :\:A
ElectronicAirConditioning C68 X' X' 5 I
Electronic Selective Ride Control"'''' I FX3 0 0 5 I
Hardtop, Removable
Low Tire Pressure Warning
LuggageCarrier<Black)
Co.
UJ6
V56
NA
0
NA
0
0
0
NA
5
NA
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Performance RatioAxle (3.07: 1 ratio) (2.73:1 ratioConv.) G92 0' 0 5 I
PowerSeat.6-Way<Oriver) AO X' X- S II
Power6-WaySeat<Passenger requiresPowerDriverSeat> AO 0 0 0
:1
Roof Package <includes Standard Solid Panel and "
Transparent Blue or Bronze Tint PaneD C2L 0 !'lA 0 I
Roof Panel. Transparent Removable Blue Tint 245 0 NA 0 I
Roof Panel, Transparent Removable Bronze Tint 645 0 NA 0 I
X -Included in PEG. 5 - Standard. 0 - Available lndhidual Option. NA - Not Available. -Also available as an Individual Option with Base I
Vehicle Group. 'Requires Selective RideControl (RPO FX3) or Adjustable Performance Handling Package (RPO ZJ)7); notavaHable with 6-speed manual
tTansmission (RPO MN6) .....·The handling package for ultimatedrivercomfortand control through theuseof the driver-adjustable. speed-compensa ted ride I
control system (includes standard suspension components and Bilstein adjustable ride control system included in RPO Z07), l"ISee box below. •

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DO YOU KNOW •••
Adjustable Pemnaance Handling Package IRPO l071
••
Bptianal far Conrette Coupe, lbil suspensiaa aptian is a 41
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perfannance-arielted paellage farllle 6flDldraaalAuIlICrGSS ntliuslast
Features inclade: ••
• Electronic Selective Ride Cantral- an adjustable handling package far 41
litimate driver camturt aad caltral through tbe use of lbe t
driwer-ldiusta~le, speed-campensated ride celnl systeIII.
t
• Stiffer springs, shachbsarflers, stabilizer bars aod bshings. t
• Heny-~aty 4-wheel disc brakes_ t
Note: RPO Z01 is available witb autumatic or manual transmission with t
Performance Ratio Axle 18921_ t
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Campact Disc Player fRPO um. •
Optional for Co,~'ette Coupe and Convertible, standard for
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Corvette ZR-l C"H pe. Features include:
• Delco Electronics ETR radio receiver with 12 station
pre-sets (six A.\ l! six FM) .• Electronic seek-scan.
Delco Gold Series Cassette/Disc (RPO UIF)
• Digital clock .' irequency I operation status display. Cassette Tape Player
• Cassette tape player.• Compact disc player.
• Optimum speaker placement with six separate speaker Features include:. MusicSearch feature.
enclosures .• Patented bass amplifiers I driver: deliver up • Auto reverse .• cr02 tape equalization .• Tape protec-
to 200 watts total power.• Separate Volume and On/Off tion when ignition is off. Compact Disc Playerfeatures
controls. • Dolbv Noise Reduction .• Separate bass and include:. Program recall button . • Music Search feature.
treble controls .• Front-ta-rear fade controls .• Speed- • CompresSion: brings loud and soft sound into a more
compensated \'olumecontrol features a 2-position Switch desirable range. _ Track scan.
(L for low Or H for high); sound volume increases propor- • Protection circuit provides heat protection for the
tionate to the switch setting as speed increases. player's laser diode.

Delco-Bose Gold Series AMlFM Stereo Music System

With Cassette Tape Player IRPD UUBI.
Silver Series: optional for Caprice and Lumina Coupe/Sedan.
Gold Series (sho,en): optional on Camara Coupes'Qnd
Corvette. Features include: . Delco Electronics ETRradio
receiver with 1-l station pre-sets (seven AM I seven FM).*
• Electronic seek-scan .• Digital clockl frequency /
operation status display .• Cassette tape player with
Music Search iea ture: locates next music selection or
repeats previous selection.• cr02 tape equalization for
playingchromiumdioxideor metal particle tapes .• DNW Delco Gold Series 200 Watt Cassette (RPO UU8)
(Dynamic Noise Reduction) reduces high-frequency
noise on AM and FM signals and cassette tapes .• Dolby • Dual front and dual rear Bose speakers . • Gold Series
Noise Reduction reduces hiss on Dolby encoded tapes. features 200 watts ofpower.

AMlFM Stereo With Cassette Tape Player IRPD UMBI

Standard forCorr:ette Coupe and Convertible. Optional for
Camara models. Cavalier RS and Z2 4, Corsica LT, Beretta,
Lumina models.
Includes Delco Electronics ETR AM / FM Stereo with
Cassette Tape Player features as listed for RPO UM6 and
adds: • DNR button.• Music Search feature for cassette
tape player .• 12 station pre-sets (six AM/six FM) on
Corvette.

AM/FM Stereo With Cassette (RPO IlM6)

.. Twelvestation pre-sets on Corvette RPOUU8 (sixAM I six FM).

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S.7LiterV8 with MFI S.1titec V8 with TPL,
t Description (RPOLTII IRPOLT51
t Engine type 9O'V8-0HV 9O'V800HC32-V.lve

• Displacement (cu. in.)

Boreand stroke (in.)
350
4.00x3.-18
350
3.90)(3.66
• Hp·@RPM 3OO@5.000 .;Q5@5.800

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Torqueo@RP:vtlIb.-ft.l 340@3.600 3S5@S-200
Compression ratio 10.5:1 11001

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Fuel induction Multi-Port Fuel Inj<ction (MB) Multi-Port Fuellnj<ction (MFI)
Exhaustsystem Aluminized stainless steel Aluminized stainless steel
rail pipes Dual Dual

, Ignitionsystem
Delcotron generator
12-voltOpti·Sp.rk
105amp
12-voltdirectfire
120amp

,• Sa ttery (SAE ca pad ty rating)

CoolingsYSI~mcapacity(qts.)
525cca
14.7manuaJ; 14.5automatic
690cca
li.8

,) TRANSMISSIONSPECIFICAnONS
4-SpeedAutomatic 6-Sp..d Manual -
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) Type
Casemateria1
(RPOMXOI
Aluminum
(RPOMN61
Aluminum
, G.."Ratios·l
lstgear 3.06 2.68
t 2nd gear 1.63' HIO
t 3rdgear 1.00' 1.31

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5thgear
0.7U' 1.00
0.75

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Rev....
Rear Axle Ratios '1
2.29
0.50
2.50

t Coupe

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w / G92 Axle·
2.59"
3JJ7
145

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Std. 259 J.~
w IG92Axle- 273

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Std. 3.-15

• Std. -Standard . "SAE net. tConverterclutchengagement. ""Optional Performance Axle Ratio(RPOG92)' "3.07 for noise control areas.

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DIMENSIONS Coupe Convertible ZR-1 Coupe

Exterior Dimensions (i.n.)
A Wheelbase 962 962 962
B Length (overall) 1785 178.5 1785
C Width (overall) 7ll.7 7ll.7 73.1
D Height(overalJ) 463 47.3 463
E Tread-front '57.7 '57.7 '57.7
F Tread-rear 59.1 59.1 60.6
MirUmumgrounddearance 42 3.6 42
InteriorDimensions{in.)
G Headroom 365 37.0 365
H Legroom 42.0 42.0 42.0
Shoulderroom 53.9 53.9 53.9
Hiproom 50Jl 508 508
LuggageComparlmmlCtpaaly
Luggagespace<cu.ft.) 126 6.6" 126
RatedFueITankCapacily(gal.) 21).0 21).0 21).0
Curb WeightObs., estimated) 3,316 3,359 3.492

CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS Coupe Convertible ZR-1 Coupe

Brakes
Type 4-wheel vented. disc 4-wheel vented disc 4-wheel vented disc i
dual piston dual piston dual piston I
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Discrotordia. front / rear (in.) 120'/120 120/ 120 13.0/120 I
Steering
Type Power-assisted Power-assisted Power-assisted
rack-and-pinion radc.-and-pinion rack-arul-pinion
Turningdiameter. curb-to-curb(ft.) 40.0 40.0 40.0
Lock-tcrlockturns 225 225 225 I
Suspension - Front
Type Independentshort/long Cndependentshort/long lndependentshort/ long
arm with forged alumi- ann with forged alumi- arm with forged. alumi-

- num upper and lower

controianns, transverse
monoleafspring
and steel stabilizer
SuspensIon - Rear
Type S-linkindependent
with transversemonoleaf
springandforged
aluminumcontroJarms
·With top up; 4.2cu. ft. with top down. '13.0 with Adjustable Performance Handling Package (RPO
Note: Refer to OtevroletlGeo Spec Managernd for detailed specifications.
num upper and lower
controlanns, transverse
monoleaispring
num upper and lower
control anns, transverse
monoleafspring
and steelstabilizer and steel stabilizer
5-linkindependent :;'linkindepmdent
with transversemonoleaf with transversemonoleaf
spring and forged springandforged
aluminum control arms aluminum control arms
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Type &: description <in-line, V, angle.

•• flat, location, front, mid, rear,

transverse, longitudinaL SOHC, DOHC,
OPV, hemi, wedge, pre-chamber. etc.) 90 0 V Front, Longitudinal

•• Manufacturer
No. of cylinders
General Motors Powertrain Division
8

•• Bore
Stroke
Bore spacing (C/L to C/L)
99mm (3.90 in.)
93mm (3.66 inJ
11 1.8mm (4 .40 in.)

•• Cyt block mati. & mass kg (Ibs.> (macruned)

Cylinder block deck height
Alwninum Alloy. 25.85 (57.0)
229.24mm (9.03 inJ

• Cylinder block length

Deck clearance (minimum)
506.2mm 09.93 in.)

• (above or below block)

•• Cyt head material & mass kg (Ibs.)

Cylinder head volume cu. em (cu. in.)
Alwninum Alloy, 34.01 (75)
Not Available

•• Cylinder liner material

Head gasket thickness
(compressed)
Forged. Aluminum Extrusion

• Minimum combustion chamber

total volume cu. em (cu. in.) 40 (2.44)
•• Cyl. no. system
(front to rear)""
~-;;L:,-'Bank;;::;:;:-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _-,I~·73--_oS-_;7,_---------------------
. R. Bank 2-4-6-8

•• Firing Order
Intake manifold matL &- mass kg (lbs.)··
1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Cast Aluminum

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Exh. manifold mall. &t mass kg Obs.)·· Stainless Steel. 14.97 (33)
Knock sensor (number & location) I. Right Side 01 Case
Fuel required unleaded, diesel, etc. Unleaded
Fuel anti-knock index (R + M)/2 91

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Quantity
MaU. and type (elastomeric.
hydroelastic hydraulic
2

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mounts damper, etc.) Hydraulic
~A~d~d~ed~~~~~ti~on~(s~u~brr~am~e~.------------------~~~~-----------------------------------------
crossmember. etc.)
Total dressed engme mass (wt.) dry 270.5 kg (5% Ibs')

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•• Material &: mass, g

(weight, oz.) - piston only Cast Aluminum. 6.35 (14)

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Location In Cylinder Head Above Valves
Material & mass kg (weight, Ibs.) 9.07 (20)
a Induction Hardened Cast Iron
a Drive
type
IChainl belt Chain
.a
a .. Rear of engine - drive takeoff. View from drive takeoff end to determine left & right side of engine.
a .... Finished state.

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LT1 ENGINE.

Type & description Un-line, V, angle,

flat, location, front, mid, rear,
transverse, longitudinal, SOHC, DOHC,
DHV, herni, wedge, pre-chamber, etc.) 900 V Front, Longitudinal
Manufacturer General Motors Powertrain Division
No. of cylinders 8
Bore 101.6mm (4.00 in.)
Stroke 88.4mm (3.48 in.)
Bore spacing (C/l to C/l) 111.8mm (4.40 in.)
Cyl. block matI. & mass kg (lbs.) (machined) Cast Iron
Cylinder block deck height 229.4mm (9.025 in.)
Cylinder block length 506.2mm (19.93 in.)
Deck clearance (minimum)
(above or below block) .025 Below
Cyl. head material & mass kg (lbs.) Aluminum
Cylinder head volume cu. em (cu. in.) 53.7 (3.28)
Cylinder liner material Not Applicable
Head gasket thickness
(compressed) 1.245mm (,049 in.)
Minimum combustion chamber 75.175 Combustion Chamber With Piston at Top Dead Center
total volume cu. em (cu. inJ and All Components in Place Torqued to Specifications
Cyl. no. system ",L.:..:B~a::nk7-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _-;;.1-.;3-.:;5--:7;-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
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(front to rear)* R. Bank 2-4-6-8

Firing Order 1-B+3-6-5-7-2
Intake manifold matL & mass kg (lbs.)** Cast Aluminum
Exh. manifold mati. & mass kg Obs.).... Cast Iron
Knock sensor (number & location) 2;1 Each Side of Cylinder Case
Fuel required unleaded, diesel, etc. Unleaded.
Fuel anti-knock index (R + M)/2 91
i Quantity 2
Engine
mounts Hydraulic Damper
Added isolation (subframe,
crossmember, etc.) Not Applicable
Total dressed engine mass (wt.) dry 205 kg (451Ibs.)

LT1 ENGINE - PISTONS

Material & mass, g
(weight, oz.) - piston only Cast Aluminum (impacted) Coated

LT1 ENGINE - CAMSHAFT

Location In Cylinder Block "V" Above Crankshaft
Material & mass kg (weight, lbs.l Steel
Drive 1 Chain/belt Chain
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Rear of engine - drive takeoff. View from drive takeoff end to detennine left & right side of engine.
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Coolant recovery system (std., opt., NA) Standard

Coolant fill location (rad., bottle) Bottle, Coolant Recovery
Radiator cap relief valve pressure
kPa (psi) 124 1 (80)
Circulation Type (choke, bypass) Choke
thermostat Starts to open @ deg. C (F) 83.7" OW)
Type (centrifugal. other) Centrifugal
GPM 1000 pump rpm 13
Number of pumps 1
Coolant
pump Drive (V-belt, other) Gear Driven
Bearing type Sealed Double Row Ball
lInpeller material Steel
Housing material Cast Aluminum
Bypass rearculation type (mter., ext.) Internal
Cooling With heater· Liter (qt.) Not Applicable
system With air conditioner-liter <qt.) 8.89 (939), Auto Trans.: 9 .09 (9.61), Manual Trans.
capacity Opt. equip. specify-Liter (qt.) Not Applicable
Water jackets full length of cyt. (yes, no) Yes
Water all around cylinder (yes, no) Yes
Water jackets open at head face (yes no) No
Std., A/ C, HD A/ C, Standard
Type (cross-flow, etc.) Cross-Aow
Construction (fin & tube
mechanical, braze, etc.) Fin & Tube
Radiator ..
Mati., mass kg (wt., lbs.) Aluminum Header, Tubes and Fins. Plastic Tanks, 4,5360 (10.0)
Core
Width 599.5mm (23.6 in.)
Height 475.7mm 08.73 in.)
Thickness 34mm (1.34 in.)
Fins per inch 3.0
RadJator end tank matenal Plastic
Std. elee., opt. Electric, Standard
Number of blades & type 5-Blades, High Efficiency Curved Blades
(flex, solid, material) and Ring Shroud, Plastic
0 Number & location (front,
rear of radiator) 2 Fans, Rear of Radiator
Diameter & projected width 299.Omm (11.8 in.)
Ratio (fan to crnkshft. rev.) -
Fan cutout type Temperature Switch
Fan
Drive type (direct. remote) Direct
RPM at idle (e1ec.) 2,100
Motor rating (wattage) (elec.) 150 W - 2,200 RPM
Motor switch (type &
location/Ellec.) Temperature Switch Located on Ale Liquid Line
Switch point (temp.!
pressure / elec.) Pressure Transducer
Fan shroud (material) Plastic Ring Shroud

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Hydraulic lifters (std., opt., NA) Standard

Number intake/exhaust 8/S
Valves
Head 0.0. intake/exhaust ..j:9.28mm (1.94 in')/3S.10mm (1.50 in.)

LTTENGINS' CONNECTIN&:ROD~
Material & mass kg. (weight, lbs.)" Steel. .604 (1.33)
Length (axes centerline to centerline) 144.7Smm (5.70 inJ

m 'ENGINE- CRANKSHAFr

Material &: mass kg (weight, Ibs.)· Nodular Cast Iron. 23.360 6}.50)
End thrust taken by bearing (noJ
Length & number of main bearings
Seal (material,
o n~ / tw~piece Front Ruroeiastomer / One-Piece. Lip Seal
design, etc.) Rear Auroelastomer l One- Piece. Lip Seal

LTTENGINE- LUBRICATION SYSTEMl'

Normal oil pressure kPa (psi) @eng. RPM 41 (6)@1,000/124(1S)@2,000/165(24)@4,OOO (Hot)

Type oil intake (floating, stationary) Stationary
Oil filter sys. (full flow. part, other) Full Flow
Capacity of c/ ease, less
filter-refill-Liter (qt.) 3.8 (4.0)

LT5 ENGlNE~- VALVE SYSTEM-

Hydraulic lifters (std., opc ., NA) Standard

Number intake/ exhaust 16/16
Valves
Head 0.0. intake/ exhaust 39mm (154 in.l/35.2mm (1.39 in.)

LT[ENGINEc CONNECTING. RDos;;

Material & mass kg (weicht.lbs.l" 5teel, .875 0.93)

l ength (axes centerline to centerline) 1-!S.8mm (5.74 in.)

LT5 ENGINE:- CRAIlISIWI

Material & mass kg (welght.lbs.)'" "Iitrided Forged Steel. 24.94 (55)

End thrust taken by beanng {no.) 3
Length & number of mam bearings 5
Seal (material.
one-. I two-piece Front Fluroelastomer/ One-Piece. l ip Seal
design, etc.) Rear Fluroeiastomer/ One-Piece, lip Seal

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Nonna} oil pressure kPa (psi) @eng. RPM 124.1(8)@2,000, Minimum

Type oil intake (floating. stationary) Stationary
Oil filter sys. (full flow, part, other) Full Flow
Capacity of cl case, less
fil ter-refilJ· Liter (qt.) 8.55 (9)

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Std., opt., NA Not Applicable
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Type (air/hydraulic) .
) Car Primary I assist spring ..
leveling
Rear only / 4-wheelle\"eling ..
) Single/ dual rate spring
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) Single/dual ride heights
Provision for jacking
Std., opt., NA Optional
Manual! automatic control Manual 3/6 Automatic Settings Within Each Manual5etting

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absorber
damping
Number of damping rates
Type of actuation (manual!
electric motor lair. etc.)
18

Manual Selection and Speed Control With Electric Motor.)

controls , Lateral acceleration Not ApplicabJe
•n ..
• , Deceleration
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0

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Type
Acceleration
Road surface ..
All: Monohlbe. Gas Charged.
absorber Make Base • Bilstein
t (front &. Piston diameter 46mm (J.Sl in.)

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t rear)

SUSPENSION· FRONT
Rod diameter lDmm <0.393 in .)

• Type and description

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Travel Full jounce (define load
condition) 88mm (3.46 in .) Metal to Metal
Full rebound 91.0mm (3.58 in.)
Type (coil, leaf, other &: mati.) Monoleaf, Ftlament Wound Glass ~ Epoxy Composite

•• Spring
Insulators (type &: matl.)
Size (leaf; length &: width;
Coil; design height &: i.d .:
Pivot; Teflon-Filled Nylon and Alwninum, Enclosed in Rubber
Leaf: l1S2mm (43.4 in.) x 115mm (4.53 in.)

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Bar: length &: diameter)
Spring rate N/mm (Ib./in.)
Suspension Rate@wheeIN / mm(lb./in.)
Type (link, linkless, frmless.)
Coil &. Bar - Not Applicable
Base &: Convertible - 73.4 (649.7) Z07 - 90.1 (797.5)
Base I< Convertible - 24.0 (212.4) ZD7 • 27.6 (244.3) FX3 • 21.6 091.2)
Link

•• Stabilizer Material &: 0.0. bar/tube,

wall thickness
Tubular 24mm (0.94 in.) Dia. 3.6mm (1.42 in.) Z07 - Solid 30mm 0.2 in.)
LT5, ZR·l· Tubular 26mm 00.2 in.)

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Types and description
Travel FuU jounce (define load condition) 86mm (3.39 in.), 'letal to Metal

• Full rebound Base I< Convertible· 78.0mrn (3.07 in.), Z07· 71.Dmm (2.8 in.)

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Type (cQil, leaf, other &: matl.) Monoleaf, Filamount Wound Glass - Epoxy CompoSite
Size (Leaf: length &: width; Leaf: 1,I86mm (46.7 in.) x 89mm (3.50 in.)
Coil: design height &: i.d.:

•• Spring
Bar: length &: diameter>
Spring rate N / mm (lb./in.)
Coil &. Bar· Not Applicable
Base 40.0 (233.0) ZJJl - 57.8 (330.0) Conv.• 40.0 (233.0)

•• Rate@wheeIN / mm(lb. / in.)

Insulators (type &: material)
11 L No. of leaves
Base 22.3 097.4) Z07 - 30.0 (265.6) Conv .• 22.3 (197.4)
Dual Rubber Polyisoprene
Monoleaf
fX3..16.0 041.6)

•• Stabilizer
leaf I Shackle (comp. or tens.)
Type (link, linkIess, frmless.)
Tension
Unk

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Material & 0.0. bar/tube, wall thickness Solid 24mm (0.945 inJ Cia., Steel ZD7· Solid 24mm <0.945 in.)
Track bar (type) None

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LT5 ENGINE - CDDUNG SYSTEM

Coolant recovery system (std., opt., NA) Standard

Coolant fill location (Tad., bottle) Bottle, Coolant Recove ry
Radiator cap relief nlve pressure
kPa (psi) 117.207.0)
Circulation Type (choke, bypass) Choke
thermostat Starts to open@deg. (C/ F) 83.7' OW')
Type (centrifugal. other) Centrifugal
. GPM 1.000 pump rpm 12
Water ; ;\;umber of pumps
pump ; Drive (V-belt, other) Single Belt Poly "V" Accessory Drive (Serpentine)
! Bearing type Sealed Double Row Ball
: Impeller material Steel
: Housing material Cast Aluminum
Bypass recirculation type (inter., ext.) Internal
Cooling With heatu - Liter (ql.) Not Applicable
system With air conditioner-Uter (qt.) \3.9404-73)
capacity Opt. equip. specify-Liter (qt.) Not Applicable
Water jackets full Jength of cyl. <yes, no) Yes
Water all around cylinder <yes, no) Yes
Water jackets open at head face (yes, no) Yes
i Std., AIC, HD A IC Standard
j Type (cross-flow, etc.) Cross-Flow
! Construction (fin &0 tube
i mechanical, braze, etc.) Fin & Tube
Radiator
~atl.mass kg (wt., Ibs.) Aluminum Header, Tubes and Fins, Plastic Tanks, 4.5360 (10.0)
core
Width 599.5mm (23.6 in.)
I Height 475.7mm 0.34 in.)
! FIns per inch 3.0
Radiator end tank material Plastic
I Std .. olee., opt. Electric~ Standard· Two Required
:-lumber or blades &0 type 5 Blades High Efficiency Curved Blades and
(flex., solid, material) Ring Shroud Piastic
o ~umber &: location (front, 2 Fans, Rear of Radiator
rear of radiator)
Diameter & projected width 299mm (11.8 in.)
Ratio (fan to cmkshft. rev.) Not Applicable
Fan cutout type Temp. Switch
Fan Drive type (direct, remote) Direet
RPM at idle (elee.) 2,100
~otor rating (wattage) (elee.) 150 W - 2,200 RPM
Motor switch (type &:
location/ elee.) Temp. Switch Located on Ale Liquid Line
Switoh point (temp./
pressure I elee.> Pressure Transducer
Fan shroud (material) Plastic Ring Shroud

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SgRP front. "X" coordinate mm (in.) 3,150 (124.0)
Effective head room mm (in.) 927 (36.5) ':''';i l3i.O)

Max. eff. leg room taccelerator) mm (in.) U )68 (42.0)

SgRP to heel point mm (in.) 188 (7.4)
SgRP to heel poim mm tin.) 678 (34.6)
Back angle 28.0 0
Hip angle 95S'
Knee angle 125.5°
Foot angle 87.0°
Design H·point front travel mm (in.) 165.0 (6.5)
Nannal driving & riding seat track trvl. mm (in.) 1.;7 (5.8)
Shoulder room mm (in.) 1,368 (53.9)
Hip room mm (in.' 1,290 (50.8)
Upper body opening to ground"' mm (in.) 1,091 (42.9)
Steering wheel maximum diameter mm (in.) 380 (15.0)
Steering wheel angle
Accel. heel pt. to steer. whl. cntr. mm (in.)
Accel. heel pt. to s teer. w hL cntr. mm (in.)
Undepressed floor co\'ering thickness mm (in.) 24 (0.9)

LUGGAGrtOMPARTMENT
Usable luggage capacity Liter (cu. ft.) 356.8 (12.6) 166.9 (6.6)
Lift-over heig hr mm (in.) 898 (35.4)

INTERIOR VOLUMES (EPA ClASSIFICATION):

Vehicle class Mini-Compact
Interior volume index (cu. ft.)·" Not Available on 2·Passenger Vehicles
Trunk/ cargo index (cu . ft.)

EPA loaded Vehicle Weight, l oading Conditions

Indudes passenger and trunk / cargo index
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RESTRAINT SYSTEM

Seating Position Left Center Right

Type & First seat 3-Point Active 3·Point Active
description lap & Shoulder Belt Lap & Shoulder Belt
(lap & shoulder belt,
Active lap belt, etc.)
Second seat

Standard / Third seat

optional
Type & First seat Air Bag Standard
description (air
bag, motorized-
2-point belt, Second seat
Passive fixed belt, knee
bolster, manual
lap belt)

Standard/ Third seat

optional

CLASS COUPE CONVERTIBLE

Windshield glass exposed 8,710.0 (1,350.0) 8,710 (1,350.0)
surface area sq. ern. <sq. in.)
Side glass exposed surface 4,007.2 (621.1) 4,007.2 (621.1)
area sq. em. (sq. in.) -
total 2 sides
Backlight glass exposed 6,205.0 (961.8) 2,554.8 (396.0)
surface area sq. em. (sq. in.)
Total glass exposed surface 18,922.2 (2,932.9) 15,272.0 (2,367.1)
area sq. on. (sq. in.)
Windshield glass
(type/thickness) Curved - Laminated Plate - Tinted
Side glass (type/thickness) Curved - Tempered Plate - Tinted
Backlight glass (type/ thickness) Curved - Tempered Plate - Tinted (Hatchback) Vinyl
Tinted (yes / no, location)
Solar control (yes, no, location)

HEADLAMPS

Description - sealed beam,

halogen, replaceable bulb, etc. Sealed Beam
Shape Rectangular
La-beam type (2AI, 2BI , 2CI, etc.) 2Bl on Both - 1 Capsule per Side
Quantity
Hi-beam type OAl, 2A1. ICI, 2CI, etc.)
Quantity

4
4

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 COnlettl! COnlette COnlettl!
INTERIOR FEATURES, Continued Coupe Convertible ZR-l
Instrument Panel/Controls
Accessory buss v.ith "delay" feature S S 5 I
Air conditioning (manual control) S S NA I
Airconditioning (electronic control} 0 0 S I
AM/ PM stereo with cassette tape player, digital dock and power antenna 5 S NA I
Cellular phone power wiring connector 5 S 5
Cornlortilt TILT-WHEEL'" Adjustable Steering Column 5 5 S
Day lnight rearview mirror with integral map light 5 S S
Delco-Bose Gold Series AM/FM stereo ",-ith cassette tape player, compact
disc player, digital clock, Bose Speaker System and power antenna 0 0 5
Delco-Bose Gold Series AlvI/FM stereo \\ith cassette tape player, digital
dock, Bose Speaker System and power antenna 0 0 NA
Driver infonnation center/ digital display of MPG and cruising range 5 5 5
Driver-side aiT bag S S 5
Electronic liquid-crystal instrumentation with black I yellow analog and
digital display; switchable between English and Metric S S 5
"Full Power" graphic with green LED NA NA S
Glove box 5 5 5
Headlamps-on reminder 5 5 S
Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirrors 5 S S
Intermittent windshield wiper system S S S
Keyed lockout of full engine power NA NA S
Leather-wrapped 4-spoke sport steering wheel S S S
P ASS-Key- theft-deterrent security system " S S S
Side-window defogger S S S
Luggage/Cargo Area
Luggage compartment concealment roller shade S NA 5
Rear underfloor storage compartment S S 5
SeatslConsole!Ooor Panels
Adjustable sport bucket seats w ith leather seating surfaces 0 0 0
Bucket seats with leather seating surfaces, lateral support and back angle adjustment 0 0 NA
Center console with coin tray. cassette and CD storage, locking lighted.
storage compartment and stereomusicsystemswitchesand controls 5 S 5
Contour-shell cloth bucket seats with lateral support and back angle adjustment S 5 NA
High-intensity interior lam ps
•• -on doors S S S
on pillars - S NA S
• inrearcompanment NA S NA
• Manual lap/ shoulder safety belts fordriver and right front passenger S S S

•••
Power door locks S 5 S
Power windows 5 5 S
Scotchgard™ Fabric Protector'" S 5 S

•• Soft-padded and carpeted. door panels

POWER TEAM AVAILABILITY

5 5 5

t
• LTIS.7L (350 CID) VSengine with Multi-Port Fuel Injection
LT5S.7L (350 CID) 32-volve DOHC VB engine with Multi-Port Fuel Injection
S
NA
5
NA
NA
S
t MN66-speedmanualtransmissionwithoverdriveSthand6thgears CY' 0- S
t MX04-speed automatic overdrive transmission S 5 NA

••• 5 - Standard. 0 - Optional. NA - Not Available. "Not available with optional leather seating surfaces. "'"No<ost option.

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Equipment Summary
Conrette Conrette Conrette
BODY FEATURES Coupe Convertible ZR-1
Acoustical insulation package I 5 5 5
81 ue-- OT bronze-tint transparent removable roof panel 0 NA 0
Concealed wipers with integral washers in wiper arms 5 5 5
Energy-absorbing bumper system 5 5 5
FuU-foldingconvertibleroof NA 5 NA
Full-glass rear hatch with two remote releases 5 NA 5
Full-tilting damsheU-opening front-end assembly 5 5 5
Lightweight underbody panels 5 5 5
One-piece removable fiberglass roof panel 5 NA 5
Removablelightwcight(641b.lhardtop NA 0 NA
Tinted, flush-mounted glass 5 5 5
Underhoodlamps 5 5 5
L1niframe-design body structure with corrosion-resistant coating 5 5 5

CHASSIS FEATURES
Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) traction control 5 5 5
Bilstein digressive valve monotube shock absorbers 5 5 5
Bosc:hABS llU 4-wheelanti-lockbrakesystem 5 5 5
Forged aluminum frontandrearsuspensionarms S 5 5
Frontsuspension zero-scrub independent, aluminum parallel shortllong
ann (SLA); transverse monoleaf fiberglass spring with steel stabilizer bar S S 5
Heavy-duty power-assisted 4-wheeldisc brakes 0' NA 5
Hca vy-d. uty power steering oil cooler .. NA NA 5
Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes S 5 5
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering S 5 5
Rear suspension - independent 5-link with transverse monoleaf
fiberglass spring, steeL tie rods and stabilizer 5 5 5
Rear-wheel drive S 5 5
Special performance suspension components 0-" NA 5
20-gal. fuel tank with electric in-tank twin turbine pump 5 5 s·

EXTERIOR FEATURES
Body-<olorsidemoldings 5 5 5
Center high-mounted stop lamp in rear fascia 5 5 NA
Center high-mounted. stop lamp,locf-mounted NA NA S
Dualelectrically adjustable heated outside rearviewmirrors 5 5 S
Front fender ventilating louvers S S 5
Passive Keyless EntrySystem (PKE) S S 5
Power-operated retractable halogenheadlamps S 5 5
Rearbackuplamps 5 S S
Rear marker lamps with redand deadilluminating) lens S 5 S
Rear-windowdefogger 5 0- S
Wraparoundfrontparlcing/ comering/ foglampassemblies S 5 5

INTERIOR FEATURES
Carpeting
Deep-twist flocr and storage area carpeting wi th Scotchgard nt Fabric Protector 5 5 5

S - Standard. 0 - Optional. NA - Not Available. tynduded with Adjustable Performance Handling Package (RPO Z07). -Dual Pumps. ""Included. \vith
optional Removable Hardtop(RPOCC2). ---Included with RPO Z07.

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Equipment Summary •t
t

Corvette Corvette Corvette

•I
POWER TEAM FEATURES Coupe Convertible ZR-1
Aluminumalloyenginecylinderheads 5 5 5
Aluminumintakemanifold 5 5 5
Cast-il'OnengineO"al\kcase 5 5 NA
Computer Command Control 5 5 5
Delro Freedom Battery 5 5 5
Delcotron generatorwith built-in solid-state reguJators 5 5 5
Direct fire ignition NA NA 5
Electricengine cooling fan 5 5 5
Engine oil life monitor 5 5 5
Heavy-dutyengineoilcooler<thennostaticaUycontrolled) NA NA 5
Lowell sensor with telltale lamp on the Driver lnfonnation Center panel 5 5 5
Magnesiumvalverockercovers I 5 5 NA
Opti-Spark ignitionsystem I 5 5 NA
Outsideairinductionsystem i 5 5 5
Rollervalvelifters I, 5 5 NA
Single-belt accessory drive ! 5 5 5
Styledenginecompartment i 5 5 5

TlRESIWHEELS
LowTire Pressure Warning System 0 0 5
P25S/ 45ZR-17Z-raledsteel-belled black-lettered EagleGS-£ performance tires 5-F 5-F NA
P28S /4OZR-17 Z -raled steel-belled black-lettered Eagle GS-£ perfonnance tires 5-R 5-F NA
P27S /40ZR -17 Z-rated ,teel-belted black-lettered EagleGS-£ performance tires NA NA 5-F
P31S/3SZR-17Z-rated steel-belted black-lettered EagleG5-Cperformance tires NA NA 5-R
17'x8W' cast-aluminum alloy wheels 5-F 5-F NA
17' x9W' cast-aluminum aUoywheels 5-R 5-R 5-F
17'xl1 "cast-aluminwnalloywheels NA NA 5-R

5 - Standard. 0 -Optional. NA - Not Available. FIR - Front/ Rear.

Wheels
• Corvette standard
17' x9Vz" cast-aluminum
wheeL

WheellTire Combinations
MODEL WHEEL TIRE
Corvette Coupe Front-17' x B'h" cast-aluminum alloy P255 / 45ZR-17 unidirectional Blackwall Eagle GS-C
and Convertible Rear - 17' x 9W' cast-aluminum alloy P28S/40ZR-17 unidirectional BlackwaU Eagle G5-C
Corvette ZR-l Front 17' x 9'1.1" cast-aluminum alloy Front P275 / 40ZR-17 unidirectional Blackwall Eagle G5-C
Rear-17' x 11" cast-aluminum alloy Rear - P315/35ZR-17 unidirectional Blackwall Eagle G5-C

CJ~--------------------------------------------
 Positioning for '93 Value Story
~ Corvene offers prospects intereSted" 2 lign-periormance ~ CorveI1e Coupe's key buyer group inciuDes, ~ Bosch ABSII. four-
SOOIlS car tne choice of Coupe or Convenl:~=. Feature for feature, • Median age of 40 years. wheel anti-lock brake
this moaellme offers exceptIOnal value ie; :,,8 dollar, ana it is far • Largely male, managerial;executive/seml·proressionals. system standard.
and away a better buy than ItS European c:,mernans. Position • Median annual income oi $85.000. Enhances steering
Corvette as the classic American SPOilS C2', Wlih world-class pertcr- .... Convertiole buyers are similar, exceot their median annuat controt and braking on
mance caoBollilies. 'ncome IS $100.000. slippery surfaces.
~ Corvene ouyers can be segregated Int: :r.ree groups, ~ Corvene Coupe's primary competition IS tne Porsche 968. ~40th Anniversary
• Staws seekers - they want Instant S:Ci81 and Nlssan 300ZX. Mazda RX-7 Turbo. Dodge Stealth R/T. Mitsubishi Package available for
economic status. 3000GT. Toyota Supra and ACUTa NSX. Primary competition for the all models.
• Brass ring/reward seekers - to tner:-,. aCorvette represents Convertible includes the Mercedes-Benz 560Sl. BMW 325i. ~ Optional 5-speed man-
"the brass ring," areward for success. Cadillac Allante. Porsche 968 and the Mazda RX-7. ual transmission for
• Corvette "mystique" seekers - wne want to be apart of the ~ Corvette can add excitement to any ChevrOlet dealer's inventory, driving excitement
Corvette mystique and heritage. so it just makes goad sense to have one on nand. The new. avail- (available at no addi-
able 40th Anniversary Package - available on all Corvette mooels- tional cost). 4-speed
will command attention wherever it is shown. overdrive automatic
standard.
~4-wheel power disc
Ordering Intormation brakes. Provide excel-
lent brake response.
> When piannlng yourstrategy f£' selling Corvettes in 1993. you ~ You'lI want to evaluate what is new ior 1993 when making your
~ Stainless-steel
may want 10 review the Retail Sales AnarySis (RSA). available in the ordeTing decisions. Corvette offers new PassIVe Keyless Entry. an
exhaust system.
Chevrolet Dealer Infonnation System (DCS;CDIS)_ The RSA is an impressive safety/security feature.
Resists corrosion for a
excellent tool for tracking local trends ana volumes and for helping ~ Showcasing Corvette Coupe or Convenrble - especially with the
long service life.
to determine your dealership's feature anD focus strategy. 40th Anniversary Package - will generate excitement for your
~ AM/FM stereo w/seek-
~ The RSA provides you with sales data. oy model, on the lOp three entire showroom. These image models are an important ordering
scan, digital clock,
color/trim combinations, average MSRP. Ir.9 relative popularity of consideration since they can create incremental sales opportunities
cassette tape player
PEGs and power team percentages. This iniormation can help you for your dealership.
and ERS. Provides rich
detennine which models your dealership needs to focus on. ~ Utilizing the RSA can help you increase your Inventory turnover
four-speaker stereo
~ The RSA will help you to readily identify what is selling at your rate as well. Tracking which cars have the mast sales appeal to your
sound.
dealership. as well as other dealerships In your MDA. Sales Area. customers will assist in the ordenng process.
~ Driver-side air bag
ADI, MSSA_ Branch. SMA. and National. It will assist you in deter-
(SIR). Offers driver
mining what the most popular color ana tllm combinations and
occupant protection in
PEGs are tor your area.
the event of a severe
front-end impact.
~ New Passive Key tess
Prelepred Equipment Groups Forecasted Top '93 Corvette Colors Entry (PKE) system
automaticatty tocks
PEGs DELIVER REAL VALUE FOR THE MONEY Listed below are the four Corvette colors antICipated to be the most
and untocks the doors,
Preferreo Equipment Groups put the optIOns most people buy into popular nationally in '93_ They are listed for reference only. Use RSA
with no specific action
groups DeSigned for customer appeal, to identify the top-selling colors. by model. in your area_
from the operator.
~ Selective Ride Control
~ PEGs add value by adding popular equipment at an COLOR PERCENT(%)
with impressive
economical price. 68 - Ruby Red Met. 29
response and perfor-
~ PEGs contribute to the Corvette's resare vaiue - options can 10 - Arctic White 20
mance.
mean more on atrade·in, or make the vemcie easier to sell used, 41-Black 15
43 - Bright Aqua Met. 10

NOTE, New Corvette colors for 1993 are 53 - Competition Yellow.

70 - Torch Red and 68 - Ruby Red Metallic (with 40th Anniversary
Package only).

::.~evrOll!t t-~ :"'''''I! Imtllml, ~Ol'll!tIl! 100 mfCom!t:~ ~m~'l- ~','" ,:~rI!O !rl1~emln's olmfGf~1 MOIDI'S ~I:ornon ..... IlustraloOnS 1110 SjletrllCllH)lI$ <Il rnlS ;rocn"" ;' ! :ssrc or.:""! nst GftII1\JCtlnlOlmlltQn ~.vacla
I t rnr time :. :.:.:11.(111 aoprlJ'jat, Ihr "'lht ,s ll!Srl'll!C 10 ", It ! :·,·:!S" an. lilT"e, wUMUl ntlller. In ~iIlrs. r.'1atfflaIS, $PfC~lcatlll!lS Inc motltlS, anc Itsn tD CISC~ot<ll,'l: ':":CflS CtIt,':!: '.\(lwr Ot'/lSlOl!. Ger.eT~1 ~.1l~Dr5
~f!lCrn[iCl~ ',;" ! " .... ICIIIQln4809ll '. :992 GeneIliIMoICI\:::'~;'!';' ~' '''ItllSIliSf .... ~a
 '03 Wbat Focus Plaoning Can Do for You
Increased volume ana additional profits can result when you
use the proven Focus Planning strategy to help make ordering
decisions. Focus moael/PEG combinations help you competitively
position your invemory for the strongest volume opportunities, seg·
ment by segment. Fccus Planning will also help your dealership,
~ Maximize Inventory Turnover. 8y putting inventory
concentration on the most popular, fastest·selling Corvenes,
you will reduce operating costs.
~ Advertise II!-D~mand PEGs. Advertising the higher demand
Corvene models equipped the way the l"'!Iest number of buyers

Corvene ~ Identify and Order High-Volume Units, 8y tracking and

selecting which Corvene models with popular equipment levels to
stock, Focus Planning assists with ordering.
want can payoff by generating more real ready-to-buy prospects.
~ Generate Incremental Sales. 8y leveraging the power of
Corvene's PEGs. you can increase your sales opportunities and
increase profits for the dealership.

Corvette Focus Vehicle Ordering

As of first quarter of the 1992 Model Year, Corvene's market ~ Focus Model
share has increaseD 5% over first quarter 1991 Model Year, even Corvette Coupe
though the High Spart segment has shrunk 13.9% versus one
year a90. ~ Focus PEG/Individual Options
Preferred Equipment Group t (CVA t)
1993 CORVmE RECOMMENDED FOCUS VEHICLE Air Conditioning
On anationilrbasis. the rEcommended Corvene Focus vehicle con- Electronic Delco/80se Music System, ElBctronical~
tent is listed at right. Tuned AM/FM Stereo w/Seek·Scan, Cassene Tape Player
and Digital Clock
NOTE, The Focus model. PEG and content may vary in your locality. Power Seat (Driver)
Use the Retail Sales Analysis (RSA) to verify or select your dealer· Individual Options
ship's Corvene Focus vehicle content. leather Bucket Seat Trim

How the Corvette Focus Vehicle is EsIBIIlisbed

Key to Chevrolet's competitive marieeting strategy is to establish
aCorvene Focus vehicle which represents the best opportunity for
50.....-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
sales volume nationally. Here is how it's done, PRICE· VOLUME COMPARISON GRAPH
40~ _____=Mo=de~I:=Co=Ne=l1e~~~_ _ _ __
~ The High Sport segment optimum price-jloint is developed by
charting the price-volume distribution of the Corvene to segment 301-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___
competitors. This identifies the price-jloint at which the grEatest %01 _ Hig~Spol1 Segmenl
percentage of sales are made in the segment. Amil 201-_'__C_oM_ne_Co~up~e_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
~ The optimum price-jloint is targeted with aFocus Model/ Volume
PEG/individual option combination having an MSRP very near to 119911
the optimum price-point. 10~~~ _ _ _ __
~ 1991 Corvene-compatible High Sport segment oplimum price-
point, approximately $35,000. 0,--...1.0
~ 199t Corvene Focus vehicle's MSRP, targeted at $35.000. S_fmI

A The price-volume graph above shows that more 1991 Corvettes were sold for around
$35,000 than at any other price-point. NOTE Companson includes all vehicles sold in 1991 Calendar Year
including first quaner 1992 Model Year vehicles.
CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE

COLOR AND TRIM SELECTION

PLEASE NOTE: The Exterior Paint and Interior Trim Combinations Shown Below are the Only Combinations that are Available

Interior Trim Color Blacl< I"Arctic White Lt Beige Lt Gray Torch Red

MODEL SEAT TYPE

"

leather Bucket AB82 "AWW2 AEE2 AOO2 ARR2

lYVS7 ··Leather Adjustable Sport Bucket AB88 "AWW8 AEE8 AOO8 ARRS
Cloth Bucket HBB2

"Leather Seats, Upper Door Trim Panels and Tonneau Cover Protective Strip are WhIte. Remaining Intenor PIeces are Black.
""Recs ACl & AC3 Power Seats

@CONVERTIBLE PAINT AND TOP SELECTOR

Extet'ioc Paint COlor Color
Color Code 1 Code 2 Blacl< Arctic White U Beige Lt Grav Torch Red
Aqua, Bright (Met) 43 43 41T110T 41T110T.68T 10T.68T 41T/tOT

_c-
Stack. 41 41 41T/ l0T168T 41T/l0T 41T/68T 41T110T 4tT
Blue . Med Quasar (Met) eo 80 41T/l0TI68T 41T/l0T168T 41T/tOT168T 41T110T
Green , Polo II (Met) 45 45 41T/68T 41T/l0T 68T
Red . Bk (Met) ~ 75- 41filO 1168 i .4.1 Tl1 QT.€8T
Red. Torch 70 70 4tT/l0T168T 41T110T168T 41T110T168T 41T/l0T 41T/l0T168T
Rose, Black (Met) 73 73 41T/68T 41T/l0T 41Ti68T 41Til0T
Yellow, Competition 53 53 41T/l0T168T 41T/l0T168T 41T/l0T168T 41Til0T
While. Arctic 10 10 41T/l0T168T 41T/l0T168T 41T/l0T168T 41T110T 41T/l0T

@Convertible Top Option Must Be Specified in ~Plus· (+) Option Section of Order Worksheet

CONVERTIBLE TOP COLOR

WHITE .. .... ................... lOT BLACK. .. ................ ..41T BEIGE ........................ 68T

Z25 40TH ANNIVERSARY APPEARANCE PACKAGE COMBINAnONS

In.nor Trim COkW
!.lODEL SEATlYPE
lYV!i7 AFF8

~Painl Color eo.--

COlor ~2 Top
68 68 RuIl\'Red

POWER TEAMS
ENGINE opnON CONDITION I AXLE RATIO
I 2.59 I 2.73 I 3.45
WITH NA5 STANDARD EMSISSIONS
--
LTl MXO
MNG
WITH NN5 CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
-
I Std
.... I
092
.... I "td

LTI MXO Std G92 ...-

MN6 I ---- I ---- I Sid
 CHEVROLET SPECIFICATIONS - 1993 CORVETTE.

MODELS PASSENGERS Electronically Tuned AMIFM Stereo Radio w/Seek-Scan,

Digttal Clock, Stereo Cassette Tape, Power Antenna
Convertible 1YV67 ............................ ............................ 2
and Extended Range Speakers
Coupe 1VY07 ........... ..................................................... 2
Center Console with Coin Tray, Cassette and CD
Storage, locking lighted Storage Compartment
DIMENSIONS (inches) and lo1ergal Armrest
EXTERIOR leather-Wrapped Sport Steering Wheel
Wheelbase ........ ... ... ............ .... .... ... .... .... .......... ....... 96.2 Comfortilt Steering Wheel
Length (overall) .................................................... 178.5 Cloth Seats with lateral Support and Back Angle
Width (overall) ........................................................ 70.7 Adjustment
5.7 liter V8 Engine with Aluminum Heads,
INTERIOR Composite Valve Rocker Covers, Muni-port
Head Room-Front .................................................. 36.5 Fuel Injection (MFI). Aluminum Intake Manffold, and
Shoulder Room-Front .............................................. 53.9 Roller Valve lifters
Hip Room-Front .. ...................................... .............. SO.8 Outside Air Induction System
Leg Room-Front ...................................................... 42.0 17 x 8 112" Front Aluminum Wheels
17 x 9112" Rear Aluminum Wheels
LUGGAGE/CARGO CAPACITY (cu. ft.) P255145ZR-17 Front Tire
Luggage Compartment ................................ Coupe 12.6 P285140ZR-17 Rear Tire
..................................... ................... Convertible 6.6 4-Wheel Ant ~ lock Brake System
Power FrontlRear Disc Brake System
RATED FUEL TANK CAPACITY (gallons) .... .. ........ 20.0 Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR)
Power Rack-and-Pinion Steering
Independent Front and Rear Suspension with
Transverse Fiberglass Leaf Springs and Forged
Aluminum A-Arms
Bilstein Digressive Valving Monotube Shock Absorbers
STANDARD EQUIPMENT SUMMARY Undemood Courtesy Lamps
Low Oil level Indicator
CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE AND coupe Uniframe-Design Body Structure with Corrosion-
Clamshell-Opening Front End AsserTtlly for Easy Resistant Coating
Engine Access Acoustic Insulation Package
Power-Operated Retractable Halogen Headlamps LH. and R.H. Covered Visor Mirrors, lighted
Halogen Fog Lamps Scotchgard"' Fabric Protector (Incls Seats, Door Trims
Dual Electrically Adjustable Heated Outside Rear and Floor Covering)
View Mirrors
Full Folding Roof for Convertible
Front Cornering lamps CORVETTE coupe ONLY
Passive Keyless Entry Full-Glass Rear Hatch with two Remote Releases
PASS-KEY Anti-Theft System and RoUer-Shade Cargo Cover
Air Bag System (Driver Side) One-Piece Removable Fiberglass Roof Panel
Electronic liquid-Crystal Instrumentation wtth Rear Window Defogger
Blacl<lAnnber Analog and Digrtal Display;
SwHchable English or Metric Readouts
Headlamps-on Reminder
Intermittent Wipers
Electronic Speed Control wHh Resume Speed
Air Conditioning
Distributorless Opti-Spark Ignttion System
Solar-Ray Glass SEAT STYLES
Base-CoatIClear-Coat Paint
5-MPH Bumpers STANDARD SEATS
Side Window Defoggers Cloth Standard Bucket Seat
Day/Night Rearview Mirror wtth Reading, Ashtray and
Courtesy lamps OPTIONAIL SEATS
Power Door locks leather Bucket
Power Windows leather Adjustable Sport Bucket

REVISED: 8-31"92 1993 ORDER GUIDE CORVETTE

Paget
p~ Shofwn AN Manufaa:urer-. Sugg_ted Retail Prltal lMSRPl At 1M r .". Of Publiall:ion. These Prices Are To Se UMd Only As An AICl To tnventolY Man8!:lenwrt Since MSRP Flgui'l'$
Chana. PeriodicalIV'. Th. VehICle PrICe SChedule r. Tht Official P'tiong Documentation Of Chcwrolet MOtOr Civilian And S~kI B. USee In D:scusslng V.hide 'Prices Wilh Por.mw Bu)'MI
1M Ilodel Price& Shown In n. 0 .... Guide lndud41 The o..rinallon Freighl ChargM.
 CORVETTE COUPE

COLOR AND TRIM SELECTION

PLEASE NOTE: The Exterior Paint and Interior Trim Combinations Shown Below are the Only Combinations that are Available
Interior Trim Color

MODEL SEAT TYPE

Leather Buc:xet ABB2 ·AWW2 AEE2 AOO2 ARR2
1YV07 ·"Leather Adjustable Spon Bucket ABBS ·AWW8 AEES AC08 ARR8
Cloth Bud<et HBS2
-Leather Seats and Upper Door Trim Panels are White. Remaining Interarior Pieces are Black.
··Reqs AC 1 & AC3 Power Seats

SOLID PAINT APLLlCATION

Exterior Paint Color Colo<
Color Code 1 Code 2 Black Arctic White U Beige Lt Gray Torch Red
Aqua, Bright (Metl 43 43 x x x x
Black 41 41 x x x • x
Blue, Mad Quasar (Met)
Green, Polo II (Met)
SO
45
SO
45
x
x
x
x
x
x
•
<Bed Ok (Uet) -
Red, Torch
Rose, iliad< (Met)
--7i
70
73
75
70
73
. .-,.--
•x ----•• ....a--
•x
~

•
•
•
Yellow, Compebbon
White, Arctic
53
10
53
10
x
x
x
x
x
x
•x X

Z2540TH ANNIVERSARY APPEARANCE PACKAGE COMBINATIONS

Interior Trim Color Ruby Red
MODEL SEAT TYPE
1YY07 I Leather Adjustable Spar! Bucket AFF8

Exterior Paint Color Colo<

Color Code 1 Code 2 Ruby Red
Red, Ruby (Met) 68 68 x

POWER TEAMS
ENGINE OPTION CONDITION I AXLE RATIO
I 2.59 I 3.07 I 3.45
WITH NA5 STANDARD EMSISSIONS
---
LT1 MXO
MN6
WITH NN5 CAUFORNIA·-EMiSSIONS
I
Sid
-... I G92
.... J Std

---
I I I
LT1 MXO Std 092
MN6 ---- .... Sid

CORVETTE 1993 ORDER GUIDE REVISED: 8-31-92

Page 4
Pric:8s S~ A,. Manulaau,.r-s SLIgge!tecl Relall Prices (MSAPl AI the Time otPuDIi~ion. These Prices Are To Be ~Only As An AId To lnwnIory Management Sinc:eMSRP F!gutes
Ch&nae Periodicaly. The Vehicle Pnc. ScheduLe Is The OfIiciai p'ridnQ DoculTlIImallOn Of Cf'Ievro/el MOU)t Civision Artd SI'lcwIct lH Used In /jisaJSIing V~icM PnQt5 Wllh Porenlial avy..rs
The "odel Prces ShoWn In The Order Guide InctUde The C.llnaliotl F~ight Charges.
 CORVETTE CONVERT/au
41,745.00 ModellYY67 Corvette Convertible

PREFERRED VEHICLE
MUST ORDER ONE GROUP - NO DELETIONS ALLOWED

1,333.00 Preferred Equipment Group 1 CVA1

Air Condftioning - Electronic x
DelcoIBose Music System, Electronically Tuned AMlFM
Stereo Radio w/Seek-Scan, Digital Clock and Stereo
Cassette Tape x
Power Seat (Driver) x

Base Vehicles may be ordered by specifying Preferred Equipment Group Code CYAB

REGIONALIZED OPTIONS
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS MAY BE ORDERED FROM THIS LISTING ONLY

ENGINE (Must Order) ADDmONAL OPnONS

N.C. LTI 5.7 Lfter MFI V8 205.00 C68 Air Condftioning, Electronic
TRANSMISSION (Must Order One) (Incl w/Group CYAI)
N.C. MXO 4-Speed Automatic 50.00 G92 Axle, Perfomnance Ratio (N/A
N.C. MN6 6-Speed Manual MN6 Trans) (Reqs FX3 Selecti.
EMISSION (Must Order One) Ride and Handling)
N.C. NAS Standard Emissions 140.00 V56 carrier, Luggage: Black
100.00 NN5 CalHornia Emissions 1,995.00 CC2 Hardtop, Removable
nRES (Incls Rear Window Defogger)
N.C. P255145 ZR17 BIW (Front) (Base) 325.00 W6 Low Tire Pressure Warning
N.C. P285/4O ZRI7 BIW (Rear) (BaSe) 305.00 AC3 Power Seat, Six-Way (Driver)
WHEELS (Incl w/Group CYA1)
N.C. 17 x 81/2- (Front)117 x 91/2- (Rear) 305.00 ACI Power Seat, Six-Way (Passenger)
Aluminum Wheels (Base) (Raqs AC3 Power Seat)
RADIO EQUIPMENT (Included wlZ25 - 40th
V.P.S. Electronically Tuned AMlFM Stereo Anniversary Package)
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Digftal Clock, N.C. R8T Priced Order Acknowledgement
Stereo Cassette Tape, Power 1,695.00 FX3 Selective Ride and Handling,
Antenna and Extended Range Electronic. The Handling Pack-
Speakers (Base) age for Uttimate Driver Comfort
V.P.S. UU8 DelcoiBose Music System, and Control Through the Use
Electronically Tuned AMlFM Stereo of the Driver Adjustable Ride
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Digftal Clock and Control System. (Incls Std
Stereo Cassette Tape (Incl w/Group SuspenSion Components and
CVA1) Bilstein Adjustable Ride Control
V.P.S. Ul F DelcoiBose Music System, System) (Reqs ACI and AC3
Electronically Tuned AMIFM Stereo Power Seats)
Radio w/Seek-Scan, Digttal Clock, 1,455.00 Z25 40th Anniversary Appearance
Stereo Cassette Tape, Compact Disc Package (Incls Passenger
Player and Deico Loc II Power Seat, Ruby Red Leather
INTERIOR TRIM Adjustable Sport Bucket Seat
475.00 A--2 Leather Bucket (Excl Arctic Whtte) Trim and Special Seat
555.00 AWW2 Arctic WMe Leather Bucket Embroidery, Center Wheel Hub·
1,100.00 A"8 Leather Adjustable SpOri Bucket (Excl Ruby Insert, Chrome Emblems -
Arctic WMe) (Included wlZ25 - 40th Hood and Fuel Door and Exteno
Anniversary Package) Chrome Emblem Above Gill
1,180.00 AWW8 Arctic White Leather Adjustable Sporl Panel) (Reqs Group CYA I)
BUcket
N.C. H"2 Cloth Bucket

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Page~
pnc:. Shown Are Manufaaure(S Su9VO!Wtd Retail Prices IMSAPl A3. the Time of PubIiClllIOn. These Prices Are To Be Used OnlY AI An AId To Invantory ManaQemem Since MSRP F!gUnI
Chanae PeriodiCah. The VlltIide Pnce Scheoula Is The Ol'Iiciai P'r\cinQ Oocumantation 01 ChevfoI8\ Motor Division And Shoukl Be- \.Iud 1n Disalssing V8hide "Prices 'n"tlh Potentlal Buy.-
The lIodel PriCel Shown In The Order Guide Include The Destination Freighl Charges.
 CORVETTE COUPE
35,145.00 Model1YY07 Corvette Coupe
PREFERRED VEHICLE
MUST ORDER ONE GROUP - NO DELETIONS ALLOWED

1,333,00 Preferred Equipment Group 1 eVA1

Air Condrtioning - Electronic x
Delco/Bose Music System, Electronically Tuned AMlFM
Stereo Radio w/Seek-Scan, Digital Clock and Stereo
Cassette Tape x
Power Seat (Driver) x
Base Vehicles may be ordered by specifying Preferred Equipment Group Code CVAB

REGIONALIZED OPTIONS
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS MAY BE ORDERED FROM THIS LISTING ONLY

ENGINE (Must Order) 305.00 AC3 Power Seat. Six-Way (Driver) (Ind
N.C. LT1 5.7 Liler MFI VS w/Group CVA1)
TRANSMISSION (Must Order one) 305.00 ACI Power Seat. Six·Way
N.C. MXO 4-Speed Automatic (Passenger) (Reqs AC3
N.C. MN6 6·Speed Manual Power Seat) (Induded w/Z25 •
EMISSION (Must Order One) 40th Anniversary Package)
NA5 Standard Emissions N.C. RST Priced Order Acknowledgement
N.<:-
100.00. ~JN5 California Emissions 650.00 24S Roof Panel-Transparent
TIRES Removable. Blue Tint
N.C. P255/45 ZR17 8IW (FrOnl) (Base) 650.00 645 Roof Panel-Transparent
N.C. P285140 ZR17 BIW (Rear) (Base) Removable, Bronze Tint
P275140 ZR17/N BL (Reqs Z07 950.00 C2L Root Package (Incls Std
N.C.
Performance Handling Package) Solid Panel and Transparent
Panel) (Reqs 24S or 645
WHEELS
17 x S1/2- (Front)/17 x 9 1/2- (Rear) Aluminum Panel)
N.C.
Wheels (Base) 1,695.00 FX3 Selective Ride and Handling,
17 x 9112- (Front and Rear) Aluminum Wheels Electronic. The Handling
N.C.
(Reqs 207 Performance Handling Package for Ultimate Driver
Pa,*"ge) Comfort and Control Through
the Use of the Driver Adjust-
RADIO EQUIPMENT
Electronically Tuned AMlFM Stereo Radio wI able Ride Control System. (lnds
V.P.S.
Seek-Scan, Digilal Clock, Stereo Cassette Std Suspension Components
Tape. Power Antenna and Extended Range and Bilstein Adjustable Ride
Speakers (Base) Control System) (Reqs ACI and
AC3 Power SealS)
V,P.S. uua OelCOlBose Music System, Adjustable Performance
Electronically Tuned AMlFM Stereo 2,045.00 Z07
Radio w/Seek-$can, Digital Clock and Handling Package (Driver
Stereo Cassette Tape (Incl w/Group eVA 1) Adjustable Performance
Delco/Bose MusiC System, Oriented Package for the
V.P.S. U1F
Electronically Tuned AMlFM Stereo Gymkhana/Autocross
Radio w/Seek-Scan. Digital Clock, Stereo Enthusiast) (Incls Bilstein
Cassette Tape, Compact Disc Player and Adjustable Ride Control System.
Delco Loc II Stiffer Springs, Stabilizer Bars aJ
Bushings and Heavy·Duly BrakE
INTERIOR TRIM
A--2 Leather Bucket (Excl Arctic White) (with MXO Trans Reqs G92 Axle
475.00
A WlN2 Arctic White Leather Bucket (Reqs ACl and AC3 Power Sea
555.00
A--S Leather Adjustable spon Bucket (Excl Arctic 1,455.00 Z25 40th Anniversay Appearance
1,100.00
Wrote) (IncJuded w1Z25 - 40th Anniversary Package (Inels Passenger POWE
Package) Seat, Ruby Red Leather
Adjustable Sport Buckel Seat Tn
1,IS0.00 AWWS Arctic White Leather Adjustable Sport Bucket
H"-2 Cloth Bucket and Special Seal Embroidery,
N.C.
ADDITIONAL OPTIONS Center Wheel Hub - Ruby Inser
e6B Air COnditioning, Electronic (Incl w/Group Chrome Emblems - Hood and FI
205.00
eVA1) Door and Exterior Chrome
G92 Axle, Performance Ratio (N/A MN6 Trans) Emblem Above Gill Panel) (A~
50.00
(Reqs FX3 Selective Ride and Handling or Group CVA1)
207 Adjustable Performance Handling Pkg)
325.00 UJ6 Low Tire Pressure Warning

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Pnces Shown A.re Manulacrurer·s Sugg9Sted Rerail Prices /MSRPI.A1. tile- Time 01 PublU;ariol'l. These PflC8S Ar. To Bill UUCI Only Aa An Aid To Inventory Manaaement SInce MSRP FII1IJ"
Change PenOdlcaKy. The V'en:c:e Pnee Sc~edule Is The Official PnOIlq Documentation Of Chevrolet Motor Ollllsion Anel ShoulO Ba USed In Diacuillng Vehicle "Pnc.1 With Potentia! Bliy.
T~9 Model Preas Shown In 7~9 Order GUide Include The DeslinatlOn Freight Charges.
 CORVErrE ZR-1 COU
Model1YZ07

PREFERRED VEHICLE
MUST OROER PEG GROUP - NO OEL.ETlONS AL.L.OWED

ease Ver" C e s :~,:e~ac b'f soeclfY'''9 t=I"'eterrea Ecu:cmem G."o:..;o C:;ce ~ (lrc:s AODilcaol8 S!aroa~c :'e-s _ ~'2C
:lage . ane DrJ·.e~ 5: ::: 3.ssa'"'ger 6-Way ?";'Ner Seats. E>ectrcr:c Selecl". Fllce ana Hanollng. E ectrcr.:c ),.,r S,: . . ::: : ~ -
Soec!a! SUSoer'l$IC."': !""Ieavy-Ot.-IV BraKes ""'ea~y·Outy Power Steering Cocler. SClar-~ay Glass. E:eC':rcr:caoly 7 ~ -ec.lol
Siereo Raalo 'N,Se •• ·Scan D'911al C,ve. 5:9 reo Cassene Tace, COmQaCl DISC Player, DelCC LOC II. AIUI"'",-- ,-, - •• '
P275·4Q ZR 17 B,W F':o, L,.s, P3' 5, JS ZR 1 7 B;W Rear Tires ana LOw Tir. P'es$ur. Warning System,

REGIONALIZED OPTIONS
ADOmONAL. OPTIONS MAY BE ORDERED FROM THIS USTING ONLY

ENGINE (Must 0"*) INTERIOR TRM

LTS 5.7 L«.r MFI1I8 A"S L.lamer AOlustatlle Scc~ 8,
TRANSlaSlON (Must Order, (Esc:! ArcllC WMI)
MNI 6-SDMO Manual AWWS An:IIc Wha L.eatner ACIUSI
EMISSION (Must 0.,., One' Soon BuCket
NAS Stanoaro E""ssions AOClrTlONAL OP11ONS
NN5 C~dom.a EmiSSions 2.s Roof Pane.. Transparent
nRIS Removaole. Blue T,nt
P2751.a ZR 17 B/W. Front (8uel 64S Root Panel-Transparent
P315f.l5 ZR17 B/W, Rear (Bue, RemovaDle. Bronze T
WHHLS C2L ROOf PICIIage (Inc.s S!C :;.
, 7 I 9 , /2. Alumnum WI1eeII. Panel ana Transgaren, P
Front (Bue, (Reqa 2.s or ~ Panel)
1 7 I 11' Aluminum 'NrIee4I, R_ Z25 40111 AnnIVersary AQciearac,
(B_, PacIIaQe (lnCls Center WI
RADIO lQUF9·'NT Hull, Ruby Insen. C~ro"
DeIcoIB_ ""'soc System. Enele",. . 1-to0Cl ano F",
Elec:lranocally T..,.., AMIFM S I _ eat_r Chrome Er-elem
R_ wISeeiI-Scan. 0i9caI 0 - . AIIIIw. Gill Pane' ano Soe
51_ C1U_ Tape. CO~ Oisc Sot EtnCrolOery)
Pl~ ana Delco Lac II (8ue, RIT Pncea OroerAcknowleCl98n

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CORVETTE ZR-1 COUPE

COLOR AND TRIM SELECTION

Pl£ASE NOTE: The e.tenor PaJnf an" InterIOr ifilTl C.:~:::r.aoons Snown BelOW are:re OnlY' C.:mClnacons trial are A'oIauacre

L "'~9rlOr in", COlOI' L

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SOLID PAINT APLLICATION

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BtaCk 41
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91.,. Moo ou..lMet! eo eo • • • •
Green ~otO II f Metl .s .s • • •
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POWER TEAMS
ENGINE OPTION COHOITION ULE FlATIO
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WITH NASSTAHOAAC)!Io8ISSIOHS
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WITH
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Coupe canvertible
LT1 5.7 Uter V8 with Multi-Port Fuel Injection S S
Independent front and rear suspension s s
Bitstein gas-cha'1led shock absorbers
Bosch ABS lIs four-wheel antHock brake system
S
s
S
S 88T".T
Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) s S
Power four-wheel disc bralces S S
Driver-side air bag S S
Passive Keyless Entry system
17" cast-aluminum wheels (8,5" width front, 9.5" width rear)
S
S
S
S
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P255/45ZR, 17 Eagle front tires, GS-C directional asymmetric S S
ii
P285/40lR, t 7 Eagle rear lires, GS-c directional asymmetric S s
Power-operated retractable halogen headlamps S S il:
Halogen fog lamps S s
Scotchgarcl'M Fabric Protector S s i
Dual electrically adjusted and heated outside rearview mirrors
Full~ass rear hatch with roller cargo cover
S
S
S
NA
NA
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O""1liece fibe'1llass removable root panel S
!I!
Removable hardtop with rear-window defogger NA 0
Electronic speed control w it~ Resume Speed
Rear-window delogger
S
S
S
NA'
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AM/FM stereo with seek'scan, cassette tape player,
lour speakers and automatic power antenna S s
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~

Power door locks S s

Power windows S s
Cloth bucket seats with lateral support and back angle adjustment S s
UniframlHlesign body structure wIIh corrosion-resistant coating S S
S- SltndJrd. 0 - Optional. NA - Not .bailable. ·lnCIuded with removable hardtop.
 Curvene
Ordering infDrmanon

~ 40th Anniversary package ~ Corvette's Feature vehicle for I 993 is any Corvette model with emblems, achrome extenor emblem above the gill panel on each
for all models, including the the 40th Annive"ary Package. These very special Corvettes will be side, special seat embroidery and a40th Annive"ary intenor
lR· t. Features Ruby Red spotlighted in national advertising and mert:handising, and will be console emblem.
Metallic exterior, Ruby Red featured at auto shows and displays. They will no doubt generate ~ The 40th Anniversary Package includes Ruby Red Metallic
leather sport bucket interior, considerable publicity as well. exterior and Ruby Red leather sport bucket seats.
special seal embroidery, ~ Available on the Coupe, Convertible and lR·I, the 40th ~ The exciting 40th Anniversary Corvette will highlight Corvette's
other styling touches. Annive",ry Package (RPO l25) includes center wheel hub tremendous heritage - and will be areal attention-getter.
~ lR·fs LT5 engine output emblems with Ruby inserts, chrome hood and fueHilier door
increased from 375 to 400
ho"epower.
~ New Passive Keyless Entry
(PKE) system requires no
specific action from owner.
~
15-
Also engages secunty sys-
lilt tem. Special safety feature
=:;; prevents operator from lock·
".. ing keys in car.
'"~ ~ Standard aluminum front
~ wheels are res~ed
~
~
(8.5" x 17")lor better nde
and appearance.
""
!.. ~ Rear tire size increased
to P285/40ZR·17from
~ P275/40lR-17.
~ ~ New machined wheels

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for more pleasing
appearance.
~ ~ New composite rocker

""
];
~
covers to reduce valve train
noise and mass.
~ One new intenor color, ~ Corvette Coupe is the Corvette Focus vehicle for t 993. This car doors. There is even abutton which releases the Coupe hatch.
Torch Red. model represents the best overall opportunity for the volume sales Aspecial safety feature prevents keys from being locked in the car.
~ Three new extenor colo", that are key to Chevrolet's segment penetration goals - and your ~ Corvette's long list of standard features continues to define il as
Tort:h Red, Competition dealership's success. the American·built sports car to buy. These standard features
Yellow and Ruby Red ~ The standard LTI engine, new last year, continues to offer include significant safety systems such as ABS brakes, Acceleration
Metallic. (NOTE, Ruby Red exceptional perionnance, wilh 300 HP@ 5000 RPM. Slip Regulation and adriver-side air bag. to name a few.
Metallic available only as ~ The big news for the '93 Corvette is Passive Keyless Entry (PKE).
part of 40th Anniversary It requires no specoic action from the operator to lock or unlock the
Package.)
 FOR RELEASE: September 1, 1992 CONTACT:
Karl St Antoine
(313) 492-8839
Mark Broderick
(313) 492-9231

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OVERVIEW
BOWLING GREEN, Ky. - In the 40 years since Corvette #001 rolled off a make-
shift assembly line in Flint, Michigan, Chevrolet's two-seater has earned an international
following and the bragging rights for what is undoubtedly the most recognizable nameplate
and shape in the world. That recognition is certain to heighten with the announcement of
two major milestones: the manufacture of the one-millionth Corvette and a 40th
anniversary edition.
July 2, 1992 is the day when the one-millionth Corvette will roll off the assembly line
in Bowling Green, Kentucky. It will be a white convertible with a red interior, duplicating
the colors of the first Corvette hand-built on June 30, 1953. Chevrolet plans to donate the
one-millionth car to the National Corvette Museum, a privately funded facility being
erected near the Corvette plant
The 1993 model year is the Corvette's 40th anniversary and Chevrolet is releasing a
special appearance package to mark the occasion. Available as optional equipment on all
models - coupe (including the ZR-l option) and converttble - the 40th anniversary
package includes an exclusive "ruby red" exterior and interior with color-keyed wheel
centers, headrest embroidery and bright emblems on the hood, deck and side-gills. (Non-
anniversary Corvettes equipped with leather seats also have headrest embroidery.)
In addition to the 40th anniversary package, Chevrolet enters its 40th year with a
405-HP ZR-1, a ride and handling improvement for the standard Corvette and a new
passive keyless entry system.
Improved breathing makes the heart of the Corvette ZR-l beat 405-horsepower
strong - a 30-HP increase over 1992. Torque is also up for 1993, increasing 15 lb.-ft. to 385
at 5200 RPM. The increased air flow is obtained by cylinder head and valvetrain
improvements - or, in hot rod terminology, by porting and polishing Other changes to the
LT5 include four-boIt main bearings, a switch to synthetic Mobil! oil, platinum-tipped
spark plugs and an electrical, linear exhaust gas recirculating (EGR) system.

Public Relations Department. Che'lFOlet MoCor Division. General Moton Corporation. 30007 Van ~ Avenue • WarrCln . Michigan 48090 • (313) 492-8841
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The ride and handling of the ZR-1 inspired the engineers to change the wheel and
tire size on the standard Corvette. The coupe and convertible are now equipped with 17 x
8.5-in. wheels up front and 17 x 9.5-in. wheels in the rear. (The '92 models were equipped
with four, 17 x 9.5-in. wheels.) The new wheels are mated to P255/45ZR17 and
P285/40ZR17 tires, respectively. The change is designed to balance tractive efforts - fore,
aft and laterally.
Showcasing leading-edge technology is a Corvette tradition and 1993 marks the
introduction of GM's first Passive Keyless Entry System (PKE). Unlike other remote entry
systems that require the push of a button on a key-fob, the Corvette's PKE requires no
specific action - simply approach the car with the key-fob transmitter and the system
automatically unlocks the driver's door (or both doors, depending on the setting) and turns
on the interior light. Walk away from the car and, within a few feet, the system
automatically locks both doors. The PKE system also automatically arms and disarms the
standard PASS-Key theft-deterrent system. There's even a built-in security feature that
prevents the doors from locking when the keys are left in the ignition.
Chevrolet's all-weather Corvette has a lengthy list of standard equipment including
the 300-HP 5.7L V8 and 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission (the ZF 6-speed manual
is a no-cost option), Bosch ABS/ASR anti-lock braking and traction control strategy, a
driver-side air bag, a 4-wheel,independent suspension and disc brakes, power windows and
door locks, dual electric outside rearview mirrors, cruise control, a heated rear window
defogger, an AM/FM stereo with seek, scan and cassette, 17-inch aluminum wheels and
high-performance Goodyear Eagle G5-C tires.
In addition to the all-aluminum LT5 engine, the ZR-1 option includes an electronic
selective ride and handling package, sport leather seating surfaces with six-way adjustment,
a low tire pressure warning system and DelcofBose AM/FM stereo with compact disc and
cassette on i~ list of standard features.
The Corvette competes in the high sport market segment against the Nissan 300zx,
Dodge Stealth/Mitsubishi 3000GT, Subaru Svx, Porsche 968 and the Mazda RX-7.
Corvette owners are predominantly male and cite the car's exterior styling and driving
pleasure as top reasons for purchase. All Corvettes are manufactured at the GM facility in
Bowling Green, Kentucky.
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MODELS
COUPE CONVERTIBLE ZR-1 COUPE
MODEL NUMBER •••••• 1YY07 1YY67 1YZ07
BASE PRICE •••••••• NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE NOT AVAILABLE
PASSENGERS •••••••• 2 SAME AS COUPE SAME AS COUPE
CLASS ••••••••••••• MINI COMPACT SAME AS COUPE SAME AS COUPE
ASSEMBLY PLANT •••• BOWLING GREEN, KY SAME AS COUPE SAME AS COUPE
PRIMARY STRUCTURE. WELDED STEEL UNIFRAHE SAME AS COUPE SAME AS COUPE
(100% GALVANIZED)
BODY HATERIAL ••••• FIBERGLASS-REINFORCED SAME AS COUPE SAME AS COUPE
PLASTIC (SMC)

On July 2, 1992 the one-millionth Corvette rolls off the assembly line in Bowling Green.,
Kentucky. The white convertible with red interior duplicaies the colors of the first Corvette
hand-built in Flint, Michigan, on June 30, 1953. Chevrolet plans to donate the one-millionth
car to the National Corvette Museum, a privately funded facility being erected near the
assembly plant.
In 1993, Chevrolet celebrates yet another Corvette milestone -- the 40th year of production. To
mark the occ:osion, Chevrolet is releasing a 40th anniversary package available as an option on
all Corvettes -- coupe, convertible and ZR-1-option coupes.

The 40th anniversary pai:kage includes:

• An exclusive ruby red exterior paint (convertibles have a ruby red soft top)
• Ruby red interior with 40th f1!l1liversary embroidery on the headrests
• Chrome-colored emblems on the hood, fuel door and side gills
• A ruby red wheel hub insert
Non-anniversary Corvettes equipped with leather seats also receive the headrest embroidery.
The 1993 announcement date is September 24, 1992

CALENDAR-YEAR SALES mSTORY AND PRODUCT MILESTONES

1984 ....... 30,424 1987 ....... 25,437 1990 ....... 22,690
1985 ....... 37,956 1988 ....... 23.281 1991 ....... 17.472
1987 ...•.•. 33,027 1989 ....... 23.928 1992 ....... 6.571 (thru 5/10)

The Corvette competes in the hi~-sport market segment against the Nissan 300zx, Mazda
RX-7. Dodge Stealth/Mitsubishi 3000GT. Subaru SVX and Porsche 968. The ZR-1 option
coupe - introduced in the fall of 1989 as a '90 model- competes against the Acura N5-X
Over 4.600 ZR-1 coupes have been sold to date. For 1993, the Corvette is expected to
capture over a 26 percent share of the segment.
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The positive reception to the 1992 Corvette -- with the new 300-HP LT1 V8 engine and ASR
traction cOnlTOl strategy -- has sent first-quarter calendar year 1992 Corvette sales upward and
the Bowling Green manu.facturing plant into a twQ-shift operation to meet the demand.
PRODUCT MIT ,ESTONES - model year
Introduced 1953
• 1957 - Factory-installed fuel injection
• 1963 - Split-window coupe debuts
• 1965 - Disc Brakes introduced
• 1968 - Major restyling with removable roof panels and pop-up headlamps
• 1970 - LT-l engine option available
• 1971- First optional ZR-l package available
• 1975 - Convertible dropped from lineup; catalytic converter added
• 1978 - Fastback body style introduced
• 1982 - First hatchback debuts; Crossfire Injection system introduced
• 1984 - All-new coupe introduced
• 1985 - 5.7L Tuned Port Injected V8 engine debuts
• 1986 - Convertible returns to lineup; ABS system and PASS-Key anti-
theft system introduced
• 1988 - 17-inch wheels and tires added as optional equipment
• 1989 - ZF 6-speed manual transmission and Selective Ride Control added
• 1990 - New interior; driver's-side air bag added; ZR-l option introduced
with 375-HP V8; convertlble hardtop returns
• 1991 - Convex rear fascia added to all models
• 1992 - Second-generation 300-HP 5.7L V8 (RPO LTl) and Bosch ABS/ASR
combination ABS and traction control strategy debut

DIMENSIONS
COUPE CONVERTIBLE ZR-l COUPE
EXTERIOR
WHEELBASE (IN) ••••••••••• _••••• 96.2 96.2 96.2
OVERALL LENGTH (IN) •••••••••••• 178.5 178.5 178.5
OVERALL HEIGHT (IN) •••••••••••• 46.3 47.3 46.3
OVERALL WIDTH (IN) ••••••••••••• 70.7 70.7 73.1
MIN. GROUND CLEARANCE (IN) ••••• 4.2 4.2 4.2
CURB WEIGHT (STD}(LBS) ••••••••• 3333 3383 3503
INTERIOR
HEAD ROOM (IN) ••••••••••••••••• 36.5 36.5 36.5
LEG ROOM (IN) •••••••••••••••••• 42.0 42.0 42.0
SHOULDER ROOM (IN) ••••••••••••• 53.9 53.9 53.9
HIP ROOM (IN) •••••••••••••••••• 50.8 50.8 50.8
TRUNK/CARGO VOLUME (CU FT) ••••• 12.6 6.6 12.6
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POWERTRAIN
ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS

LTl LT5
TYPE ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• OHV VB DOHC V8
BLOCK MATERIAL ••••••••••••••••••••• CAST IRON CAST ALUMINUM
BORE X STROKE (IN/MM) •••••••••••••• 4.0 X3.48/ 3.90 X 3.66/
101.6 X 88.4 99 X 93
DISPLACEMENT (LITERS/CID) •••••••••• 5.7/350 5.7/350
COMPRESSION RATIO •••••••••••••••••• I0 .5 TO 1 11.00 TO 1
INDUCTION SYSTEM ••••••••••••••••••• HPFI MPFI
HORSEPOWER (SAE NET) ••••••••••••••• 300 @ 5000 405 @ 5800
TORQUE (SAE NET) ••••••••••••••••••• 340 @3600 385 @ 5200
RECOMMENDED FUEL (MINlMUM) ••••••••• 91 OCTANE 91 OCTANE

3OQ.HP LII S.7L VB

A torque increase, camshaft revision and new composite rocker ann covers headline the
improvements for the 1991 model year. A shorter duration on the intake valve increased torque
10 lb.-ft. to 340 at 3600 RPM
To reduce valvetrain noise, GM Powertrain engineers changed the closing velocity of the
ahaust valve 20 percent by softening the lobe projiJes on the camshaft and switched to
composite rocker ann covers, gaskets and fasteners. (The 1992 Corvette had magnesium rocker
arm covers.) Larger rubber isolators located WIder the rocker cover bolts also help reduce
noise.
Introduced-in the 1992 model year, the LT15.7L V8 replaced the L98 5.7L V8 engine used
on the Corvette since the 1985 model year. This second-generation Chevy small-block
delivers 300 HP at 5000 RPM - the highest net horsepower from a production-car small-
block in Chevy history - SO-HP more than the L98 engine it replaced.
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The performance of the LT1 equals or exceeds world-class V8 engine standards for mass,
size, fuel consumption, emissions and cold-start. The redline is 5700 RPM, 700 more than
the L98 it replaced. The compression ratio is 10.5 to 1 - 0.5 more than the L98. Bore and
stroke are the same at 4.0 x 3.48 in., respectively. Side-by-side, the LT1 has- a lower profile
than its predecessor.

A number of factors contnbute to the added horsepower, including an innovative cooling

strategy, computer-controlled ignition timing, a low-restriction exhaust system, high-
compression-ratio pistons, the camshaft profile and free-flow cylinder heads.
LTl REVERSE FLOW COOLING SYSTEM
The cooling system is one of the most significant features of the powerplant. Key
components include an innovative gear-driven coolant pump with cast mtemal cross-over
passages, an inlet-side thermostat and pressurized hi-fill reservoir.

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Unlike many conventional systems that send cold coolant directly from the water pump
through the block, then up to the cylinder heads, the LT1 employs a reverse flow strategy
that routes it to the heads first. After the heads are sufficiently cooled, vapors - if any -
are vented off. and the fluid makes its way down through the bores and into the block.
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Once the fluid exits the engine block. it is returned to the pump where it travels through a
cast internal passage to the radiator.
To reduce thermal shock, a thermostat located on the inlet side of the pump controls the
temperature of the coolant as it flows from the radiator and attempts to reenter the pump
castIng.

When the thermostat is closed, the low-restriction bypass circuit ~~r. pressure in the
system to a minimum thus reducing the potential for leaks in the ets and joints.
The heater circuit operation is traditional Chevy small-block, with warm fluid flowing
under the throttle blades to prevent them from icing during cold ambient conditions and to
the heater core for warm-air use in the passenger compartment.
A venting circuit significantly improves the cooling system performance. The circuit
collects air and vapors through a fitting located on the back end of each cylinder head and
transports them to the pressurized Hi-fill reservoir. The location of the reservoir is
physically higher than the engine, and serves not only as a central depository for air and
vapors that may become trapped in the system, but an easy-fill point for the service
technician as well.
The coolant pump is the heart of the cooling system. Its cast internal p'assages route
coolant through the engine without sending it through the intake manifold, eliminating
potentia1leak paths and the complicated - but common - coolant crossover used in the
L98. ~~Rump is jtear-driven, so side-load stresses on the pump bearing are not an issue
and a s er bearing and seal can be used. This combinatIon of internal passages and a
smaller bearing, shaft and seal eases the manufacturing.i!rul assembly process.
BENEFITS
The benefits of the reverse-flow cooling system are significant. The combination of a full-
flow coolant action, innovative coolant pump' casting and inlet-side thermostat reduce the
ove~Jressure in the system, while the solid coolant stream eliminates pitting of the pump
and (i.e. cavitation erosion) and any dislodging forces. The solid coolant stream aIso
improves heat transfer in the engine and radiator.
The elimination of the cross-over passage made the design of a low-profile inlet manifold
possible, which, in turn, led to a significant reduction in the engine's overall height.
Routing the coolant to the heads first in a controlled flow pattern contributes to higher
bore temperatures and reduced ring bore friction. The process also assures adequate
cooling in critical areas around the valve seats and spark plug bosses.
The venting circuit and pressurized Hi-fill reservoir remove air and vapors from the system
- creating a free surface for the heater return flow and a clear refillin~ path after each cool
down. Bleed valves have been strate~cally located in the system to ehminate the need for
multiple thermal cycling and to peront a complete, air-free fill during service.
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Relocating the thermostat to the iDlet side of the pump casting eHrnjnates the thermal
shock condition that can occur when cold coolant encounters Iieated component surfaces.
And the bypass line assures a continuous coolant flow through the system, even when the
thermostat is closed. . .

Despite the LTl's hefty horsepower, the efficiency of the system made space-saving designs
of critical components like the radiator possible.
INDUCTION SYSTEM
Key components of the LTI induction system include a low-restriction intake and air
filtration system and an induction resonator. The combination is designed to let the engine
breathe better - essential for its hefty power output - without compromising federal noise
regulations.
The LTl's cylinder head porting - coupled with a weight-saving, one-piece intake system-
improve airflow into the combustion chamber for cleaner, more controlled burning. And a
a small bypass passage in the throttle body septum permits idle air to move through it,
inlnbiting throttle bore coking.
To extend the Corvette's power across a wide RPM range (i.e. broadening the engine's
useable torque and flattening its torque curve), the engineers improved the induction
system - air snorkel, throttle body, intake manifold, pons, cylinder heads and camshaft -
and the exhaust system. To the driver, the result is a noticeable improvement in the
amount and range of low-end torque and more absolute power at higher speeds.

EXHAUST & EMISSION CONTROL

The LT1's emission control system includes dual oxygen sensors, two high-efficiency
catalysts and an electric air injection pump. Placing a catalytic converter and an oxygen
sensor on each engine bank allows greater control of the fuel-air mixture and spark timing
for improved engine performance. The catalysts are close-coupled and located in the
engine compartment which improves light-off and conversion efficiency. And low-
restriction, three-way converters reduce back pressure which makes for higher engine
power.
The electric air injection pump sends air into the exhaust manifolds during cold starts for
enhanced hydrocarbon conversion. The process of injecting air only when required (i.e.
before the dual catalysts reach operating temperature) permits air treatment without the
continuous parasitic loss associated with a mechanical air pump.

FUEL ECONOMY
The LTl's advanced technology in the areas of cooling, air flow, internal friction.
combustion process and exhaust restriction contnbute to the fuel-efficiency of the Corvette.
PreHminary EPA estimates of the city and highway mileage figures for 1993 are unchanged
at 17 and 25 MPG, respectively.
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om.sPARK
To provide the optimum amount of spark control with no audible detonation, a
sophisticated dual-electronic spark control system is part of the LTl eng4le. Dubbed the
opti·Spark ignition system after its optical position sensor unit, the angle-based system
"hears" detonation on each engine bank and immediately trims spark advance should
detonation occur. The system also has a learning algorithm that adjusts spark advance
during low-octane fuel use and saves the information in its non-volatile memory between
engine starts.
The angle-based spark delivery system is more precise, has fewer parts, loses less ener~
than a time-based system and eliminates the tniditional distributor ignition system ~ntIrely.
ACCESSORY DRIVE SYSTEM
All of the LTl's accessories are mounted on the left side of the engine by a single cast-
aluminum bracket. The single bracket design reduces unnecessary variation in the location
of components on the belt track, and reduces accessory vibration.
A new two-side serpentine belt is also added to assure maximum contact of all drive
components. The entire system has been specifically tuned to keep the natural frequency
of the accessory system outside the engine's normal frequency for smooth, quiet operation.

CYUNDER BLOCK
Four bolt main caps are on the three center bearings.

SYNlHETIC LUBRICATION
. A factory-filled synthetic 5W-30 Mobill engine oil eliminates the need for a separate
heavy-duty engine oil cooler.
PORT FUEL INJECPON SYS1EM
The LTl has a multi-port fuel injection system that improves efficiency and requires fewer
parts than the previous (L98) injection system. A "dual-pass" fuel rail design channels fuel
through a center tube in each rail and back to the rear of the assembly. And AC-Rochester
Multec injectors provide precise fuel flow control and an optimum spray pattern to match
the 300 horsepower output of the LTl. The Multec injector has a ball and directorllate
design that resists clOggIng and contnbutes to the injector's precision, durability an
relUlbility. .
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4QS.HP LTS S.7L V8

Improved breathing gives the venerable LT5 engine (exclusive to ZR-l-equipped coupes) a
/wrsepower and torque increase in 1993. Power is rated at 405 at 5800 RPM -- a 30-HP
increase over 1992 And torque is increased 15 lb-ft. to 385 at 5200 RPM. The increased air
flow is achieved with improvements to the cylinder head and valvetrain -- or, in /wt rod terms,
through porting and polishing. According to GM Powertrain engineers, the changes entailed
blending the valve heads and creating three-angle valve inserts and the use of a sleeve spacer to
maintain port alignment of the injector manifold.
Other changes to the LT5 include a four-bolt main bearing (for future power increases), a
switch to synthetic Mobil 1 oil, pIatinum-tipped spark p/u.&f (to minimize temperature,
chemical and electrical erosion) and an electrical, linear exhaust gas recirculation (EGR)
system (to reduce nitrous oxide -- NOx -- emissions).
ZR-ls retain the unique Power Key feature located on the instrument panel just below the
radio controls. The driver has a choice between two engine settings- "FUll" or
"NORMAL" Selecting the "FULL' mode unleashes the engine's entire 405 /wrsepower
capability. The "NORMAL" mode limits the driver to approximately 210 horsepower.
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Highli~ts of the LT5 en~ include:

• Fast-burn cloverleaf combustion chambers with centrally located spark
plugs for smooth, efficient operation . .
• Four valves per cylinder (32 total) for optimum induction and exhaust
breathing
• High-speed, dual-spring, direct-~ valve train
• Dual-overhead camshafts (4 total) WIth direct lobe-ta-lifter contact
• Camshaft-duplex chain drive for durable, reliable operation and compact
sprocket deSIgn
• Thee-valve, hi~-t1ow throttle body
• Sixteen-runner inlet manifold tuned to the power peak
• Secondary-inlet port throttling for .optimum high speed performance and
low speed driving
• Two Multec fuel injectors per cylinder - eacb intake port has an
injector for the best fuel delivery range
• Sequential fuel injection system with camshaft sensor
• Direct-fire ignition system with crankshaft sensor with electronic spark
control - improved accuracy, durability and reliability
• Center-oiled, forged-steel crankshaft for strength and durability
• Thermostatically controllM oil cooler
• High-capacity cooling system with the high-flow water pump
• Gerotor oil pump for simple and efficient operation and more consistent
oil pressure characteristics
• Single-belt accessory drive with tensioner for improved belt life, proper
Joading of accessory bearings and reduced maintenance
• Remote, electric air-injection-reaction (AIR) pump that operates only
when needed for engine warm-up to reduces parasitic losses
• A two-piece converter and exhaust runner assembly for service
acceSSIbility
Designed and developed by General Motors' Group Lotus Division in Hethal, England,
and manufactured under contract by the MerCruiser Division of Brunswick Marine Power
in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the LTS made its public debut in the fall of 1989 on the 1990
Corvette ZR-l coupe.
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TRANSMISSION
COUPE l CONVERTIBLE ZR-l COUPE
STD. OPT. STD. OPT.
4-SPEED 6-SPEED 6-SPEED N/A
AUTO WITH MANUAL MANUAL
TORQUE W/CAGS W/CAGS
CONVERTER
GEAR RATIOS
15T . • •.••••.•..• 3. 06 2.68 2.68
2ND ••••••••••••• 1.63 1.80 1.80
310 ••••.•••••••. 1.00 1.31 1.31
4TH ••••••••••••• 0.70 1.00 1.00
5TH ••••••••••••• -- 0.75 0.75
6TH ••••••••••••• -- 0.50 0.50
REVERSE ••••••••• 2. 29 2.50 2.50
AXLE RATIOS
AVAILABLE ••••• • 2.59/2.73*/3.07** 3.45 3.45
* 2.73 axle available on convertible only
** 3.07 axle available on coupe only

The 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission with torque converter is standard equipment
on the LTl-powered coupe and convertible. Highlights of this versatile transmission
include strong torque, smooth gear shifts and fuel-efficient operation. .
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A ZF 6-speed manual transmission is standard on ZR-1-equipped coupes and a no-cost

option on the LTl-equipped coupe and convertible. First mtroduced on the 1989 coupe,
the 6-s~d system was -designed specifically for the Corvette by Zahradfabrik Frieds11afen
AG. (ZF), a German transmission builder known worldwide for its gearboxes. It became a
free-flow option on both the coupe and convertible in the 1990 model year.
A significant feature of the 6-speed is its Computer-Aided Gear Selection (CAGS). The
CAGS system is designed to improve fuel economy during normal driving situations by
directing the driver from first gear to fourth gear when accelerating lightly from a dead
stop. A rapid acceleration cancels the one-to-four shift automatically.

SUSPENSION
COUPE 1 CONVERTIBLE ZR-l COUPE
FRONT ••••••••••••••••••• INDEPENDENT SAME AS COUPE
ALUMINUM PARALLEL SHORT & & CONVERTIBLE
LONG ARM & STEERING KNUCKLE,
TRANSVERSE MONOLEAF SPRING
AND STEEL ANTI-ROLL BAR
REAR •••••••••••••••••••• INDEPENDENT 5-LINK SAME AS COUPE
WITH TRANSVERSE MONOLEAF & CONVERTIBLE
SPRING, STEEL TIE RODS &
ANTI -ROLL BAR
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All Corvettes have a four-wheel independent front and rear suspension. The front is
comprised of parallel forged-aluminum upper and lower control arms and steering knuckle,
glass-epoxy transverse monoleaf spring and a steel anti-roll bar.

The rear is an independent five-link design with toe and camber adjustment, forged-
aluminum control arms, knuckles and struts; a transverse glass-epoxy monoleaf spring, steel
tie rods, a steel anti-roll bar and tubular V-joint drive shafts.
The high-performance ~ension option (RPO Z07) is intended for showroom stock and
gymkana competition. Originally introduced as an option on the 1991 model, zrn is a
combination of the selective ride control system (RPO FX3) and the former Z51
performance handling package. A standard Corvette outfitted in the zrn option includes
stiffer springs and shocks, a solid 30-MM anti-roll bar up front, a solid 24-MM rear anti-roll
bar, higher rate bushings, heavy-duty brakes, engine oil cooler and the special cahbration of
the Selective Ride Control system.

SELECI1VE RIDE CONTROL

Selective Ride Control is optional equipment on the coupe and convertible and standard
on the ZR-1-equipped coupes. The system gives the driver a choice of suspension settings-
- 'TOUR", "SPORT' and "PERF or performance.

Components of the system include four shock absorbers (one at each wheel) with built-in
actuators and double-digressive shock valving (for additional low frequency damping and
ride quality), an electronic processor and the cockpit-operated control switch.
The J;lrocessor "reads" the vehicle speed as well as the switch setting and adjusts the
posinon of the damper actuators accordingly - reacting about every tenth of a second. The
processor adjusts the dampers during both the compression and rebound stages. Other
systems adjust only during the rebound.
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STEERING
COUPE 1 CONVERTIBLE ~R:-l COUPE
TYPE ••••••••••••••••••••••• POWER, RACK-AND-PINION SAME AS COUPE
STEERING RATIO ••••••••••••• 15.7 TO 1 15.6 TO 1
TURNS, LOCK-TO-LOCK •••••••• 2.32 SAME AS COUPE
TURNING DIAMETER,
CURB-TO-CURB (FT) •••••••• 40 SAME AS COUPE

Power rack-and-pinion steering is standard on all Corvettes.

BRAKES

COUPE 1 CONVERTIBLE ZR-l COUPE

TYPE ••••••••••••••••••.•••••••• 4-WHEEl POWER SAME AS COUPE
DISC WITH BOSCH ABS!
ASR
FRONT DISC SIZE (IN) ••••••••••• 12 X 0.79 13 X 1.1
REAR DISC SIZE (IN) •••••••••••• 12 X 0.79 12 X 0.79
TOTAL SWEPT AREA (SQ IN) ••••••• 193 211

Four-wheel power disc brakes with Bosch ABS/ASR - a unique combination of anti-lock
brakes and the Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) traction control strategy - are standard
on all Corvettes again in 1993.
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TELLTALE LIGHTS.
SERVICE. OFF
AUTOMATIC ONLY TRANSMISSIIB~
"TV CABLE" "ON" & "OFF" ELECT. CONTROL UNIT
ABS AND ASR
"SPARK RETARD" ENGINE CONTROL MODULE
/21 THROTTLE CABLES wi ADJ.
THROTILE POSITION
SENSOR MODULE
FRONT
SPEED
SENSORS
REAR BRAKE
CALIPERS
AND ABS HYDRAULIC
MODULATOR ASSEMBLY
ASR PUMP PRIME TUBE
(7J BRAKE PIPES
POSITION CRUISE CONTROL CABLE
SENSOR MASTER CYL ASM.

ACCELERATION SLIP REGULATION (ASR)

Introduced as standard equipment on the 1992 Corvette, ASR is a sophisticated traction
control strategy that works with the ABS to provide improved acceleration and enhanced
vehicle stability for all-weather performance. Created by Bosch and developed in
cooperation With Corvette engineers, the system contributes to a confident, well-balanced
driving experience and outstanding performance - 12 months a year. The system is
standard equipment again for 1993, and is unaffected by the wheel and tire change on the
standard Corvette.

BACKGROUND
The advent of the anti-lock brake system (ABS) on the 1986 Corvette made sipcant
improvements in vehicle stability and steering ClI{>ability during hard braking SItuatiOns. It
also set performance and safety standards in monon for future Chevrolet passenger cars.
In 1990, Bosch ABS lIS added a linear-readout lateral accelerometer to the sophisticated
control strategies already programmed in the Corvette's ABS computer. The new
combination enabled engineers to enhance vehicle stability during braking situations in
turns above 0.6g lateral - even before reaching ABS threshold control.
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mGHLIGHTS:
• ASR is a dual-mode system - it is automatically engaged when the vehicle
is turned on, but can be disengaged via a push-button on/off switch on_
the instrument panel when additional wheel slip is desired or the car-is
mired in mow or mud
• ASR functionally integrates three sUbsystems - engine spark retard,
throttle close down, and brake intervention
• It is the only Bosch-based system to use a throttle cable relaxer
in its traction control strategy
• The Corvette ASR system is capable of simultaneous or separate
utilization of the engine torque control and brake intervention
• The throttle-cable-relaxer feature (unique to the Corvette) communicates
to the driver through the accelerator pedal when the system is active;
The feedback is a pushing back of the accelerator pedal

ASR OPERATION
Understanding the Corvette's ASR system begins by understanding what it is not. ASR
control does not increase the amount of grip available between the tire contact patches and
the road surface. Instead, ASR (or any traction control strategy) is designed to help drivers
get the most out of the grip that is there. The benefits to the driver include increased
comfort, reduced anxiety and stable vehicle operation closer to the limit over a variety of
road conditions.
Traction control systems have two functions. The first is to limit the amount of drive
torque so it matches the driving situation and road conditions. The other, and, at times,
somewhat conflicting function, is to satisfy the driver's desire for more acceleration.
The Corvette ASR system logic draws a balance between traction and directional control.
Built-in parameters give directional control - via engine torque control- priority at high
speeds, and traction - via brake intervention - priority at low speeds. The system also
increases its sensitivity during slow vehicle acceleration and small throttle angles.
The Corvette ASR system is calibrated to allow some wheel slip during acceleration if it is
deemed beneficial for the driving conditions. More slip is allowed in straightline
acceleration than in turns.
There are a variety of traction control systems available in the marketplace, some more
sophisticated in their execution than others. The Corvette system is among the most
sophisticated, functionally integrating three subsystems (and three microprocessors) into
one electronic control unit (ECU).
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The ASR electronic-control unit monitors several key inputs (Le. drive wheel speeds,
vehicle reference speed, the speed difference of the non-driven wheels, the front-ta-rear
wheel speeds on the same side of the car, vehicle acceleration and throttle position) in a
three-tiered, twa-stage system of traction control. The first two subsystems are methods of
engine torque control, with air restriction (via throttle-cable relaxer) being the most potent.
The three tiers or subsystems are:

1~ Throttle-cable relaxer (air restriction)

2 Engine spark retard
3 Brake intervention

The Corvette ASR system is capable of simultaneous or separate utilization of engine

torque control and brake intervention. The use of engine torque control alone is common
when encountering a slippery road condition at higher vehicle speeds. Brake intervention
and engine torque control are common when attempting to accelerate on a split-coefficient
surface - a low-coefficient surface under one wheel (e.g. ice) and a high-coefficient (e.g.
dry pavement) surface under the other wheel

The system is automatically activated when the vehicle is turned on. An off mode is
available to the driver when additional wheel spin is desired or the vehicle is bogged do~
in mud or snow. The cruise control is disabled during an ASR event and can be manually
reset by the driver once the ASR activity is over.

ENGINE TORQUE CONTROL - AIR RESTRICTION AND SPARK RETARD

Engine torque control is the most effective method of reducing drive torque. The Corvette
ASR system employs a throttle-cable relaxer in its traction control strategy. When
activated, the throttle cam rotates a spring that connects to the pedal cam, closing the
throttle valve and cutting the amount of airflow to the engine.
The throttle-cable relaxer transmits feedback to the driver through the accelerator pedal.
As the throttle cam rotation occurs, the driver feels the accelerator pedal pushing back as
the amount of throttle input is reduced which, in turn, cuts engine torque. The pedal
feedback characteristic is unique to the Corvette.

Engine spark retard is another effective way to reduce engine torque, particularly when the
demand IS immediate and of short duration (e.g. encountering a short, slippery section of
road at cruising speed). The system uses an RPM increment table in the engine's
powertrain control module. The table allows the ASR system to select spark reduction that
will improve driving performance without creating excessive temperatures in the engine
and catalytic convener. The LT5 engine has two power tables (to account for its dual-
power capability); the LTI engine has one table.
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BRAKE INTERVENTION
Although the ABS and ASR systems use the same four wheel- speed sensors and are
designed to work together, their method of brake intervention is differen!. .The ABS
controls the front wheels individually and the real wheels together. ASR, on the other
hand, has individual rear brake control, making it pOSSlble to utilize the available traction
on a split coefficient (i.e. one rear wheel on slick pavement; one rear wheel on dry
pavement) road surface and improve acceleration.
Integrating the ABS and ASR systems required the addition of four hydraulic valves on the
ABS modulator valve assembly; a throttle relaxer consisting of a DC motor, connecting
spring, cams and cables; including spark retard tables in the LT5 and LTl powertrain
control modules; and combining the control strategies of the microprocessors from the
three subsystems into one ECU.
Routine or scheduled maintenance is not required on the ASR system.

WHEELS
COUPE l CONVERTIBLE 21-1 COUPE
STANDARD SIZE
FRONT .•••••••••••••••••••• !7 X 8.5* 17 X 9.5
REAR •••••••.•••••••••••••• l7 X 9.5 17Xll
TYPE ••••••••••••••••••••••• ALUMINUM ALLOY SAME AS COUPE
* 17.9-IN. ON CORVETTES EQUIPPED WITH THE HIGH-PERFORMANCE (I07) SUSPENSION

The ride and handling of the ZR-1 inspired the engineers to change the wheel and tire size on
the standard Corvette. The coupe and convenib/e are now equipped with 17 x &5-in. wheels
up front and 17 x 9.5-in. wheels in the rear. (The '92 models were equipped with four, 17x 9.5-
in. wheels.) The new wheels are mated to P255/45ZR17 and P285740ZR17 tires, respectively.
The change is designed to balance tractive efforts -- fore, aft and /ateralJy. For optimum race
track penormance, the ZiJ7 ride and handling package continues to use four, 17 x 95-inch
wheels mated to P275j40ZR17 Goodyear GS-C tires. .
Corvettes equipped with the 40th anniversary package have a ruby-colored insert in the wheel
hub to match the exterior paint.
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TIRES

COUPE CONVERTIBLE ZR-l COUPE

STANDARD TYPE •••••••••••••• GOODYEAR EAGLE SAME AS COUPE SAME AS COUPE
GS-C STEEL-BELTED,
DIRECTIONAL,
ASYMMETRICAL
SIZE-FRONT ••••••••••••••••• P255/45ZR17 SAME AS COUPE P275/40ZR17
REAR •••••••••••••••••••••• P285/40ZR17 SAME AS COUPE P315/35ZR17

The new wheel sizes on the standard coupe and convertible necessitated a change in tire size
for 1993. The new sizes Jront-to-rearare P255/45ZR17 and P285/40ZR17, respectively. (The
1992 Corvettes were equipped with four P275/40ZR17s.)
Originally introduced as a Corvette exclusive in 1992, the Eagle G5-C has a directional and
asymmetrical tread pattern. The directional groove design has superb water dispersing
capabilities, and the asymmetry increases the contact area on the outer portion of the tread
and volume void on the inner portion. The asymmetrical or dual-pitch sequence also
reduces road noise by independently scrambling a greater number of small tread blocks on
the inner portion of the tread, and fewer larger blocks on the outer portion.
The Eagle G5-C has a steel-belted, polyester cord body with a unique spiral overlay. The
design provides superb uniformity, reduces heat buildup at high speeds and improves ride
quality without inhibiting high-speed handling. Special compound belt wedges and a high-
stiffness apex deliver maximum handling. This computer-aided design has superb wet and
dry handling performance, heel and toe wear, cornering force and response and noise
suppression.
LOW TIRE PRESSURE WARNING SYSTEM
The frequency of the optional low tire pressure warning system has been increased for 1993 to
eliminote interference and meet Canadian regulations. The system is designed to monitor air
pressure in each tire continuously while the vehicle is being driven. It is comprised of a
small wheel module placed inside each tire on the wheel and a radio receiver located
behind the instrument panel. Should tire pressure fall below 25 PSI, an electrical signal is
sent to a radio transmitter which illuminates the telltale in the driver information center
(DIC) on the instrument panel.

INTERIOR
RADIO
All LT1-~ered Corvettes are equipped with an electronically tuned Delco AM/FM
stereo WIth seek, scan, cassette tape player, digital clock, four stereo speakers and a power
antenna as standard equipment. For 1993, the receiver is relocated behind the seats for
improved reception.
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Two optional Delco;Bose music systems are available. The first system adds six tuned
Bose stereo speakers to the features of the standard radio. The second system is optional
for coupes and convertibles and standard equipment on ZR-l-equi~ coupes. This top-
of-the-line music system is an electronically tuned AMfFM stereo Wlth automatic up/down
seek, speed-activated volume control, stereo digital compact disc player, digital clock and
six tuned Bose stereo speakers.
A delay feature for the accessories supplies power to the entertainment system and :eower
windows when the ignition key is turned to the "OFF' position for 15 minutes or until a
door opens - whichever occurs first.

SEATING
Deep contour, fully reclining cloth bucket seats are standard on coupes and convertibles.
Two leather seating options are available on all '93 Olrvettes. The top-of-the-line sport
leather seating (standard on the ZR-l coupe) features a six-way power adjustment and
power lumbar support. Non-anniversary 1993 Corvettes equipped with leather seating surfaces
have the anniversary logo embroidered on each headrest.
COWRS
The 40th anniversary package includes a new ruby red interior and chrome-colored hood, deck
and side-gill emblems. A new torch red and competition yellow are available on non-
anniversary Corvettes.

EXTERIOR
PASSIVE KEYLESS ENTRY
Showcasing new technology has always been a Corvette hallmark, and 1993 marks the
introduction of a new Passive Keyless EnJry (PKE) system as standard equipment. Unlike other
keyless entry systems that require the push of a button on a key-fob, the Corvette PKE requires
no specific action -- simply approach the car and the system automatica/1y unlocks the driver's
dcor (or both doors, depending on the setting) and tunis on the interior light. Walk away from
the car and, within a few feet, the system automatica11y locks both dcors. The PKE also
automatically arms and disarms the standard universal theft-deterrent system.
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Active features of the key-fob-based transmitter includes a separate passenger door button and
a hatch release button for coupes. Switching the system from opening only the driver's door to
both doors (or vice versa) is simple. It only requires holding the passenger door button down on
the fob for two seconds while the key is in the ignition. When the system has made the switch, it
signals the driver by cycling the door locks.
The PKE system can be manually turned on and off by holding the door button down for two
seconds with the key !1Y1 of the ignition. The system signals the driver when the switch has been
made by cycling the door locks. When the passive system is disarmed, the hom does not honk
and the passive keyless entry telltale on the instrument panel won~ illuminate upon ignition.
(When the system is active, the hom honks whenever the car locks and the teJJtale lights for two
seconds upon ignition.)
A security feature of the PKE system is that it prevents the doors from locking when the keys are
left in the ignition. In this situation, the PKE system automatically unlocks the car after the
door closes and will lJ!J1 honk the hom -- a signal to the driver the system has l1l11 been armed.
The PKE system consists of a battery-operated transmitter or key-fob, that is designed to send a
unique code within its magnetic field. As in a car radio, the PKE receiver picks up the code
through antennas. The PKE system has two antennas -- one in the driver's door and one in the
back of the vehicle on the coupe (the convertible has one in each door).
COLOR
Two exterior paint colors are new for 1993 -- torch red and competition yellow. Ruby red is
exclusive to Corvettes equipped with the 40th anniversary package. There are a total of nine
exterior paint choices for non-anniversary 1993 Corvettes.
Convertibles equipped with the 40th anniversary package have a 1Uby red fabric top. Non-
anniversary convertible tops are available in black, white or beige.
ZR-1 UNIOUE EXTERIOR APPOINTMENfS
There are five uniq,ue exterior appointments that identify a ZR-1 from the LTl-powered
coupe and converttble. They are:
1. Three "ZR-l" emblems - one on the rear fascia and one each above the
"gills" located on either side. (ZR-1s with the 40th anniversary package
wear unique chrome-colored side-gill emblems identifying them as ZR-1s.)
2. Wider, P315/35ZR17 rear tires. Standard Corvettes have P285/40ZR17s.
3. Center High-Mounted Stop Lamp (CHMSL) is located on the rear hatch
~ The LTl-equipped Corvettes have a CHMSL recessed in the rear

4. A wider body (approximately 3 inches total) from the doors rearward to

accommodate the larger Goodyear tires.
5. A raised-letter "Corvette" emblem on the rear fascia. All LTl-equipped
Corvettes have the word recessed in the rear fascia.
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ELECTRICAL
The Corvette has always been a leader in using sophisticated computers to monitor vital
vehicle functions and control high-tech components like the anti-lock· braking system and
ASR traction control strategy. -

The 1993 model has up to ~ microprocessors on board -- more than any Corvette in history--
with a total of 154K of ROM (read only memory) and 125K of RAM (random access
memory). These microprocessors operate everything from the engine, radio and air bag, to the
heater and air conditioning (lWAC) system, the seledive ride and handling suspension and the
combination ABS/ASR anti-lock brakes and traction control strategy.

PASS-KEY UNIVERSAL 'IHEFf-PEI'ERRENT SYSTEM

Introduced on the 1986 Corvette, the PASS-Key security system thwarts a thief's most
common method of attack - defeating the steerin~ column mechanism - without changing
the way the vehicle is started. The ignition key is unbedded with an electronically coded
pellet that must match the alloy contacts in the ignition lock. A control module with an
electronic logic board decides whether the values match and activate or deactivate the anti-
theft mode.
A thief using an improper key causes an immediate two- to four-minute delay before
another attempt with a key can be made. Any attempt to bypass the entire ignition system
leaves the starter system and fuel delivery system inoperative.

SAFElY AND ACCIDENT AVOIDANCE

Automotive safety and accident avoidance have been the subject of continuing research,
development and testing by General Motors. There are a variety of safety features on
every 1993 Corvette.

Occupant Protection:
• A driver-side air bag
• Manual lap and shoulder safety belts with both visual and audlble warning
system
• Energy-absorbing steering column and instrument panel
• I aminated windshield glass with urethane bonding
• Side-guard door beams
• Passenger-guard insidE door lock handles
• Security door lock and door retention components
• Safety armrests and integral head restraints
• Breakaway inside rearview mirror
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Accident Avoidance:
• Bosch ABS/ASR anti-lock braking and traction control strategy
• Center hi~-mounted stop ~
• Unidirectional tires with built-m tread wear indicators
• Low tire pressure warning system (standard on the ZR-1 coupe)
• Low-glare finish inside the windshield moldings, wiper arms and blades
• Side marker lamps and reflectors
• Parking lamps that illuminate with the headJamps
• Four-way hazard warning flashers
• Backup lamps
• Directional signal control with lane-change feature
• Windshield defroster, washer and multi-speed, pulse-type wipers
• Dual electric remote outside rearview mirrors with defroster
• illuminated heater and defroster controls
• Inside rearview mirror
• Starter safety switch

WARRAN1Y
GM's 3-year/36,OOO-mile limited warranty covers repairs for the 1993 Corvette, including
labor and parts to correct any defects in material or worlananship occurring during the
warranty period. Warranty features include air conditioning repair, towing, no-cost
warranty transfer, 6-year/100,~mile body sheet rust-through protection and 5-
year/50,OOO-mile emissions control system coverage. Items not covered include tires
(which are covered by their manufacturer) and normal maintenance.
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PRELIMINARY

1993 CORVETTE
GENERAL ENGINE STD PERFORMANCE
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couge Conv. Type '."",, .. ,,"""" OHVV8 Auto Man
Base Price .......•........ N/ N/A EPA Mileage (cty/hwy/cmbd)(mi) ...... ••.•...... 17125/20 17/25/20
Block Material ............ Cast Iron
Vehicle Type/Max. Passengers ..... ' ...... 2-000r Est Cruising Range (cty/hwy)(ml)................ 340/500 340/500
Vehicle Class ...........•....... Mini Compact Cylinder Head Material ...... Alum
Primary Structure ...... , .. Welded Steel Unllrame Valvetraln ." ............. 2 Vlvs. per cyl. Coefficient of Drag ........................................ .33
Body Material .•..... fiberglass Reinforced Plastic Hydraulic lI1ters (yes/no) .... yes
(SMC) CAPACITIES/CALCULATED DATA
Restraint System. Driver's Air Bag, 3·pl. Active Belts Bore x Stroke (In/mm) ....... 4.0)( 3.48
Assembly .................. BOWling Green, KY (101.6)( 88.4) Coupe Conve~lble
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Redline .................. 5700 Engine 011 (Synthetic)(ql) ....... 5 5
SUSPENSION Displacement (llr/CID) ..... •• 5.7/350 fuel (gat) ................• •• 20 20
Compression Ratio ......• •• 10.5:1 Engine Coolant (qt) ............ 14.5114.6 14.5114.6
Front .•.....•.•..... Independent. Alum. Parallel
Short and Long Arm (SLA) and Steering Induction System .....•.. •. MPFI Bauery (volts/CCA) ............ 12/525 12/525
Knuckle, Transverse Monoleaf Srrring Horsepower (SAE net) ...... 300@5000 Towing (Ibs) ................. Not Recommended Not Recommended
and Steel Antl-Ro I Bar Torque (SAE net) •......... 340@3600 Interior Volume (frVrear)(cu.It.) ..• 48.7 48.7
Rear .......... Independent 5·link with Transverse Emission Control System .... Cat Conve~.IEGR Trunk/Cargo Volume (cu.It.) ...... 12.6 6.6
Monoleaf Spring, Steel Tie Rods
and Anti-Roll Bar Cam Drive ............... Chain Weight-to·Power Ratio (lbs/hp) ... 11.1 11.27
Recommended Fuel ........ 91 octane Frontal Area (sq. It.) ............ 19.0 19.0
STEERING Specific Output (hp/llr) ......... 52,63 52.63
DRIVETRAIN STD OPT
Type ................... Power, Rack-and-Pinlon DIMENSIONS
Ratio •......•....................... 15.7:1 Type and layout ........... RWO RWO
Turns, lock-to-Iock ..... , ................. 2.32 longitudinal Longitudinal
Coupe Conve~lble
Turning Diameter. curb-to-curb (It) ............ 40 Transmission ............. Auto Manual Elderlor
Wall-to·wall (It) ..........•........ . ...... N/A 4spd. with 6 speed. Wheelbase (In) ................ 96.2 96.2
torque conv. (no cost opt.) Track Width (frVrear)(ln) ........ 57.7/59,0 57.7/59.0
BRAKES (4L60) (ZF)
Length Overall (In) ............. 178,5 178,5
Gear Ratios: Width Overall (In). , ............
Type ........... , .......... , Power. Vacuum w/ 70.7 70.7
4-wheel Vented Discs 1st ................... 3.06 2.68 Height Overall (In) ............. 46.3 47.3
Anti-Lock .........•................ Standard 2nd ......• • ........... 1.63 1.80
Front, size (In) ........ , .............. 12)( .79 Min. Ground Clearance (in) ...... 4.2 4.2
Rear. size (In) ...•................... 12)( .79 3rd ......••........... 1.00 1.31 Weight Dlst (frVrear)(%) .. , ..... 51149 50/50
Total Swept Area (sq.ln.) .................. 193 4th •.•.•.•••.......•.• .70 1.00 Curb Weight (Ibs) .....•••....•. 3,333 3,383
5th •••... • ............ - 0.75 Overhang (frVrear)(in) .......... 41.6/40.7 41.6/40.7
WHEELS AND TIRES
6th .........•.. " ..•.. - 0.50 Interior
Head Room (frVrear)(in) ........ 36.5/- 36.5/-
Wheel Type/Size (In) ....... Alumlnuml17)( 8.5 (frt! Reverse ................. 2.29 2.50
17)(9.5 (rear Leg Room (frVrear)(ln) ......... 42.0/- 42.0/-
Tires Mfg.lType/Slze ........ GOOd~ar Eagle GS·C Axle Ratio Available ......... 2.59/3.071'11 3.45 Shoulder Room (frVrear)(in) ..... 53.9/-
2.73" 53.9/-
P225/45ZRI7(frt); P2 5/40ZRI7(rear)
Spare Size ....................... T155170D17 Hip Room (frVrear)(in) .......... 50.8/- 50.8/-
Final Drive Ratios .....••... 1.8112.1511.91 1.725
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1993 CORVETTE ZR-1

GENERAL ENGINE STD OPT PERFORMANCE
Base Price ............................ . N/A Type ., ............. ... ... DOHC VS Man Auto
Vehicle Type/Max. Passengers ...... 2-Door Coupe Block Material ........... . Cast Aluminum EPA Mileage (cty/hwy/cmbd)(mi) ......•.. ••• .. 17125/20 N/A
Vehicle Class ................... Mlnl·Compact Cylinder Head Malerial! Alum.!
Primary Struclure ..... . .. . Welded Sleel Uniframe Est. Cruising Range (cty/hwy)(ml) ........•. ••.............. .. 340/500
Body Malerlal ............. Flberglass·Relnforced Valvelraln 4 Vlvs. per cyl. Coefficient of Drag ........................................ .33
Plaslic (SMC) Hydraul c lifters (yes/no) .... yes
Restraint System . Driver's Air Bag, 3·pt. Active Bells Bore )( Stroke (In.lmm) ..... 3.90x 3.66 CAPACITIES/CALCULATED DATA
Assembly ......... . ........ Bowling Green. KY (99 x 93)
Redllne ........ . ...... . .. 7000 Engine 011 (ql) ............................................... 12
SUSPENSION Dlsplacemenl (IIr/CID) . . . . ... 5.71350 fuel (gal) ................ . . .... . .............. .. .. .......... 20
Compression Ratio ... .. .• .• 11.0:1 Engine Coolant (qt) .... .... ............. .. ........ . ......... 16.7
Front .••....•.....•• Ind~enden'A Alum. Pardel Induction Syslem .......... MFI
Short and long rm (SL ) and Steering Battery (wllsICCA) .............. .... ..... ................ . 121525
Knuckle, Transverse Monoleaf ~rlng Horsepower (SAE net) ...... 405@5Soo
and Steel Anti·A I Oar lOrque (SAE net) .......... Towing (Ibs) ............ ... .. . . . .... . .. . . .. ..... Nol Recommenood
385@52OO
Aear ..... . .... Independenl 5·lInk with Transverse Emission Control System .... Cat. Convert.lEGR Interior Volume (Irtlrear)(cu.h.) ......... ... .. . ................. 4S.7
Mono leaf Spring, Steel Tie Rods TrunkiCargo Volume (cu.ft.) ........... ........... .. .... ....... 12.6
and Antl·Roll Bar Cam Drive ............... Chain
Recommended Fuel ........ 91 octane Weighl-to-Power Ratio (Ibs/hp) .................... .••• ••• .. .... 8.65
STEERING Frontal Area (sq.ft.) .......................................... 19.4
DRIVETRAIN STD OPT Specific Outpul (hplltr) ........................... ......... .. 71.05
Type ........ ........... Power, Rack-and-Plnlon
Ratio ........ ..... .. ............. . ... 15.6:1 Type and layout ........... RWD N/A
longiludlnal DIMENSIONS
Turns, lock-to-Iock ....................... 2.32
Turning Diameler, curb-Io-curb (ft) .... • . . .... 40.0 Transmission ............. Manual Exterior
Wall-to·waH (ft) .. ..... .... . ..•.........• 41 .3 N
6-s ed
( F) Wheelbase (In) .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. .... .. .......... 96.2
BRAKES Gear Ratios: Track Wldlh (frtlrear)(ln) ..... . _... ... . . . .. .. . . . .. .... . .. 57.7/60.6
Lengtl1 Overall (In) ............•..... . . . • . .' .••........ . ...• . 178.5
Type •........ . ....... Power, Vacuum w/4·wheel 1st .................. .. 2.68 Widlh OveraJt (In) ........... . .. .. . .. .... : . . _.. ............. 73.1
Vented DIscs
Anti·Lock .......................... Standard 2nd ................... 1.80 Height Overall (In) .................... . ......... ...... .. ... . 46.3
Front. size (in) ..................... 13.0 x 1.10 3rd ......... .. .... .. . .. 1.31 Min. Ground Clearance (In) ............. . ... .. _... .. .. . . .. ..... 4.2
Rear. size (In) ............ . ......... 12.0 x .79 Weight Dlst. (Irtlrear)(%) ..... ... ........................... 52/48
Tolal Swapt Area (sq.in.) ................... 211 4th .................... 1.00
Curb Weight (Ibs) . ..... ... . .. _.. _.......... ............... 3.503
WHEELS AND TIRES 5th ............... . .. .. 0.75 Ovemang (frtlrear)(ln) ... . . . ... ............. ............. 41 .6/40.7
61h .................... 0.50 Interior
Wheel TypelSize (in) ......... ........ Aluminum
17 x 9.5 (frt), 17 x 11 (rear) Reverse ................ 2.50 Head Room (frtlrear)(ln) ..... •. ..... _... ..• . . . •. •.. ... " . .. 36.5/-
Tires Mfg.lType/Size .•......•..•• GOOd~ar Steel- Leg Room (frtlrear)(ln) ....... .. .. ...... . . .. ; ••.•.......... 42.0/-
Belted Eagle GS-C, P275140 R17 (frtl Axle Ratios Available ....... 3.45
P315/35ZR17 (rear Shoulder Room (frtlrear)(in) . .... . .... _.•. •• ••....... ..... . . 53.9/-
Spare Size ........................ T155170D17 Final Drive Ratios .......... 1.725 Hlp Room (frtlrear)(ln) .................................... 50.8/-
I' _"'tIt !vj1l.. "", 51'lWl
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Safety and Security
.. New Passive Keyless Entry (PKE) requires no action by owner. It en-

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gages the security system and has a special feature that prevents the
operator from locking keys in the car. The door automatically locks or
unlocks as the owner leaves or approaches the vehicle. Provides en-

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hanced, effortless security. See '93 Corvette owner's video and owner's
manual for operating detail!

• Performance
... ZR-l LT5 engine output increased on Coupe and Convertible from 375 to

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405 hp for greater acceleration and passing power.
"" Rear tire size increased on Coupe and Convertible to P285/40ZR-17 on
17'" x 9.5" wheels for better traction.

• Appearance

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... 40th Anniversary Package for all models features Ruby Red Metallic
exterior and Ruby Red leather sport bucket interior with special seat
embroidery.

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... Standard aluminum front wheels are resized to 8.5" x 17" for better ride
and appearance .
... New machined wheels for a sportier appearance .

• ... Three new exterior colors: Torch Red, Competition Yellow (Ruby Red
available only with 40th Anniversary Package)

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... New interior colors: Torch Red (Ruby Red available only with 40th
Anniversary Package).

Comfort and Convenience

... New composite rocker covers reduce valve train noise and mass for a
quieter ride and greater fuel efficiency.

, 1~iPl!,i!!14t"m~~:.::.
"How does this new Passive Keyless Entry System work?" (pages 1,8)
"What's the horsepower on the standard engine?" (page 17)

•• "Can I get a manual transmission with Corvette?" (page 17)

"How do ABS brakes work? What's the benefit?" (page 6)

__ ... New for 1993.

 Focus Walkarollnd
Corvette Delivery Tips
Corvette Key Features II Oelco Freedom Battery • Halogen he20!amps and fog lamps
Shown here are just a few of the features you may wish (never needs water)
to show or explain during delivery. Corvette's owner • Hood
• ABS (explain release rod
manual explains vehicle operation and care in easily operation)
understood terms. Use'it to answer questions custom-
ers may ask about Corvette's system operations. • Fluid
• ASR traction reservoirs
Additional details may also be found in the Value control (discuss
Features pages that follow. Also review the videotape operation) • Unidirectional
GS-C tires
'u:at comes with every car: '
• Air bag housing • Basecoatl
(discuss opera- c!earcoat paint
tion) (explain care)

• Dipsticks
• Selective Ride (note new
Control-:- switch synthetic oil for
.. Driver-side air bag.' b~ to help p;"tect the LT1)
driver in certain frontal collision situations when • Tire pressure Glove box
used in conjunction with'seat belt. May qualify for (coldi/ioading (discuss
insurance discounts. . ' sticker contents)
iJ;'o~er:.,perated ~tIi;;kbl~ halogen h~adl~ps • Fuel filler • Sound
.':",t:illuminate the road brightly. Halogen fog hunps (20-gal. tank; system (explain
~~~'prOvide increased visibjlity when reqUired. requires 91 pre·sets. time
set, additional
:~rAss-Keye theft.d;"t~tignition sy~te~. Protects octene or higher
featuresl
unleaded gas)
~:-:CiirVette and mayq'lglify for comprehensive insur-
~:~~.~ounts. ~'.\~}1iif}\~~:;~:.:' ..~.~:~:~! ~.~ . • Compact spare and jack
6-speed transmis-
sion with computerized
, ;• .ACCeIeration Slip R~tion (ASR). Maximizes stowage (show special gear selection
ofi';fi:aCtion and helpS maiiitam'directiorul!. stability on a wheel-nut socket location)
;i:';:"-v.;nety of road surfa&iS:"- ''C', ":e":",, • Removable roof panel or

'~.: ,: . <:~A~(:·~i"tC~~l' '.,' ,', Convertible top (explain operation)

.. Optional on Coupe and Convertible, standard on ZR-l.

.5,7 Liter LTl VS engine with Multi-Port Fuel

Injection. Produces 300 hp @ 5,000 rpm - one
of the most powerful ever versions of the" small
block Chevy" VS,
• Sleek, aerodynamic des!gn is ~~i~~1!(~~4;j~~~c~S~~
... New rear P2S5/ 40ZR-17 Eagle GS-C unidirec-
... Thee new exterltir ~ol3'r;;-. "
tional/ asymmetrical tires on 17" x 9 " ' . Large, 17' cast-alumin,:,mwheels.
cast-aluminum wheels, Contribute to , • Square-tipped eXhaust pipes add c!asslc
Corvette's impressive handling, • Wraparound driver..orientect insl:rtJ:ffient' '
• Power 4-wheel disc brakes with 4-wheel a "cockpit" feel '" " -'
anti-lock brake system (Bosch ABS IIU), Pro-
vides stopping power on par with Corvette's
performance potential.
• Independent front and 5-link rear suspension
with gas-charged Bilstein shock absorbers.
Helps set up Corvette's remarkable road control
capability,

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The five S.P.A.C.E. Basic Purchase Priorities are shown
TEAMWORK
here according to anticipated 1993 Corvette ''Voice of
the Customer" needs and wants. The box encloses the
AND.
highest ranked priority. TECHNOLOGY
Safety and Security
"All the edge I can get"
"I have too much to lose not to have all the edge I can
get when it comes to personal safety."

Performance . Corvette - an American

"Whole car performance" legend for 40 years that's
"I know what a sophisticated automobile is all about. been constantly revitalized
1 demand whole car performance in my personal
vehicle."

Appearance
"The classic American sports car"
"I've made it, and I want a car that lets them know it.
And it has to excite me every time I look at it."
Comfort and Convenience
"A car built to please me "
''I'm intrigued with all the electronics and technology
that are designed into a car built to please people like
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Easy-to-Own
"Durable, securable and serviceable"
"I deserve this car and I want to enjoy e\'ery mile 1
drive it. To make sure that's how it happens, I want it
to be durable, securable and serviceable. Simply put, it
has to be well-built."
through the combination of
teamwork by America's
finest automotive stylists and
engineers using technology
born out of the lab, the CDRVETrE
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proving ground and the OJ;'j:!(1 RL(R R
san OI£C.O
racetrack. That's why
it's only appropriate that
Corvette was the official car of the 1992 America's Cup -
another legend created by that same combination.
Buyer Profile
The Corvette continues to attract sophisticated, upscale
enthusiast buyers who are not addressed by any other
GM product. These buyers are primarily male
(79 percent) and hold managerial or executive posi-
tions. For them, Corvette is a sign of their success and
makes an immediate, unmistakable statement about
their station in life. Corvette buyers are also apprecia-
tive of, and often highly informed about, Corvette's
many technolOgical features, and all are pleased to be
heirs to the Corvette heritage. The car's sophisticated
exterior styling and uncompromising performance are
also compelling reasons to buy.

Lifestyle Report
Asking about your customers' lifestyles is an important
key to understanding their transportation needs.
Research indicates that Corvette owners are more likely
than the average customer to be interested in the
follOwing:
• Easy-listening music. • Reading business and
• Golfing. finance newspapers .
• Yachting.

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• Transmission
• 6-speed manual transmission (available on
all Corvettes as a no-cost option, standard
on ZR-l) features fully synchronized gears
(including REVERSE) for smooth shifting.
• Overdrive in 5th and 6th gears enhances
fuel economy at highway speeds.
• Computer-aided gear selection ensures
optimum fuel economy.
• Heavy-duty pull-type clutch with pre-filled
hydraulic actuator is designed to handle
the 6-speed's high torque capacity.
• 4-speed automatic transmission (standard
on Corvette, NA on ZR-l) features over-
• . One of the world's most sophisticated VBs, the Corvette LT5, drive gearing designed to engage above a
powers the ZR-l.

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precalibrated speed which reduces engine rpm for
enhanced fuel economy.
• Electronic torque converter clutch ensures a more
direct engine/transmission link and is computer-
controlled for better fuel economy.
Note: For more detalled information see the Technical Advanced
Highlights tab in this Guide. 6-speed
manual
Engine transmission.
Dual-pivot
• Standard, 30D-hp 5.7 Liter V8 LTl engine features shifter allows
Multi-Port Fuel Injection for improved fuel effciency. fast,narrow

• • Aluminum cylinder heads and pistons help reduce shift pattern.

overall weight and increase performance.

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• Single-belt accessory drive helps eliminate
frequent maintenance.
.. New composite rocker covers reduce engine
noise for a quieter ride.
• 5.7 Liter OOHC TPIJ:>ngine (available and
standard only on ZR-l). Horsepower
boosted to 405 for 1993 for enhanced
performance. Dual overhead camshafts with
4 valves per cylinder ensure optimum
engine breathing. The nearly total alumi-
num construction prOvides better perform-
ance, fuel economy and vehicle balance.
Computer-controlled Multec Fuel Injectors (2
per cylinder) create a precise fuel/air mix-
ture for a wide range of driving needs. Standard Corvette 300-hp LTl VB. This latest version of Corvette's
legendary small-block VB is one of the most powerful ever.

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. SPORT

Value Features (Continued)

'OUR .. PERF

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'" Coupe and Convertible rear
tire size has been increased to Electronic Selective
P285/40ZR-17 for enhanced Ride Control
traction. allows the driver
Brake System • Low Tire Pressure Warning to select one of
• Power 4-wheel vented disc brakes with large rotors System (RPO UJ6). This three suspension
and dual-piston calipers are standard on all optional system (standard on ranges.
Corvettes. They provide sure response during a ZR-l) alerts the driver via a
variety of road and weather conditions. Enhanced signal lamp in the Driver Information Center should
braking is made possible with the standard Bosch one or more of the tires become underinilated.
ABS IIU anti-lock brake system that helps the driver Enhances safety, fuel economy and driver peace of
maintain vehicle control on most road surfaces, mind.
even under full braking.
• The advanced computer-controlled ABS system Steering System
constantly monitors speeds of all four wheels as
• Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering is standard
brakes are applied. Individual wheel speed sensors on all 1993 Corvettes for exceptional sports car
signal the system's Electronic Control Module (ECM)
handling.
up to 15 times per second to prevent wheel lockup
and maintain maximum braking ability. • Overall steering ratio of 15.7:1 provides precise
maneuverability.
• Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR). The Corvette's
ASR system is a sophisticated traction control system
that works with the anti-lock brake system to pro- Suspension System
vide improved acceleration and enhanced vehicle Rear:
stability. The system contributes to a confident,
well-balanced driving experience and outstanding • lightweight aluminum components save weight and
performance, 12 months a year. provide maximum strength.
• Single lightweight glass-epoxy monoleaf spring
absorbs road shocks while providing excellent
TiresIWheels control.
• The Eagle GS-C has a unidirectional and asynunetri-
cal tread pattern. The directional groove design has
• 5-link rear-wheel suspension allows independent
wheel action for remarkable handling.
t

superb water-dispersing capabilities, and the
asynunetry increases the contact area on the outer
portion of the tread. Road noise is reduced.
• Front tire size is P255/40ZR-17 on 17' x 8.5"
cast-aluminum alloy rims. Wheel-nut locks are
standard on all wheels-for added security.
• Even wider P315/35ZR-17 tires on 1.1" rims are used
on the ZR-l's rear axle adds traction.
•
Front:
• High-strength forged aluminum alloy components
maximize strength and minimize weight.
• Tubular high-strength steel stabilizer bar enhances
maneuverability.
• Transverse-mounted single-glass epoxy moncleaf
spring improves ride control while reducing
weight.
• Bilstein heavy-duty gas-charged shock absorbers
help improve the suspension road feel without
sacrificing road comfort.
• Electronic Selective Ride Control (RPO FX3) is
standard on ZR-1 Coupe. This system utilizes t

Corvette's race-ear-inspired front suspension features
high-strength forged aluminum componentry.
•
electronically adjustable Bilstein shock absorbers that
allow the driver to select a suspension setting that
will meet specific driving situations. Three ranges
are available: Tour ("soft"), Sport (increased stiffness)
and Perf (maximum stiffness).

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• • Corvette's body is formed from a lightweight com-
posite plastic material, over an all-welded

• 100 percent galvanized steel "birdcage" framework

that forms a structurally rigid cage for the passen-
ger compartment.

•
Corvette is a legendary performer on the street - and
• High-gloss acrylic on the track.
enamelbasecoat/
clearcoat exterior

•
Corvette Convertible Body
paint finish for a
long-lasting, deep • Manually operated soft-top with headliner stores
easily and neatly beneath flush-fitting top well

•
shine.
cover.
• Concealed dual
halogen headlamps • Optional lightweight (64 lbs.) removable hardtop

•
provide added includes electric rear-window defogger and an
illumination, throw integral headliner for sound deadening.
light farther down • Corvette Convertible's top disappears beneath a

•
the road and are fiberglass panel when lowered for a sleek appear-
Corvette concealed dual protected when not ance.
halogen headlamps in use.

• • Fog, cornering and parking lamps are designed to Corvette lR·1 Body
provide a unified, sweep around appearance. Features include (in addition to Corvette Coupe
• C1arnshell hood opening eases access to"engine and features):

• accessories.
• Ventilation louvers in the front fenders that are a
• Flared doors and rear body panels accommodate
ZR-l's larger 17" x 1.1" rear wheels and P315/

•
functional styling touch aid air circulation, helping 35ZR-17 rear tires.
to cool battery and other underhood components. • ZR-l identification on hood and rear fascia.
• Raked windshield angled at 64 degrees contributes • Roof-mounted high-mounted center stop lamp for

•
to aerodynamic efficiency and a sleek appearance. enhanced visibility.
• Power adjustable outside rearview
mirrors electrically heated to main-

• tain visibility during inclement

weather.

•
• Clear lenses on rear side-marker
lamps to improve rearlside visibil-
ity at night. Switch on automatically
when REVERSE gear is selected.
• Full-opening glass hatch with
concealed hinges for added versatil-

•
ity and a clean appearance (Coupe
only).
• Removable fiberglass roof panel or

•
optional blue-tinted or bronze-tinted
transparent roof panel (Coupe only)
for an open-air ride.

•
Corvette's body is formed from a lightweight composite plastic material,
over an all-welded 100 percent galvanized steel "birdcage" framework that
forms a structurally rigid cage for the passenger compartment.

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 ModelslTrim
Corvette Coupe (1YV07J
- 300-hp LT1 sf Liter V8 with Multi-Port Fuel
Injection, choice of 4-speed overdrive automatic
or 6-speed manual overdrive transmission. _
Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) standard
traction-control system. _ New G5-C unidirec-
tional and asymmetric Goodyear Eagle tires
provide excellent performance characteristics _
and a quiet ride. _ "Quiet Car" package.
Corvette Coupe - One-piece removable roof panel provides for
convertible-like open-air enjoyment. _ Air condi-
tiorung, AM/FM stereo sound system with
cassette tape player, electronic speed control,
Bosch ABS IIU anti-lock brake system and many
more standard features .... New machined wheels
for enhanced sport appearance .... New 40th
Anniversary Package for all models features Ruby
Red metallic exterior and Ruby Red interior
leather bucket seats with special embroidery.
- Optional Electronic Selective Ride Control (RPO
FX3) for variable ride characteristics. _ Corvette
Leather interior Coupe is the 1993 Corvette Focus and Feature car.

40th Anniversary Package Corvette Convertible

40th Anniversary Package

IRPO Z25J
... Available on all models .... Features Ruby Red
Metallic exterior, Ruby Red interior with special
leather seat embroidery.

40th Anniversary Package interior

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 Corvette C1Invertibie (1VY67)

• • Corvette Convertible combines 300-hp LT1 V8

perfonnance with wide open-air flair.• Folding
top (manually operated) stores neatly beneath

• flush-fitting top well cover.• Integral headliner

enhances sound deadening .• Optional lift-off
hardtop includes rear-window defogger.

• Corvette Convertible • Optional Electronic Selective Ride Control

(RPO FX3) offers a ride feel to suit any driving
preference or situation.

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•
• Corvette ZR-1 Coupe (1YZ07J
• The uItirnate Corvette, powered by exclusive 5.7

•
Uter DOHC 32-valve V8 (RPO LT5) with 405 hp
for 1993.• Includes special suspension compo-
nents, heavy-duty brake system, engine oil cooler

•
and power steering cooler.• New Eagle G5-C
unidirectional and asymmetric P275/4OZR-17
front tires and extra-wide P315/35ZR-17 rear

•
Corvette ZR -1 Coupe
tires.• Cast-aluminum alloy 17' wheels (11" wide
on rear) .• Acceleration Slip ReguIation (ASR)
enhances ZR-l performance.• Complete luxury

• and perfonnance equipment, including Electronic

Selective Ride Control, electronic air conditioning,
Delco-Bose AM/FM stereo with cassette tape

• player and compact disc player and a Low Tire

Pressure Warning System.

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ColorlTrim Selection
SEAT SlYU AND TRIM COMBINATlOIII

Interior Color
Model Availability Seat Type Black LL Beige Lt. Gray ... Torch Red Arctic White
Std. Cloth Bucket HBB2
• Coupe Opt. Leather Bucket ABB2 AEE2 AQQ2 ARR2 AWW2
Opt. Leather Adjustable
Sport Bucket" ABB8 AEE8 AQQ8 ARR8 AWWS

• Convertible Std.
Opt.
Ooth Bucket
Leather Bucket
HBB2
ABB2 AEE2 AQQ2 ARR2 AWW2

• ZR·I Coupe Std. Leather Adjustable

Sport Bucket ABB8 AEES AQQ8 ARR8 AWWS
-Requires optional RPO ACI and AC3 Power Seats.

•
CORVETTE COUPE AND 1R-1 (E.terior/lnreriur Combinationsl
Interior Color

•
Exterior Paint Color Color Code Black Lt. Beige Lt. Gray .. Torch Red Acetic White
• Aqua, Bright (Meta1lic) 43 X X X X
41 X X X X X
• Black

•
• Blue, Medium Quasar (Meta1lic) 80 X X X X
• Green, Polo IT (Meta1lic) 45 X X X
A Red, Anniversary Ruby" 68

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• Red, Dark (Meta1lic) 75 X X X X
A Red, Torch 70 X X X X X
• Rose, Black (Meta1lic) '73 X X X X
• Whib!, Arctic 10 X X X X X
A Yellow, Competition 53 X X X X

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CDRVETTE CONVERTIBLE (hterior/lnterior Combinationsl

Exterior Paint Color

Aqua, Bright (Meta1lic)

Black
Color Code
43
41
Black
4lT
4lT /lOT I68T
Lt. Beige
68T
4lT/68T
Interior Color
LLGray
68T
4lT/IOT
.. Torch Red

41T
Arctic White
4lT IlOT
4lT/IOT
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• Blue, Medium Quasar (Meta1lic) 80 4lT/lOT 68T 41T/ IOT 41T IlOT
• Green, Polo IT (Meta1Iic)
A Red, Anniversary Ruby"
45
68
4lT/68T 68T 41T/10T 4IT/lOT/68T I
• Red, Dark (Meta1Iic) 7:5 41T/68T 4lT/68T 4lT/ lOT 4lT/ lOT
A Red, Torch 70 4lT/lOT 6ST 4IT/ lOT/68T 41T/IOT
• Rose, Black (Meta1Iic) 73 4lT/68T 41T/68T 4IT / IOT 4IT / IOT
• Whib!, Arctic 10 41T/lOT IOT/68T 4lT/ IOT lOT 4lT /lOT I68T
... Yellow,Competition - 53 41T IOT/68T 4lT IlOT lOT 4lT IIOT I68T
Top Color Codes: lOT - White. 41T - Black. 68T - Beige. Std. - Standard. Opt. - Optional. • Available only as part of 40th Anniversary
Package w I Ruby Red Interior (RPO 225). See Passenger Car Order Guide for latest available information.

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 Interior Colors
Corvette - Cloth Seat Trim

• • Black

~
~ Corvette - Leather Seat Trim

•
• • Black • Light Beige • Light Gray

•.. ' .' :'

,,-" '- , ', - .

•
.... Torch Red • Arctic White .... Anniversary Ruby Red'

• Corvette Convertible - Top Colors

•• • Beige - • Black • White

•
•
•
.... Anniversary Ruby Red'

•
• • Available only on 40th Anniversary Package (RPO 225).

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Exterior Colors

.43 - Aqua, Bright (Metallic) .41-Black .80 - Blue, Med. Quasar (Metallic)

.45- Green, Polo II (Metallic) .. 68 - Red, Anniversary Ruby' • 75 - Red, Dark (Metallic)

.. 70-Red, Torch • 73 - Rose, Black (Metallic) • 10 - White, Arctic 4

4
4
.. 53- Yellow, Competition 4
4
4
4
4
4
4
"Available only on 40th Anniversary Package (RPO 2.25).
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 Options

e' PREFBIRED ERBIPMENT GROUP DPTlUNS

Corvette:
Coup"..
CIJI'III!III!:'O~ .
Cium!rtiIIIe;:i'
C'onette::-
Zlr-t:

Description PEG CVA! CYA! (NONE)

Delco-Bose AM/Thi. Stereo Music System with Cassette Tape X X NA
X X 5

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Electronic Air Conditioning
Power Seat, 6-Way (Driver) X X 5

RPIf •.'

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INDIVIDUAL OPTIONS

bdio Equipment
Delco-Bose Gold Series AM/FM Stereo Music
System with Cassette Tape Player, Digital Ooel<
and Bose Speaker System UU8 X' X' NA
Delco-Bose Gold Series Stereo Music System with Cassette
Tape Player, Compact Disc Player, Digital Oock and Bose
Speaker System UlF 0 0 5
.. ..
• Additional IndIVIdual Options
Adjustable Performance Handling Packaget t Z07 0 NA NA
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• Electronic Air Conditioning
Electronic Selective Ride Control"
Hardtop, Removable
C68
FX3
CC2
X'
0
NA
X'
0
0
S
5
NA

• Heavy-Duty Brakes
Low Tire Pressure Warning
Luggage Carrier (Black)
)55
UJ6
V56
00"
0
NA
NA
0
0
5
5
NA

• Performance Ratio Axle (3.07;1 ratio)

Power Seat, frWay (Driver)
'.
Power 6--Way Seat (passenger requires Power Driver Seat)
G92
AC3
ACI
0'
X'
0
0
X'
0
5
5
0

• Roof Package (includes Standard Solid Panel and

Transparent Blue or Bronze Tint Panel)
Roof Panel, Transparent Removable Blue Tint
C2L
245
0
0
NA
NA
0
0

•
Roof Panel, Transparent Removable Bronze Tint 64S 0 NA 0
x- Included in PEG. 5 - Standard. 0 - Available Individual Option. NA - Not Available. ·Also available as an Individual Option with Base
Vehicle Group. tRequires Selective Ride Control (RPO FX3) or Adjustable Performance Handling Package (RPO Z07); not available with 6-speed
manual transmission (RPO :MN6). "''''The handling package for ultimate driver comfort and control through the use of the driver-adjustable,

• speed-compensated ride control system (includes standard suspension components and Bilstein adjustable ride control system included. in RPO
207). t+see box below..........Requires RPO 207 Suspension. Refer to Sound Systems tab for complete sound system information.

• :*~{D::"O:;O'y;;-;O':;U' :~K'::N'" ·o"w'":'C""",::~: ~.,:-".:, ;;::~;'l:;::' ...... '

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:",A~iustable Perforl!lilnce Handling Package (RPO l071 ,.,
:''fo;_=-:~;~. -~-:.,~. - ::. ..
'-o~: ,'-;,.'i:?:f.;:'~·-:-- _ >.~_ .. _ ~,.....,,,_;:._ . _,,'

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. 0 , .

,<0.DIltional fill' Corvette:COupe, this suspension option is a driver-adjustable

''::(lIirtonnan~ented'package for
the Gymkhana/Autocross enthusiast.
:·FeatUres·Include: . ,; ~. "
;'~.-, ..';.--- ,:.. _. : ,~ -- ..• -.- .-. - .
, . Electronic Selective' Ride Control - an adjustable handling package for
," ultimate driver comfort and control through the use of the
~':
- .' .drIVer-adjustable, 'speed-compensated
~ . . ..
ride control system.
~ '

:. ,Stiffer springs, shock"absorbers, stabilIZer bars and bushings.

"_ Heavy-duty 4-wtieei' disc tll,akes. ". ... ... ..

• • Heavy-duty power steering oil cooler.

Note: RPO Z07 is available with automatic or manual transmission with
Perfonnance Ratio Axle (G921.
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Specifications •
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DIMENSIONS . Coupe - Cmm!rtible:- ZR-1 Coupe

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Exterior Dimensions (in.)
A Wheelbase 96-2 96-2 96-2
B Length (overall) 1785 1785 1785

•
C Width (overall) 70.7 70.7 73.1
D Height (overall) 46.3 47.3 46.3
E Tread - front 57.7 57.7 57.7

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F Tread - rear 59.0 59.0 60.6
Minimum ground clearance 4.2 3.6 4.2
Intenor DunenslOns bn ) -

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G Headroom 36.5 37.0 365
H Legroom 420 42.0 42.0
ShOulder room 53.9 53.9 539

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Hip room SO.8 SO.8 SO.8
Luggage Compartment Capaaty
luggage space (cu. ft.) ".
12.6 6.6· 12.6
Rated Fuel Tank Capacity (gal.) 20.0 20.0 20.0
Curb W.ight abs., estimated) 3,333 3.382 3.soo

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CHASSIS SPECIFICATIONS Coupe Convertible ' ZR-1 Coupe

Brakes
Type 4-wheel vented. disc 4-wheel vented disc 4-wheel vented disc

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dual piston dual piston dual piston
Disc rotor d ia. front/rear (in.) 12.0' / 12.0 12.0/ 12.0 13.0/12.0
Steenng
Type

Turning diameter, curb-to-curb (ft.)

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Power-assisted
rack-and-pinion
40.0
Power-assisted
rack-and-pinion
40.0
Power-assisted
rack-and-pinion
40.0
•
•
lock-to-Iock turns 2.25 2.25 2.25
Suspension - Front
Type Independent short/ long Independent short/long Independent short/long
arm with forged alumi- arm with forged alumi- arm with forged alwni-

-
num upper and lower
control arms, transverse
monoleaf spring
and steel stabilizer
Suspension - Rear
Type 5--link independent
with transverse monoleaf
num upper and lower
control arms, transven;e
monoleaf spring
num upper and lower
control arms, transverse
monoleaf spring
and steel stabilizer
•
•
and steel stabilizer
5-link independent 5--link independent
with transverse monoleai with transverse monoleai

•
spring and forged spring and forged spring and forged
aluminum control arms aluminum control arms aluminum control arms

'With top up; 4.2 cu. ft. with top down. '13.0 with Adjustable Performance Handling Package (RPO 207).
Note; Refer to CheVTOletlGeo Spec Manager for detailed specifications.

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• ENGINE SPa:lFlI:ATIONS -

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S.7 Liter V8 with MFI 5.7 Liter VS with TPJ
Description (RPOLTl) (RPOLTS)
Engine type 90·V8-0HV 90· VSlJOHC 32-Valve
Displacement (cu. in.) 350 350

• Bore and stroke (in.)

liP"@RPM
Torque'@ RPM (lb.-ft.)
4.00 x 3.48
3OO@5,00Q
340@3,6OQ
3.90 x 3.66
405@5,8OO
385@ 5,200

• Compression ratio
Fuel induction
Exhaust system
10.5:1
Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MFI)
Alwnil1ized stainless steel
11.0:1
Multi-Port Fuel Injection (MFJ)
Aluminized stainless steel

• Tail pipes
Ignition system
Deleotron generator
Dual
12-volt Opti-Spark
105 amp
Dual
12-volt direct fire
120 amp

• Battery (SA.E capacity rating)

Cooling system capacity (qts.)
525 ceo
17.S
690 cca
14.7 manual; 14.5 automatic

• TRlINSMISSIDN SPECIFICATIONS

4,.Speed Automatic ~Speed Manual

•
Type (RPOMXO) (RPOMN6)
Case material Aluminum Aluminum
G.... Ratios 1

•
1st gear 3.06 268
2nd gear 1.63' 1.80
3rd gear - U)O' 131

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4th gear 0.70' 1.00
5th gear 0.75
6th gear - 0.50
Reverse 229 2SO

• Reu Axle Ratios '1

Coupe

•
Std. 2.59" 3.45
w/G92 Axle" 3.07
Convertible

•
Std. 2.59 3.45
w/G92 Axle" 2.73
ZR·l Coupe
Std.
- 3.45
• Std. - Standard. '"SAE net. 'Converter clutch engagement ""Optional Performance Axle Ratio (RPO G92). ''3.07 for noise control areas.

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Equipment Summary
Corvette Corvette Corvette
BODY rnmJlIES. Coupe Convertible 1Ir-1

Acoustical insulation package S S S

Blue- or bronze-tint transparent removable roof panel 0 NA 0
Concealed wipers with integral washers in wiper anns S S S
Energy-absorbing bumper system S S S
Full-folding convertible roof NA S NA
Full-glass rear hatch with two remote releases S NA S
Full-tilting clamsheU-opening front..,nd assembly S S S
,
Ughtweight underbody panels S S S
One-piece removable fiberglass roof panel S NA 5
Removable lightweight (64lb_l hardtop NA 0 NA
Tinted, flush-mounted glass S S S
Underhood lamps 5 S S
Uniframe-d.esign body structw"e with corrosion-resistant coating 5 S S

CHASSIS fEATURES:

Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR) traction control S S S

Bilstein digressive valve monotube shock absorbers 5 S S
Bosch ABS flU 4-wheel anti-lock brake system S 5 S
Forged aluminum front and rear suspension arms 5 5 5
F.ront suspension zero-scrub independent, aluminum parallel shortllong
arm (SLAl; transverse monoleof fiberglass spring with steel stabilizer bar S S 5
Heavy-duty power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes CI NA 5
Heavy-d.uty power steering oil cooler NA 5
"
Power-assisted 4-wheel disc brakes 5 5 5
Power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering 5 5 S
Rear suspension independent $-Jink with transverse monoleaf
fiberglass spring. steel tie rods and stabilizer S 5 S
Rear-wheel drive 5 S 5
Special performance suspension components a- NA S
2(}-gal_ fuel tank with electric in-tank twin turbine pump S 5 5'

EXTERIOR FEATURES"

Body-color side moldings S 5 S

Center high-moW\ted stop lamp in rear fascia 5 S NA
Center high-mounted stop lamp, roof-mounted NA NA S
Dual electrically adjustable heated outside rearview mirrors 5 5 S
Front fender ventilating louvers S S S
Passive Keyless Entry System (PKE) 5 S S
Power-<Jperated retractable halogen headlamps S S S
Rear backup lamps S 5 5
Rear marker lamps with red-and dear (illuminating) lens S 5 5
Rear-window defogger S 0'" S
Wraparound front parking/ cornering/ fog lamp assemblies S S 5

INTtRllIlrFEATURUF

Cupeting
Deep-twist floor and storage area carpeting with Scotdtgardnl Fabric Protector S 5 S
5- Standard. 0 - Optional. NA - Not Available. ' Included with Adjustable Performance Handling Package (RPO Z07)- 'Dual Pumps_
"·lncluded with optional Removable Hardtop (RPO CCZ). • ...Included with RPO Z!J7.

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• INTERIOR FEATURES. Coatinoed - '
Co~:,
Coupe:,
Corvelteo
Convertible
Corvette:
ZR-1- :

• Instrument Panel/Controls
Accessory buss with"delay" feature 5 5 5

•
Air conditioning (manual control) 5 5 NA
AM/FM stereo with cassette tape player, digital clock and power antenna S S NA
Cellular phone power wiring connector S S S

• Comfortilt TILT-WHEEL'" Adjustable Steering Column

Day/night rearview mirror with integral map light
Delco-Bose Gold Series AM/FM stereo with cassette tape player, compact
S
5
5
S-
5
S

••
disc player, digital clock, Bose Speaker System and power antenna a a S
Delco-Bose Gold Series AM/FM stereo with cassette tape player, digital
clock, Bose Speaker System and power antenna a a NA
Driver information center/digital display of:MPG and cruising range S S S
Driver-side air bag S S S
Electronic control air conditioning a a S

•
Electronic liquid-crystal instrumentation with black/yellow analog and
digital display; switchable between English and Metric S S S
"Full Power" graphic with green LED NA NA 5
Glove box S S S

•
Headlamps-on reminder S S S
illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirrors S S 5
Intermittent windshield wiper system S S S

• Keyed lockout of full engine power

Leather-wrapped 4-spoke sport steering wheel
PASS-Key" theft-deterrent security system
NA
S
S
NA
S
S
S
S
S

•
Side-window defogger S S S
Luggage/Cargo Area
Luggage compartment concealment roller shade S NA S

• Rear underfloor storage compartment

SeatsiConsoleIDoor Panels
Adjustable sport bucket seats with leather seating surfaces
S

a a
S S

•
Bucket seats with leather seating surfaces, lateral support and back angle adjustment a a NA
Center console with coin tray, cassette and CD storage, locking lighted.
storage compartment plus air conditioning, climate control and stereo

•
music system switches and controls 5 S S
Contour-shell cloth bucket seats with lateral support and back. angle adjustment S S NA
High-intensity interior lamps
-on doors

•
S S S
on pillars 5 NA S
in rear compartment NA S NA
Manual lap / shoulder safety belts for driver and right front passenger S S S

• Power door locks

Power windows
ScotchgaId™ Fabric Protector'
Soft-padded and carpeted door panels

POWER TEAM AUAILABIUTY

S
5
S
S
S
5
S
S
S
S
S
S

Ll1S,7L (350 ClD) V8 engine with Multi-Port Fuel Injection S S NA

LTS S,7L (350 ClD) 32-valve OOHC V8 engine with Multi-Port Fuel Injection NA NA 5
MN6 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive 5th and 6th gears 0" 0- 5
MXO 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission 5 5 NA
5 - Standard. 0 - Optional. NA - Not Available. "Not available with optional leather seating surfaces. "·No-cost option.

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Equipment Summary (Continued)
, . , C~~- CiJi'iette:: Corvetb!: -
POWEIrTEilIl fB11IRES CIIIIpeli.. ~ ZR'-t-" ,
Aluminized stainless-steeJ exhaust system, including manifolds S 5 S
AJuminum alloy engine crankcase NA NA 5
Aluminum alloy engine cylinder heads S 5 5
Aluminum intake manifold S 5 S
Cast-iron engine crankcase S S NA
Computer Command Control S S S
Delco Freedom Battery S 5 S
Delcotron generator with built-in solid-state regulators S S S
Direct lire ignition NA NA S
Electric: engine cooling fan 5 5 S
Engine oil life monitor S 5 5
Heavy-duty engine oil cooler (thermostatically controlled) NA NA S
Low oil sensor with telltale lamp on the Driver Information Center panel S 5 S
Magnesium valve rocker covers 5 5 NA
Opti-Spark ignition system S 5 NA
Outside air induction systen'l 5 S 5
Roller valve lifters 5 S NA
Single--belt accessory drive 5 S 5
Styled engine compartment 5 S S

TlRESIWHEELS

Low Tire Pressure Warning System 0 0 S

P255/ 45ZR-17 Z-r.ted sreel-belted black-lettered Eagle G5-C performance tires 5-F 5-F NA
P285/40ZR-17 Z-rated steel-belted black-lettered Eagle G5-C performance tires 5-R 5-F NA
P275/40ZR-17 Z-rated stee1-belted black-lettered Eagle G5-C performance tires NA NA 5-F
P315/ 35ZR-17 Z-rnted stee1-belted black-lettered Eagle G5-C performance tires NA NA 5-R
17' x 8~" cast-a1untinum alloy wheels 5-F 5-F NA
17' x 91h" cast-aluminum alloy wheels 5-R 5-R 5-F
17' x 11- cast-aluminum alloy wheels NA NA 5-R
5 - Standard, 0 - Optional NA - Not Available, F / R - Front/ Rear,

Wheels
• Corvette standard
17' x 9~" cast·aluminum
wheeL

Wheellfire Combinations
MODEI><' WHEEL TIRE'

Corvette Coupe Front-l7' x 81h" cast-alwninum alloy P255/ 45ZR-17 unidirectional Blackw.U Eagle G5-C

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and Convertible Rear 17' x 9",' cast-aluminum alloy P285 /40ZR-17 unidirectional Blaclewall EagleG5-C
Corvette ZR.-1 Front -17' x 91,2" cast-aluminum alloy Front - P275/40ZR-17 unidirectional BlaclewaU Ea~le G5-C
Rear 17' x II" cast-aluminum alloy Rear- P31S/35ZR-17 unidirectional Blackwall £ag e C5-C

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Instrumentation
Corvette Instruments
Corvette standard instrument panel includes:
[A] Headlamp and parking lamp switch and panel
lamps dimmer control. [B] Acceleration Slip Regulation
(ASR) switch. [C] Analog 6,000 rpm tachometer
:'00 YO'UKNOW •••
The ~~~ ;d~~ ci~k;it and passeoger com'partlne,ni is
in "ergonamically correct" design that putS cantrals '
'" readily at band and provides c.mfurt aad c••venie.ce'
, ;tDl!ches that main! even long drives pleasurable.
~The speedometer 'readoUt IS placed above tJie fuel gage
"for excellent readability. Instrument displays are highlY
:';'Iegible d!ly or,night. A CHECK GAGES telltale lamp:' '.. . ",'
-'i,illuminates on the instrument panel wilen the last fuel' gage
""'" ". ' , "." .'
, ' , '

:'''liar tums"off on the fuel gage. alerting the driver to note

.
,'
"

graphics for easy monitoring of engine rpm.

[0] Repositioned speedometer (switchable from mph
~~e low iu~li~veC - " "., .. .:' ,:: .;C _<'"
to krn/h) and fuel gage. Digital display also includes ~seats
--:",:"-':-.
are 'aeeply'contoured for finn ISteral support and'
--: • • ...".- •• , _ ~ :'. '.
: •.
,';t."" _:"",.
oil temperature, engine coolant temperature and reclining seatbacks with adjustable lumbar support.
voltage readouts. [E] Analog gage display, includes oil
">.'feature
-,,,,.,' . -,.',,"- -'--'~ , .. . - ' ~'.,." , - ' ".,,-" ... " '
~~0'!1pJitE!,indiYid~l!1 adjustment of ~jeating~osj~iQ.q)S:~:~ ','
' ", , '

temperature and pressure, voltage and coolant tem-

perature. [F] Driver-alert lamps (includes CHECK
GAGES and CHANGE OIL service messages). [G] Trip
monitor computer for specific mileage reference.
[H] Driver Information Center: alerts driver to note
specific vehicle functions such as LOW TIRE
~~iaeSl~\1!T~oPtional Sport bUcketseilt'~'§:~ii?~:C"
~~~~;~(:;~~y:\: =, .::~~' .~ , ;.~ ~:'c ~. :,(~r\'i~;'o,::,,~,c,-
(shown) allows digital temperature setting for precise

•
PRESSURE,' LOW COOLANT, ASR OFF, ABS AC-
TIVE and LOW OIL. Service-alert lamps include
Acceleration Slip Regulation (SERVICE ASR), Elec-
climate control; LEOs indicate push-button operation
mode. Ul Optional+ Delco-Bose Gold Series Music
System. [K] Power outside heated mirrors control.
[L] Fog lamp switch. [M] Air bag housing. [N] Center

• tronic Selective Ride Control (SERVICE RIDE CON-

TROL),' Driver-side air bag (!NFL RESn, emission
systems (SERVICE ENGINE SOON), and anti-lock
console with optional t driver and passenger power
seat controls, optional+ Selective Ride Control setting

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switch and cassette tape/ compact disc storage.
brake system (SERVICE ABS). III Heater/air condition-
ZR-l Coupe includes: higher 8,000 rpm tachometer and
ing/ ventilation system for accurate temperature
FULL POWER lockout key switch with LED system
settings. Optional+ Electronic Air Conditi'oning status alert lamp.

•
•

"'Induded when vehide is eqUipped with feature, tStandard on ZR-l.

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Test Your Knowledge •
••••••• I I • I 6. A -speed manual overdrive
transmission is available on all

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Carvette models. This transmission

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features fuel-saving overdrive in
both 5th and 6th gears.
7. For better nighttime vision, ____
headlamps and fog lamps are
standard. ,These headlamps are 25
percent bnghter than conventional
headlamps.
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9, Three new exterior colors for 1993
Include Competition Yellow, Ruby
Red and Red. This new
Red is also available as a new

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interior color.
10. New machined wheels add

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a brighter appearance and distinc-
tion to the 1993 Corvette.
11. The Corvette Focus model and the

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ZR-l featuring increased horsepower
in 1993 are both centered on the

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_ _ _ body style.
12. All Corvette models Include heavy-
duty shock absorbers with
digres~ive valving that improve road
feel WIthout sacrificing road comfort.
14. AlI.Corvette models feature power-
A .C: R ''-0 - S"'S ....:,.:.",. 19. Corvette features easy-ta-read aSSISted 4-wheel vented disc brakes
.. instrumentation with a with dual piston calipers. The anti-
Crystal Display speedom--e"-te-r-re-adout lock brake system supplied by
1. Corvette for 1993 features a New for infonnation at a glance. _-,--:-:-. provides added steering
Passive Entry(PKE) system control m paroc braking situations.
that requires no action from the 20. For a sleek, sloping hood In daytime
driver. The doors unlock automati- dnvmg for reduced wind noise and 16. All Corvette models now include the
cally as the driver approaches the drag, Corvette features power- comfort of _Ray"" tinted
_ _ _ headlamps. glass. This type of glass filters out
car.
21. Corvette features standard _-,--_ up to 60 percent of the sun's UV
8. Standard equipment on all Corvette

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seating surfaces or the optional rays, resulting in reduced heat
models includes -assisted buildup in the interior.
steering and brakes for driver leather, depending on customer
comfort and convenience. preference. 18. All Corvette models incorporate an
advanced computer-controlled ABS

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10. 1993 marks the 40th year forthe system that constantly monitors
Corvette with a special 40th
Package In Ruby Red. --- .. 0 O:.~" N.. :" I. . -'.':',.:;' ;:'. wheel speed at all four wheels. To
',', reduce heat buildup and brake fade

13. New engine rocker covers
reduce noise from the engine
~omI?artment, translating to a quieter
mtenor.
15. A three-letter acronym for Corvette's
sophisticated traction-control system
that provides enhanced acceleration
and vehicle stability.
16. 1M Fabric Protector shields
sea.ts and door panels from spills and
stains and makes cleanup easier.
17. All Corvette models feature 4-wheel
suspension that allows each wheel to
react to bumps without affecting the
other wheels, for an , more
controlled ride.
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from hard braking, 4-wheel vented
2. The 40th Anniversarv Corvette _ _,-- -type brakes are Included
features a distinctive~ Ruby Red at each wheeL
interior with seats trimmed in
3. Acceleration Regulation
uses engine spark retard, throttle
close-down and the anti-lock brakes
to provide superior traction.
4. Subject nameplate that is celebrating
Its 40th anruversary in 1993 as an
American sports car.
5. Optional Electronic Ride
Control (RPO FX3), standard on
ZR-l, allows the driver to select three
suspension modes to meet specific
driving situations.

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GALA
CORVETTE
SALUTE
. '~-,,<"":=--"neTorvette CCieo!"ates its 40th birthdav
- ~ . ,~··-t1iTs Year. Even :nore remarkable is th~
fact that over a ::liliian of the piastic piay-
things nat.'e beer: ::ioia since 19.53. Barn a
skinny-t.irec. s:x-cylinder. automatic-
transmission-or'_~~' refugee from the show
circuit. the Con'ette has ~ecome the Dick Clark of
the auto world-perpe::':'Gi;'~- youthful, oblivious to
its advancing years.
It seems (Jnl\' vester-e.G"' :r:at Chevrolet's nreco-
ciou,::; i:'wo-seater' was ::::-:':'ggli:lg through puberty
. .vhile introducing fuel i::.jection, independent rear
suspension, and four-w!-!ee~ cii~c brakes to faithful
foHowers. Then, in the ~i:l:e -605. Chevroiet engi-
neers took a break wh:~e :r.c stvlists sliPDed the
Corvette in!O more fiarr:~-,J!'ant attirc. The' peaked
fenders, Coke-bottle cor:.:o\::c~. and fiying-:')uttrcss-
rOOIi!ne embeliishmen:;:: '.':C':"(;, toned down :r. the
revoiutionary '.s4 mocit:: '.-·::-:e:-,; ·. he Corvene resumed
its Tole
as a technoiogical
pack horse. During the past decade
in the current guise, the Conrene"s been show-
ered with one engineering upgrade after another,
from ABS to Z-rated tires. \\-ith a computerized key
fob thro"\.vn in for good measure.
The Corvette's distant future mav be hazv. but we
don't intend to let that cloud the birthday party
we've planned. A~y car that lasts this long and has
delivered such ar. aDunciance of pleasure desen~es a
fete of grana propcnior,s. So this month. \ve'v('
decked the cover 8.:1a :;piashea our inside pages
\\,th a rousing- cavalcaci.c of Corvettes.
In the Ohlo- saga that foilo"\.Ys. J1otor Trend mus-
tered a special collectior: of -modified Corvettes to
test their mettle. Bentlir!g the Corvette's special
status as Amer..ca'.:; mo.:;t distingu.ished two-seater.
we even cont:-iveci. a poiice escort. In no v.."ay did the
presence of an enforceme::t unit restrict OUT entry
into the felony zone auring top-speed testing.
Elsewhere in :his issue. ,,"ou'lJ find a road t~st: of"
the hottest model currc"ntly available from a
ChevroJet 2:::isemol"\." line-the '93 405-horseoower
ZR-l Corvette. aio~g wi:h the upgunned LTi-pow-
ered caupe. Reeves Callaway may have missed the
call to Ohio. out r:-.a':. c.:c.:1·t get him off the nook:
Yau·ll find. a :eSt of :::::: ::::.:esI CL-1 Super~aturai
Can'e-tte ir. our special :5~ction. To in .....estigate the
origins i:l.:"c. ~:)W it survived ana pros-
COr'i.. ette'::-;
pered. we drove a urls:,:::-:l' ".33 model. then traced
the marouc·s. histQl"~· tnnl":.lzn five ciE'cades.
The Corvette is n~ stra:l.~er to ~\.fotor Trend read-
ers for the si:-rrD!e reason :hm Con.·ettes are to cnr
magazines v:nat
sex is to :'\ladonna. In other \\-'ords.
!':11s lS purposely· ont' 0: :;,ose \·;iio. ceiebrations
where too m:;c~ i:-: ;u;-;: (;::-:!:::;g~.
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fastesi Correttes ever concocted: Sruike
Skinner and Conan ("Top Secret
Chev:ys !~ May '92). Then a few invitees
had second thoughts. Our strictly volun·
tary emissions test frightened ODe away.
Callaway claimed his plate was r.lll in·
troducing Bridgestone;s Run-fiat tire
svstem. GreeD\vood comolained tb.at
bOth his supercharged and' his no~y
aspirated engineering programs were
far behind schedule. Lingenfelter cissed
the celebration when an engine that
worked oeriectlv on the dyno became
cantankerous in the car. .
Four haJ'dy Corvette party animals fi~
nally showed up at TRC before dawn on
a chilly Sunday in ~ovember. John
Heinricy and Jim Minneker-;;wo GM
enginee;"s (see sidebar~~shjppeci. thel!'
e),:perimental toys via a huge se!:l.i-trail-
er transport,. Doug Rippie: a ~Otorious
Corvette racer from Plymouth. ~Iin·
nesota, traiiered in a custOmer ca:, COD.'l.-
plete \'i.ith the customer. Steve \VaiL oi
Brookin~s. South Dakota. Mike :'ld~e!l·
rie and Daniel Baker of Guldstranci En-
gineering won a merit badge ior c..-!\ing
their enirv 2300 miles to Ohio from Cui·
vel' City, C,alifornia.
The first order of business '",as a
group pnoto session on TRc"s 7.5-::'l ile,
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Chevy's Viper-skinner combines
440 screaming horses with a
2850-pound curb weight.
Corvette platform engineers
promise to transfer their findings
to future production models.
steeply banked oval. The highly t1!Jlea
engines coughed and spit when asked w
'Oerform such a mundane task so early
~n a frigid morning, but the camerama..~
won't wait when there's a portrait to
shoot. Three of the four Corvettes jock-
eyed into position, but Snake Skinner
refused the call. After several minutes
of consulting service manuals to deci-
pher fault codes. the problem was final·
ly diagnosed: an empty gas tank. This
was our omen of calamities to come.
The feeble bright SPOt overheaci
fought a losing battle penetrating a
leaden blanket of clouds. The crew from
:\'Iinnesota shrugged it off as a miid
winter day. but the thin·blooded CaE·
fo rnia contingent suffered agonies.
While participan\.S huddled over open
engine bays to conserve body heat and
assess the com petition. conversations
bounced back and forth between com·
pressior:. ratios a.,d suspension settings.
Soake Skinner has a slightly disheveled
look that belies its true personality. 'This
is a pure pov.·er~t,o..weight-ratio exercise,
and niceties like glos...~ paint just aren't
e.s..cential. The rough-looking hood is mold-
ed in Kevlar, and the optically wary rear
:-..atch is plex:iglaSs to save a few precious
pounas. \\'nere\'er possible. aluminum
stands in for steel and Tn.ae,anesium re-
places aluminum. Weighty iron brake r0-
tors have been replaced by carbon-fiber
components. Air~nditioning, power seat
adjuster.;. a cockpit console. and the spare
wheel and tire are banned to help the be<-
tom line at the scales. Even the brake
lights have been pared frum four to two to
further the cause.
Under the hood, the LT5 V-8 wears a
menacing coat of :natte-black 'Oain!. Hot·
ter cam; the elimination of ·secondary
th..?Ottle plateS. poned intake passages.
and an unrestricted air cleaner aid in-
duction. The exhaust is dumped to atmo-
sphere via fat black pipes· fitted v.rith
:':"1.uillers, but no catal.ytic converters.
\Vith an estimated 440 hOf'Sepower ami
a curb weight of 2850 pounds. Snake
SkiImers power.to-weight ratio is an in·
credible 31 percent better than the '92
Corvette ZR-l's . \Vhen this merciless
r.unrer 13 abou!.. re~)tiles of the Cobra
and Vipe-T varlet).> don't sta."'I.d a chanc~:'
The long~no5e C-ol"ctte on the premises
exemplifies a different approach to per-
fonnance. Except faT shiny BBS wheels
and side-pipe Ehields. t.l-]e red C:'1.e\TOlct
called Conan lookE oositivelv discreet.
But the in~~ant iL~' 5tretcrl;'d hooci is
~"'UJ1g open. jaws ci..T"()P anci e~ve5 t\.\inkle
witb delight.
Conan is the P-5l of iand-bound crafts.
\\';th an engine bay ampJy stocked \,,~th
V-12 horsepower. Operating under the
theory that anything worth doing is
~\!orth ove!"doing. t:ti5- experimentai
Cor;.·ette boasts not only e:-..-r;ra cylinders
but ai.50 t..~e biggest bore and stroke di-
mensions of the rest. \Ve're talking 601
c~bic inches. a grounri-pounding 9.9
liters. an d nearly e:lougb t.orquc t o
bum:r5ta.."t t!te e.:'nth.
SpOrtsFab 9f Wixor::. :'licnigan. craft-
ed th1S creature. and L"!.at firm's ace fab-
ricator and boss. Tommv Sano. is on
hand to tend the monS"'..er.- By e,.aending
t he .-rame rails :3 incne$. room wa:;
cleared for what a.'"nou nt~ w one and a
half Che\-rolet small-block V-Ss. :\lanu-
facturec. by Hvan Falconer Inuu:5tri(!S ,
using- alu.';inu~ for the block ar:d heads,
~ h l' f:.lcl -ir.jcctod \'- 12 wei;.;:::s co man:
t!":tan an i ron-block V-!~ . \\"itr.. ;;l curb
Conan, the 44 Magnum of
Corvettes, has enough
torque to toast the tires in
third gear. The 9.9-liter
Falconer V-12 engine
is all aluminum.
wejgh~ of 3440 pounds ana an esrimate<i
580 horsepower on tap. Conan has a
power-w-weight T'.!oo significzntly better
than the Snake Skin.."1e!'·s. The onl" ma-
chine on hand with this much t~rque
wore a Freightliner baage on its radiator.
Dick Guldstrand's SS i:s a Corvette of
a different stripe. In some respects , it's
a throwback to the m'!,.;.sc1e-car era: reg-
uia tio n skunk-streak g!'a phics . S3
;,adge!:=o outlined in ciassic c:trome. :1
zippy ";'.09:1 axle ;-a:i o. and a can of
W:-nn 'So Friction Prooring (coc.rtesy of
Guldstrand's s ponso:-' in the oil sumo.
L'ndetneE.t.;'. the!"e's a .5;lsoension oack-
~ge distiUed from years o{Con.-ett~ rac-
:ng experience : a :'Jwer ride height,
~rethane (instead of :""..loben bushings.
50 heri ca l rod ends for the anti-roli
oars. and speciaJ rear-suspen sion toe-
control link:;. \,,'heel~ and ti;'es are
.;:"a!lc.a:-ci ~93 C;:)!-..·e.:e eaui:>:J.e !1l.
\Ve WE;TC a maze:c. :hat t.he GuJd-
:;trand team had the nerve to attend
this .:;peedfest t,\';th a pure-srock engine
under their hood. Except for the afore-
mentioned change to the final drive ra-
tio and a stainless steel, low·restricrion
Borl~ exhaust system worth a handful
of pon!cs. the 5S' powcnrain is cxacti~'
as it left the BowJing Green assembly
".1ne.
It's not that Guidstrand Engineering
has forgotten hov.' t.o tune Chevy engines
for extra power. Remember, this enter-
orise resides in Southern California.
:."here anti·tampering laws are especial-
ly strict . .As a result, Guldstrand has oe-
come an upstanding member of the
ween movement. A soecial ZR-l he ha.<::
;nder develo:lment burns compressed
natural ga:; ~nci produces an ~xh.aus t
oUl'"OO:"tedlv as 5\\"eet as haov's '='rea6. A
tes t of thai: Co rvette- duhbed the
GS90-\yiE have to wait. but in tht'
meantime. Guldstrand Wa:5 a.-]xio~ to
demonstrate th e SS' prowess in han-
diing- tests and it-Cj ::.ocia! re:>oonsib!litv in
the emission.'i lao. ' ~
Compared to the dove-white SS~ the
fo urth Corvette in this; covev looked
Hke evil on \vncels: low w th; ground.
fa t of tire, a~d :;hrouried behbo timed
gi ass a:lG a forehoding sharie of green
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paint. The Joker couldn't ask for: a
t:1ore villainous ride for terrorizing
Gotham City. In spite of the fearsome
appearance. thls car was presented by
tWO pilla..."'S of congeniality. o\vner Steve
"\\,'ai: and constructor Doug Rippie.
~e DR38:3. a ~arne consisting of Rip-
?i.C·;5 init!a1:::; and his Corvette's piston
c.is?iacement, is extensively moaified
5terr: to stern. The engine is bored and
3troiied. The cyiinder heads are ported
and fitted \v-ith larger intake and ex-
::au::;: valves. A Crane camshaft acti-
';ates roller lifters and roller-rocker
a~. DO'l....nstrea..TD of the stock catalyst,
tnE ex.1.aust is dumoed into a set ofBorla
~tai!:..iess steel pip~ and muffiers. Fuel is
deliver-ed by a high-capacity pump
t~rou.gn oversize injectors commanded
oy a r~?rogrammed enginc-conrroi com-
:r,:r:,eT. :''1e rest of t.~e driveline 1S stock
~.2!"dWaTe extent for a heavv-dutv clutch.
7 :Ke Guldstrand. _Riooi~ has fiddled
,,,"i:r: Corveu:.e; susp~nsions for years on
:r:.e :-acetrack. Every mober bushing is.
:-cplaccc. by a llret..~ane component more
::-es:stan~ ::0 un\vanred denections. The
facwry plastic leaf springs ,:Te rcpiaced
by can.-":€:"1.tlonal coil ~prings t1"~1 mount
:c ';::OCK 3irstein acijusLa(lle ~hoc:k ab-
,;:(,:'iJe~':;" Severai G.civa:1<.-age~ 3!'e
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Guldstrand's clean machine lo\\wg clouci of white smoke. A pit stop
demonstrates that substantial r-cvealec.. that. the fault was nothing
performance gains are possible !!lore serious than oil spraying out the
without disabling the CorVette's dip-stick :a.Oe. The thundering Conan,
which soumis like a squadron of piston
emissions controls.
aircraft Gvernead. followed the DR3S3's
lead to :r-.e le:ter: 0.99 g on :he pad.
cialmeci-a !ower ride height. slightly white S!::'3.0Ke from under the car. The
::lotter rice rates. and. a smali increase in light\'":eig~!. ::::lake Skinner skated
suspension travel. Large-diameter ano- around :.~e pac like Kristi Yamaguchi
roB bars balance handling v,.ithout in- on a tether. 1: didn't bat an eye register-
flicting excessive harshness. A rear sus- ing 1.04 g. t.:.e best score of the day and
pension geometry change reduces the better t1:an anyuring youll find listed. in
amount of steering caused by the MTs Road Test Review.
wheels' "..l";i and dov..-n morion. Braking Disaste:r struck \,,'hen we circled
capacity is enhanced .,.,ith Li;.ree-piston TRC's skid Dad in the Guldstrand SS.
front calipers and la....-ger rotors front and ..:\fter :record.:ng a mediocre 0.88 g lap,
rear. Goodvear GS-C rUDoer in ZR·! driver &:1 Grable stopped to report a
sizef: is !!loll..l1ted to D}o'1nag cast magne- fluctua[l:;.g oE pressure reading. An
sium wheels. ominoUE :apping from the bowels of the
Du.ri.r..z th. e introcucmrv Dhoto session, engine ?!""O=:.pred us to dispatd: the S5
we kicked .. ires and bench·raced to a to a ser;:'ce ~ay for ciamage assessmeni;.
f"aretheeweil. The main even .. -t-op· .:\lea.Tlw!-:i!€. oacK at the pad. tes"ting re-
"oeeci testing (see sideba:- i-\,-\o'asn 't :5umec. T'::e JfT crew swapped cars back
scnedt:.ieci u:1til late aftenoon. so we and fon:-, nel ween the slalom course
spent :::e midday conciucr-.ir_g accelera- and TRC£ long straightaway, where ac-
tion. b;a..lti.ng, and handling tests. ceieration a..,d !:Jra.1cing capabilities 'Ncre
\vnEe measuring adhesion limits on measurec..
TRC~ ';enicle dynamics pad. :!"ou'ole Conan ·,. . as a uroblem child to launch
t~rupte::. The DRH,S3 co!"nerec. at a re- off the ~~"e. A~ indelicate rig"!-lt foot.
:":"!.arK2.:":'~ 0.99 g but abo gener-?..:eci a oi~- 1OffiOkec. :::e ::re~. A..'1. uncoordinated left:
foot cooked the clutch. Bv t he time
Grable's feet were in s),-nch: the spark
plugs were fouled. and the engine was
spitting and snoning at high rpm. Unfor-
tunately, Tommy Sapp's !"oiling shop
wasn't s:.ocked \dth hotter reniacement
Diu-as. an.a dearung the coid O~ES we had
di&;"t heio r.hir.gs. -
The CO~'ene; were parading through
our 600-foot sial am cou."'Se by t.'1.e num-
ber.;. Willie Gulds-uand cre": chief Buzz
Bycznski dropped the oil pa.'"'l on the 55,
Conan was charging cones ,>\;th aban-
don. No overpowered oaf, it r:gged and
zagged. ,\-ltt'. conswnmate ease. \Vhen the
car's tail threatened to drift wide, rhe
slightest e~-e;a pressure an :he :,hror.:le
was eno'J2h to olant the !'ca:- tires ane.
rocket t..'U; lor...g.~....nt"elbasc Cc:-:ctt.c b2:CK
into iinc. A.,~r a dozen D~e5 to iearn it.5
refiexe:s. we hu.stled Conan ::::-oue:c. :!1e
cones at a satisryi..'1gly qllic:...~ 6,s.3 ~ph.
Snake Skinner \.vas more temoera-
:nental. Cclike Conan , :: des?isec
c::ange:: of throttle setting ana. reacted
c:-ankily with <! tl'naenc. . .· ~o :"i.5ntail. A
careful hand also was nt"(:CSS<ln.· en the
Sk."'erir:.g \\'r.~ej because l.hi::: CC;'cttc ric-
E. . .ers a near-inst.antaneou.;; !"esoonse 1..0
evef'\,' c:oul'~e-correction !"e-aue.::t.' ?ina.:iv.
',\"e ~e:~c ;i'ci Con:ln'~ 5pe~c :.y : :':1ph ~
Doug Rippie's
383-cubic-inch Corvette
tore up the slalom course
with its clever
coil-spring suspension.
then released Snake Skinner to its han-
dlers fa!' a rear camber adiustment.
When it retu.'1led to the· pad to resume
slalom testing, Che"TOlet Engineering's
Vette Ute was better behaved. We dialed
in more understeer by sv:itching the ;Se-
lective shock absorbers one notch tighter.
a change that clipped a couple tenths off
the elapsed time. The best pass con-e-
:;ponded to an average speed of 70A
mph, a. record for Corvettes in ArI't.es'LS.
At Ie",,""! until the DR38.3 stepped up to
bat. T:ris machine was a breeze to Q:iq,;.
There was never a r..int the tail mig!J.t
o...rm out of line or that a euick sreew..g-
or throttle adjustment wo~d UDset this
cor's eouilibri~ . T!'1e DR383's ti"res were
S() solidly pianted. that tu.~ a quicke~
time \Vas sim.ply a c,ueb"tion of rni!ur.iz-
ing :;cruo and cTowdi."1.g t..lte cones ani:
tighter with eacn pass. Switching the
shocks back a notch from ::;port to to.z
helped steering predictability ane sot-
\,;:1.l>U resp"[,_~'-l he~eficially. Th.~ De:'!. pa:,:;
was 72.1 mph. an aU~time slalom-cow-se
record.
'The DR383 couldn't match the Snake
Skinner in acceleration, but that didn't
Stop it from trying. With a best run o{
12.5 seconds at 113.3 mph in the quaner
mile, O't'-l1er Steve \Vait shouldn't ha\'e
~uci1 trouble holding his own on South
Dakota highways.
In MT tasts. the Dodge VIper slithered
0-60 mph in a quick 4.7 seconds, Snake
Skinner easily eclipsed that performance
with 3.S-second blast to the same spee.:.
Holding the pedal down for a full quarter
:nile .....ill zap you to 120.0 mph in a mere
ll.7 seconds,
The report from the garage was not
~olifting. The Guldstrand 5S suffereci
:Emoorarv oil starvation on the skiaoaci,
,·:hid. railed one connecti!lg rod beating
""''1d scored ;.ne IT,aring cral1ksnaft. jour.
nal . Crew cruef Bycznski frantically pol·
:sneci the wou!lds wlth emen cloth.
w:'1i]e onlookers needled the Gcldscranci
te am for ?ouring a friction reducing
e-li xir'in the.!!' crankca5-c. FaCLOT\' reo:;
~ssured us that the Wynn's wasn't the
problem. At fault ""as an oil picku9 ~­
sembI v that w~s ;J.5ed blieflv at the be-
gi!l.nulg of be '93 Ir.odcl yea!- until tests
:'e\'caled it ct'uJci cau:w !->rt.'CiSt·iy t:le fai~-
:~a7'c.:: r~=""D ..
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 SP;;::CI ...l! T.
Corvette SECT ION

MT Editor-at-Large Ron Grable

ure we had experienced. Tommy Sapp
auickl\' fired UP his welder to craft a oer-
~ane~t solution to the problem. - to suffer through the emergency rod· bear·
The GuJdstrand Co",et1e's engine was
not a oicture of health, but it ran well
enough to endure emi.ssions tests. \Ve
cros...c:ed our ~oers ana tried a few acceler·
ation Tuns with the wounded 58. Of
course, the knock returned and Buzz had
ing repair procedure ail over again.
Our problems rudn't end there, Rick
Graves, photographer on this project. ac-
cidentally slashed a finger \vith a pocket
(above and left) pressed the ped-
als in straightline tests and
prodded Conan well past
2OO-mph on TRC's banked oval.
knife, The DR383 Corvette popped a wa·
ter hose during to!,-speed runs necessi·
tating a tow truck. "'hen it was screwed
back together, its ignition system was
mysteriously dead. New spark plugs for
Conan couidn't be found in the state of
Ohio. To cap it off. the \\-eather was

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I JOHN HEINRICY
1 ";it:,ere's no better ..vay man
. rac-
J ing ~or me :0 understand :'0'11 ail
i the systems of a periormance
i spo r;:s ca ~ '.'Io rk a: !he iim !! . ~
t says i~e ~a:,,: :TI:Jst res:)ons:ble
; ~or ;r.;:e;."C!:in;; t:o.e Vette 's !"Tla:,;y
sys:e:r:s i r.r-::r ar. o:lerat io:'1 c.t
j v.:hoie. He begar, racing on iy
i elgnt years age. I;: 2 rel'ited
i showrcor.'1-s::ock Citation-win-
I :1:n" '0 ' " ...·f o:··'e evenTS drive"s
j ~hir.:~i;~;r:i;~ ii: ;y·,d'·Be ~eri~s.
I anc ;;;er.':oe~h:p or. Vet:e tea"":1
j cha:-npions.1 ips ir. '82 and '90.
: ~e he!pe: :::~eak F!A records j,
1 the :vl~:i.son/Cook Vette 1n ·SO.
36 .:;.... .
DOUG RIPPlE
A weH-known driver in the 'acs.
Riooie wo:! seven of !1ine races
iG '84, en rC:.Jte to the sec,;
Central DiviSion driver's crow=-:.
jn '86. he stE:lpeC O:.J t o f ~he
car to mar-age ~u!! -ti~e-\'''; I ::-,
great ~esu l 'ts. His !ear.l ~...·or. :he
now-cef:.Jnct Corvette Cha!-
lenge series in '89. 'Nith wins ::1
six of , 2 races. In '92 ..::5
:)ieiine :earr: won the "Vorl::;
Ct:aJle:1ge with firs:s in five ct
e!g!i;: ~aces , anc h:s Chief driver.
:::t K. Smi!h. :cck the dr!ve(s
crowr.. Next year. he wants :::
~ield Ca:-naros. :00.
DICK GULDSTRAND
=:very Corvette buff kn ows
Gu!dstrar.d's ~ame--he ' s been
CL:stol7lizing, racing, and win-
:"line i~ Corv~t;es since the~e'\'e
::eer: Corvettes. He won t!1.ree
:::orisecutive Wes: Coast cham-
.;:;ons:"Iips in '63. ·6.!. ant '65.
..·.'25 Penske's first driver in 'S7,
;<;!l,d with Penske. wor: firs~ tr,e
:Jaytona 24-hour anc then the
Sebr.ng -; 2-hot.:r. ~ri.1 a p~od;.;ct
!)~ the ',!,Os hot-rod days. I went
-:0 Los Ange!es H :gh Sc:-:ool.
2.1d. of course. you eitr.er had
to oe a candvass or a hot-!"od-
a
der. I wasn't foo;:tlaJi player."
JIM MINIKER
Mintke!" has yet to wear an overall
champion's crown, but his t
reco:-d shows he's on nis way.,
As a drive:' 0:-: the '92 &I<erecir.g
I
Corvette World Ct-.allenge team.
Min iker finishec :he season :n I
fourth place. He drove when t"le
tea"T1 .....on ,he Mosport 24-hour.
the fi!'St professional win for the
ZR-i . A . . Brainerd. :1e won the 1
first (and so far. o~lyi Werld Chat-
!enge drag race. He's been :-oad-
racing oniy five years . b\,;t his
cays are pretty hectic: He's pow-
ertra i n sys~er:-ls manager for
GM's Corvette Gro:..:o. I
 s p c L
: u.rnin!! ciarker 0\' : he minute.
Ranks ql.i.icklY dosed, ami everyone
:litcheci !..T) ro make ;,he best of the situa-
tion. lVe turneri our attention to t he
South Dakota 5pecial's exhaust e!Ilis-
tiOrlS. Tne good. news is its enllisions con-
trois were fun<.'t:ionine. The bad news is
tiley \....ere...,.:t function~ \\i.th utmost effi-
ciency. Compare<i to the practically stoCk
Guldstranci 55. t.~e DR383 generated a~
;,roximatelv fh:e times the amount of un-
burned hyCL.-oca.rOons, carbon monoxicie~
and oxides of nitrOgen.
The second day in Ohio became more
of an endurance test than a birthday
party, so we finished performance runs
at me and prepared for the cross-coun-
trv trek to ;,Iid-Ohio scheduled for the
follo\\-ing morning. To no one's .mrprise,
the thi'1i day dawned with the sky d.>iz-
zling rain. Xevertheless. we pressed on
with the over-the-road evaluations in
nopes t.~at the weather \'v ould improve.
Luckiiy. it diu. The roads dried up ,
and nar... a Corvette faltered en route.
The good folks of \Valnut Grove, Ridge--
\vay, and :Yleeker. Ohio, shot us per-
piexed looks as our procession of four
rumoling Corvett...es and phalanx of sup-
port units created a momentary rush
hour in one small tov."D. after another.
The Guldstrand SS made the trek
Vlithout a whimper in spire of the fact
t hat revs had to be used sparingly to
minimize stress on its engine's oe:;;.r·
ings. Resisting the temptation to di p
liberally into t he throttle was a chore
because this Corvette 's numericaily
high axle ratio makes the powermiln
act lively and itching to go. While the
straight-line ride feels as pleasant as a
stocker, aggressh'e lane-change maneu-
vers are noticeablv slack-free ana extTa
orecise t..lunks to ·the susoension modi-
fications. Admittealy. the Guidstranc.
crew hasn't done much to this car but
every modification is. at least~ conspicu-
ously cost effective.
Snake Skinner lives at the opposite
end of the civili'tV scale. The sounds
and 'vibrations of ~'eIl-oiled machinery
are ever-present. The exhaust is in spi -
rati onal 'with :he throttle down, but
only miidl y annoying while cruising.
The good news is scalpel-sharp steer-
ing, an aU-arou:J:Q light-on-its-feet per-
sonaiit...... and near-ballistic throtile reo
sponsc" Ride :notions are suP?le enough
to suggest t hat a cross-country j a!lnt
would be a gas i.."1 this one-oif CO!"\'ette.
C"nfortunately. r...lJ.e harsh reality i s that
those l acking diplomati c immunity
\\:ould quickly !all prey to Snake Skin·
ner's accelera.tive temptations and go di·
rectly to iaiL
Cona~. on the other hand. is i,mcn 2
beguiler' that any enforcement officer
'with a soul coale. be bribed out of a drG.·
tiOD with 0. gla:lce under it:=; hood.. At
Corvette T I o N
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...: :~'Q~. 200 mph, a vehicle travels the length of a football fieid ev-
'.t ~~ry second. To generate speeds in that vicinity, a car needs
. '/_ _. =lots of horsepower, slick aerocynamics, and a special road.
'i..~::~~~o midnight runs on the freeway will do for cars of 200*mph
::potential.
Transportation Research Center is one of the few faciiities in the country with
such a road. TRe is a vehicie-testing pa;adisa Iccated in the flat farmiands of
middle Ohio. It's best know for it's immense 7.S-mile. high-banked oval, which
easily contains 200-mph cars. It's difficult to comprehend the sheer size of this
track. but consider that six complete Indianapolis 500 tracks would easily fit in
the center of the ovaL
On a recent, crisp winter morning we assembled at TAC with this awesome
field of Vettes. Conditions were ideal for high·speed testing. With temperatures in
the 3Os, the engines would be inhaling nice. cold. dense air. and there was no ap-
preciable wind to disturb the cars at speed.
First up was the Rippie Motorsports car. In the 28-degree upper lane of the
parabolic banking, 140 mph is the neutral speed (zero side forces). At more than
140 mph, it's better to run above the upper lane, close to the guardrail. to take
advantage of the steeper 36-<iegree banking where neutral speed is 170 mph.
The Rippie car accelerated quickly into fifth gear, and I settled down to enjoy
the reworked LT1 engine's struggle to force the Vette through the air. On the east
bank. I let the car climb above the upper lane. The guardrail blurred past, less
than six feet from my left elbow, providing a shocking speed reference. Time was
compressing-things were happening 'fast. Down off the banking onto the
straight. with nothing to do but watch the speedo and compensate as the Vette
wandered slightly ... 180 .••181 ••• 182••. approaching the timing traps ... speedo
straining for 183•.. traps .•. whuuump •• .instant loss of power ...fluid all over the
windshield .••clutch in quickly ... long coast to a stop. Diagnosis: burst radiator hose
and wet engine electronics.
Snake 5kjnner was aU intensity on the big oval. It remained as stable as an air·
craft carrier. needing little in the way of steering corrections. In contrast, the I
lightweight bodywor1< had all the rigidity of a bowl of Jell-O, jiggling madly at high
speeds. The engine produced a lovely raceiike note, with much intake air noise
and a high-pitched howl from the exhaust. Wor1<ing up through the gears. the dig-
itaJ speedometer climbed smoothly to 150 mph-then mysteriously began count-
ing down-1S0. 149. 148. aU the way to zero.
At 7300 rpm in fifth. power and drag reached equilibrium: and aU was in harmo-
ny. Snake Skinner could go no faster. The radio crackled "188 mph."
All our test Vettes were equipped with six-speeds. but Conan was the oniy one
that had enough engine to pull sixth gear. The massive 8-liter V-12 would acceler-
ate hard enough to pin me in the seat: at any speed. Opening the throttle didn't
noticeably atter any activIty under the hooci, it just increased that breathtaking
push in the back. Conan required constant corrections to maintain the desired
heading. which used up all my attention. Slasting through the traps. the tach was
only reading 4800 rpm. so I thought I wasn't going very fast (the speedometer
didn't work), until I heard a shocked voice on the radio; "Wow! Two eleven." r
guess there reaiiy isn't any substitute for c:.:b;c inches. -Ron Grable
 Automotive Testing Laboratories
sniffed hot Corvette exhaust pipes
while Guldstrand Engineering's ace
wrench, Robert Bycznski, polished
crankshaft journals.

idle. it shakes like an atomic cement
mixer. but the lusty '1,'-12 does smooth
out \vith a few revs on its tach. In the
cruise mode. this Corvet""~ is deceptively
normal in behavior. ,\\,"ith a gentle
nudge of the accelerator. it hunkers
down and hauls the mail. Floor the Dea-
al, and it vaults over the IOO-mpn hur-
dle on its way to two. And t..l:!.ere·s one
unexoected pleasure: The view from the
drivei-'s seat' of Tommy Sapp's sensuous
hood sculpture is worthy of a commen-
dation from the 1'iuseum of Maden _~.
The DR3S3 is a pri..me example of t..l)e
tremendous untapped potential of the 10-
year-old Corvette platform. With mOOem
tires and a fe\..· engine anci chassis tv..!eaks.
3: capable afte..lmarket tuner has v..'l'Ought

)?5/"C~)
) (lC)
DRIVING
THE
CORVeTTE
ZR-1
POLICE
CAR
~<; :~~ARE·~ the national Drug Abuse Resistance Education
- '. program founded by tne Los Angeles Police Depart-
ment.in.$eptember 1983. Hundreds of police depart-
ments nationlllioe now administer local programs de-
sigitecfto teacr. school children not only why, but how
:,,~d/~say No to Drugs:' Chevrolet created the Corvette
~-2R-1-'po!ice car for loan to police departments as a
DARE program attention-gener. And, boy, does it work..
This is the ultimate unma'Tied enthusiast's prowl car--because you
get arterrtion both from Vette g~..:pies and cop groupies. I drove the car,
..Wh great care, from Mrs Motown nerve center tlovm to TRC for tile
Vette test I knew if ! got caught speeding in this vehide, the police
would put me under the jaiL Police never gave me a second glance, but
Santa and his eight tiny reindeer couldn't have dra1NT1 more attention
from civilians. it was almost danoerous. An inattentive driver would look
up. see the ZR-1's ligh'l:bar in a rearview, and stomp the brakes so hard
he'd flat-spot the tires. This as-.onishment \va5 amy exceeded by the
:ook on mos:tacesas ttle C2.'" motored on by.
Under the cool exterior graphics is a box-stock '92 Corvette. ZR-1.
complete with 375-horsepower S.7-liter LT5 V-8. six-speed manuai
gearbox, and cassette/CD player. When a car comes this hot stock,
few -changes are necessary. The oniy small modification to the standard
interior is a switch panel under the console ashtray cover that contres
various flashing light combinations and a couple different siren sounds.
Is Chevy planning to offer a Corvette police package? Officially, :
no. And except in extremely speciai cases. most state police or high-
way patrol agencies couldn't ante up the cash for one, even at a low- ;
bid government price. The Vette would make a wonderful radar- i
speed~enforcement ca; because, of course. hot pursuits wouid be !
impressively short. He!!. the car has a stunning effect on traffic in nor-
mal cruise mode. inat effect is then amplified at speed 'With lights
and electronic siren howling, which makes it the perfect demonstra-
tor for police engaged in teaching youngsters the dangers of drugs.
This Corvette poi ice car could be somebody's worst night-
mare--ano you know who you are.
-Daniel Charles Ross
 S P E C 1 Corvette s E c T J o

TECH DATA
Guldstrand Snake ZR-12
DR383 SUper Sport Sl<inner Conan
Tuner Doug Rippie Motorsports i GuJdst'a,~ !::~i:"'.eering Corvette Platform Corvette Platform
12832 Highway 55 I ; ;924 W. Jetierson aNd. Chevrolet Division Chevrolet Oivision
I'lymouth. Minn. Culver City. Calif. Warief1:Mich. Warren, Mich.
Price as tested $50.000 I $42.000 5250.000 $250,000
Transmission 6·speed manual I 6-speed manual 6--speed manual &-speed manuar
~eratio 3.45:1 4.09:1 3.91:1 3.54:1
Curb weight. Ib 3450 3350 2850 3440
Wei ht distribution, fIr, % 51/49 52/48 52/48 54/46
Weight/power ratio.1I>/hp 7.7 9 .9 6.5 5.9

ENGINE
Type 9Q..degree v...s, cast iron 9O-Oegree V...s. cast iron 19O-deQree V-8. arunUnUll1 V,'2. alumiruT1
bk)Ck, aluminum heads block. aluminum heads block and heads block and heads
Bore x stroke, inJmm 4.03 x 3.751 4.00 x 3.481 3.90 x 3.661 4.12 x3.751
102,4 x 952 101.6 x 88.4 99.0 x 93.0 104.8 x 95.2
[);spiacement. Q1"" 383/6271 35015733 3SOI5727 601/9855
Est. _ . I I p @ r p m 45006000 34005200 44006500 58005200
Est. _ . IM' @rpm 43504500 32003600 40005200 704 04500

Suspension. front UnequaHength c""",,
arms. coil springs.
antj·roll bar
Suspension, rear Multilink, coit springs,
anti-roll bar
Brakes, type!dia., front, in. Vented disc:sl13.0
Brakes. type/dia.., rear, in. Vented discsl12.0
Unequal-length control Uneq"",length control
arms. composite leaf arms, composrte leaf
spring. anti-roll bar sprin ,anti-ron bar
Multilink. composite leaf Multitink. composite leaf
spring. anti-roll bar , anti-roll bar
Vented discsl12.0 Vented catbon·fiber
d is<:sl13 .0
Vented discsl12.0 Vented carbon-fiber
d;,;w12.0
Unequal-length """""
arms. composite leaf
sPring. anti-roll bar
Muttilink. composite leaf
sonn • anti-roll bar
Vented discsl13.0
Vented discs/12.0

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Wheel size. fir. in.

11re size, fIr

17x9.SI'7x1' .0
nesium
27S14OZR171
17x8.5f17x9.5
$tock alumirun
255145ZR171
17xS.5rl7xl1.0
Dyma nesium
27S14OZR171
18 x 9.5118 x 12.0
BSS modular
275140ZR181
3Hil35ZR17 285I4OZR17 31S135ZR17 31514OZR1e

Eag~ Eag!e~ Eag!e~

Mfr. and model Goodyear
EagleGS-<:S

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PERFORMANCE
AccelEiatkA .. sec
0-30 "",h, 1.7 2.1 1.4 2.0
<>..0""", 2.3 3.0 nurnbers~ 2.2 2.6
0-60 mph, 3.1 4.0 on dt3g slicks) 2.7 3.3
G-60mph, 4.1 5 .3 3.6 3.9
0--70 mph,
o-atImph,
5.2
6.7
,i 7.0
8.6
4.4
5.3
4 .6
5.5
G-9O mph, 8.1 10.5 6.5 6.5
0--100mDh, 9.7 ! 12.7 7.8 7.4
StandinQ Quarter mile, seclmph 12.51113.3 ; 13.6/104.9 I ".7/'20.0 11 .6/133.0
8nIking. 60-0. ft 116 I 111 111 113
Handling, latera! acceleration, 9 0.99 ; 0.93 I 1.04 I 0.99
Speed through 6QO.-ft: stalom, mph 72.1 I 69.0 I 70.4 I 68.3 ,
Top speed, mph ,82 !, '61 188 211

phenome:-..ai peri"ormance improvements.
The ririe is every oit as pleasant as a stock
Corvette's, ar:c factory engineers definite-
ly could iean sometPing [rom this car's
supremeiy oon..-1a.ent hanciling. T'1e only
real S!10r..co::ri:!E of the DR3S3 Qack.aee is
2. boisterm.:.s ~~citrack: valvetra.!..'1 ~iat·
ter frer:: '.l..--:.ce-:- :ne hooci ami 2....'1 uru"Uiy ex·
haust n:~:';e. ~. Sustained full· throttle
blasts on :one jiz oval rna\' have camagcci
both the 130:-:2. :nu.:.ilers ana 6e DR.3S3's
catalvtic conver.er.1
O~ 2.00-6'2 Ohio backroad excl!1"Sion
ended a~ :::(; !11cetrack. where we were
gTCett.'C! :,y :::e onset of 2. steady !'ai."'1 that
iasu..'<i L~'..:.£6 :! long lu.'1.cn hour and weB
i :l ~() ::I:e :1 ~"~:;':~Gn pnoto .:)e~:.io~. \\·!i.n no
hope of aceompi.i5r.ing anything meaning·
ful on the r!'aCK.. we literally scrubbed the
hoi laP5 at I\Iid..Qhio ami set oU!' sights on
a brighter ciay.
Conan ana. Guicistra.."lci"s S5 Corvette
bot.~ returned :.0 home base for repairs
un cier the!!" own power. Tommy Sapp
in:;talled. 2. r=.ighty }lcLeod cuai·ciist
clutch in eonar. and aeiivered it to )oli·
ian Drag'\vay ~r.. ~Iic."FUga.,."1 for reteStL'1.g.
There, \Vc snao'Dea a ciriveshafr. ner-
formed. a nJs!}; repair. and reco;ded
:;ome remari-:abie acceler-ation figures
alJ in the sa:ne arremoon. [,sing~' half~
throttle. :;~co::. ci·gear start to mini~ize
\vheeisoin. Conar: oolted :0 60 moh in
:3,9 ~ec·onc.:: ;;:,.:;..:, ':J~i5!C:rCC ~he cL;a!"!er
rrJle in 11.6 :5erond:;: at 133.0 moho
Simultaneoush·. anot~er \Ve·st. Coast
test crew put an 5S througn it spaces. A
fresh engine u..'"lae:- the hood brought its
performance podolia up to muff quite
nicelv. Eve~' te5! !'c~ujt we recorded
r!:"'pr;sented -a 50iic. gai:> o\'er <l stock
Corvette. OrO\i!!2 Guld~t!"a..,ci·:s them'"
~:"at it's ~ot ne~·essary to sacrifice. a
clean exhaust in search of extra :meeci
and handling. -
There i~n't a moral to tbis stan'. Kev·
e!'t.~eless. tl1E Corvette':;; 40th bi"rthday
!5 a great e..'XC"ltse fo::- a bgh pcriorrmmce
party und t nt· ye;;.r·~ still }'oung. So
watch :1;1::; :;pace :C~· Corver:e II. T~le
Recko:rin!Z. ;,;;r
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. !.·'._. e picked up 0:.:.::- "93 Corvette test car 2.t
:~~ ...
~; :" ~p.e !I~ight of a =-.ea,-y winter Storm t::at
. }~.:' .<~- ~-~~~\'a~,in the proces~ of dropping on Los
_'.~:.~~.~ _.: .~: _,,-.~~eJes
nearly :~ree inches of rain iu. 24
. ,.~.ouri: barely E!"!ougn to water the plants
,.....'.,. ..
. -,~~~:. ,::~. ::~~Seattle. but cause for ark building in
_~: ;---... -.::the City of the A:-:.gels.
Intersections were begirJ'lJng :0 look like the )'fississippi
River. a.'1d free\\'a~·s were turr'i...'"lg- inca parking lois. Plowing
t hrough these tidal c!'o~-roads and slaioming around the
many stalled ca....'""S. it tvas ea.<;,Y;o appreciate the sophistication
of thi£. '93 Vette. Electronic rrac:ion co:1tToi s-tood ready to
choke off s:ability-robbing '\\";,eelspin on the treacherous
streets. \vhile A.BS hovered i::. ~':.e electrOI"ic ether, poised to
deal with an\- oJ""J..ke pedal o\'ere~-J.Derance. The resuit was a
s~ble. eo;'ficlcnce-inspiring p~a::orm that d.ealt ('asHy \.vi:.1-t
such o.~rociou.s: conditions. -.vhi1c ::':c!"e moTt2..ls in lesse!" cars
~ Ou..T1 our, 2..'1d ""Mh- s:lithered abc:.:. looKing for traction.
. ).1odcl ~'ear -93 "marks the 40~h anni,;ersary of CO,!",:{'tt€
produc~io!1 , and :'0 commemorC!:'tE" :hat fart. Chevrolet i 5 of-
fering a 40:h-anniversar.y-eci:t:c!1 Corvette. The 40th-an-
njve!"Sar:-' appearance option is asaiiable across the prociu.ct
line. but comes onl\" in rubv-rec extenm- and intclior_ wit..;"
eoiar-keyed v./neei - ce:~ter:::·. br.~:1t emblerr..s on the !:ood.
(h~k <l:1 c! s:de-gi:ls, anQ ~?C(:j;~ : :-:cad~-eet emcrl"nic.er:"-. R!.1:-'·.
C" !""ioi , .... no don't Wa!l': t hc:.~ -+ L\ t~- a:-":";.i vel"Sary nption eu: f) r ae!'
40 ·.... .. :--.::: ::: ~
!eathe!" seats \'.-::1 :"!.t)i1e±ei~S5 get the headrest embroidery .
The 300·hor:-e;.owe!"'. ::omaH-block tTl engine was fin:1: see!l
in '92_ It was a. .: ::15"";.a..·1.: success. on,e ring what could turn our
to be the ult~atE '1-ead last) pushrod-operauxi V-8 from G~l
For ~3. it has even more torque (u.p 10 pound-feet to 340 at
3600 rpm:1 by ',;r!:ue of reduced intake-valve duration a.'1d
slight flow improvements in the i..~ta..1;;:e plumbing. Consider-
able energy also wa:; fXclSed Dn reducing yah'etrain noLcc in
the '93 pushrOC. :nlJto!"_ First. the cam profiles were "'50ftened_"'
engineerese fo-:- !'educ:ng the closing velocity of the exhaust.
valve by 20 pe!"Cent to lessen seating impact. Second. the.
m~anesium !"Ccker covers used on the -92 engine were re-
placed \\oith a corr..posite c..'Over. gaskets. and bolts, pius large
n:bber isoiarors undel' the rocker C:Over Oolts.
Probabl~' no e",g'.r..e Duilder in the \.vorId does pushrod \"·S~
~~s 'well a.:; G);!. a..'1a this secana-generation smail-block engine
1:::' an e:xceU~n: 3!1CWC2'.se for that ;echnology. It maKes 50
horseoower t:70~ rna:. the L9S it Teoiaces, weien.s les~ . and is.
more fucl-cffic:e:1L ~o breakthrough tec:mologies are r~.spon­
sible fl.)!' !one G!"a!":1atlC i!T.:provement_ j USi:- basic :wt·rodOlng
tricks v.ith i':1:a.:';'E- and exhaust. How_ nOTe compression. etc.
However. mocie!":'!. elet'tronic3 and an innovative reve:rsc-now
cooling system allowed the engineers to have L~eir cake and
eat it. t~rr::oreDO\\-el'and irr.:orovcci tuel mileasre.
\l;/hen th(l ZR- i wa!" in:.roci::-c:ed in ·~10. the c;\ginl"Cr..; .?~d
:"!1arkcH':C'!":\ C t':-~:-atei:,-- "..·anted to bri::g i~ to market with .;00
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horsepO'we::-. They felt 400 was a magic number. but they
wereY'!.'t quite able to reach it and remai n consistent ,,,;.th all
other !"equire!'!1enc.s ino gas·guzzler. emissions. etc.), \Ve now
know the~ naven't been resting on their laurels because. for
'93. Gr-Oi..liJ Lot:..:...::: a.."lc. :'lerCruiser have reacneci ana exceeded
the origi.';ai g'1a2 foy :::e ZR-l. The LT5 produces 405 horse-
PO\'.'(';'" ~: 5500:"'7::: z..~ inc!"ease of 30 over '921. and 385
oOW1ci-f('t'~ 0: :orcae ;:;.: 5:200 rom :' 15 more than iast vear}.
. The imp:ovc:C. Po\l.·€;- me. torque come from detai improve-
ments ir! !nt: cngi:1':-'£ ability to breathe. \Ve say detail
changes bec?~c :h.c!'E.' 2"e :10 significant changes to valve tim-
ine.li..~ . or:>or.. snaD(;. ::\onc of the usual tricks was used r.o in-
crease ai....flO\\. I nst.eac. the shaoes of the btake valve head
.and valve sea! !lave neen aiterel suhrlv fo!" impro\,ed flow and
a sieeve spa(.'Cr usea to gua.ramee perfect alisnment bet\veen
0'iincier heaci ar:o. :r.a."!ifoici ports. ALc:.o nev: for '93 is a cha.."lge
to four-boit nain Oea.>i...~ cz:ps in anticipation of future power
increa$es. ana botr. :'Iobu 1 ::~-:lthetic oil and platinu.rn-tippcc
spark pl~ are-stanGa:'c IT. the fOUT-ca.n-~ V-S anc LTl.
J US! as G~\! p:onee:e:' :r.e sm2.rt ignition key on the '86
Can·ette. the '9:3 moc.e~s i:;,!.roouce G?-.-1s Pas.sivE:; Kevless En-
trv sv!:'tc;'n. \..-hich Or.:":'!!5 a novel. new touch to keyless entry.
It;s nor on!\' keviess. i:\~ orainless. The svstern is' basicall..: a
pro:...imity de\ici.~. wi:h 2. 5:Tl2.1l transrnitte'r in ~e key fob and
two receivers in the \'e~cie 'one in eac..~ door fat the road5r.er
and one in door and ha:w.~ for 6e coupe!. _~ you approach the
car. the transmitter ::::S'lais :ne \'chiclc to oocn one or both
c.oors au.oC12.ticaiiv o;tio:i i~ Drozrammabi~l L \vithout 2!1\"
c.r'in.'r ac;:io:1. \V2,ik :::.:::i.','. G.....'"l.c, 'PKE Joc!;....; :,nc car-W:d'l -:..h·f·
c T I o
keys buried deep in your pocket. But wait, there's more-this
is electronic-gadget nin·ana. PKE is like having a personal
sen'ant who t:z.ke5 care of locking, unlocking, turning on the
inteno: ugh::, en5ur:.ng you aon't lock the keys in the ignition.
and arming ami disarming the PASS-Key deterrent system.
\VaJkin..g- a"\vav from the Vet""..e. yOU can hear the locks close.
2Jld a ciiScree~. single beep from ilie horn. If you don',; hear th~
hom. you'....e left the keys in :,he ignition. and PKE has ieft the
door u.njockec.. The svs-tem ca." be shut ofT at Your discretio:1.
S-:.lI?ri.~ingly. ror '93. the widti1 of the front· wheels and ti.."es
has ciecreased (ZR·l remains the same as in '92} from
275/40ZR17 on 9.:;·inch·wide wheels to 225!45ZR17 on 8.5·
inch-wheels. Corvette engineering manager John Heimi.cy ex·
olai.-."s t..~a:' this ch2..."1sre \t'ns ci....;ven bv "&\....·0 concerns. First.. the
mo'"e to ~ma.i.le!· fro~ts inC!'eases ~dersteer. baianciru! the
ootentiaJ o\'e~tee: from the increased OQ'\'er of the LT! en·
§tine. Second. t he smaller rires also a!'e less sunject to g!'O()\'e·
wanae!'. a t.cm1 :.Ired bv tire emnneers to de.:;cribe a tire's ten-
denc.y w folio\\" highwa)' rain gtw....es. :naking the ca: ....ander.
lt ccrtai.'1:\· . .vouid .:;eem :nore jO!tical ;:0 comoensate fer 'U.':e in-
(:!-ea.:.:eci e.n .gL'1e power by increa:.,ng rra.c:=ve rapacity at r..'1e ~.
b~t the General \'."orK5 in S\l'aI1.2"e wavs. ami we can oniv assume
the ;:;.ccied ronent of i.rnpro'.:ed. mjn-~'c- s""l.Ce..";ng and decrcaseci
:ullin2" resi5ta:1CC .';-"1,·aved the decision in favor of smalle!' fronts.
Bath cars are fero~i.oils neric)rmers. but the extra 100 hor.:;e-
power. !300 more u.:;eabJe 11)m, and mOTISter GS-C Goodyears
of ::re ZR-.! ~~e\'ate :t to a cJa5s of its own ...:\.:f"ter a cia. . . O!
:;c.:rea:-:::nz en.~nes ?...."'1ci sc;uealing tires at the teSt :Tack. \Ve
l':"'lO~e :::<:! Z~-l :0; :~c [rc·,,' \'.'3:;: ('O::l!TI',.;.((; r,o:ne. m:.6 ro-.:nci. i:
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>1eariy :?s ? j ea~ant as many i:;xuyy-

class <!a:"5.
In !:r.e ?as. taking friends tor? ririe
i..., a Co:--;ette always meal1t apologizing
for i"CS snortcomings: "~ever :nind the
h2.ISn ;-ice. it realiv hancile~ well on t.~e
!"aCetracK." O!" '"it ~shakes: 50 much. !Je-
caUS(; i:'s :nade offibergi a$s .~· T.."'!.c :noci-
em Coryette has aiwavs Deen aoie to
COmOE!C with anv two:seat 5001,.3 Cll!"
on the ?ianet in ~ head-to-heaa compe-
tition. :y~t not in terms of refinemem:
. '.' - _. .
und pOl1E:'_ . ..:.::':S 1S no longe!" t!""..le.
The \~cne !'-:.a:: c..'Orne a long \.\'ay from
its skin="-::--: : :!"ed. underpo,vcrcci, ~wo ­
speed.-t;-a:-!'::;!!llssioned si.re of' 40 years
back. T."!Ese '93 Con-ettes have 1'eacheci
a level 0: s;)pnistication and fines se
thought :::'..possible a few snort years
ago. In ::.:s ooiigatory ririe. r::y Acura
L-egenci-6-:'.1r~g neighbor had only gooci
things :0 say about the ride quality
ithree-wax snacks in the tow' 'Cosition
elicited a~ -Smooth~), power (~Vow""
soune. 5~-ste~ -T::'at's a Bose. eh?" i,
and sb:~5peeci. ~anuai {'"Ever forget
wmch g-ear V011';-C b7" ).
The Corv~tte continues on its path of
yeariy reiineme!"'.t and improvement. If
. . . our desires :-:.:.n t.o two-seat sports
cars. and VOt;. ~a\'e Sa4.595 to scend.
look no funner ::'lan the eouoe, ~\'hile
the t.11·l)ower eci roadster ~ictured
here !"Uns·S·a.195 . ..~d vou nea""··h.it-
te!'::j out there can park t..~e ultimate
Vette in yOU!' gar~gc' for S66,278. AfT

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,..;.;:..;f;t1i'e~·l!lore than a million Corvettes n".an u- for teiegraphing

::;"}:ytic~e'd du r ing the last 40 years . oniy 300
were' ' '''53 moci els. C h evrolet e r ectec 2.:: i m,
.; ;JroriiitU ass embly linein Flint. :?\:Iichigan. to
,;,-,;" ex.p.e~iie what was ad .... ertised to a bre ath-
. . .. . less,.h uying puolic as o;the first of the Qream
,; .;e3.TS to come true'"
A~:~ly. t~e birth, of the Co:rvette ,...\~·as ~ nig~:=:a~e fo!"
ma!J.:..:.rac .. unng engIneers n ew to Iloe!'glass ;)OCY con-
st!"'.lctio~. Chevy dealers had an equally tough :':=:.e seli,
ing a S3498 t\VO~Eeater with a si..x~cyiin de r engl.!!€:. two·
speed. automatic. side curtains_ and ru.dimentary 50rt top
\...·her:. a '53 Caciillac COUDe cost but S73 more.
To s~uciy t he origin of the species. we exte:tdec. feelers:
for a :;ui:abie first-year Corvette. Dr. FrederiCK Reeser, a
Hart!a::1a, \Visconsin, ophthalmologist. was agreeaoie t.o a
test drive L1"J his car, the l07th Corvette to roll the on
Flint a ssemb!,y Ene, Last summer. this macnine \'/on a
Bloorr..ington Gold award for authenticity. so we ;:;'ne\v \',:e
haci a p!"ime exampie afthe breed.
SHd~:lg under the urnorei1a-iike top requires yoga cont-or-
tions: c:-ir. on· ehest. arms and legs retractE:d, s~i.""':.e -",:ounc
uo t:z!::er tnan a licorice stick. Once all li:xtre::;:;,::ie-s arE'
drav. ,~ i:: through the restricted cioor ogening, ;'(05 possible
to reci.c,:,lov lc~s', but a!"!l"lS must stav folded to e:.";16::-al"e a
stee!"'i~; \\:neef that cro\\'o.s both thighs and c:;'es::..
The ~:-i cks of embarka:ion aUlckh fade as ti':e ~\'e :'ei-
ishe:: cockpit gear unheard of in pre·;53 domestic a~:omo­
i biles: :::'e challenging face of a 140-mph speecc:::e::'E:", a
! parking orake warning lamp vmrtny of a nud e.?:" !"eact or~
I a ro"..': c: 5cconci.ary instruments s:retching 'A~;': ~t:yond
; t~e C.~·:'.' E: r· != l'c<ioi!',g ~'a!'1~C:. <! ot·l ic2':.e ch'!"o:1~e ::;-::- ~ '': \"t' : .
instructions to
t he Powerglide
transmission.
The mood inten-
sifies whe n the
150-nor.;coower
Blue I--I ame six
Hght5 OIT. A heavy'
thrott1e pedal 5i-
ill ult aneo usl v
cracks three carburetor butterflies ana sends a deep rum·
ble out a spbt manifold and do\\T. ciual exhaust pipes. A
solid-lifter ciatter acid!: a sense of urgency.
Perioa road test results rdte the '5.3 C<>rvette's ().6() orowe$.S
at 11 seconcis and. its top speed slig.."tIy ave!" 100 mph. but at
around-tO\\l1 speeds, the recoILqituteci t."'"Uck engine belt.; out
enoug..'1 torque to take on the ",·orJe..4.: a..'"l}~ less than full
throttle. L'le transmission quickly upshifts to dial the Blue
F1ame ciown to a mellow pilot-light S"":..a:tlS.
The unass isteci steering is siov! 2nd heav),--feeling at
par-kin g :speeds. 'but reasonably preci:::e on the road._ An
agg;es~ i \.'e o rake applica tio n wipeS out some of the '5:.,
Con'ette's sense of direction . Ol..!.: ti1e chas5is settles even-
ly with no te!Jdency tD di ve,
Eari~' CL!.Stomers expecti:'lg either zn instant Le.Maos \\;n~
ne!" or a foppish oouievardier we~'e dsappointed.. But what
the '53 Corvette racked in UCrIon:a.""'.ce ana creat:.rre com·
forts. it. made up fo!" !n an ~nciearing personaiity. At birth.
it \\'as. enciowed. with the c:i:tica: ~u:1-tO-ci rive essence, and
that char-acte!" trail, more ;.ha.:."1 2.:;:: oth.er. has sustained
the: COY'.·e't':e these ·W YC<L""S. - Don Shcrmr::..11

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 Chevrolet Corvette LT1
GENERAUPOWERTRAIN
50=, sty:e..... . .....2-c:ocr.. 2-~~'i~
V9"l;: :e =c~.~:g:.::a:;()r... . ...........=ICr.t r;:-: •.

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........... .3!O;- :~::
j'ill"Ism:ss.:;-: ," ...... 5-s~ - <:!-:_l!

A/l;le fa::~ .• ........................ Z..:5::

DIMENSIONS
,t.'l"Ieel::~ . .nj;":": -. • .•••.••.•• . •••.• . ;;.5.2'2..:..;.:
!..eno;t, . ..-:.i~. ................... : :OS.S:.!::'!':
i-ie«;J:"': . :~._.-!,:,: .. . ... .•.... _ .••. .,._ .••.•. . ~6.z:··:~
Eas!! cu::: ....e:; nt. t= ._ .•••. _.••., ...•..•••., ..•. _•.•.••.•. _.:':;~j
~\.~ ~;!=::-;. ~t!L..._ .... _ ._ ....•.... _..•.. '_. __ ' •......... 2:.:-
;:._~ ~::'Ie.~f. E.=>A.~,;., ....'Y.. ~~ •.•.. _...... ..... :~ 15 I

CHASSIS
S~'1. :':' . .... _._ .... _.trJ.C~rnI'n.::::2::rce~
S!eenng.. . ........ _... _... RaClt Ol-"'Kl p;~'cr... =-C·I;~.!:SS:S:
9~<e:s. :,' ............. .'le:':'ee :::is:::s.'\~~: ::: ~:s
\'/~")'.!':'. 17,.a.S.~;~~3
,res. f.i~.. .. ................... 225;·.!:}ZR,7:'2S5.!.::.-z,=.';'

PERFORMANCE
A:ceie~a:.o:,:. :.QC. ~ ...................... .................. ;; .~
............ :.:. : · ·. :~.7
Sra~~ . C:-C. t: ...
S:a!o~. 5OC·~. ~ O:'" .... ..:5.(
S~iC:l.ac. 2CC-tt. 'atoffil; '; ... ............................. :.:!
PRICE
Base :::I':"",.! ..... .... s:..:.!S5
;'>!'ice 0110 :o!5~ed. ......................5-!C.:,.~

'lECH :DATA
Chevrolet Corvette ZR-1
GENERAUPOWERTRAIN
30cy ro,ll!! ......... ...........................2..aoor. 2·:.."'ssens~
'Je:-::C!. ~g\.:rat.:c;"....... .. ....... F~~.

:~:r:e cO"':~~~i'2t:~r. .................................'1-3. ::.o:-:c .

.!,.a;V6s,·:-.-::'\C2I'
........... ........~;,'sn;
."':~ ~ rp:7.. s,.:..;: !" ~.. ................... <.C5!',:: 530J
7crQ:;c.
!l' !': e .'P.~. SA:: :'le: . .............. ~5 l! !2~
;i'2n$r.::ssl::~. ...................... . .......... c·S;>H:C -3"!:.a; .!
M ie r.t..:c.. . ....................... 3.:5.:

DIMENSIONS
\·Iheei~. 11.:m-. ........................ ;S.27~
Lcng::,,: .. :'" .':'!'".'!! .......... • ~75. ~.:~
i-:'!ig'::. ~., j~,..... .. ......':O .~~ •. 1T
~C""'-:: ...:~.r::
=:.;o!, ~~" ;:al.......
F::e).:::x;-:::. :~.;=: ........ . . .:7.':25 ;!
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S..:~.s.~- .. ::. _ ......... _...... .I :'lOe:~cm:ex.:: r.:::E:::¥"~:

':'~::r.; ..... _............. _...i=I<:.C'I. a"\d p:n:o-:. ;X'.'.-e' ns:~
:':-a'l.~ ':' .. . .......V<.'l'::ec =:s:s:~,:,!":~ ::::s::s
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' ~es, t-0.. . . ...... .. .... 27~:4:Z~;?~·~"2EZ~· ;

PERFORMANCE
';'cce,e:-;!;;o-.. ::-5!:. s¥.: .. .
::';3.":e· m::'!. s~~,~::r.. . . .... '.~ . '·eg.::
SI'2f.I:"lg.c:-,:. :-: .. ................. ........... ~ ,2 : :
$'alo:T". 5<X-·~. :-:':)~ .......................... .5E.:: ;,
S"'I':;:OC.:::.::;;:C·:-:. ':::':,;fO: ; ' : :';'; !;
PRICE '!,

by C. Van Tune
?!" 49 yeaTS. :0: .Corv:ne
F
nas Dee!! 50metnmg- OI an
e!1~.a: .a :1arnboya~: chal-
lenger to auro:::.otive 5e!lS:iliilities.
Born :=. the v.-:ae--eyec. postwar
era. :he two-seat ?lasticar
emerged. fro:n CO~lSe!·vatiye giar.t
C-ene..'"'2.i JlotoTS as a bold a1Ze!l1"C!
to t:!'y someiH .... : :::.ew-to iu..'"e t.~e
,Y'Oll.1'lg' wit.~ a C2.!" as sporty 2S any-
iHr<:'T EU!'ODe cocic offer. B'lt ear-
iy v:ettes ~ve!"e !:lore showboat
than sportS car . and abysmal
saies t!:early ldlled ::he projec! af·
ter OI'ly t!:e second year. Tne song
of a V-S and steacy applications of
:>e......zO'!"'l:n.2nce are what saved. the
Corvette fron: ciisaster. ~c. t..~e
all-_~er..c;ar.. :-.....gt:op rapicily grew
:":.to a ::-~e
worid-cia....-=s spor..s m,a-
cC:r!€. Ib.e iege!la c!'"ea:ec. by
Ea:-:'ey Ear!"5- original design
s..~etc.~es rerca''''lS as stror...g wciay
as ever. Enjoy:::'e trip.
c o
1953-1954
T:'1e first Corvettes r::Eed of a :nakeshift
assembiy Hne in Fi::'lt. Michigan. Sased
0:'1 a GM Motorarr-.a St"X>w ca."". '&.e Vette
went fro:n conceot -:: :-eaitty in only one
year. Bt:!: as unicue 2S ;;: looked on the
s:.:rtace. moS1"Jy ,*,-t.'"!e-sne!f ::a.-ts were
_:.!sed underneath. A shortened Chevy
sedan frame. 235-c:.::;ic-iroch i ~horse­
;xmer "Slue Ra.-ne- :~iine stx.. and two-
speed a.. tomatic t:"2."'S'nission restricted
performance (0-60 i.1::h ::. 11.5 seconds),
while the S1aggering S349S pricetag cre-
ated waves of sticKe:- snack. Only 300
Vettes were producec the first year. and
by the end of the '5! season. i100 C2TS
OL.rt 01 the 3640 buiit remained unsotd.
1955-1956
The fix for the Corvette's sales debacle was
pronounced V-8. Use of Chevy's new 265-
cubio-inch 195-hofsepower smaIl-b!ocI< a'lCi
the recruitmerIt of engineer/racing enthusiast
Zora Arkus-Duntov were jU& tr.e beginning
of the Vette's periorT:'lance era The single
four-barrel V~ dipped G-60-mph times be-
:ow 9 seconds. but the: new dual tour-barrel
version (240 horsepower) in '56 pu: '", in the
sevens. Ford tried to .buDd its ovvn version of
the Corvette. called Thunderbird. but it of-
fered only mediocre performance.

1961-1962
The '61 model brought no power1rain improvemerTts. but
the'body's taIl section restyle hinted at the eventual look
of the '63 Sting Ray. For '62, there was a new series of
327-cubic-inch motors boasting outputs of up to 360 fuel-
injected horsepower. Motor Trend recorded o-60-mph
times of 5.9 seconds for this hot setup. with a quarter-
mile best of 14.9 seconas at 102 mph.

Chevy's '"rac:::g periorrna"'lce program." c-eated by chief of engineering (arId

future GM president) Ed Cole. was headed by the aggressive Arkus-Ou:-ttov.
Though not "c~cia!ly" in racing. Chevy supplied many ;:Jnvateers wi1h o~"t-the­
back-door pa:'tS shipments. Significarrt engine. tY.'ake. and chassis !m~rove­
rnents took place dc.';ng t"lese forr..ative years. bcluding the introdue"...on in
'57 of the 2S3-cublc-inch '"fo..:eHe'· motor, The new automotive fashion ~enC.
quad hea.d~:)$. debuted in '58. ar.d horsepower climbed to 315 in '60_ iroe
Thunderbi:-c ceveiooed two more seats (and scads !'":'lore buyers). :eaving
Corver"..e ~c e::jcy'.:ota: saies 0: over 25.000 cars :0; :'""!e yea."S of '58 !:-;.m:.;;:;:c 'x,
Styfist BEn Mitche::"s s;:)!rt-
wirviow Stir:g Ray ca.-ried
a !o<>:< tt'z;: cc~inated t.:n-
:;; '68. Its S:1orter whee!-
:::ase a:-:.c i ndependent
1968-1972
:'aaf suspensior. gave the new Vett.e impressive grip. V'lhile the "Z06" option A capper Arkus-Ountov Overs:;rN
made it 2 capable cornpetitior. C2:'. The rear wmcO\'\I' bar YJaS eliminated In '64. the equally flashy '68 Corvette.
ar-.d up to 375 horsepower Wc!S offered. A ~inch 425-horsepower big-block which shared genes with the
V-8 and fcur-wheei-discs showed up ::1 '65. a.-;c the mighty 427-cubic-inch Make Shari< sOo\v car. Onty minor
C2me en scene in '66 (0-60 mph in 5.6 seeonds). Even more ;:.ower was yours in s:y.;ng Ci!f~ denote lhe '68
' f)7 by orderins the -LSS"" (Zl. L!1'"lden"a:Wd a:: 2.12:ugh2b1e..:.35 horsepower, tt'-.1DIJI;." 72 Corvettes: bl,:t under
~e hooC. things were ~
The base engine size iz iQ eased to
350 cuOic :ncnes (,sa). ~ (.Xi \'.'as stroked to 454. (70).
and tt-.e 35C-inch L7-~ came in 71. Tne thundering ZL-1
(photo immediately above) was an aiuminufn.engine
1973-1982 ~rute with well ave< 500 hor.;epower. Ouam!r miles of
sadly. tt.e era of emis- '0.5 seconds and a caic:t:fateC top speed of over 190
s;ons ccntrQI and rapidly :npIl made this tile a!l-time l'nOI'IS".er Corvette. Only two
declining performance ZI.-1s were txmt.
was l:POO us. Corvettes
were becoming slower.
~ eavie r. and more ex-
;>ensive, The 74 model
was 1he Iasl: 10< 1he rrighIy 464. while 75 brought 1he """ ca:aIytic
eonverte< and a "big" engine o~ of a 2OS-hoo;epower 350-cu-
x--inch smogger. The ragtop was canceled in 76. Speculators
hoarded most of the 6502 "25!h ArfriN.fsa:y" editions built in 77.
but few realized any q-.Del< profits. lronicaIly, 79 was 1he best sales
year """", with 53,807 delWeries. A bodytift in 'SO carried 1hrough
" '82. as the laS:: of the -okH;tyte" Corvettes was put to rest.

1-.
Tnere was no '83-model CoNe:te. Thougll the totally re-
deSigned car went 0., sale in Ma!cil Chevy _
an '84 mode!. L.'ghter. roomier. Q1.i<:i<er. betIer handling. and
~ as

more ecooomical with fuel than in '82,. the new Vette was
chock f,Jll of techno goodies. ;:,. damsheII hood _ foc"-
waro to rewal1he massive 1&<nch C-oodyears and the artful
design of 1he 5.7-<r!er 205-horsepower engine. A Doug Nash
-4-9.3"" ma.'lUaI transmission was s:ar:d2rd. and s:us:pension
~ 'WaS set at one no. . :=-: ~ '";.IeJi0JEiI1 s:pina! d2m-
age. ~ ~ vXJeo.-dlspiay dashooa:"'c drew raves fro:":"': sor.Je, .iee's fro.'":"! others. TuneO-port
':'"..:eI ~, arrived in 'as, boos:b.g 0I.01put !O 230 hotse?ower. whiie suspe tsioc i harsh-
:":eSS was dialed b2ck. a not:ch or two. A--rtHock: :::akes a.-X:: 2.'t.r.l:num cyiinde:' heads ap--
~ b '86. and the co.'"lVef1OIe retUrned to;xod:Jctior'_ i"he Cai1zway Twin--Turbo option
($19,.995) tx;lwed in "87. and reg;.:iar Vettes got 17..inc.": v.rheeis t:-: 'as. The 001...:9 Nash t:a."'lny
was repaced 'ay a ZF S:X-speeO ~ 'as, o..rt the four-ca.~ 375 ~ (a 527.0"16 pack-
age option) ZR-1 was delayed urn:! '90. Howe".... i!s ~ o:nes of 4.8 seconds and
:::::.3"'ter r:,flE!S of 13.1 seconCs 2:: 1'0 mph put !he uitraVette !!'! ...r.ttt some truty fast com;la-
~. V/hile 'Si was essentiaily canyover, the '92 mode! year b~gh! the fabulous LTi 5.7-
::--:.er 3OO-ho:sepower engine 2l""Id -::-action co:'rtroL With cca"te'"~!e ~rnes onty about 0.6
seco."'!dS sio-ner tI".an those of the ozone-;::>riced ZR-", 't1e Corvette LT~ :s one of the best
:-::gn.periom-.a"lCe oa.-g.a;ns"tOC!ay,
 MANUFACTURERS
MOTOR VEHICLE
SPECIFICATIONS ·
METRIC (U.S. Customary)
'.

1993
. ,
.~

..
Manufaciner VehideUne
CHEVROLET MOTOR DIVISION
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION
~ CORVETTE

Mailing Address
CHEVROLET PONTIAC CANADA GROUP
ENGINEERING CENTER
GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION Issued Revised
30003 VAN DYKE
NOVEMBER, 1992 .
WARREN, MICHIGAN 48090-9060

Direct questions concerning these speCifications to the manufacturer listed above.

The information contained herein is prepared, distributed by, and is solely the
responsibility of the vehicle manufacturing company to whose products it relates.
This specification form was developed by the vehicle manufacturing companies under
the auspices of the Motor Vehicle Manufacturers Association of the United States, Inc.
The General Specifications herein are those in effect at date of compilation and are
subject to change without notice or incurring obligation by the manufacturer.

RWlM
_ Vehicle Manufacturers _ d o n
of the United Slates. Inc.

Blank Forms Provided by Technical Affairs Division

FORM _ - 9 3
MVMA Specifications
METRIC (U.S. Customary)

Table of Contents

1 Vehicle Models/Origin o Indicates Format Change

From Previous Year
o 2 Power Teams
3 Engine
4 Lubrication System
4 Diesel Information
o 5 Cooling System
6 Fuel System
7 Vehicle Emission Control
7 Exhaust System
o 8-10 Transmission, Axles and Shafts
11 Suspension
o 12-13 Brakes, Tires and Wheels
14 Steering
15-16 Electrical
17 Body - Miscellaneous Information
17 Frame
18 Restraint System
o 18 Glass
18 Headlamps
19 Climate Control System
O· 20-21 Convenience Equipment
21 Trailer Towing
22-24 Vehicle Dimensions
25 _Vehicle Fiducial Marks
26 Vehicle Mass (Weight)
27 Optional Equipment Differential Mass (Weight)
28-34 Vehicle Dimensions Definitions - Key Sheets
35 Index
NOTE:
1. This form uses both SI metric units and U.S. Customary units. The metric unit of measure is presented first. and the U.S.
Customary unit follows in parentheses.
2. UNLESS OTHERWISE INDICATED:
a. Specifications apply to standard models without optional equipment. Significant deviations are noted.
b. Nominal design dimensions are used throughout these specifications.
c. All linear dimensions are in millimeters (inchesl. and all mass (weIght) specifications are in kilograms (pounds).
3. The General Specifications herein are those in effect at date of compilation and are subject to change without notice or
incurring obligation by the manufacturer.
4. Additional Vehicle Dimensions (based In part on SAE J1100 "Motor Vehicle Dimensions") may be available from the
manufacturer.

FORM MVMA-93
 Vehide Une CORVETTE
MVMA Specifications Model Year 1993 Issued .....:9;..-:::92::...._ _ Revised(·)

METRIC (U.S. Customary)

Vehicle Origin
Chevrolet-Pontiac-GM of Canada
U.S.A.
Authorized U.S. Sales markettnvrepresenuti"e Chevrolet Motor Division

Vehicle Models
Modal MHo. Velucle Modals, No. 01 Onf9nated Max. Tnmk'car~ EPA Fuel
O.~1ion & Drive 5eri .... BodyTyPe Saatin9 PolPtions LO&d-IUIoQfal'IS Eco.,omy
(FWDJRWD/AWO/4WD)· (MfgJ's Modet Code) (Front/R.ar) (Polmds) (City/Hwy)

CORVETTE

2-000,Coupe(RVVO) 1YV07 2 (210) 45.4 (100) 17/24

2-000' Convertible (RWO) 1YVfi7 2 (210) 45.5 (100) 17124

2-000' Coupe (RVVO) 1YZ07 2 (210) 45.5 (100) 17/25

(Special Performance ZR-1 Coupe)

• FWD - Front Wheel Drive RWO .. Rear Wheel Drive AWO - All Wheel Drive 4WO - Four Wheel Drive

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METRIC (U.S. Customary)

Power Teams
SAE J1349 Net bhp (brake hlspwr) and Net Torque corrected to n dog. F 125 dog. C and 29.61 in. Hg/1oo kPA aunos. press.

A B C 0
Engln_ Coae LT1 LT1 LT1 LT1

Displacement
Liters (eu. m" 5.7 (350) 5.7 (350) 5.7 (350) 5.7 (350)

E Inductiol'l .r-te'" Multi-Port MuIti-Port Multi-Port Multi-Port

IFI, CMb. etc.'
N Fuel Injection Fuel Injection Fuel Injection Fuel Injection
G
Compreasaon
I ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1 10.5:1 10.5:1
N
Po_
E SAE ItW(bhp, 224 (300) 1/1 5000 224 (300) 1/1 5000 224 (300) @ 5000 224 (300) 1/1 5000
No•
••RPM TorQue
Newton meters 461 (340) 1/1 3600 461 (340) 1/1 3600 461 (340) @ 3600) 461 (340) @ 3600)
(Ib.ft.)

E.,,;wst
Single, dual Dual Dual Dual Dual

MLS Manual MDSAuto MD9Auto MD9Auto

T Transmis.ionl
TranA." Transmission Transmission Transmission Transnission
R 6-Speed <-Speed 4-Speed <-speed·
A
o N Effective Fina'
3.45 2.59 3.07
Orive/Axle Rabo 2.73
S (std. tit'Sl)

Series Availability Power Teams (A - B - C -·0)

Model
CORVE'TTE
2-Dr. Coupe 1YV07 B A.C

2-0r. Convertible 1YV67 8 A.D

2-0r. Coupe 1VZ07 E

(Special Performance ZR-1)

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MVMA Specifications Model Year 1993 issued _ _.::;9-...;9::2=--_Revised(')

METRIC (U.S. Customary)

Power Teams
SAE J1349 Net bhp (bral<e hrspwr) and Net Torque corrected.to n deg. F /25 deg. C and 29.61 in. Hg/100 kPA atmos. press.
-
E F G H
Engine Cade LT5

Oisplaeement
Liters (cu. In., 5.7 (350)

E Induction system Multi-Port

(FI, Carbo etc.)
N Fuellnjec1ion
G
Compression
I ratio 11.0:1
N
Po_
E SAE kW(bhp) 302 (405) Ii!I 5600
Not
at
RPM Torque
Newton ",.tet's 522 (385) @ 5200
(Ib.ft.)

Exhaust
Single. dual Dual

Ml9 Manual
T TransmiSSion'
Transaxle Transmission
R t;
6-Speed
A
o N Effective Fil\l.l
Orive/A:de Ratio 3.45
S (std. first)

Series Availability Power Teams (A - B - C ,. I?)

Model Code Standard OpUonai

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METRIC (U.s. Customary)

EngIne Descrlpllon 5.7 UTER V8 (350 CID)

Engine Code. MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTION RPO LT1

ENGINE - GENERAL
Type &. descnptio" (inti".. V. angle,
flat. location, front, mid. rear,
transverse,longitlidinaL salle. dohe,
ahv, h",,", wedge, pre-chamber, etc.)

90 dec. V Fron~ Lonoitudinal

MAmrlactufer Genefal Motor.; - . . Division
No. of ~"d.,s S·
80r. 101.6 mrn (4.00 in.)
Strote 88.4 mn (3.48 in.)
Bore .spaCInG (ell to CI\.) 111 .8 nm (4.40 in.)
eye b ..... -.ali &. ma.u "C\II'bI:.)(.-c"ined) cast Iron
Cylinder tlloclr. dect "ei;ht 229.4nm (9.025 in.)
Cylinder block 'ellgt" 506.2rm1 (19.93 in.)

Oect &:;,_r.o(;IJ (",in/1ft"",.

.
(above or below block)
.025 Below
Cyl bHd m&teri&l &. man tg(IN.) Alurrinum.
Cylinde, "ead volu",. QI. em. leu. in.) 53.7 (3.28)
Not Applicabl. :;
C.,linder liner matena'
,
HMeI gasket thickn."
(comprHSed)
1.245mm (.049 in.)

MiniinunI combustlol'l chamber 75.175 Combustion Chamber With Piston At Top Dead Center And All Components
total 1I0iu .... cu. em. (cu. In.1
In Piace Torqued To SDOCifications
Cyl. no. system I L...... 1-3-5-7
(front to r •• rl'
I A. Bank 2-4-6-8
Firi"V ora..- 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Inta.e manlfola m.atl & rna. kg jlbs·l- east Aiurrinum,
EICh. manlfola mati & ","ass kg(lbs.)- Cast Iron.
K.nock sensor (number & I"utlon) 2 - One Each Side 01 Cylinder Case
Fuel reQUIrea unlead.a. di.s." etc. Unleaded
Fu.lantlknocl. ind. . (R. M)/2 91
QlWltJty . 2
Mati and typ. (elastomene.
EnlJlne lIydro .....tlc. hydraulic
","ounU· damp.r. etc.) .
Hydraulic Damper
Added &solatiOn (sub-frame,
c:rosstn.mbef. etc.) Not Applicable
Total dressea enQUle m&SS (W1) dry- ·

En Ine - Pistons
MatenAl & mass, II
IW~lIht. OLI- piston only
cast Aluminum (~.ctsd) Coated.
Enalne Camshaft
I.ocatlon In Cylinder Block 'V' Above Crankshaft

Steel.
Otivtl I ChAIn/belt Chain
typ.
I Width/Ditch
"Re., of engine - anft takeoff. View from arive takeoff end to d.terminelett &tightsldi of engine.
··Finished state.
-Oressed enG'ne mass I_g"ttincludes tile folioWlnll:
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 Vehide Une CORVETTE
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METRIC (U.S. Customary)

Engine DescrtpUon 5.7 UTER VB (350 CID)

Engine Code MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTION RPO LT5

ENGINE - GENERAL
Type & dasenption (inline, V, angle.
flat, location. front, nlld, rear,
transverse,lonlillltuclinal.sohc, done.
ohv, heml, wedge, pre-chamber, etc.)

90 deg. V, Front, Longitudinal

Manufacture'
. GeneraJ Motors Powertrain Division
No. of cylinders 8
Bar. 99mm (3.90 in.)
Stroke 93mm (3.66 in.)
Bore spacing (elL to ell) .
.
111.Smm (4.40 in.)
Cyl blck mlltl & mass kg(lbs.)jmachined) Aluminum Alloy, 25.85 (57.0)
Cylinder block deck height 229.24mm (9.03 in.)
Cylinder block Illngth 506.2mm (19.93 in.)
,
Dllck clearance (minimum)
(above or below block)

Cyl. head maten<ll & m&SS kg (Ibs.) Aluminum AlloV. 34.01 (75)
Cylinder IIlIad volume(cu.cm.l(eu.ln.) Not Available
Cylinder IInllt mate'l&l Forged Aluminum Extrusion

H ••d gaskettl'lIcknllU
(compressed)

Minimum combUStion chamber

totalvotume (em. cu.) (cu. In.)
40CC (2.44 cu. in.)
C'II. no. syst....
Ifront to reArl
IL.a.... 1-3-5-7
IR. Bank 2-4-6-8
Flnng ord.r 1-8-4-3-6-5-7-2
Intake manifold rn.J.tI &. mass kg(lbs.I" Cast Aluminum
Ext'!. manifold mati & mass kg (lbs.j- Stainless Steel. 14.97 (33)
K.nock sensor (numb.r & IoCI:bonl 1, Right Side 01 Case
F.... I r.Qulred unleAd.d, di.sel•• tc. Unleaded
Fu.lantlknock Index(R. M)/2 91
Quantity 2
foUUand type (etatomenc.
EnlJlne hydro.Ias'tlc, hydrAulic
mounts d.l.mper, etc.)
Hvdraulic
Added IsolAtion (sub-frlm.,
Cl"ossmember. etc.) -
Total dTessed enlJlne l!IiilSS(wt) dry-- 270.5 kg. (596Ibs.)

En ine - Pistons
M&ten.. 1& mass, 9
(w.lght. Oz.) - piston only
Cast Aluminum, 6.35 (14)

EnQine Camshaft
Location In Cylinder Head Above Valves

MOItenal & mass kg(w.lght,lbs.} 9.07 (20)

Induction Hardened Cast Iron
Dnve
type
I Chain/belt Chain
I Width/pitch
-Rear of .n9lne - dnve tak.off. View from dnve takeoff end to determine left & right Side of engine.
""Finished state •
..... Or.ss.d .nglne mass (w.lght) Includes the follOWing:

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METRIC (U.S. Customary)

Engtne Descrlpllon 5.7 UTER va (350 ClD)

EngIne Code 1 MULTl-PORT FUEL INJECTION RPO LT1

Enolne.- Valve System

Hydraulic litters (std •• opt.. n.&.) Standard
I Humber intake'e.haust 8/8
49.28mm (1 .94 in.) /38.1!lrm1 (1.50 in.)

Enoine - Connectfno Rods

I SteeI •• 604 (1.33)
I 144.78nm (5.70 in.)
Enoine - Crankshaft
Matllrial & IJI&SS kg.. (w!filll"t, Ibs.," Nodular Cast Iron. 23.360 (51 .50)
End thrust tate.,. by burinQ ina., 5
Length & "\Imber of main beanngs 5
Se.1 (mat.,..t, on •• two I Front F1uroelaslomer / One Piece. Up Seal
pieu d.~on . !rtCo)
I R_ FIuroeIasIOmOr / One Piece. ' - seal

Enaine - Lubrication System

No"",,1 oil c,. .surekPa (psil 0 MIG f'llnI 41 (6) 0 1000 /124 (18) @ 2000 /165 (24) 0 4000 (Ha1)
Stationary
Oilfiltersys. (tull flow,Dart. othM) FuB Flow
c.o&ci1'f 01 clc.ue....s
fitter-nfill-L (qt.)
3.8 (4.0)

Enaine - DIesel Infonnation (NOT APPUCABLEl

Oieseleng.". m&nuf&CU.Ir.r
Glow plug, CUlTe"t drain at 0 de;. F
I",ector Ir",.
No_
fopenlnO pressure tPa (pSi)

PTe-en.mller dltSlgn

Fuel in- IManuf.c~

).etlan PUlllp
Ir"".
Fuel inJ. pump dny. (belt.chAln,;••r)

SWOlP"~ltfttMy vacuum aollfce (type)

File' h ••tllf(yes/nc)
Wat.r s.p.antar, lS.setlOtion
IstlS., opt.)

Turbo manufacturer
Oil cooler-typa (011 to .ngln. coo .... nt;
glltoam~t&ir)

Ofltilt.r

Enoine - Intake System (NOT APPLICABLEl

Turbo c ....r;.r - manufacturer

Suo.r c ... arg.r - m.nufacturer

Int.,.coolet

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1993 Issued _-,9~-9:::2~_

METRIC (U.S. Customary)

EngIne DescI1pIIon 5.7 UTER V8 (350 CID)

Engln.Code MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTION RPO LTS

Engine - Valve System

My.drauli~ lifters (std., opt., n ..a..) Standard
I Numb.r intake/exhaust 16116
Valv ••
I Head 0.0. intakeJexhaust 39nm (1.54 in.) 135.2mm (1.39 in.)
1
En Ina - Connect! Rods
Ma1erial &. tn&U kg.. (_eiaht, Ibs.,· Steel • .875 (1.93)
145.8 11m 5.74 in.)

EnQine - Crankshaft
lAouN' .......... 1_." ,...,. Ni1Jided Foraed Steel. 24.94 (55)
End Unvst taken by beariftO 11'10.) 3

Seal (m.1llefl..I. on., two - I, .:;'::":::"::,'_ _ _ _+FI1J;,:=:::roel:::=asto::::::::mer:::..:I,.;O;:.:ne:!.!p,:Iece::::::..::Up~·::..::Se~aI~.,-_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _..:.._ _ __

eles.gn. etc.)
plKILT
Ir R,,,, F1uroelastomer 1 One Piece Up Seal
.

EnQlne - lubrication System -

NO'..... oil Df.nut. kE'i(psi) 0 enQ rpm 124.1 (18) l1li2000. Minirrum
Type oil ,ntak. (floatlno. statiOIl&ry) Stationary
Oil fi"., sy• • (full flow,pArt, gtra." FUU Row
CuaCity of c/cue,le..
fitll1tr-f'efilt-L (qt.)
8.55 (9)

En Ine - Diesel Information . NOT APPUCABlEl

Oi ...t."OJIIIIt taanufactu'et
CilOw pluO. currant dr..., .to oeo- F
,...
Ming pressure kP&(pSl)

Pre-cha",b.,. design.
F.... lin- MAnufacturer
Jlltctaon pump
,...
Fuel "'1. PUI'llP dnve (belt,ch&ln.gl.lor)

Suppl.m.ntary vacuum source (type)

Water s.parJllar. CI.scnptlon

(Sld., opt.)

T"rOo Iftanutactur.r
Oil coale,-lw:.(oil to etlQlfle coolant:
all to amDeftt &lr'

Oilfitt.r

Engine - Intake System (NOT APPUCABLEl

Turbo Cftatgtr - lI\&ftutactur.,

Super charger - lI\&ftuf&etur.,

Intt~Qoltr

• Finished Stat.

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METRIC (U.S. Customary)

Englne DescripUon 5.7 lITER V8 (350 CID)

engine Code MU~n-PORT FUE~ INJECTION RPO ~T1

Enalne - CooUna System

Coolant recoverv sys~JIIlstd. apt. n.a.) Standord
Coolant fillloatJon (raa •• DotUe) Sollie. Coolant RecoV;V
Radiator C&e) raUf valVa pressure
kPa (psi)
124.1 (18.0)
Type echoke, bYII ....' Choke
Circu6abon
th"I'IIOS~l Swu to opa". d_g's C{F) 180
Type (ctntnfupl. GUIer' Cenllifugal
GPM 1000 pump 111m 13
Nu.D« ot ,,"IaPS 1
Coolant
Pump 0rivII (V-belt. ott'ar) Gear Driven

i.
BlMriftg t,.,. sealed Double Row Ball
lmo __ ,..,..,&1 St"e"
HOUSInD ",.tltri&l Cast Alumnum

....,
By-pusrn;vculetlO" 'ypaf"""" .
Internal
With "'al.r - L (Qt.) Not Applicable
Coo""';
5yst.", With air CClndltiGftet"-L(qt.} 8.89 (9.39): ""10 Trans.; 9.09 19.61), Manual Trans. ,
capaQty
Opt. aQloIip. spaClfy-L(Qt.I Not Applicable :;

Water ,ac:kets fu" .... gth of cyl(yes.nol Yas ,

Water .UarOl.lnd cylinder (""5. no) Yes
Water Jackets ODen.t h •• o tace (Y",no) No
Std..AlC, HO AlC, Standard.
Typa(aoss-tlow. etc.) Cross-Row
CoftSU'uctlDn (fin 6. tu be
lIlKIW\iCAI. btU., etc.)
Fin & Tuba
RadL&tar
COfe MatL. 1IIUS ItQ (wgL,lbs.) Aluminum Header, Tubas And Fins, Plastic Tanks, 4.5380 (10.0)
Width 599.5nm (23.6 in.)
Heu~nt 47S.7mm (18.73 in.)
ThiclUllla;s 34mm (1.34 in.) ..
Fins p., ,"en 3.0
Radluor lind tant rnatenal Plastic
.
Std., 11,"-, opt. Electric, Standard
Nu",ber at bladu & type
(flex, .ltd. mateNI)
5-_, High Efficiancy Curved. Blades
And Ring Shroud. Plastic
o Nu,"De1' & klcatJon (tront.
rllar of radiator) 2 Fans. Rear 01 Radiator
Oiamet., & projected Wldt'" 299.onm (11 .8 in.)
Ratlo(l&t\ to crnllsMt.rev.•

Fan cutout type TetI1>erature Switch

Fa.
Oriwe ~eldi"~ rllmote) Direct
RPM at i dle (1IIec.) 2100
Motor retlng(watugeJelec..) 150 W - 2200 RPM
Motor SW'l tcf'l (type &
klcataol1Jelec..)
Temperature Switch ~cated On AC Uquid Una
Switch pamt (temp .. 1
preswreJe*-t
Pressure Transducer
Fan shroud'(matenal) PIas1ic Rinc Shroud

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MVMA Specifications Model Year 1993 Issued _--,,9-..,;9:;:2,-_ Revised(*) _ _ _ _ _ _ __

METRIC (U.S. Customary)

EngIne Oucripllon 5.7 UTER va (350 CID)

EngIne Code
., MULll-PORT FUEL INJECTION RPO LT5

Enalne - CooUna System 0

Coolant recovery sy.tern (Std. opt, n.~., ·0

Standard
Coolant fililaeltlOn (fad., bottle) Bome, Coolant Recovery
Radiator cap 'eliet valVl pressure ..
.:O!
kPa(psi)
0 117.2 (17.0)
Type (cholte. bYSlus) Choke
Citc:u~tiO" ,
u,.,"'OS\al $tMtS to open. H!iiI'S C(F)
- 83.7 (180)
Type (centrifugal, otl'ler) centrifugal
GPM 1000 pump rpm
.,. 12

Wat.r
Pum,
Numb... of pump.

Dri_ (V-belt. other)

.,.- 1
Single Bah PolY 'V' Accessory Drive (serpentine)
Bearing type 0 Sealed Double Row Ball
IlIIpeller rut..al .- Steel
HO,,",",Q nu.teri.l.1

By-CJ&N reafwlauon type tinter ••

· ><t.1
.-
"
Cast Alumnum
..

Cooling
With heA&8r - L (qt.) .- Internal
Not ApDlicabie
system
~aClty
With &If candi'boner-L.(Qt.)

Opt. equip. specify-l(qtJ .- 13.94 (14.73)

Not AppUcaDIe ;"

Wilter ,.ckets full length of cytjyes.no)

W.at., aU &l'oYl'ld cylinder (yes, nol

.. Yes
Yes
Water ;ackeU 0""" at ...... d face (y ••• no) Yes
Std.. Ale. HO t AlC Standard
Type (cross-flow, .tc.) ::- Cross-Row
......
Construction (fin & tFolbe ~.

",.chanlcal, brue, ete.) ~

Fin & Tube
Radiator
cor. ~tL, ma.ss kg (w;to,lbs.) Aluminum Header. TuDes And Fins. Plastic Tanks. 4.5360 (10.0)
., 599.5nm (23.6 in.)
'Nidtl'l
475.7mm (1 .34 in.)
Hltigl'lt
.
. '0

Tl'lictr.ftns .' 34nm (1.34 in.)

Fins per Inch - 3.0
Radiator end tank "'atenAl -0

.:;
Plastic
Std., e'ee., opt.
Nu"'b.r of blades & type
.. Bectric. Standard - Two Requ~ed
5 Blades High Elficiency Curved Blades And
(flellt, solid, malena!)
- Ring Shroud Plastic
o Number & location (front.
r" of radiator)
.:.-
.. 2 Fans. Rear 01 Radiator
>
o.."'~ & oro.ected widt" 0 299nm (11.8 in.)
RAtioltan to emlt.tlft.r.....' - NDtApplical>le
Fan cutout type Temp Switch
Fon
Drive type (direct, remot., 0 Direct
RPM at idle (el.e.) 2100
Motor rabng(wanage)(e'eel 150 W - 2200 RPM
Motor sWiten (type &
IOcnon/e~c.)
Temp Switch Located On AC Uquid Uno
Switch pOlnl(terrtf>.,1
prusure/elec.)
Pressure TransdUcer
Fan shroud (mate"a') Plastic Ri';; Shroud

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METRIC (U.S. Customary)

engine DescrIpUon 5.7 UTER va

(350 CIC)
engine Code MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTION RPO LT1

Enalne - Fuel System s (See supplemental Dace lor details of Fuet loj. SU TurbocharCer. etc. Hused)
Inductlon type: cubu,.'Of', luel
injection ays,em, etc.
Multi-Pon Fuel Injection
Manufal:tUr., ACIRoci1ester Products
Cuburetor no. of baInIb: None
IdleAJF mi •. Preset - No AdjuS1mOn\ Provided
Point of in,. (no., Fuel IniectOrs At Inlet Po""
Fuel Constant. pulse. flow Pulse
InjllCtion
<:otttral!_,"-, "'.ctl., EJecIronic - On Board ~
S.,.. press. kPa(pai) 300 (43.5)
M ....ual Nona
Idle.pd. -rpm
(spec. neutral
olonv.and
ptoOMIe jf ~tOM&tlc
.
us.d, ,

Intake manifold heat centrolle.hiIWat

Dr wat.t thermostatic or t illed)
None
Ai, c l ean.,~.

Fuel filt.r {typelloc;ation,

- Replaceable Paper Element
Frame Mounted ." '
-
Type (alec. or mech.) Electric .,

Location (.,,~. tank) In Fuel Tank

Fool
pump Pros. ~ kP. (psi)'
FlOw rat. at ,egu".ted
~rusur. L(g.l.IVhr 0
tPa (pSI)

Fuel Tank
c..aoty r.till L (gallons) 75,7 (20,0)
LacaCla" ta •• cnbe) Under Rear Deck
AttaCh,...n' ResIs On Rear Frame Extension. Held Wi1II S1raps
Matenal &. Mus kg (wei;t'I! Ibs.) SUper Terne Coated Steel WIII1 High Density Polyethylene Uner (*)
Fillet' I L.oc:ation &. mat.,...1 Center Of Rear Deck
pipe
I COMecmon til tank Bolted With Gasket On Top Of Tank
Fuetline (materiai) ~ Tame Coaled Steet
Fuel fto . . (material) VlIDn
Retum bne (matenal) SUper Tame Coated Steet·
Vapllr line (,. .terial) Super Tome Coated Steel
Opt.. n.a.
- NOIApplicable

..
Extended
range
"
Cwaaty 1.. (;allons)

Loc:atllln &. matenal

Att&c"ment
"
·"
~t..n .... Not Applicable
c,.pacity L (gallons) "

.....
AuXIliarY Location & matenal

Anac:ftment
"
·
SJctr switch lit va""e ·
Separate fill ·
(*) - 13.600 kg. (30.0 Ibs.)

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 Vehicle Une CORVETTE
MVMA Specifications Model Year 1993 Issued _ _9:;.-9.=2_ _ R8IIised(*) _ _ _ _ _ __

METRIC (U.S. Customary)

engine DOSClIpUon 5.7 LJTCR Va (350 CIO)

EngIne Code MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTION RPO LT5

Englne - FueISsystem (See supplemental Dace lor datails of Fuellnj. Supercharger. Turbocharger. etc. ff used)
Induction type: carburetor, fU1I1
injaC1lon system, ate.
TPI - Tuned Port Fuel Injection
Manufacturer Ac/Rochester Products
C£!'buretor no. of barrIIls None
IdleAJFfftiJl.. Preset - No Adjustment Provided
Fuollnjectors Mlnlet Ports
....
Iftjectian
Paint Of inj. (no.)
Constant, pulse, How
Control (...1;." til"",)
Pulse
Eleclronic - On Board .Computer
Not Applicable
.......
Sys. press. kPa (psi)
None
IdIIlSClld.-tt! nI
(S pllC. nll\oltra. ·
or On_and
prop..... j f Autorn&tlC ·
1,1.110)
·
'or"la" ...."11010 " ••t canttol(.xh~st
.watar tnll'IIIoStatlC or fixed)
. W_. Thermostat
Air cleane, type Replaceable Paper Element
FUll' fille' (type/location) Frame Mounted f'

Typal_lec. or milch.) EJectric - Dum Turbine

Location (ang., tank) In Fuel Tank
Fuel
PUlnp Press. rang. kPa (psi)

FJow rat. a' regulated

pr. . .ur. L (gal)Jhr.
kP.. (psi)

Fuel Tank
ea,.aaty ,.fi ll L (gallons, 75.7 (20.0)
Location (Oescnbe' Under Rear Oed<
Attf.C;rllft_t Resas On Rear Frame Extension, Had With Straps
Matwl&l & Mus kg (.... gntlbs.' .. SUper Tome Coated Steel With High Density Polyethylene Uner (.)
Filler Location & malenal Conter Of Rear Oed<
ptp.
Connection to tank Boned Wrth Gasket On Top 01 Tank
F",elline l,"alet'111i1 Super Tarne eoated Steel
Fve.flos. (materall Vrton
Return Ion. , ...at.,..O Super Teme Coated Steel
V."or ""ej",.. r.nan 5<Jper Tome Coated Steel
- n."
ODt., Not Applicable

.....
ExtenllleCl
'''''g • C£cIaClty L. (gaUon.sJ

Local/on & mater...

"
·
Attactlment "
Opt.. n.&. Not Applicable
~&atv L (91I",n,' ·
....
AuIOIWy Locabon & malMi&1

AttaChment
·
·
Sletr ''Mten or valve
S.p ....t. t ill
··
(*) - 13.600 kg. (30.0 Ibs.)

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METRIC (U.S. Customary)

EngIne Deacrlpllon 5.7 UTER va (350 CIO)

EngIn.eo. MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTION RPO LTl

Vehicle Emission Control .

Type (aif' in~on. engine
modification&. athet) Air Inieclion WICo~Ular Conmand Conll'o/
Pump or pulse Vane
. Driven by EIec1ric
'"'
ifljectiOft AU Glstribution
(had, m&fIitold,
,etc..) Exhaust ManHold (CoR'C>uter Conmand Con1lOl)
.
PONtt at Imtry Exhaust ManHotd. To;) Center Two Exhaust Pons
Type (control18d
Exhaust fto ...... ape"
a.. ormc., other) Con1lODed Aow
Recircu-
lation Ei:h.au1 $Ourc.
exhaw:t
EmISSIon Point CIt uh.mj.
Control (spacer, carb ••
maaifold, other) ManHold
Tyo. 3 Way
Nu",oet' 01 2
..

Location(s)
Exhaust ManHold (Close Coupled)
CAtatytic
Converter Vol&IMe L (cu.in, 2.5 (150.0). Each
SvbstTat. type Monol~h 1;
Nottle metal type Platinum (PI). Rhodium IRh) .
Hotll".ecal
conc:..,tration
. (g/cu. em.) 0.001844 Each
Type (ve"tilate. to
.t.. oaon ..... indllCtlon
system, OU',.,t . Induc:lion Svstam
CrAnkcase Energy source (manifold
Emission vacuum, Qtburetor, other)
Control Manifold Vacuum
OisclUI'QH to (intille
.,...nltalC!. oCh..-, .
Intake Plenum
,
Air intt(brllAtller cap.otll.,) AU C&eaner
..,or.-
E...
ti~
V.or nnted to"
(c:ratItcau, .
I Fuel Unk Canislar
Ernluta" canis1at,oth.r) I CMbur.10r
Control
Vapor stor40. prOVISIon Canister
£lec1ron- Ctoud lOop (yft"/no) Ves
"System Op .... loop (yes 11'10) No

Enoine - EXhaust System

Typa,sinQlIII, IJngie With cross-over,
dual, othe,)
Dual
Muffllt no. &. typa(reven;a now,
stRlght ttl, .... up..,at. ,aSOMtor,
""aCtIN' &. Mas.. kG' (""Otlt ItIs.) 2, Tri Flow. AlUrrini2ed Stainless SIeeI. 24.64 (54.32)
,."sonator no. I. t'iSle 1. Cross Aow
Branch 0 . 11 •• wall thickness RH - 69.85. 1.37mm (2.75'.054 in.); L.H - 69.85. 1.37mm (2.75' .054 in.)
e:.h~t
pipe MAin CI.d....... 11 thicknus
..
MatL & Mus kQ (wght.lbs.' Aluminized Stainless Steel
1" • .,--. o.d. I. ..an thickness RH - 69.85. 1.09irm (2.75' .04 in.); L.H - 69.85. 1.09 mm (2.75 • .04 in.)
m"di&t.
IIIP. MoatL & Mus kg (wgl'l1"lbs., Aluminized Stainless Steel
TAil 0.11. & ..aU thickn.s, Sinaie Wide Wall. 1.37rrm (0.54 in.)
pip.
Matl & Mus kg (_OM.lbs., Aluminized Stainless Steel/RH & L.H Outer

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METRIC (U.S. Customary)

EngIne Descr1pUon 5.7 UTER va (350 CID)

EngIne Code MULTI-PORT FUELINJEC1l0N RPO LTS

Vehicle Emission Control

Type (air injection, angine
mOdifiCAtions. other) /ijr Iniec1ion W/ColT!>utsr Corrrnand Con1rOl
Pump or pulse Vane
On..,." by Elecu;c
..,
injection Air distribution
,head, manifold,
etc..l Exhaust Manilold (COmputer Command Con1rOl)
Point 0' entry Exhaust Manilold
Type (controUed
E.h&ust t"w. ~en
Gu ornice. glher, Conlrolled Flow
Rec:itcu-
~"n exnaustsourC8
Exhaust
EIN",o" Potnt of •• h.inj.
Cantrol (spac;or. arb.,
manifold, other) Manifold
Typ. 3W...,
Nu",bet' of 2

LOCAtion(s,
Exhaust Mandold (Close Coupled)
catalytic
Converter Volume L (cu.in) 2.5 (150.0), Each
Substrate type Monoldh
Noble metal type Platinum (Pt), Rhodium (Rh)
Nolll_metal
concentration
eg/CY. em.1 0.001844 Each
Type (ventilates to
&li1nOSpfl.,., t ndu~n
system. ot her) IndUction System
Cratlll;cue Energy sOUfuClftMlfold
EmiSSIon ¥&CUU"'. QrDuretor, olher,
Control Manilold Vacuum
Oiscl\u'gn to (i nt."
IUftifota, other,
Intake Plenum
AIr mlt(brather cao,other) Ail Cleaner
EVa;lora- V""or venwd to I Fuel tank Canister
tlve laanluau.
£ II'IISSlon
ContrOl
cUllster.other) I c.rburetor
Vapor storage prOVISIon Canister
Electron- Closed loop (yes/no) Yes
"System Open mop 1yes/no) NO

x au stSst
EMine - Eh >VI em
Typelsingle. sIngle WIth aDss-ower.
dual,otnan
Dual
Muffler no. & type (reverse flow,
stratght thru, sa~ta ruOft&tot)
M.l.tMU.1 & Mass kg ("Ioht Ibs.l 2. 51raight ThN Alunini2ed Stainless Sleet. 24.64 (54.32)
Rasa_tor flO. & type 1 , Cross Row
BranCh D. a., wanUllctness RH - 69.85 X 1.37mm (2.75 x.054 in.); LH - 69.85 x 1.37mm (2.75 x .054 in.)
E_halolSI
pIpe Main D. d., waU thIckness

Matl & Mus kg (wgntolbs,) Alumini2ed Stainless Steet

Inter- D.d. & wan tt'llCkneSS RH - 69.85 X 1.09 mm (2.75 X.()4 in.); LH - 69.85 X 1,09 mm (2.75 X .()4in.)
l'I'Iad,ate
pipe Mati. & Mass kg(wgnt.lbs.) Aluminized Stainless Steel
Tail o.d. & wan thIckness RH & LH Quler - 69.85 X 1.37 (2.75 X .OS in.);
pipe
Mati. & Mass kg (wgM.lbs.) Aluminized Stainless Steel/RH & LH Outer

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MVMA Specifications Model Ve... 1993 Issued _.-::9..,;-9::2=-_ Revised

METRIC (U.S. Customary)

EngIne Descripllon 5.7 UTER V8 (350 ClD)

EngIne COde \ MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECilON RPO LT1

TransmisslonsITransaxle (Std•• ODt.. N.A.I

ManuAt "-speed (manufacturer/cauntry, Not Appucable
Manu&l5-sp •• d Imanutu;turar/country,

~16-sp •• d (tnanut~r"'Jcountty' Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshalan AG (ZF) Schwabisch Gmuend Germany

Auto_tic (lIW'Iut&Cturer/cauntry) Not Applicable
Auto. ay"driv.lmanuf.~rer/CG,,"try)

Manual TransmlsslonITransaxle
Number at forward spe.ds 6
,.t 2.68
2n. I.SO

a_
rabos ...
3,.

$tO
1.29
1.00
.75
" .
.t. .50
A...... 2.50
Synctuonold ", .. "ina (speCIfy O..rs, All Forward Gears, Including Rev..... "

Shift lever locatiO" Rear - Trans MTD. ".

Trans. cue mafL & mass kg (Ibs)- Alumnum. 69.0 1151.8)
CaDaCity L (pt., 2.1 (.987)
lubncant
Type r.co"'m .... d.d SW-30 Texaco

Clutch (Manual Transmlsslonl

Clutch manufacture, Valeo ClutcheS & Transmissions
Clutch type (ory. ....t : SI"CI)e. ,"ultipie
alsc)
280mn Pul Type - Dry Clutch. M~m HousinQ
Linltao-Cf'lyo •• c.a~... fad . " " ",ather) Hydraulic Pre-Filed
Mit... pedal effort (nom. I Dep.-euea 178(40)
spnngload, N (Ibs.)
I A.I.... CI 133 (30)
AssistISD"nCl. Po ••r/D_cant. nOlll'lUll) None
T'nIepressure plate S.,""OS Diaphraam
Totals"""Q loao ,nol,unaL} N IIbs) 10.600 (2.383)
FaonlJ ",f• • J. ",atL codlnQ Valeo F-202
FaonQ ",all & a)nstruction Non-Asbestos Woven
AMU"" 'aon; 18
OvU,d. II ,nSld. II .... ,,,om.) 28D X 180nm (11 .02 X 7.09 in.)
Clutch TOtlol.U.ue.SQ em (sq In) 361.3 (~6)
facing
ThicK".s. (pr.ssur. plat_
sId./fly wh •• 1~d_)
3.3/3.311'111 (.130/.130 in.)
Rivet d.pth (preSSMr. pial.
si d.IILy wh ••1side)
I.Dmm(.D39in.)
£nljl&i8",enl c::ushlDft ...t hod CUshion Sprinas
R.-..se bUtI"Q Iype & '"thad tub. Angular Contact Ball Bearing
Torsional damSlIl'lg method. springs.
hysteresiS
Dual-Mass Flywheel (Non-Dampened Clutch Disc)

-Includ.s s"ilt linkag•• lubricant. and clutCh hOUSing.. If oth.r speCIfy.

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METRIC (U.S. Customary)

EngIne Descripllon 5.7 LITER V8 (3SO CID)

EngIne Code MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTION RPO LT5

TransmlsslonsfTransaxle /Std •• CpL. NAI

M .... ual6-sp •• d (manufacturer/country) Not Applicable
Manu.al S-sp •• d (manufacturer/country)

M&ftuai &-sp •• d (manufacturer/country)

~tom.tJc(manuf.ctur.r/cauntry)

AutO. av.rdnv. (manufacturlM'/cDuntrvl

Ma.ll.1,1.It.II-Sp . . d (Man/Con) Za/lnradfa_ Friedrichshafen AG (ZF) ScI1wabisch Gmuond

Manual TransmlsslonfTransaxle

.....
Nu,.1Ntr of forward SfleflU 6
, 2.68
1.SO
a_
rlltlos
..."'.
St.
1.29
1.00
.75

•••
Rw.rse
.SO .
2.SO
Sync:rnonous m•• ".ng (specify gears) All Forward Speeds
SI\,ft ,ever Ioc;atlon Rear - Trans MID. i.
,
Tra"• . ase ",an & mass kg (lbS)a Aluminum 69.0 (151.8)
c..paaty L (pt.) 2.1 (.987)
Lubneatlt
Typer.=mmended 5W-30 Texaco

Clutch Manual Transmission

Va6eo Clutches & Transmissions
ClulC" type (dry. . . t; sirtg_, nwlbple
d iSC)
280mm Pull Type - DIY Clutch. M nesilJm Housi
L rnu,ge (,",yd. , cable. rod, lev..-. atl'ler)

MaL pedal.ftoM (nolft_

spnng l oad) N (Itts.)
Rele.nd 133 (30)
AssIst (sP"";. power/pen:en\, nominal) None
TYSle pressure pate spnngs Diaphra
Toulspring load (no"'lnal) N(lbs.j 12.000 (2.638)
Facing mf;r. & matL codln; VaIfIO F-202.
Faa"; matL & canstruc'tlan Non-Asbestos Woven
Rivets per facing 18
Outside xltlSlde dla. (nom.) 2SO X 1aornn (11 .02 X 7.09 in.)
C lutch Totalef'..,... sq cl!l(sq '"I 361 .3 (56)
f ~Cltlg
Thanus (pressure p .. te
Sldeltty wh . . ISlde)
. 3~.3nm(. 130/.130)in.)
Ri....t depth (pressure plilote
sidemy _he.1 Sldel
1.Onm (.039 in.)
EnDAgement cush ion ",ethad CUshion Spri
R.....n Deanng type & method lub. lar Contact Ball Bearing
TorSional dalllping method, springs,
hystereSIs
Dual-Mass Ryw.- (Non-Dampened Clutch Disc)

"l"eludeS snlft Iinqge,lubricant, And clutch hOUSIng. If at".' speedy.

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METRIC (U.S. Customary)

Engine DescrtptIon 5.7 LITER VB (350 CIO)

EngIne Code MULTl-PORT FUEL INJECTION RPO LT,

Automatic TransmlssfonfTransaxle
Tnade NaIR.
Hvdra-Matic 4L60

Typ. and ~.cial futu,... (describe) 4-Spaed AutomatiC

Overdrive 4Ih Gear. lock Up Tor_ Convater CluII:h
o Shift .... ch&llics 2-3 And 3-2 SIOIts AnI 5
location (column. floor.
other, On Aoo, Consoia
G.... L.tr.lNo. designation
'elector ("g. PRND21) P-R-N.;'6\-O-2-,
Shift intetlodt (yes.
no, ducribel No
3.06
'"
2•• ' .63

G."
ratio.
....,.". '.00
0.70 (~uter Comrolled Torque Convater Cluten)

.
Not Applicable

o
.......-
8th
2.29 "

FiNI drive ratio Not Applicable '.

Max. upshift _hiete ape.d - drive , - 2 =76 (47) =
3 - 4, 204 (127). At Wode Open Throllla
tMgtII kmt" (l'IlJIh)
2 - 3 = 143 (89)
o M.,x. uoshHtltftDlne SlIHd APM 5350 RPM
M ... ltickdown sp••" - dri_ range
km/" (mph)
4 - 3.'64 (102) 2-1 =63(39)
3 - 2 • '22 (76)
Min. ovetltnvesp •• d lun/ll (mph) 31
o f,.. 3 8omont With Con_ CluII:h
a Torus d.~gn

Number of .'... en" 3

Torque Mu. raba at statl 1.85
con".ner
T.",801 cooanl:! (air.
IiqYJd) Uquid
HolniNf di&meter 298111 .75)
~Clty factar-,c:- 100
o Pump type V"""
c.o.aty ,.filll (pt.) 4.8 (10)
I..ubric.ant
I Type recomMended Dexron liE
Oil coo .... (std •• opL, H.A., int.moat.
exterN!. &it. '-Quld) Standard External. UQUid
Trans. mass kg (Ibsl &. case matl.- 83 (1841 W.~ Alurrinum

All Wheel I 4 Wheel Drive (NOT APPUCABLEl

Ouc.1. type I~-tll" • • full-ti .... .
21•• "if1 _hi .. "'0""'11. IftKh _ . . .ct..
chain'gllar. ete.1 .'
I
....
Transter

t.o_range "e., rafto

MMufac:tw'er and mOdel
I TYOII and location
Syne". di$CDnl'IlIct(descnbe)

Type Cb.-t p ..... eury. w

Clint., or wlo viSCOUlli tIW,
diU.ential tors"n. etc.l
TorQull split(% Irt/r.,,,

• tnoutSOluld 'SQuare root of torque.

- Ory ..... Ollt including tc:m~u. convener. If otllllf'. specify.
MVMA-93 Paget
 Vehicle tine CORVErrE
MVMA Specifications Model Year 1993 Issued _.....:9:..-.::9::2___ R8vised

METRIC (U.S. CUstomary)

engine Descr1ptIon 5.7 UTER Va (350 CID)

EngtneCode MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTION RPO LT5

Automatic Transmlsslon/Transaxle (NOT APPLICABLE

Trade Name

Type and specaal '_t»t•• (d.scri~)

o Shift mechanics
Lacatioft leoti".. " . floCN'.
ot".)
G... L'tr./No. designation
se.ector ,e.g. PRND21)
Shift intllt'lock (yes.
no. Oftenbe)

,..
1St

3 ••
,
G....
,auos •••
...
st •

A......
o Fifl&1 d""" r.tio '.
MaL upshift "ehicle sp . . d - drlva
ranpllln/n (mph)

o Nu.. uoshitte"V"'.so_d RPM

..... Itickdown sp•• d - 110_ range

km/h (mp"1

Min. overdrive sO. . d t",/1I (mph)

o T,..,
o To"". deSIgn
N..i .. ber at elements

Tonlu. ~x. ratio at .tAll

;0"...." . '
Typ8 of coolinG (aIr,
tiquicH
NOnnNll o.a",.tllt

Capacity tactor '1C-

o P\rI'110 type

I Capaaty ,.nu L (pt.)

Lubncant
I Type recommended
Oil coolerCstct. opt.. N.A.. internal,
extl!'!".'. &lr. liqllu:l)

Tnms. JJ\US kg (Ibsl .. cue rn.J.t\."

All Wheel I 4 Wheel Drive (NOT APPLICABLE

CISc.. & type (part-time. tun-tim • •
2/4 snift wnile ,"OYlno. Ilte'Cn., e"c;t..
cn ..... /OMt. etc.)

I Manufactlm:r.nd model

=.
Tranater

LO.-fatlQe gear ~tio

Type and location

5yste... disconnect (dHc:nbe)

Type (be...et, planetAry. w

Cent.r or w/o ViSCOUS biAS,
differential torsen. etc.)

Torque solitr/. tn/rear)

• I"out sp ••d I SQU". root of torq", •.

.. Dry weight InC"",,,lng torque conyerter. If other. speCify.

MVMA-93 Page 9A
 .
Vehicle Uno CORVETTE
MVMA Specifications Model Year- 1993 Issued 9-92 Revised .
METRIC (U.S. Customary)
engine Descr1pUon 15.7 UTER V8 (350 CID)
EngIne Code MULll-PORT FUel INJECTION RPO LT1 I

Axle Ratto and Tooth Combinations AUTOMAllC - MD8 MANUAL- Ml9

".1. ratio (or o",.rall top a ••r ratio, 2.59 (1.81) 2.73 (1.91) 3.07 (2.1S) 3.45 (1.72)
Fling gear D. d . 200 (7.875) 216IS.S)
No. of
t •• tll
I Pinion 17 15 14 11
I Ring;ur 44 41 43 36

Rear Axle Unit

Oescnption Overhung Pinion Gear Dana Model 36 Dana Mo1e1 44
l.intited stip diH«entW (type' Disc OUtches

Crivllpinion
I Typo Hypoid
~Off..t 38.1 (1.50)
No. of diU.,...,tiat pinio" 2
PinionJ I Adjystmetlt (ahi m, etc.) Shim
differential
I.Beanng adlustment Shim
OriWtg wn." baanng ttypr) Tapered Rolief
CApaCIty 1...lpt.1 1.42 (3.0) 1.30 2.75)
GL-S Gear Lubricant EOW-90

p ropelII er Sh aft
Manutactut*'
- Rear Wh eeIOrive
Type (strAIght tube, tublt-tn-tubll.
i'\temaI-IIX1l1rnal damper. etc.) Slraight TUbe. Internal-External Damper
Ma,nuA14-lp •• a tranS.'SlDn Not Available
Manual $-s" •• d tr&r\SnllSSlon Not Avaiable
Outer
dram. x MAftuaJ '-ap •• d tran.mlSSlon Not Available
length" x
woll OVltfdnvll
tfti~n...
ALUMINUM
Auto~atJc transmlSSlOIl
762 X 825.5 X 3.05nm (3.00 X 32.5 X 0.12 in.)
In,.,- Typll CP"'". Anti-friction) None
tIIedia'.
bAnnCl Lub. (fitting, pr~1

Typo
-
Sptineci
SliD
yoke NUIIIlMr of t . .,h Maoo. Trans - 32 AuIDmo!ic Trans - 27
ScIline o. c . Manual Trans - 34.~ (1.38 in.) AuIDrna1ic Trans - 29.7nm (1.17 in.!
I Front ' .1311
Malte and mf;. na.
I Rear *1318
NumberU$ed 2
Type (ball and trunnIon,
crass)
Urnversal Cross
joints
R" AttaC:PI(u-balt,c.&amD.etc) Strap And Boft
Type (plain.
anti-friction)
Anli-Friction
BNrinQ
Lubrication
(fittJtlg. pr.pKkl
"""'aeked
Drive gil:en thraugh (torque tube •
.,,,,,s
or spnngs)
Drivetine Beam
Torque talten through ItatquetuD.,
;U"'S ar spnl'lgs)
Torque COntrol Anns

• C::el'lt.rline to center line of universal JOInts. or to cetlt_litl. 01 &ttachment.

P_'0
MVMA-93 (Rear Wheel Drive)
 Vehicle Une CORVETTE
MVMA Specifications Model Year 1993 Issued _-=.9-..:9:::2_ _ Revised(·) _ _ _ _ _ __

METRIC (U.S. Customary)

EngIne DesctIptIon 5.7 UT5\ V8 (:ISO CIO)
EngIne Code LM=Ul::::J1:.:.-;.:.PO=R:.:.T.:.FU:::.EL=I::.:NJ~E:.:CJ1::.:.::0:::N:!...!:R:::PO.:::.....::.LTS::::.._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _.-J

Axle Ratio and Tooth Combinations (See . _ Teams' for axle ratio usaael
Axle r.tio (or overall top gear ratio) 3.45:1 (1.12)
Ring gear a.d. 216 (8.5)
No.of 11
teeth
I ........ 38

Rear Axle Unit

O..cription OVllrhung Pinion Gear Dana Model 44
Limited slip diHII1Hti.a1 (1)1Ie) Disc Clutches -
1 Typo HvDoid
Onv.pinlon
, . Offset 38.1 (1.~)
No. of ditte,etlUI pinions 2
Pinion'
d,ft., ... ts&1
I Ad;Ust...nt 'shim, et c.) Shim
I 6.arW\ta ilu'i"s'",~' Shim
DriVIng wtlee' buril\o (type) T~Rolier

Lubrllallt
I ea"acity L. (PL) 1.3D (2.75)
I Type recommended GL-5 GaIT Lubricant EOW-90

Propeller S haft - Rear Wheel Drive

M&nuf.ctur.,
Type (slrAlgnt biN, wbe-m-lYbe.
",tltrNt-• .,."...1 dalftQlt'I'", etc.) Slraighl Tube

Owte'
dlA",. J:
length" JI
MaftuA,14-sp•• d transmISSIon

Manual S-sp•• d transnl1SS10n

.
NOIApplicabie

..... 11 ManuaIS-sp •• d transmis..on 76.2 X 804.9 X 2.41 (3.0 X 31.69 X .095) Aluminum
thIckness
Overdrive
Autamatic transmission NDIApplicable
1",.,- Type (plain, anti-frictionl None
",.a"'te
bnnn; Lub. (1jttinfl». p,."ac:",
Typo Sp~nad
".
yo •• Numb ... af teeth 32
Spline a.d. 34.95"", (1.38 in.)

Make and mfg. na.

I Front Dana .1311
I R.ar Dana .1318
HUlllb.fus-d 2
Type (b.aJlana trvnn,on.
aoss.
Vrllveqal Cross
,Oint.:!:
P.r. at\&ch(\,I-bo".c'Aml) .e~c\ Strap & Boll
Typetp!&in.
~tJ-friC'tlo",
Anti-Friction
Beanng _
Lubncabon
(titting, preD&Ck)
.' Prepad<ed
On .... talle" tfllauo" (torque tube.
vms or spnnOS)
DriYeline Be."
Torque Uk .... ,h,ough (tOl'que tube.
ums or 5Pn"gsl
Torque Control Alms

P_'OA
MVMA-93 (Roar _DrIve)
 Vehicle Une CORVETTE
MVMA Specifications Model V"", 1993 __ ...;9-9=2~_R8IIisad(·) _ _ _ _ _ __
METRIC (u.s. Customary)
_ CodeIDescrtptIon ArtdIOr
2-000R IYV07 HATCHBACK COUPE 2-000R IYV67 CONVERTIBLE
Engine Code/IleSCrtptIon

Susoenslon - General Includlna Electronic Controls

Std./opUn.&. Not Applicable .
M&IIuaJJautDlUltic; control ·
Type (M/hydraulic:) ·
c... Primary/usm SClri"; ·
l.wling
Reu anty/. wh . .IIn.1ing ·
Single/dYal rat. soring ·
SiftoIe'IhIaI ride "_OhU
Provision for JACkinG SeeP_"A
·
Std./opt-/n.&. Optional
ManuaUautotnatie control Manual 3/61wtomatic _ Each Manual Setting
Numb., of ampi"; R.tes 18
Shock Type of actuation (runu.all
abSCItbet' e5ectnc: motor/air. ICCo)
Manual ~n & Speed Conll'Ol With Electric MolOrs

..•
dAmping
controls
L&t.....l ..cce~r&tJon Not Appucable

•"
OKetetatton ·
,, Aec:.teration ·
• Roe;dlUlfa" ·
Shock
absorb.,
(tront &
.....
T....

A.ttoft d;'",eter
AI: Monotube. Gas Charged.
Base - Bilstain
46rrm (1.81 in.)
,.
'~I
Rod dianletllt' 10 rrm (0.393 in.)
SusDension - Front
Type and deSCFlpbon See paqe l1A
Full jO""II;. (detin. toad
Tfa ....' condlttonl BBrrrn (3.46 in.). Metal To MabIJ
. Full rebound 91.0ITI11 (3.58 in.)
Typ•. feD;UN',O,,,.,&,,,atl) Monoleat. Filament Wound Glass - Epoxv CO~site
Insu&l.toq{tYlle" "",tf) Pivot Teflon-Filled Nylon And _ Enclosed In Ru~.

Spnng Size (L. .f: 'engtll & WIdth:
Coil: d..,gn netll"t & i.d.;
Bat: tenotn &. dJ.a,. .ter,
SP""Ol'&t. HI,"," (lb. lin.) .
Suspension Rat• • wh ••1H/mm (Ib.lin,
Type (tinlr. •.,.k*-U,frm"ss)
Stabilizer Material & 0.0. D&rltube,
.aU thickness
Suspension - Rear
Type and d •• cnption
Full jou~ (detine Io.d
Tr.",.1 condition)
FuU rebound
Typ.CClil....'.ath ...&.matt)
Sizoe(Luf: lengtt'l & widtl!:
Coil: deat9" h .. ght &. i.d.;
8.v: Ietlgth &. Cl6ame'.r)
Spring Spn,,; ratll N/mm (Ib/in)
Rat. . . . h •• 1 Nfr"WI (lb/in)
lnsuJ.ators(type &. matem.1}
If I NO. of I......s
lut I Shaclr;~c:omp or tens)
Type(link,lnkIIlU.frmlllssl
SabilizlI'
Matena' &. 0.0. bar/tub.,
· wall thickness
Trl.CIr. b&r(tY'O'III
Leal: 1152rnrn (45.• in.) x 115nm (4.53 in.)
COi & Bar - Not Applicable
Base & COnvenibie - 73.4 (649.7) Z07 - 90.1 (797.5)
Base & COnvertible - 24.0(212.4) 207 ~ 27.6 (244.3) FX3 - 21.6 (191.21
UnIt
Tubular 2 _ (0.94 In.) OiL 3.1imm (1.42 in.) 207 - Saud 301T111 (1.2 in.)
LTS. ZRI - Tubular 26nm (10.2 in.)
SeeP_'1A
8errrn (3.39ln.1. Metal To Metal
Base & COnvenibie - 78.Orrm (3.07 in.). Z07 - 71.0ITI11 (2.8 in.)
Monoieal. Fdamount Wound Glass - Epoxy COIT1>Osit
Leal: 1186/nn (46.7 In.) x 89 rrm (3.50 In.)
Coi & Bar - Not Applicable
Base 40.0 (233.0). 207 - 57.8 (330.0) COnY. - 40.0 (233.0)
Base 22.3 (197.4). 207 - 30.0 (265.6) COnv. - 22.3 (197.4) FX3-16.0 (141.6)
Dual Rubber Polyisoprene
Monoleat
Tension
Un!<
Solid 24nYn (0.945 in.) Dia. Steel 207 - Soijd 24""" (0.945 in.)
None

MVMA-93 Page 11
 Vehicle Una CORVETTE
MVMA Specifications Model Year 1993 Issued _.::.9-::9::;2c-__ Revised(*) _ _ _ _ _ __
METRIC (U.S. Customary)
SUPPLEMENTAL PAGE

PROVISIONS FOR JACKING:

Place Jackhead Between Locator Triangles On Rocker Range Nearest To TIre Being Changed. Make SUre Jack Is Under
The Steet Range.

SUSPENSION - FRONT
Independent SLA Forged Aluminum Upper And Lower Control Alms And Steering Knuckle, Transversa MonolealSpring
And Steel Stabilizer, Spindle Offset

SUSPENSION - REAR
Independent 5-Unk Design With Tow And camber Adjustment, Forged A1ulTinum Control Unks And Knuckle,
Transv..... Monoleaf Spring, Steet Toe Rods And Stabilizer, Tubular U-Jointed AiulTinum Driveshalts.

MVMA-93 Page 11A

 MVMA Specifications Vehicle Une CORVETTE
Model Vear _...;.19;;;9,,3;....__ lssued __9;;..-..;9",2_ _ Revised(*) _ _ _ _ _ _ __
METRIC (U.S. Customary)
Model CodeIDescr1pUOn And/Or
2-DOOR HATCHBACK COUPE 1VV07 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE 1VV67
engine CocIeIIlescrIptlon
Brakes - Service Hyaaulic Power Brake Front And Rear Disc Base J19 And Heavy Duty
o.scnptlon
J~ Systems
.....,fac1u'... and
Mat. ryp..istd.,
LFront (&tisc or drum. B.C.lA Standard Pad Guided CaIi!>er
opt.• ".~1 I Aew(discordnlm' B.C.lA Standard Pin Guided catiper
V.lYing t~e(p,op.de"y.m.tennll.otl'l.rl Rear Proponio_ IntIl!Irai WIIh Master Cylinder
Power brat. (std., opt., ".&.) Standard
Booster type(rmt,lntgrI.1I'ac..hyd.,.tc., VIC 240nm Single Diaph .65 sq. in.
Source (in tin •• pump. etc.) _~nePienum
Vacuum RIlSefYDlt (voklmll cu. 111.) NOIApplicabie
0
Pulilp-type
Op.,..,tionalllP . .d r&ngll AD Speeds
o ......
Traction
Type (ertgine or blat •
i"t~bonl EnQine And Brake I _ n
Front/rear (std •• opt., n ••) Standard Front And Rear
Manufacture, Bosch ABSIASR IIU
Type(ea.etrantc. mech.' EleclrohydrauJic
Antlloclt Number .ensors or Clf'Quts (4) Wheel Sensors
deVice
No. antiloclt hyc!. arC\olits 4 (2 Fronl And 2 Rear) Hydraulic
Int...,. or adef-on system Add-On
Va.contral (YIIS. no) VeS
Hydraulic powllr sourte Electronic Molar Pu~
ErtlrcttVeu .... q. cm.lsq. In. )· Front Unings 209 (32.4) (W/O Grooves); Rear Uninqs 119 (1B.4) (W/O Grooves)
Gross L.n; ar.a .q.cm.(sq.ifq- (FIR) Front U~ 213 (33.0) (W/O Grooves); Rear Unings 119 (18.4) (W/O Grooves
Sw.pt area SQ.cm. (sq.in., - (FIR) Front 660 Basel722 H.D; 589 Rear
0\01'" won:;,,; cham.tet'" IR F-Basel302.3mm; F-H.DJ327.3rTm; R/302.7mm
In"., won:i.,; dia,..t.r FIR F-BaseJ222.3nm; F-H.D.1247.3mrn; Rl232.7mm
Rotor %
Thicku... FIR F-Base/2Omm; F-H.D./28mm; R/2Qrrm
Mati" ty"_(-.'It.a/sld) fiR Gray Iron Vented Fron~ HCE Iron Vented Rear
Oi&lftet«" _dttl FIR NOIAppJicable
O... m
Type and mateml FIR "
W~_I cyllndltf bore Front Dual Pislon 38rrm (1.5 in.) Rear 40.5rrm (1.6 in.)
Mu,... eytIna.r J Bot./strok. 1F,R Front 23.712O.4mm (.93/.80 in.) Rear 23.7/13.7mm (.93/.54 in.)
Peetal"rc ra'io 4.0:1
L.ln. oresaur.a, 40&5 N 1100 Ib.}p.etal
laad kP~(oSl' W/Power Fronl8005 (1160). Roar 4690 (680)
L.,n,ng cleu&.I'Ice iF'R Front And Rear Self Adjusting
Sond.d or n .... eted Integral Mold
Ri .....t51ze NOIApp_
Manufactur.r Japan Brake Industries

_,,_I
Front l ining COd·. - JB CP26. FE Code
Sef1'i-MetaWc Non-~

-
Material
I Pri.or out-tlrd Front 135 • 40 X 9.5mm (5.31 X 1.57 X 0.37 in.)
Size I Se~ or In-brd Front 135 X 40 X 9.5mm (5.31 X 1.57 X 0.37 In.)
8ralle $ho.,hCIU'lu.{no 11'10) 6.1lrm1 (0.236 in.)
'-",no
Bond.d ar n .....'.d Integral Mold
Manufacturer Japan Brake Industries
R_ Unin;code- JB H3H - 833. GF ceDe
_h." Mat.,..1 Seni-melallic Non-asbes1os
-
Sift
I Pri. or out-brd
I s.c.. at ..... twd
10S X 35
94 X 35 X
B.5mm (4.25 X 1.38 X 0.33 in.)
X
8.Snm (3.70 X 1.38 X 0.33 in.)
SlIo. thcknss (na Ing) O.B. 4mm (0.157 in.). I.B. 5.Snm (0.216 in.)
• EJ:cluCSe. n ....t hales. GrI:lo.....s. chalnf.rs. etc. -Includu nvet hol.lI. groo ....es. chamf.rs••tc.
~ To~1 sweot.r .. fat tour Orakes. (Drum btak.: Widest "n."o contllct Width tor .acn brak.;II; its cDntact citalm.)
(Oisc brat.a: Square D1 Ou,... WOtkin; Oia. - SQIIAT. of in" ... Watk,ng Oia.. X PiI2 fDr ..ch brak • •)
- Sll~e for arum tltak" Includes ten;t" 111 width. tflicllness.
- Manufact ur.r 1.0 •• eatltDO tOf fDtf'uoIlatlon daslIIMbon and CO.ttiCl .... ' of friction claasltiUbon.
MVMA-93 Page 12 % JL9 Base Front % J55 H.O. Front
 Vel1ic!e Una CORVETTE
MVMA Specifications Model Year 1993 Issued _....;;.9-~92:.;;..._ _ R _ ( · )

METRIC (U.S. Customary)

_ CodeIDescr1ptot An4IOr
2-DOOR HATCHBACK COUPE 1YV07 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE 1YV67
EngIne CodeiDescI1pUon

T1res And Wheels (Standard)

o Sim (S8rv;C8 descnptlon' P2S5/45ZR17 Front: P285/4OZR17 Rear. Base
High Speed Steel Belted Radial Eagle 40ZR (Goodyear).
Type (bias, riild~l. etc.)
Unid~ectional & Asymmetrical
F"",.
Tir.. Innation pr.,- PiI(P~1
sur. (CIIld) tor 240 (35) m(30)

....
r~m,"lIfId.d
IftaX. ",.hide R....
P&(p~
. 240 (35) m(30)
A_/fni......1 70 kmJh(CSmphl 497 (P255). 499 (P285)
Type & ....t.nal Lett-Right Aluninum Alloy Road Wheels Wlih Specific Vent Design
Rim (aia & Huge type, 17 X 8.5 Front. 17 X 9.5 R...... Lett-Right Specific
W"Hloffut 56nTn (1.97 in.)
WhHIs
J:~'(boItOr i,i
o Attachment
d&nuQ Stud
Circte dlametwJJ 120.7nm (4.75 in.)
Number & Size '" 5 Hax Nuts. One Anti-Theft: M12x 1.5 - 6H

TI'.And wh •• 1 ]
Sp.,.
Storage position &
Ioc:a:bon (descnbe)
' .
.~
T15517OD17. (17 X 4 Wheel)

Horizontal Under Fuel T_

"
.
'

T1res And Wheels IOotionall 4

,,-I;
,0 rlt. size (senne. descnptlon). r ....r P315135ZR17 (lVZ07) Re.. Only
Type (tMu. 'Adial. st •••• etc.}, rnr High Speed Steel Belted Radial Eagle 35 ZR (Goodyear)
w"... (type & matenafl"HI' :~
.' Lett-Right AlulTinum Alloy Road Wheels W/Specific Vent 0esiQn
Ai... (sile. Hance type and oHs.t),r .... ~ 17 X 11 Rear. Lett - Right Specific 36.0 Oftset ZR-1 Rear onlY
o Tir. size (Slrvlce descnPt'loni
, P275/4OZR17 - ZR-1 Front Only; Z07 Front & Rear
Typa (blU. radial. st. . 1, nylon, etc.) 'f High Speed Steel Belted Radial Eagle 40ZR (
Wheel (type & INteNIl') , 17 X 9,5 - 2R-1 Front Only; 207 Front & ReII'
Ril'll (sin. flAnge t'f1)' and ottset)
..
o Tirt .IltlStl'YlCt dHcnllbon) '"

~
Typ.{blu. rad1&l st_t. nylon •• tc.)
Wh,.I{typ. A mattnal1
.

o
Aim (sir'. nanG' typt Md ottset)

Tift SlrtcstrvlCt Cltscnotlon)

.
;;
"

Typtlbia.s. (a<hal. st.tl. nykm, IItC., ..

wneel (type A matanall
Ri", (SIZI!. fl&tlgt type and offset)
-
Spatt tlrtarld whttl~.h

(it COftfigun.tion tS Oi1l.,,,,t than

road brt Gf w,._I. d.salt•• GpbOnal
.sClaN br. andlor "," . . I toutHJn &
storage posationl
Same As Slandard

Brakes - Parkin
Type of control Lever Apply, Button Release, Auto Cable Adjust
Loubon of control Inner Len Door Sill
Int raJ Rear Caliper Lock Plate Actuator
Not Ap licable
Itstparat,
trom On,m dlamtter
service
oralltS
uning size (length x
w,Oth x thu;kntssj

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 CORVETlC
MVMA Specifications '993 Issued _....;;.9-,..:;9;;;2_ _ R_(·) _ _ _ _ _ __

METRIC (U.S. Customary)

Modo! CocIe/IleSCrIpG And/Or

12-OOOR HATCHBACK COUPE ,YV07 2-DOOR CONVERTIBLE lYV67
engine Code/DeSCI1pUon

S teeIi na -
Manu,aICst!S., opt., n..a.j NoIAv_
Po_r 'std., opt., n.&., Standard
St) •• CS-••nsitJve (std •• OpL. n.A.) Not Available
4.-whHf .t""", (ltd.. opt... IU.) NotAv_
Adjustable , Type Tilt
steen"g wh ••11
cu.,mn(titt. Munrfactu,., Saginaw Division
telescope,
otl'ler, Standard
.......
(stCl •• opt., n .... '
_HI NotAv_
di.J.m"e,-
~)SAE Jl100 Po_ 380 non ('5.0 in.)
't.'
,....
OUt- Wall to wall II. 12.6(41 .3)
side
TU"""Q Curb to D,lrD II. I. t.' 12.2 (40.0)
diame,et'
m (11.) ,~ Walto ••Ull I.r., Not Available
side
,- Curb to curb IL I. t.' "
Scrub Aadlus·
Tyo. Not Available
M&nuf&et&lr.,
G_
M&nua.1 I G.... ,
RatiOs I av.r.1I --
No; wh . .' tums(,StOD to stop)
T",e CCQI.JIIM.l,elec. hyd .. etc..)

Manutacturet'
f>JJIJV Rack And Pinion _lie
Saginaw Division: U. WI. Transvenre CoIT4>8CI Pump
T",. End Taite-Off
Powo< G_
~tia.
I G....
15.7:1
Pump (dnwe,
I """"" AccessorY Bel! DriVen
No ....... tumSCstop to Stoo, 2.32Tums
T,.. End Take-Off

Location (front or fear

Lin"o· of wll •• Is. othu,
Front Of Wheel
Tie Rods (one or two' 2
Inc....uo" at camw (de'll.' 8.744
St• .",,; Upper BaD JolnllM/M W/Anti-Friction Washer); Antt-Corrosive
axi.
....
B....-
(type)
Lo_
Thrusl
Sal Joinl (MIM W/Anti-Friction Washer); Anti-Corrosive
~BalJoint

St••rin; spindle/tnuclde & joint ~e Upper And l.o_ Ban Joints; AntI-corrostve

MYMA-93
 Vehide Una CORVETTE
MVMA Specifications Model Year 1993 Issued _-=-9-..:9;::2,-_Rellised(·) _ _ _ _ _ _ __
MCTRIC (u.s. Customary)
_ CodeJDesc:ripIlon AneIIOr
2-DOOR HATCHBACK COUPE 1YV07 2-000R CONVERTIBLE 1YV67
engine CodeJDesc:ription

Wheel Alic nment

CUter (deg.) 6.0 (+/-) 0.5 -
Senri .. camber (deg.1 O.S (+/-) 0.5
ch.cking
Toe-tn outside
track - mm (in.) 0.0 (+1-l .1 0
Front
wh,,'at c..stet (deg., --
curb IN.SJi
I"")
SMYic.
re..t"" c..mber(d~) -
To--," - mmlin.)

Pwiodic
CUt., (deg., -
M.V.in- c.tnb., Cd.g.)
apllCtiOfl
To.-1n - mm(in., -
C.lftb., (d.;.) o (+/-) 0.5

.... S.rvice
Cll.clUng To.-ift outsicl.
tR,clr. - m", (in.l 0.0 (+/-) .1

,....,
wh •• lat
curD IftU.S $enrico camber Id'g.,
r.s.t"
Tot-tn - mmlin., -
"'tiodic
M .V.in-
c",mb.r(d.".) -
,pacbon TO..-wt - m""in.)

""CheatH "r.-• .to adjustab.. , treftG Sltt or Otttlff.

Electrical - Instruments and EauiDment

Typ.(an.alog. cligital, ::
Spe,d- std.,OpL) DiQitaJ. Standard
om.t., .
.---)
Trip oclo . .t~ (ltd., opt.,
Standard
Std., opL. not avail Not Available
Typ. - S.condary,
Oplo-el.ctronic ··
H,ad-up
display So.. aom.,,,, 10i....,
S tl.tus/wam. ,ndicators-
Tum signAls. high bum,
low fuel. check ;.auges

I ·
8rig"tness
controj

EGR II\&lntenanclt I,,(licatar

Oay/nlgnt
mode, .dj . ·
Not AvaiJ8ble
Type AnaloaDisplav
Chug.
IndlUtOf Warning dltVlCCl (Lig"t.
AUdible) Standard - Warninq Indicator And I..arrl>
T.~er.tuf. TyO' Analoa Display
lIIdu:.ator
WarnIng deVICe Standard - Warning Indicator And Lamp
0" Typ. AnaJoa Display
pr."u'll
Il'ldicator W&mlftg device Standard - Warnino Indicator And I..arrl>
Fu.' T\'P' Elec1ric Uquid Clystal-Analog
Indicator
WarninD deVIce Standard - WarnirIQ Indicator Signals - Reserve
Type (stMldvd) IntenTitlent Control System
Wlnd- tYPII toPbonlll) NoIAvail_ '
S"llIld
""IP'" 8ladll .."gt" 508rTm (20 in.)
Swept are. SQ ~ (SQ Inl 6920 (1072.9)
Typil (standMd) Push Button - Manu.
w~ ...
st".'d TWII (optlonafl Not Available
..,ghar
Fluid level indlQl0r Not Available
RUT W\ndow Wlp.r. Wlper/wastl.,
(Sld .. opt •• n.a.) Not Available
I Typ. Vibrator
"om
I Nu"bllf'uSlld 2

Olh., See Page15A

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MVMA Specifications Model Year 1993 Issued _.=9:;-9~2:...... _ _ Revisad(·) _ _ _ _ _ __
METRIC (U.S. CUstomary)
SUPPLEMENTAL PAGE

These lights surround the IP cluSl8r.

- Door Ajar Light
- Check Gages Ught
- Security Ught
- Change Oi LIght
- Shift One To Four LIght
- Braxe LIght
- Safety Belt Ught

The Center Of The au.. Shows:

-~dometsr
- Odometer
- Fuel Gage
... Trip Monitor Re.dout

These Telltales lQuminalllln The Driver Information Cent... (DIC)

- Service LTPWS
... Low Tire Pressure
- Low Coolant
-INFL Rest
- Service Ride Control
- Battery Symbol
- Service Engine Soon
-ABSActiva
-Lowm
- Service ABS
- Service ASR
- ASR ActJve
-ASROff

MVMA-93
 vehide Une CORVElTE
MVMA Specifications Modet Year 1993 Issued _ _9;;.-9=2_ _ ROIIised(O)

METRIC (U.S. Customary)

Engtne CodeIDescriptlon 5.7 UTER V8 (350 CIO)

MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTlON RPO LT1

Electrical - Supply SYstem

M&nufacturer Delco Ramy
Model. std., (apt.) . CatalOg Number 370
Volta;. 12
a.nery A"'9•• t 0 deo F cold emir; S25
Minutes-reserve cap.oW 90
"-IIs/tlrs. - 20 tlr. rate 54
Location Engine Co~anment Directly Behind Left Wheel Opening
-....vt.ctl.lr.,. Delco Remy
RatwtQfid.'..... rpm. 501124
Ah:Mfta~r RHo &alL crank/rev., 3.07:1
Outputa. idle (IlIm, parkl 50 An1>s <it 618 rpm
o.tum&1 (type &~&\i"'a) NotAv~

ReguLator r",. Micro Circuit Unit. Integral With Alternator

EI ectnca - Start n~
Manufacturer
Ssystem
Nippon Oanso
Motor Current dratn o· de; C(F) 350 Amps :".

Powe, rating kw(hp) 1.6 (2.1)

EngAgement type Positive Shift Solenoid
MtUClt
dn\l. Pinion engages
1ro,. (front. rear)
Rear

Electrical - lonition System

r,.. Elec1ronic:lsld. opt,"~1
Olr.e,(spKi'y) Opti-Spartc Ignition System
MpufACtl,lf'et Delco Remv
Model 1106011
Coil
I En;tnll stopaed-A
CUtTent

Manufacturer
.1Engine Idling - A --
AC
Mode' R45LTSP
Thread (mm) M14 X 1.25
Spark
plug Tightening torque
Newton 'neters (lb. ft.)
24-30 (18-22)
G", 1.27 nm (O.OSC in.)
Nu",ber p.r cylinder 1
MaAutK.~'" Delco R""'I
OistritMItor
Mod.! 1103878

Electrical - Su resslon

Internal Generator capacitor, Non-Metallic High-Tension Cables, Resistor

LOc.atIO"S & type Spark Plugs, Ignition Coil By-Pass Capacitor, Internal AC Blower Motor
By-Pass Capacitor & Ale Compression Diode, WI1h Radio Provisions;
Fuse Block Capacitor And On "Heater Only'" Blower Motors And Coax Capacitor.

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MVMA Specifications Model Year 1993 Issued _....:::9-::9~2_ _ R_(·) _ _ _ _ _ _ __

METRIC (U.S. Customary)

Engine CodeiDesc:rIptIon 5.7 UTER va (350 CID)

MULTI-PORT FUEL INJECTION RPO LTS

Electrical - Suoolv System

~f.ctur"

MoClel, std., (0111.)

Delco Remy
Model 11484, standard
-
Voltage 12
San.". Amp • •t 0 dell F CIIlci emk 690
Minut........erve CaII.city 90
Amp.I., .... - 20 IIr. rate 54
Location Enaine Co~anment DiracUy BeI1ind Left Wheel OpeninQ
Manuf..cv.... Delco Remy
Ratil'lO (idle/max.. ~m' 50/124
Al1."..'O( Ratio (alt. crank/rev.) 2.559
Output a11dte (rpm, park) 50 Amps 0618 rpm
Optional (type &. ,ating) None
_Regulator ·Type Micro Circuit Unit ln1egral With AIIema10r
..
Electrical - S tan no System
NiDDOn Denso
-
MAl!utaP:tyr1lf

""... Curr••• -29 (-20)

Po.., rating Itw (hp)
-~
425 Amps
1.6 (2.1) :,

Enga""mltftttype Coaxial Solenoid '.

M .....
dn . . PInion ItftoaeH
trom (front. re."
Front

Electrical - lanltfon SyStem

Typ.
ElectronlcCstd.oPt,n.L)

Other (specify'
-
Direct F~e IQnition Sys1em
M&Iw1actur., Delco Remy
Mode'
Coil
"""on, II e"gine stopped-A

E"9fteldling - A
-
Matauf.ctuNf' AC
Model FR2LS
Th".d~ ... ) Not Availabkt
Spark
ptug reglUe";"1I torell".
NeW10n mete... (lb. ft.) .
.
"""
NUlllberper cylinder
- 1
Manufacture' Delco Remy
Distributor
Modal Oimct F~ iqnition (4OTY)

Electrical - Su
locations & typa
resslon
Intemal Alternator Capacitor, Non-Metallic High-Tension Cables, R - . .
Co~ By-P .... Capacitor, Intemal AC Blower MolOf
$pari< Plugs, Ignition
By-Pass Capacitor & Ale Cof11)ression Diode, With Racfio Provisions;
Fuse 8IocIc Capacitor And Coax Capacitor.

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 Vehicle Une CORVETTE
MVMA Specifications Model Year 1993 Issued _....;;.9-..:9:=2_ _ R_d(·) _ _ _ _ _ __

METRIC (U.S. Customary)

2-000R HATCHBACK COUPE 1YV07 2-o00R CONVERTIBlE 1YV67

Bodv
Integral Perimeter' Frame-Birdcage Forms Strong Unitized Body Structure.
AerodynarTicaily Shaped Body With Deeply Angled Windshield (64 deg.), All
Structure Major Body Panels $MC Reinforced ~siIe With Molded-In Coating. Single
lift 01! Roof Panel (Coupe) Elfective Pass; Compartment Insulation, Tinled
Glass All Around. "unibase" Paint Process, Final Cleat Coat Paint Fmish.
Front - Full-Width Honeycomb Energy Absorber Bacl<ed Up By An Impact Bar Of
Strong Continuous Glass Fiber Plastic. Body Color, Glass-Reinforced Rim
Bumper System
Fascia, Rear-Sinilar Honeycomb Design.
Front- Rear

All Encompassing Corrosion Protection Induding Extensive Use Of Aluminum;

Gatvanization; Use Of Specialty Treated Fasteners; AusIenitic StainAess
Anti-COrrosion Treatment · Steel Or Specially Coated Brackets, Clamps, Clips And Braces; Use Of
Aluminized Steel, Dip Painted; Use Of Materials That Resist Corrosion.

Bo - Miscellaneous Infonnatlon
Type of f inish (laCquer, etl&ntel, oth.r' High SaUds Base Coat Enamel Wrth H' h Solids Clear Coat
Sheet Molded Compound With Sleei Reinforcements, 33.6 k ,(74.1 Ibs.)
Front
Hood
Type (countltfbalance. prop) Hi Clarnsheil Hood
Release control lint.• ext.) Interior
Mat-nal &. mass Not plicablG
Trunli: T)1I. (counterbi.l&nc., oth."
he
'nternal release control
(.lee.,",eeh., n~l

Mat.nal &. IrI&SS Tempered. linted Salety Glass 19.05 k . (42.0 Ibs.)
Hat ch- Dual Gas SIruts
back lid
Int.-rnal ,.tease colltrol
8&, mech., n .... '
Elecllic Release. Standard (Each Door And Console Glove Box)
Material & mass Not AppUcabie
Type (drop. lift, "oor)
T.ailgate
Intem.al r ...... control
(elee.. rnKh., n.... '

Vent wm~ow carurol (crAnk, Front None

tneban, Pivot. power)
ROM
Window regulator~. Front Drive
(cable. taoe. tlex dnve,
etc.) Roo< None
Bucket Seat, FuU Cloth Trim@
s . .t cysh ion ~e
(e.g., 60140. Ouck.t, bench ••a< None
wire. to&m. etc.)
lrd :'Ie&t
Front Budc:et Seat. full Cloth Trtm 0
SMt back type
{e.g., 50/0&0 . bua;et, Rear None
bench. "";"e. t~m, etc.)
ltd seat

Frame
Type and deSCrIption (separate trame,
unltlnd 'rame. putlally-unltlzed All-Welded Steel Body-Frame Construction, 100% Galvanized
ftilme)
Boh-On Front Crassmember' To Alow Bottom Loaded E one.
C - Potypropyklne Reinforced COmposi18 frame For Seat CUShion And Backrest.
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METRIC (U.S. Customary)

2-DOOR HATCHBACK COUPE lVY07 2-000R CONVERTIBlE lVY67

Restraint System
Suting Position ~.
Ldt C .... tar - Rioht
a;Point AdM! 3-Point Active
Type &. First
ducripti on seat Joip & Shoulder Belt Lap & ShoUlder Belt
(lap I.shouldar
bett, lap bett,

..... etc.)
.......
seat
...
~;-

-
.......,
Standardl
.... ....
Third
...
;;~
'

Type a.
dMCnPtlon
(;airb&g.
....
First
_Bag
aandard

.... ..
motannd- ~

2-lloiftl ben.
fixed belt, kn ••
Passm bolster, m&nua'" Second
lap beltl

. ....

SundarCiI
optional
- Third
...at
.' ~
.-.'
.
~

t·
SAE ,.
.'~'
Glass Ref No
Windshield glaSS upo.ed ,;,.
surtaca ate••q. em.l_q· S.
.n.) 8r:I0.0 (1350.0) 8710 (1~.0)

Side glaU elqllo. .d surface

...... SQ. CIft. (sq. ift.)-
toUl2- sid ..
'2 .-
~.2(621 . 1) <1007.2 (621.1)
&cklioht glasS exposed ~

surface ..... sq. em. .3

jsq.i,\.) ~.0(961.8) 2554.8 (39S.0)
Toiat OIaU .cosed surface ~i-
£I'aa sq. em. (SQ. in.) SO
1iI922.2 (2932.9) 15272.0 (2367.1i

o Windstl,.leI glass
(type/tl'lu;:lI:ness) Curved - Laminated Plate· TInted

o Side;&us
(typ./UlIe.ness)
-
Curved - T _ d Piate - TInted
o B&ckliglltgtus
(type/tllicknus) Curved - T~1!fed Plate - TInted (Hatchback) Vinyl
o Tintad t....s/no. )ocation)

o SolU cantrol (yes/no,

locatio", .-
Headlamps
Duc:ri$ltJon - su.. d tlaam.
"a)ogen, raDloaCMbla bulb •• t~
5eaIed Beam
Shape lar
Lo-baamtype (2Al, 281,
2C'. ate.1
:!lIOn Both - 1 Capsule Per Side
QuMltity
Hi-beam 'YPe(lAl, 2Al , 'Ct.
2Cl , atc.)

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METRIC (U.S. Customary)

Engine CodeJDescrtptIon 2-000R HATCHBACK COUPE ,VY07 2-000R CONVERTIBLE 1YV67

ellmate ControIS:ivstem
Manual AlC, Standard
Air conditioning (std •• OpL. mu., auto.)
Automatic AlC, Optional
T",. Tube-Ancl-Fin
CondensM EN. fa~ ar.. (sQ. lIun.' 250,100
Fins P" Inch 17 Fins/Inch
Typ. Staggered Rib, PI.,e TvD.
Ev~orator Eft. fac. aruCsQ. Ifttll.) 48,387
FillS per Inch 14 Fins/Inch
MateriAl Copper-Brass
H_ter Cor. Eft. face ..... ,sQ. mm.) 29,060
Fins per InCh 11 Fins/Inch
Typ. Piston Type, Swash Plate, Fb,ed Displacement
Olsp\ac:em.nt tc.~ 177 cc(L~), 207 cc (LT1)
Compressor
Muufacture, Nippondenso
Ale puUey ratio 1,58:1 (LT5), 1.67:1 (LT1)
Type Aca.lfooiator/Oehydrator
Accumulator "-'ont (mm.J 231
Oia... t., (mm.) 93
;;

Typ.
.
Not Available
Reellav", ""olltlmm.)
Oiamet., (mm.,
.
Retrigennt controllCCeT, TVS, .tl:.) CCOT
Muter _tilt' va •..,. (ps I no) No
Refrigerant(R - 12. R - t""" etc.) R-12
Charge .evel (Ibs. - Oz.) 2.25lbs.
Cold e"glnelocllout swilen (,-.5 Inc) No
Wide opcn thN)ttle cutout switch (yes I nD) No

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METRIC (U.S. Customary)

12-OOOR HATCHBACK COUPE 'VYfJ7 Z-OOOR CONVERTIBLE lVY67

Convenience Equipment (standard. optional. n.a.) .

CompASS I trUIf'MOntetlltf Thermometer On C68
Canso .. (floor. overnHd) Standard, Floor
o Oefroste" electric wind.hiekt Not Available
D.frost.,., ... ctric baCklight Standard

_..
Diagnostic monitor
(Int.-t.d, indl""dllal) Standard - ALCL ( Line COlI'mJllica/ions Unk); Intsgr8\ed

Instrulll.nt ctu...,
(Ut • ."., ... ."u) Speedo, Tach, OP & Coolant T _ , au Prassura,
Volts, Fuel, Seat Bell SvmboI, ~ Oil
..., Passive,StanUord
Eiectranic
Trip.tftd"(avg.. spd. tuel)
Range, Average And Instant MPG

VoiCII ...... (list items) Not Available, ,

"'-. LCD And AnaJoa l.-.mentation StancWd

Not Available
Fuel door lock ('.~ot • • It"" ."ctric)
Auto h ••d on/off delay. ::
dimMing
Not Available "

Corne'lng Front. Stand.,d

Court. .y (map, , •• dmg) Standard - One ~ In Each Door Panel Mounted On liS R/V Mirror
000' lOck. Ignition Not Available
EnOl". comDartment Standard
Lamp.
•••
Glo". !;Urnpm",."t
Standard
Standard - In Console & liP
Trunk Std, - 21.am1>s Mounted In 'B' PiIars Bad< Of 5eal. Cpa (Seal Riser, Convt) .

IUu..",..UO .ntry systelll

{list aaps. actJ~bD"'
Other
O.. VI nightCauta. man.,
l-H. (ramow. pwr •• he.tedl
Mirrors
R.H.CCO""'." rmt. pwr. htd)
Visor vanity(RH/LH ilium.)
Not Applicable
-
Standard, Manulll
Power Standard. Heated
Power Standard, Hellled
Standard

Navi;&tlon syst.m (d.scn IJ.)

None
Prkg. b,..ke-auto r.I.... /warn. light, Manual Release, Toll-Tale - Standard

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METRIC (U_S. Customary)

Model CodelDescrtpUon
2-DOOR HATCHBACK COUPE 'YV07 2-000R CONVERTIBLE 1VY67

Convenience Equipment (standard. optiona~ n.a.) - .

Deck lid(relus., pull down' Standard - 8ectric Hatch Release (3 Rarrote Location)
Door locks (manual, auto •• Standard Deck Ud Hatch.
descnbe *ystem)
Standard Door Loclcs
2-4-8w&y• • te. 6-W"" Optional
A.c6ining(R.H., L.ti.' Manual Standard. Power Optional :
Meft'lory(R.H., L. H ••

.....
pr __ t. recline)
Not Available
00_ SVppof1(tumbat. h~.
equ..,ment ttlith, etc.)
Power Optional
H . .t.d(R.H., L..H.,
other)
Not Available

Side windows Standard "

Vent windows Not Avajlable
Rear WIndows

Standard - Power Release (3 Rarrote Locations)

Convertible deck lid
-
Manna (location, whip, ;;
w/shield. power)
Rear Power Antenna

s..". AM/FM Stereo Cassette

AM. FM, st.,eo, U.oe,

co,.,.CJ;I.ct diSC, ;r&ptuc AMIFM Stateo Cassette/Bose
AalSla ~w.a"ur. theU
Jyslefft.lll detet'l'em.. radiO pr.., AM/FM Slereo Cassette/Compact Disc/Bose
padLage. hN~hon.
00' jacks, ete.

,
Standard - 2 Front, 2 Rear
Spaatt... (numb.,.locatlon)
Bose - 1 Each Door. 2 Rear
Root: open " .r or fixed (flip-up,
111110"11, "1")
Single, Full Width Uft-Off Roof Panel Conv. Adg. Top
Saeed centrel de¥lce Standard - 8actronic Speed & Cruise ConllOl W/Rlisume Feature
SO"" warn. "ev. (light, buzzer. etc.) Not Available
TaCl'Io,uter(rpm) 6,000 WILT' 6.000 WILTS
Telep"one system (descnbe) - Cellular Phone Power Connector In Console
T"e" dletllt',ent system "VATS" Pass Key (Personal Automobile 5e<:urity System) Includes Special
Module With Resostor Decoder And Ignotion Key With Embedded Pellets Of
Specified Resistance. Buin-In Tome Lag, Forces Delay Between Attempts To
Stan Vehicle With Improp« Key. Also Includes Anti-Theft Horn Alarm SysI8m
WItII Starter Enable (Doors And Hatch).
Traller Towin
Yes I No
E",o-"e/tra"SmlISlon/ouJe Std IOpt
low class fl, II, III)· Std I Opt
Mal.. gross trader Std IOpt
_1It- llbS.)
Mu. trailer tongue Std IOpt
loao /lbS .)

Yes I No

• Clds 1- 2,000 Ins. Class II - 3,500 Ibs. ClASs 111- 5,000 lb •.

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MVMA Specifications Model Year 1993 Issued _.....:;9.s=2_ _ R8IIised(·) _ _ _ _ _ __
METRIC (U.S. Customary)
Vehicle Dimensions See Key Sheets for definitions

AU Ihmltft~Dn. to grollftd ar. 'ot colnpatatiY. pUI'JIOUS Only: Oilll'lll!"slDnS ar. to be sllown toraU base "ely "00'- 01
NCr. vehiCle line. SAE Aef. no. r.'ws to the definition published In SAE Recofllmetuled Practtee J t l00'Motot V."iefe
Dim.....iOll• •• unless ot........... specified. .

I COUPE CONVERTIBLE ZRl COUPE

Width SAERef. No.

Tread ('rOnt) w'o' 1466 C57.n
Traad ('N') W,02 1500 (59.1i~ 1539 (60.6)
Vehide .... dth W'O> 1796 (711.71 ~ 1856173.1)
Bodywidth.t Sg RPetrolla
Vehie" width (front door. Opllft) W120 .3706 (145.9)
W12t
WI22 37.3
Outside mirror width W0410 1865 (73.4)

Lenath
LIO' 2_(96.2)
U03 4535 (178.5) 4S34 '178.5'
Overhang (front)
L'" 1056 (41 .6)
L t05 1035 (40.n
U23 Zl58 (92.8)
Rear . " ••1ell 'X' coordinAte L121 3886 (153.0)

He!Halh t **
PUSHO" d istnbutlOfl(trontlr,vl P01,2.3 ••
Trunk/cargo load **
Vehicl. height HtOI 1177 (46.3) 1202 (47.3)
I:4IWlpOIIl' to qround Hue 841 (33.1)
Deck point to ground H138 895 (35.21
Roclr.e, panel-front to ground H112 176 (6.9)
Roctet' paneHear to grOlllld Hl11 172 (6.8)
Windsl'll.ld sklp. arlg" ( d.~) H122 64.1
8&CIr.IiOI'lt slop. angle (d.g.) H121 73.7

Ground Clearance **
Front bUmQ" to ground Hl02 129 (5.11
R.... tlul!loar to ground H, . . 233 (9.2)
BUMpet' to ground front
at curti mus(wt.) Hl03
134.3 (5.3)
8u~" to ground ,..,.
at curti tItUS (wt.) H105
2S8 (10.2)
Angl. at approach (deo.) H, . . 15.2
Anale at d.".r1ure {d.g., H1D1 16.3
~mp tltMlr.over.angle (d-v.1 H147 11 .4 8.7 (0.343)
Alele diU.,.,.tI&l to ground (frontl'''''1 H153 179 (7.0)
Min. Nnnina ground clearance H1S6 107 (4.2) 91.(3.6)
LOQbGn of min. rvft. grd. ctNI"• CalaIytic Convener

•• All Vehicle Heighl And Ground Clearance Are Made Using EPA Loaded Vehicle Weigh~ Loading Conditions.
EPA Loaded Ve.hiel. Weigl'll is t .l'le Bas. Vehicl. Weig'" Plus All CDOIaI'I~and Ftuids N.cessary For Operation Pfus 100% Of
The Fuel CapaCIty. Plus The weight Of All Options And AcQssones Whlcl'I W.lgh Thre. Pounds Or MDte And Which 141. Sold
On At Laut 33%Of Th. c...lJne, PIUs Two Occup.nts.

All Un_ DImensions Are In Millimeters (Inches~

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METRIC (U.S. Customary)

Vehicle Dimensions See Key Sheets for Definitions

IIodef Code/De8crtptIon 12-DOOR HATCHBACK COUPE 1YV07 2-DOOR CONVERTlBLE 1YV67

Front ComDartment SAE Ret. No.

$gRPfront'X' coorc:!inata L31 31SO (124.0)
IEttectivettead room Hll 927 (36.~) 941 (37.0)
14... eft. leg room (&~""lorl L34 1068 (42.0)
SgAPta h •• lpoll'lt H30 188 (7.4)
SgRPto " •• 1point L53 878 (34.6)
BaCk anole (deg.) L<. 28.0
Hip angle (deg., L" 95.5
Kn . . AII;III (de;.1 L" 125.5
FoatAllote (def.' L" 87.0
Oe.;gn H-pomt frvnt tra.-. L17 165.0 (6.5)
Normal dnlline & ndlng ••at met trvl. L23 147 (5.8)
Shoulder room W3 1368 (53.g)

... Hip roo ...

Upp., body 00'"'"'0 to grolMd

St.,,""O .,,_1 ",a...,nul'll dlamet.,·
IN!

H"
WO
1290 (SO.8)
1091 (42.9)
380 (15.0)
St. .n"; wh ••1angl. (de;.)
Ace.l. he•• plto .-:..,.. wtlL cntr
H18
Ll1
18.4
.
AcceL " ••• pt. to at_. wi'lL. cntr HH
Undttpressed lIoot co~O t"icu . .,s H67 24 (0.9)
Front CompaI1ment In\. DIm. Are Measured WIIh The Sea1Ing Rei. PI.
Rear Com artment NOT APPLlCABLEl RP mm Forward And mm rd of Rearmost Position.
SgRP pOint couplll distAnce L'.
Eftectlvil he.d rOOIll H63
Mitl. effectlVe~; (000'1 L51
5gRP(second t o .... 1) H31
1C,n •• clearance l"
Shoulder room w<
Hip room W6

••• Ullpe, Rlody oO~"'G 10 ground "51

Back Angle,deg.) L41
Hip angle (d.g.) L43
Knn angle (deo.) L<5
Foot anol'ldeg., L41
Oeor.s:sed floor co..,enng UUeiI"I8U H73

Lu
Usablelugg.aoe Quat}. l (cu. ft.) y, 356.8 (12.6) 186.9 (6.6)
H liS 898 (35:04)

Interior Volumes IEPA Classification

Ve"icle clas$ Mini-Compact
Interior votume ."ct •• (cu. ft.'" Not Available. On Two PassellCler Vehicles
Trunk I e¥go InCl •• leu. ft.) --
·SHp.ag.l41 .
"' lnC)YdU PUUftpt' and tn,"" I c.ar~ Index- see definition pllge 32 •
... EPA Loaded Vehicle Welgh~ loading CondlUons
All Unear Dimensions Are In Millimeters (Inches)

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METRIC (U.S. CUstomary)

Vehicle Dimensions See Key Shee1s for Oefini1ions

Model CodeIDescrtpUon
\2-000R HATCHBACK COUPE 1YV07
Station Wagon I MPV**
-Third Seat SAERef. No. {NOT APPUCABLEl .
Sut tacng direction SOl
SgRP couple distance Le.
Shoulder rOD," we.
H Ip Roam W..
Eft.cti~ leg room Le.
Efhcti". hud roo," H"
SgRPto hulpaint H01
Kn •• c.,.nee L01
Bact; MflUt (d-o.) ue
Hip angle (deg.) L.I
Kn •• _";te (de;.) Loo
Foot antte (doo.' L91

,
Station Waaon \ MPV** Camo SDace (NOT APPUCABLEJ
C&rgo length (0"." front) l2DO
C&lQO length (open second) L201
Cargo tMgtft (doNd trant) L202
c.tgo length (clo••d secondt L203
,;
'.
CNgo length at b.rt Ifront) L204
cargo tanott! at belt (second) L20$
c.roo WIdth (wh ••thou..' WZOI
Rear ollening WIdth at tk)or W203
O"e,ung width at bett WZ04
Mlft. rPl' opening width aboft belt WZO'
c.arvo tlrlght H201
ReM opening heIght H202
• T&i_te to "Dund heiGbt HZ50
Front nat baCk to load ftoor hll1g'U H117

C&lgO yolumelnd •• cu. m. (cu. ft.) VZ

tt.dd~ cargo vol. l nCl •• QI.m. (eu.ft.) V4
tMgo 't'olum. ind.a-reat of 2-s. ., VIO
C&tgo volum. Ind.'- V.
c.argo wldtha' floor- W500
Mammym cargo hltigh~ HSOS

Hatchback - calrao Soace

~go '-"Othattron.s. .~ hei9ht L20I 792 (31.2)
c.uoo lanoth at floor tt'rol'lt) L201 838 (33.0)
NolApplicable
C&tgo length at .acon'd . . .tback height

cargo ~th at ftoor (second) .

L210

L211
.
Front s ...tbaCk to load f'oor he;oht HlI17 454 (17.9)
Sacond s ..tb&~k to load floor heiOht H111& NOIApplicabie
!;Moo 't'otunl. Ind •• cu. m.lcu. fl.} V3 508l/17.9)
Not ApDticable
Hldd.n cargo voL index CU.m.lcu.ft.)

Caroo VO,,",nI. md.~ at 2-.....

V4
VII
.
• EPA Loaded Vehi/:je Weight. Loading Conditions
•• MPV - MuttipulpOse VaNde

All Unea. Dfmenslons Are In Mfllfmeters (fnches)

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METRIC (U.S. Customary)

_Code!
2-DOOR HATCHBACK COU~E 1YY07 2-DOOR CONVERllBLE 1YVG7
Dacrtpdon

VehI ce
I Fld uca
I I Mar ks
Fiducial Mart<
Define Coordinate Location
Number*

X - Fiducial Mart< To Venical Zero Grid Una - Front Measured Horizontally, From The Zero Grid Una
To The Front Fiducia\ Mar1< LDcaIed On Top 01 The Front Seat Adjuster Mounting Bolt.

Front Y - Fiducial MarI<:To Centerline Of Car - Fron~ Width Measurement Made From Centertina Car To
Fiducial Marl< locaIed On Top Of The Front Seat Ad~ Mounting Bolt.

Z - Fiducial Mar1< To HorizomaJ Zero Grid Una - Fro~ Measured Vertically From The Zaro Grid Una
To "'ont Fiducial Mar1< locaIed On Top Of The front Seat Adju_ Mounting Bolt.

X - Fiducial Mar1< To Ver1icaI Zero Grid Una - Rear, Measured Horizontally from The Zero Grid Une
To Rear Fiducial Marl< LDcaIed .On The Rail (COmpartment Pan - LongltlJdinal).

Rear Y - Fiducial Mark To Centerline Of Car - Rear, Width Measurement Made From Centenine Of Car To
Fiducial Marl< LDcated On The Rail (CorTl>artment Pan - LDngitudinaJ).

Z - Fiduc:iaJ Marl< To Horizontal Zero Grid Una - Rear, Measured Vertically From The Zero Grid Una
To Rear. Fiducial Marl< LDcated On The Rail (COmpOrtment Pan - LDngitudina/).

Not.: ProYtde
3 Cit.
Fiducal Mark
Loc.a.tlofts

W2'- 552.5 (21 .8)

L"- 2830.7 (111.4)
Front 1"451- 3n (14.8)

...
••• Hte,-
H163-
'87.5 (7.4)
'69.7 (6.7)

-
wzr- 296 (11 .7)
L5S- 47132 (185.6) .
R..,
... H.r- 546.5 (21.5)

- H182"

"'84-
360.5 (142)
333.7 (13.1)

• Reference - SAE Recommended Practice. J182. Motor Vehicle Fiducial Marks.

•• Reference - SAE Recorrmended Practice J11 00 - Motor Vehicle Dimensions.
*- EPA Loaded Vehicle Weight. Loading Conditions.
All Dnear dimensions are In millimeters (Inches).

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 Vehicle Une CORVE'TTE
MVMA Specifications Model Year 1993 Issued 9-92
METRIC (U.S. Customary)

VEHICLE MASS (weight) % PASS MASS DISTRIBUTION

.. ,-
CURB MASS, kg.. (Iet.r SHIPPING PASS IN FRONT PASS IN A'EAA
MAS.
Cade
1YY07
Model Front

Tn
(1713)
"
735
(1620)
1512
Totlll
kg ,!!!II ElWC-
Code From:
.'" Front

- -
R."

,_
2-D'. Coupe (LT1 & MOB) (3333) (32Z7) V 30.0 70.0
.

1VY67 785 747 1532

2-D'. Convertible (LT1 & MOB) (1730) (1647) (3377) (3271) W 30.0 70.0 - -
1YW 830 759 158S 1541 Manual
2-D'. Coupe, ZR1 (lT5 & ML9) (1830) (1673) (3503) (3397) W 30.0 70.0 - Only

i:
..

.. Ret ...enc:e - SAE Jl10Q Motor vehicle di,.enaions, curb "'!flight definition .
.. ETWC - Equivalent Ten Weight C~ - buls for U.S. Environment&1 Prot.ction Agency_miSSion certificationa.
Ret.r to ETWC code '11;.,.0 below for test wetght dass.

A
9
1000
1125
I
.J
•
ETWCLEGENO
2000
2125
Q
R •
3GOO
3125
V
Z
.. ,000
.250
- ShiPP1ftG M&u (w.i;ht). CUrb Weight Le. . :

C
0
1250
1375
.
K
L
2250
2375 •
T
• 3250
3315
AA • .500
9 • • 04750
cc. SOOO
48 (106)
E 1500 2500 U 'SOO
• 11525 N 2US V 3625
3750
00 . 5250
EE • 5500
0
"
1750
la75
0
p
2750
2175
W
X 3175 •• • 5750

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METRIC (u.s. Customary)

Optional Equipment Dlffarentlal Mass (weight)·

MASS. kg. (lb.)

Code EQuipm.,.t Front R." T,,., - Remarks

RHtrictittna. ReQuiremtnu
AQ9 CUstom Adjustable SealS 2.6 2.8 5.4 Power Adjust For BacI<resI Lateral
(5.7) (6.2) (11.9) Restrain1S. Lumbar Support And Back
Angle. Special Cloth Trim.

B16 LsaIher Seat Trim .6 1.0 1.6 As Required (Spacial COntour

(1.3) (2.2) (3.5) Bucket Seat).

CC3 Removable Plaslic Roof Panel -.6 -1.4 -2.0 Acrylic Plastic. Ughter. Blue
(-1.3) (-3.1) (-4.4) 1inted For Glare And SUn Load
COn1rOl. COated For Scratch
Resistance. Not Avail. On COnY!

Automatic Air Conditioning 1.2 1.2

C68
- (2.6)
- (2.6) Automatic Temperature COn1rOl

ML9 Manual Transmission -12.6 -10.4 -23.0

(-28.0) (-23.0) (-51.0)

VYS Delco/Bose 1.6 2.6 4.2 Inclu_ Specitic AMlFM Stereo

UXO Premium Audio System (3.5) (5.7) (9.2) Radio With cassette Player. Bose
Power Amplified. D~ect Rellecting
Speakers (One In Each Door And At
Each Side 01 Luggage Area). Also
Feawres Dolby sound. eynaJTic
Noise Reduction And Automatic
Suppression System.

Electric Defogger System (Hatch And .2 .2 .4

Outside Rear View Mirrors (0.4) (0.4) (O.S) Mirrors Only On COnvertible

Z07 BlIstein Selective Ride Control System; S.4 2.6 11.0 (1VYQ7 Only; Auto Trans.
Stiffer Springs. Shocks. Stabilizer Bars (18.4) (5.S) (24.2) Requires G92 Axle)
& Bushings. Heavy Duty Brakes. Engine
Oil Cooler, Heavy Duty Power Steering
COoler.

* Also see Engrne - General Section tor dressed engIne miilss(we,ght).

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METRIC (u.s. Customary)

Exterior Vahlcle And Body Dimensions - Key Sheet

Exterior Width

rT~7
-~[" ---1--
"Uj
-
I
__L
....L . ---L

_u
Exterior Length & Height
~------------~----------"D------------~------~

....I
II
.." 1. .
•• m ·...1- ::: I
" .. ---:....-----------"..-------------...__---u., _ _." I
~-----------------------"a------------------------..;

Exterior Ground Clearance

.'"I
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METRIC (U.S. Customary)

Interior Vehicle And Body Dimensions - Key Sheet

"1 =- ';

III .. II
. .J. - ~ I. -+t
r-Trlr . I
iitll- ..J

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Interior Vehicle And Body Dimensions - Key Sheet

U7

Cargo Space
r - - - - LZII1 - - - -

uti
~------lm-----~
I------UIO-----.I
Station Wagon

Hatchback

.--_ _ _ L2III------.:..,

--- 0 ;jo\----
= =
u
MuHipurpose Vehicle

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Exterior Vehicle And Body Dimensions - Key Sheet
Dimensions Definitions
Seating Reference Point
SEATING REFERENCE POINT means the manufacturer's
design reference point which -
(a) Establishes the rearmost normal design driving or riding
position of each des~nated seating position in a vehicle;
(b) Has coordinates established relative to the design
vehide strucbJre;
(c) Simulates the position of the piVot center of the human
torso and thigh; and
(d) Is the reference point employed to position the two
dimensionai templates described in SAE Recommended .
Practice J826. "Oevices for Use in Defining and Measuring
Vehicte Seating Accommodations,".
Width DImensions
W101 TREAD - FRONT. Thedimension measured between the tire
center1ines at the ground.
W102 TREAD - REAR. The dimension measured between the tire
center1ines at the ground. In case of dual wheels. the
dimension will be measured to the centertine of tire and
wheel assemblies.
W103 VEHICLE WIDTH. The maximum dimension measured
betWeen the widest point on the vehide. excluding extenor
mirrors. flexible mud naps, marker lamps. but including
bumpers. moldings, sheet metal protrusions or dum wheels.
if standard equipment.
Wl17 BODYWIDTHATSgRP-FRONT.Thedimensionmeasured
laterally between the widest points on the body at the
SgRP·front. excluding door handles, applied moldings, or
appJiques.
Wt 20 VEHICLE WIDTH - FRONT DOORS OPEN. The dimension
measured between the widest point on the front doors in
maximum hold~pen position.
W121 VEHICLE WIDTH-REAR DOORS OPEN. The dimension
measured between the widest point on the rear doors in
maximum hokklpen position. For vehicles with a rear door
on onfy one side. this dimension is to the zero "Y" plane.
Wl22 TUMBLE-HOME. STRAIGHT SIDE GLASS. The angle
measured from a vertical to the outside surface of the front
door glass at the SgRP "X" plane.
CURVED SIDE GLASS. The angle measured from a vertical
to a chon:! extending from the upper DLO to the tower DLO
at the outside surface of the front door glass at the front
SgRP "X" plane.
W4tO OUTSIDE MIRROR WIDTH: The dimension between the
widest ~nt on the outside mirrors. The standard right and
left mirror adjusted for normat driving will be shown unless
otherwise noted. When only one outside mirror is standard,
the dimension will be to the zero "Y" plane.
Length Dtmenslons
L t 01 WHEELBASE (WB). The dimension measured longitudi-
nally between front and rear wheet centertines. In case of
dual rear axles, the dimension shall be to the midpoint of the
centertines of the rear wheats.
L103 VEHICLE LENGTH. The maximum dimension measured
longitudinally between the foremost point and the rearrnost
point on the vehiete. including bumper. bumper guards. tow
hooks andlor rub striPS. if standard equipment.
L 104 OVERHAND - FRONT. The dimension measured longitudi-
nally from the centertine of the front wheels to the foremost
point on the vehicle including bumper. bumper guards. tow
hooks and/or rub strips, if standard equipment.
L 105 OVERHANG - REAR Thedimension measured longitudinally
from the centertine of the rear wheels: or in the case of dum
rear axles, the dimension shall be the midpoint of the
centertines of the rear wheels. to the rearmost point on the
vehide including rear bumpers, bumper guards. tow hooks
and rub strips, ff standard equipment.
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L 123 UPPER STRUCTURE LENGTH. The dimension measured
longitudinally fron) th_e cowl point to the deck point.
L127 REAR WHEEL CENTERLINE "X" COORDINATE or in the
case of dum rear axles, the coordinate shall be the midpoint
of the distance between the rear axle centertines.
Height Dimensions
Hl0l VEHICLE HEIGHT. The dimension measured vertically from
the highest point on the vehicle body to ground,
HIll ROCKER PANEL-REAR TO GROUND. The dimension
measured Y9f"ticajty from the bottom 01 the rocker or side
quarter panel at the front of the rear wheel opening
exduding flanges, to ground. '
Ht12 ROCKER PANEL-FRONT TO GROUND. The dimension
measured vertically from the loremost point on the bottom
of the rocker panels, excluding flanges, to ground.
Hl14 COWL POINT TO GROUND. Measured at zero "Y" plane.
H121 BACKLIGHT SLOPE ANGLE. The angle between the
verticaJ reference Une and the surface of backlight at vehicle
zero "Y" plane. For purvs backlight. the angle is to chord
of backlight arc from tower OLO to upper OLO.
Ht22 WINDSHIELD SLOPE ANGLE. The angle between the
vertical reference line and a chord of the windshield arc
running from the \ojoer DLO to the upper DLO at the vehicle
zero "Y" plane. In the case of wrap over glass. the angle
to be measured will be formed by a chord 457 mm (18.0 in.)
long drawn from the \ojoer DLO to the intersecting point on
the windshield. :..
Ht38 DECK POINT TO GROUND. Measured at zero "Y" plane.
Hl09 STAnCLOAD - nRE RADIUS - REAR. Specifiedbythe manu-
facturer in accordance with composite TIRE SECTION
STANDARD.
Ground Clearance DI....n..ons
Hl02 FRONT BUMPER TO GROUND. The minimum dimension
measured vertically from the lowest point on the front
bumper to ground, induding bumper guards, if standard
equipment.
Hl03 FRONTBUMPERTOGROUND-CURBMASS(WT.). Me....
ured in the same manner as H102.
Hl04 REAR BUMPER TO GROUND. The minimum dimension
measured vertically from the lowest point on the rear
bumper to ground. inctuding bumper guards. if standard
equipment.
HtOS REAR BUMPER TO GROUND-CURB MASS (WT.). Me....
urad in the same manner as Hl04.
Hl06 ANGLE OF APPROACH. The angle measured between a
line tangent to the front tire static loaded radius arc and the
initial point of structurat interference forward of the front tire
to ground. The limiting structural component shaU be
designated.
Hl07 ANGLE OF DEPARTURE. The angle measured between a
line tangent to the rear tire static loaded radius arc and the
initial point of structural interference rearward of the rear tire
to ground. The limiting component shaD be designated.
H147 RAMP BREAKOVER ANGLE. The angle measured be-
tween two lines tangent to the front and rear tire static
loaded radius and intersecting at a point on the underside
of the vehicle which defines the largest ramp over which the
vehK:le can roll.
Hl53 REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL TO GROUND. The minimum
dimension measured from the rear axle differential to
ground.
H1S6 MINIMUM RUNNING GROUND CLEARANCE. The min~
mum dimensjon measured from the sprung vehicle to
ground. Specify location.
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Dimensions Definitions

W5 HIP ROOM-FRONT. The minimum dimension measured

laterally between.the IJimmed surfaces on the "X" plane
S1 Wondshield area . through the SgRP -front within 25 mm (1.0 in.) below and 76
52 Side windoWs area Includes the front door, rear door, vents, mm (3.0 in.) aboVe the SgRP-front and 76 mm (3.0 In.) fore
and rear quarter windoWs on both sides of the vehlcte. and aft of the SgRP-front.
53 Backlight areas. W9 STEERING WHEEL MAXIMUM OUTSIDE DIAMElER.
54 Total area Total of all areas (S1 + S2 + 53). Define nother than round.
H7 ACCELERATOR HEEL POINT TO THE STEERING WHEa
F1ducbdMarleDlm_ CENlER. The dimension measured vertically from the
F1ducbd MarIe - N_ber 1 AHP - front to the intersection of the steering oolumn
lS4 "X" coordinate. oentertine to a plane tangent to the upper surface of the
"Y" coordinate.
steenng _ rim.
W21
HS1 "Z' coordinate. H18 STEERING WHEa ANGLE. The angle measured from a
H1S1 Height "r coordinate to ground at curb weight. verticaf to the surface plane of the steering wheel.
H163 Height "r coordinate to ground. H30 SgRP - FRONTTO HEEL Thedimensionmeasuredvertically
F1ducbd MarIe - N _ _ 2 from the SgRP-front to the accelerator heel point.
LS5 "X· coordinate. HSO UPPER BODY OPENING TO GROUND-FRONT. The
W22 "Y" coordinate. dimension measured vertically from the trimmed body
W82 "r coordinate. opening to the ground on the SgRP - front "X" plane.
H1S2 Height "r coordinate to ground at curb weight. HS1 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - FRONT. The dimension meas-
H164 Height "z' coordinate to ground. ured along a line 8 deg. rear of vertical from #Ie SgRP - front
to the headlining plus 102 mm (4.0in.).
Front Compartm_ O I _ H67 FLOOR COVERING THICKNESS - UNDEPRESSED -
L 11 ACCElERATOR HEEL POINT TO SlEERING WHEEL FRONT. The dimension measured vertically from the
CENlER The dimension measured horiZontally from the surface of the undepressed floor covering to the underbody
AHP to the intersectiOn of the steering coWmn centel1~ne . . - metal at the acoeIer_ heel point.
and a plane tangent to the upper surface of the steenng ;;
wheel rim. . _rCompartment D I _ ,
L 17 DESIGN H·POINT - FRONTTRAVEL Thedimensionmeas· L-41 BACK ANGLE - SECOND. The angle measured between a
urad horizontally betWeen the design H-point - front in the verticaf bne through the SgRP-seoond and the torso line.
foremost and rearmost seat track positions. (See SAE L43 HIP ANGLE - SECOND. The angle measured between IOrso
J11(0) line and thigh centeriine.
L23 NORMAL DRIVING AND RIDING SEAT TRACK TRAVEL L45 KNEE ANGLE-SECOND. The angfe measured betwe<
The dimension measured horiZontatly betWeen a point on thigh centerline and lower leg oenterline.
the design H-point travel line from the SgRP to the displaced L47 FOOT ANGLE - SECOND. The angle measured between the
point on the design H-point travel line wit.h the seat moved - . leg oenterline and a line tangent to the ball and heel
to the foremost seat position. but not to indu~e seat ~ of the ttvee-dimensional deVices bare foot flesh line
travel used for purposes other than normal driVing and riding (Reference J828). ,
positions. (See SAEJ11(0). L48 KNEE CLEARANCE - SECOND. The minimum dimension
La1 SgRP-FRONT. "X" CooRDINAlED. measured from the knee pivot center to the back: of the front
L34 MAXIMUM EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM-ACCElERATOR. The seatbacI< minus 51 mm (2.0 in.). '
dimension measured along a line from the an6de P~ ce,:,ter LSO SgRPCOUPLEDISTANCE - SECOND. Thedimension meas-
to the SgRP - front plus 254 mm (1 0.0 in.) measuredwithnght ured horizontaJly from the driver SgAP - front to the
toot on the undepressed accelerator pedal. For vehictes SgRP - second.
with SgRP to heel (H30) greater than 18 in .. the accelerator LS1 MINIMUM EFFECnVE LEG ROOM-SECOND. The di-
pedal may be depressed as specified by the manufacturer. . mension measured along a bne from the ankle pivot oenter
If the accelerator IS depressed. the manulacturer shall place to the SgRP-·seoond plus 254 mm (10.0 in.).
foot fiat on pedal and note the depression of the pedal. W4 SHOULDER ROOM-SECOND. The minimum dimension
L-40 BACK ANGLE - FRONT. The angle measured between a measured IateraUy between door or quarter trimmed
vertical line through the SgRP - front and the torso line. If the surtaoes on the "X" plane through the SgRP - second at
seatback is adJustable. use the no1'1T\al drMng and ndlng height between 254-405 mm (10.0-16.0 in.) aboVe the
position speafied by the manufacturer. SgRP - second, exdudingthedoorassiststrapsandattaching
L-42 HIP ANGLE - FRONT. The angle measured between torso parts.
line and thigh centerline. . W6 HIP ROOM-SECOND. Measured in the same manner as
L44 KNEE ANGLE - FRONT. Theangle measured between thigh WS.
center1ine and lower leg centerline measured on the nght H31 SgRP - SECOND TO HEEL The dimension measured verti-
leg. cally from the SgRP - second to the two dimensional device
L46 FOOT ANGLE - FRONT. The angle measured between the heel point on the depressed Hoor covenng.
lower leg centertine and a line tangent to the ~all and heel H51 UPPER BODY OPENING TO GROUND-SECOND. The
of the bare foot flesh bne measured on the ngot leg. Ref dimension measured vertically from the trimmed body
SAEJ826. opening to the ground on the "X" plane 330 mm (13.0 in.)
L53 SgRP-FRONTTOHEEL Thedimensionmeasuredhorizon- forWard of the SgRP - second.
tally from the SgRP - front to the accelerator heel point. H63 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - SECOND. Thedimension meas·
W3 SHOULOERROOM -FRONT. Theminimumdimensonmeas· ured along a line 8 deg. rear of vertical from the SgRP to the
urad laterally between the trimmed surfaces on the ':X" headtining, plus 102 mm (4.0 in.).
plane through the SgRP - front at height between the be~ hne H73 FLOORCOVERING - DEPRESSED-SECOND. Thedimensiol
and 254 mm (10.0 in.) aboVe the SgRP-front exdudlngthe measured vertically from the heel point to the underbody
door assist strap and attaching parts. sheet metal.

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Interio. Vehicle And Body Dimensions - Key Sheet
Dimensions Definitions
Luggage Compartment Dimensions
VI USABLE LUGGAGE CAPACITY - ToIalofvolumesofindivid·
ual pieces of S1andan:f luggage set plus H-boxes stowed in
the luggage compartment in acoordance with the procedure
described in paragraph 8.2 of SAE-Jll00a.
Interior VoIu..... (EPA Classification)
The Interior Volume Index is listecHor each body style except two
seaters. The Interior Volume Index estimates the space in a car. It
is based on four measurements - head room, shoukier room, hip
room. and leg room - forthe front and rear
sealS. plus trunk capacity.
The Trunk/Cargo Index is an estimate of the size of the trunk/cargo
space. In stabon wagons and ha1chbacks ~ is an estimate of the
space behind the second seat
StatIon Wagon I MPV - ThIrd Seat DIm_ons
L85 SgRP COUPLE DISTANCE - THIRD. The dimension mess-
uredhorizonlallyfromtheSgRP-secondtotheSgRP-third.
L86 EFFECTIVE LEG ROOM - THIRD. Thedimensionmeasured
along a line from the ankle pivot center to the SgRP-thirtl
plus 254 mm (10.0 in.).
L87 KNEE CLEARANCE - THIRD. Theminimumdimensionfrom
the knee pivot center 10 the back at second seatback minus
a oonstant of 51 mm (2.0 in.). With rear·facing·thirtl seat.
dimension is measured to closure.
L88 BACK ANGLE - THIRD. Measurild in 1I1e same manner as
L41.
L89 HIP ANGLE-THIRD. MeasunedinthesarnemannerasL43.
L90 KNEE ANGLE - THIRD. Measured in the same manner as
L45
L91 FOOT ANGLE - THIRD. Measured in the same manner as
L47.
was SHOULDER ROOM - THIRD. Measured inthesarne manner
asW4.
W86 HIP ROOM - THIRD. Measured in the same manner as W5.
H86 EFFECTIVE HEAD ROOM - THIRD. The dimension. meas.
ured along a line8deg. fromtheSgRP -thirtltothe headlining
rear of vertical plus a constant.,f 102 mm (4.0 in.).
H87 SgRP- THIRO TO HEEL POINT.
501 SEAT FACING DIRECTION- THIRD.
Staaon Wagon I MPV - cargo Space OI_n.
l200 CARGO LENGTH-OPEN-FRONT. The minimum dimen-
sion measured longitudinally from the bad< of the front
seatbeck at the height of the undepressed floor covering to
the-rearmost pOint on ~e undepressed floor covering on the
open tailgate or cargo surface if the rear closure is a
conventional door type tailgate at the zero "Y" plane.
. L201 CARGO LENGTH - OPEN - SECOND. The dimension
measured longitudinally from the back of the second
s e _ at the height of 1I1e undepressed floor covering to
the rearmost pOint on the undepressed floor covering on the
open tailgate or cargo floor surface if the rear closure is a
conventional door type tailgate. at the zero "Y' plane.
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l202 CARGO LENGTH -CLOSED - FRONT. The minimum
dimension measured horiZontally from the back of the front
seat at the height of the undepressed floor covering to the
reannost point on the undepressed floor covering on the
cJosed tailgate or taildoor tor station wagons, trucks and
mpv's at the zero "Y" plane.
l203 CARGO LENGTH-CLOSED-SECOND. The dimension
measured horizontally from the back of the second seat at
the height of the undepnessed floor covering to the rearmost
point on the Undepr8SSAd floor covering on the closed
tailgate or taildoor for station wagons. trucks and mpv's at
the zero "Y' plane.
l204 CARGO LENGTH AT BELT:"'FRONT. The minimum di·
mension measured horizontally from the back of the front
seatback at the seatback top to the foremost normal surface
of the dosed tailgate or inside su!face of the cab backpanel
at the height of the bet!. on the zero "Y' plane.
l205 CARGO LENGTH AT BELT - SECOND. The minimum di·
mension measured horizontally from the back of the second
seatback at the seatback top to the foremost nannal surface
of the dosed tailgate at the height of the be~. on the zero
"Y' plane.
W201 CARGOWIDTH - WHEELHOUSE. The minimum dimension
measured laterally between the trimmed wheelhousings at
floor level. For any vehicle not trimr:ned. measure to the
sheet metal. '
W203 REAR OPENING WIDTH AT FLOOR. The minimum
dimension measured lateraily between the limiting inter-
ferences of the rear opening at floor kwel.
W204 REAR OPENING WIDTH AT BELT. The minimum di·
mension measured laterally between the limiting inter-
ferences of the rear opening at bett height or top of pick up
box.
W205 REAR OPENING WIDTH ABOVE BELT. The minimum
dimension measured laterally between the limiting inter-
ferences of the rear opening above the belt height.
W500 CARGO WIDTH AT FlOOR. The" maximum dimension
measured laterally between.the limiting interferences at the
floor level. This dimension shall include ribs and pillars. but
will exclude wheelhouses.
H197 FRONT SEATBACK TO LOAD FLOOR HEIGHT. The
dimension measured verticatly from the horiZontal tangent
to 1I1e top of the seatback to the undepressed floor covering.
H201 CARGO HEIGHT. The dimension measured vertically from
the top of the undepressed floor covering to the headlining
at the rear wheel "X" coordinate on the zero "Y" plane.
H202 REAR OPENING HEIGHT. The dimension measured
vertically from the top of the undepressed floor covering to
the upper trimmed opening on the zero "Y" plane with rear
- . - tully open .
H250 TAILGATE TO GROUND CURB MASS (WT.). The dimen-
sion measured vertically from the top of the undepressed
floor covering on the lowered taitgate to ground on the zero
"Y"plane.
H50S MAXIMUM CARGO HEIGHT. The maximum vertical dimen-
sion rear of the front seat from the cargo floor to roof bow •.
or headlining at the zero "Y" plane.
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Dimensions Definitions
_ _ - cargo ~DIIMria_.
V2 STATION WAGON All _ cargo dimensions are Ii> be taken with the front seat
Measured in inches: in full down and rear position, and !he rear seat folded down, The
W4 x H201 x l204 _ door is in !he dosed position_ (For electronically adjusted
1728 seats, see !he manufacturer's speciflC8lions for Design "H" Point),
L208 CARGO LENGTH AT FRONT SEATBACK HEIGHT, The
Measured in mm: minimum horizontal dimension from the "X" plane tangent
W4 x H201 x L204 to !he rearrnost surface of !he driver's seatbacl< to the inside
~ m" (cubic meter) limiting interference of !he hatchback door on !he vehide
10>
HIDDEN LUGGAGE CAPACITY-REAR OF FRONT SEAT, zero "Y"' plane_
V4 L209 CARGO LENGTH AT FLOOR - FRONT, The minimum hori-
The !DIal volun'leS of individUal pieces 01 one set 01 s!andard zantaf dimensioo, measured at Hoar level from the rear of the
luggage _ in any hidden cargo area below the load front saatback to !he normal timiling interference of the
_ door on the vehicle zero "Y" plane,
Hoar rear of !he front seat. L210 CARGO LENGTH AT SECOND SEATBACK HEIGHT, The
V5 TRUCKS AND MPV"S WITH OPEN AREA. minimum dimension measured from !he "X" plane tangent
Measured in inches: to !he raannost surface of second saatback or the load floor
L506 x W505 x H503 which is . - at least one half of the HI98 dimension
II" height _ !he rear load 1Ioor, to !he rearmost inside
1728 limiting interference on the zero "X" plane,
Measured in mm:.~ . L211 CARGO LENGTH AT FLOOR-SECOND S~TBACK. The
x
L506 W500 x H503 minimum horizontal dimension measured atfloor level from
to> in" (cubic meter) the rear of !he saoond saatback or load floor panel to the
normal timiting interference of !he hatchback door on the
V6 TRUCKS AND MPVS WITH CLOSED AREA. vehicle zero "Y" plane,
Measured in inches: HI97 FRONT SEATBACK TO LOAD HEIGHT, The dimension
l204xWSOO x H505. measured vertically from the horizontaI.tangent to the top
~ft3 of the seatback to the undep esSBd floorcovering.
1728 HI98 SECOND SEATBACK TO LOAD FLOOR HEIGHT: The
Measured in mm':: dimensiOn measured venicalIy from !he second seatbacl<
l204 x WSOO x H505 to !he undeprassed floor covering.
10> in" (cubic. meter) V3 HATCHBACK.
Measured in inches:
VB HIDOENLUGGAGECAPACITY -REAROFSECONDSEAT,
The tDtaI volume of indiVidual pieces of one set of standard L208 + L209 x W4 x HI97
luggage _ed in any hidden cargo area below the load 2
~ft3
Hoar rear of the second seat. 1728
VIO STATION WAGON CARGO VOLUME INDEX, Measured in mm:
Measured in inches:
H201'x L.205 x W4 + W201 L208 + L209 x W4 x HI97
2
2
10> m> (cubic meter)
1728
Measured in mm:
V4 HIDDEN LUGGAGE CAPACITY -REAR OF FRONT SEAT.
H201 x L205 x W4 + W201
The total volumes of indiViduaJ pjeces of one set of standard
2 luggage _ in any hidden cargo area below the load
10. m" (cubic meter) floor rear of the front seat.
VII HATCHBACK CARGO VOLUME INDEX. Usable luggage
(one.(1 )staold and luggage set) below floor:
Measured in inches:
L210 + L211 x W4 x HI98
2
-~'7-'728=----- ~tt'
Measured in mm:
L210 + L211 xW4xH198
2
--=--:,-=0',------" m" (cubic meter)

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Index

Subject PagaNo. Subject Pag_No.

Alternator. · .. 16 P""",,- Gapaci1y . . . . • • . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Axle Drive. Front. Rear, All Four .. · . ",2.9,10 Passenger Mass Distribution . . • • • • • . . . . . 26
Axle Shalts . ; 10 PistOns . . . . . . . . . . . . . . • . . 3
Battery · . is Power Brakes . . . . . . . . . . • . • • • • • • •• . . . . . . 12
Body and MisceUaneous Information . · . . . 17 Power. Engine . . . . . • • • • • • . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Brakes - PartUng Service. . . . . . . . . . . 12.13 Power Steering .. . • • • • . • . . . • • • • • • • • . • • • • • . . . 14
Power Teams. . . •••••. . . . . . . . ... 2
Camber . . . . . . . . . · ... 15
PrapeIIe< Shaft . . • • . • • . • • • . . . . . . . . . . .. 10
Camshaft .. · ... 3
Pumps - Fuel. . . . . . • • • • • . . .... 6
Capacities Water . . . . • . • • . • . . . . . .. .. 5
Cooling System . . . · .... 5
Fuel Tank. · .. 6 Radiator - Cap, Hoses. Cafe. . . . .5
Lubricants Ratios - Axle. Transaxle. . . . . • • . . • . . .2.9,10
Engine Crankcase .
Transmission f Transaxle . . . . . . . 8.9
." ~.
Steeling . . . . . • • • • • . • .••• . . . . . . "
.2

Rear Axle. · 10 Transmission I Transaxle . . . . . • • . . . . . . . . . • . .. .. 2. 8. 9

Cart>uretor . . . • • • • • • • • .. ..2.6 Rear Axle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2. , 0
Caster 15 ~-AIt_ ...... . . .. ....... .. ..... 16
19 Restraint System . . . . . . • • • • . • . . . . . 18

.
Climate Control System .
Clutch - Pedal Operated . • . · ...8 Rims. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Coil. Ignition . .16 " - _ Connecting. . . . . . . • . • . • . . . . . . . . . ."
Connecting Rods .
Converuence Equipment .
. ...... 4
.. .. .. . .. 20-21
Scrub Radius • . . · ,
Seats . . . .17
Cooling Sys1em . · .. 5 Shock Absorbers, Front & Rear. . .. 11
Cranl<shaft . . ... 4 _Plugs. . ............ . · 16
Cylinders am Cylinder Head. . · .3 Speedometer . . . . . . . . . . · 15
Diesel Information . · .. 4 Springs - Front & Rear Suspension. . . . • . • . . . . . . . . . . . . '1
Dimension Definitions Stabilizer (Sway Bar) - Front & Rear. . . . . . . . . 11
Key Sheet - Exterior . . . . . . . 28,31.32 Starting Sys1em . . .. 16
Key Sheet - Interior. . . . .29.30.32. 33. 34 Steeling .. .. 14
Suppression - Ignrtion.""". . . . . • • • • • • • . . .. . . . . . 16
Electrical System . . . 15, 16
Suspension - Front & Rear ..
Emission Controls . .7
Engine - General ToO p;pe . . ............. . .7
Bore, Stroke. Type . · .3 Theft Protection .. ....... • • . . . • . 2t
CompreSSIOn Ratio . .2 Thennostat. Coating . . . . . • . • • • • . . . . 5
Oisp£acement. . . .2.3 Td"eS . . . • • . . . . . • • • • . . _ . 13
Firing Order, Cylinder Numbering . .3 Toe-In. . . . . . . • . . . . 15
General Information, Power & Torque. . · ... 2 Torque Converter _ . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Intake System. .
Power Teams ..
·
. . . . . . . . . ..2
." T",- - Engme .
Trailet Towing.
. .2. 8. 9
. . . . . . . . . . . . •• . • . • . . , • • . . . . . . 21
Exhaust System . . . . . • . • . . ... 7 TransaxJe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Equipment Availability, Convenience . .20 Transmission - Types. . . . . . . . , , •• . . . , . . . . _2. 8, 9
Transmis5ion - Automatic. . . . . . . . • • . "2,9
Fan. Cooling . · ... 5
Filters - Engine Oil. Fuel System .
Four Wheel OrNe.
·
.10
." Transmission - Manual. . . . . . • . • • . • . • . • • .
Transmission - Ratios _ . .
. . . 2. 8
. • • • • • • . . . . 2, 8. 9
Tread. . . . . . , •• , , , . , . . . .. 22
Frame . · .17
Trunk Cargo load . .1
Front Suspension . · . 11
,.
P_
Front Wheel Drive Unit. · .. 10 Tn"''' Luggage Gapaci1y . .23
.
Turning Diameter. . .
Fuel Economy, EPA. · .. 1

..
Fuel Injection. .6 Unitized Construction . . . .18
Fuel Sys1em . · .. 6 lhWwrsal Joints. Shaft. . . . . . . • • . . . .10
Fuei Tank. · .6 Valve System. .
Glass . 18 Vehicle Dimensions
18 WtdIh .. .22
HeadIampS .. .22
lJmg1t1 .
Headroom - Body . · .23.24
.22 Hag". . . . . . . .. . . .. • ' • • • • • . . 22
Heights . . . . . ••. . . . . . . . . .22
Ground Clearance .
Horns . '5 Front Companment . . . . . . . . . . .23
I k)I~( - Brake. . . •••• •• , , . . . . . 2
Rear Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Ignition System . · 16 Luggage Companmen1 . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . 23
Inflation - Tires. . .13 StationWagon - ThirdSeat. . .. •. •• . . . . • . . . . . . . . . 24
Imenor Volumes . · .. 23 Slalion _ - Ca.go Space. . . . . . . . • . • ' • • •• • . . . . 24

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Instruments . · 15 - - CaIgoSpace .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2'
· .. 23,24 F_MaJI<s ... . • • • . • • . . . . .. ..25

..
Legroom .
· .. 22 V _ Reguta1D< . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Lenglhs .
Lsveling, Suspens;on . · .. 11 -Pump .. . . . . • . . . . . . . . , .. , . . . . . . 5
Lifters, Va," . . . · ...
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26.27
Linings - CIu1ch. Brake. . . · . . . . 8,12 Wheel Alignment . . . . . , .•••• • . .15
Lubric:ation - Engine Transmission I Transaxle . · .4,B,9 ...... . . 22
Luggage Compartment .
Models.
· . . . . . 23
· . 1
.. 16
Wheats & Tires... .

Widths ..
.13
.
.22
,.
Motor Starting .
· . 7 WIndshiek:I . . . . . . . . . .18
~uffler .
Windshield Wiper and Washer. . : ..15
Or>g;n .. · .1

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