1978 Corvette Coupe Specifications, Options and Production Numbers

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Production & Specifications

Total Production

46,776

Wheelbase

98.00"

Length

185.20"

Width

69.00"

Height

48.00"

Curb Weight

3,572.00 lbs.

Track Front/Rear

58.70" / 59.50"

Tire Size

P225/70R15

Plant Built

St. Louis

Base Engine

350ci V8 185hp

Serial Range

1Z87L8S400001 through 1Z87L8S440274
1Z87L8S900001 through 1Z87L8S906502 (Pace Car)

Total Production	46,776
Wheelbase	98.00"
Length	185.20"
Width	69.00"
Height	48.00"
Curb Weight	3,572.00 lbs.
Track F/R	58.70" / 59.50"
Tire Size	P225/70R15
Plant Built	St. Louis
Base Engine	350ci V8 185hp
Serial Range	1Z87L8S400001 through 1Z87L8S440274 1Z87L8S900001 through 1Z87L8S906502 (Pace Car)

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Options for Model Year 1978, Coupe

* = Option price during model year
** = Option price adjusted for inflation, in 2025 dollars

Code	Description	Quantity	1978*	2025**
1YZ87	Base Corvette Sport Coupe	40,274	$9,352	$47,533
1YZ87/78	Limited Edition Pace Car	6,502	$13,653	$69,396
A31	Power Windows	36,931	$130	$661
AU3	Power Door Locks	12,187	$120	$610
B2Z	Silver Anniversary Paint	15,283	$399	$2,028
C49	Rear Window Defroster	30,912	$95	$483
C60	Air Conditioning	37,638	$605	$3,075
CC1	Removable Glass Roof Panels	972	$349	$1,774
D35	Sport Mirrors	38,405	$40	$203
FE7	Gymkhana Suspension	12,590	$41	$208
G95	Optional Rear Axle Ratio	382	$15	$76
K30	Cruise Control	31,608	$99	$503
L82	350ci 220hp Engine	12,739	$525	$2,668
M21	4 Speed Manual Close Ratio	3,385	$0	$
MX1	Automatic Transmission	38,614	$0	$
N37	Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column	37,858	$175	$889
NA6	High Altitude Emissions Equipment	260	$33	$168
QBS	White Letter Steel Belted Tires P225/60R15	18,296	$216	$1,099
QGR	White Letter Steel Belted Tires P225/70R15	26,203	$51	$259
U58	AM/FM Radio Stereo	10,189	$286	$1,454
U69	AM/FM Radio	2,057	$199	$1,011
U75	Power Antenna	23,069	$49	$249
U81	Dual Rear Speakers	12,340	$49	$249
UA1	Heavy Duty Battery	28,243	$18	$91
UM2	AM/FM Radio Stereo With 8 Track	20,899	$419	$2,130
UP6	AM/FM Radio Stereo With CB	7,138	$638	$3,243
YF5	California Emissions Test	3,405	$75	$381
YJ8	Aluminum Wheels	28,008	$340	$1,728
ZN1	Trailer Package	972	$89	$452
ZX2	Convenience Group	37,222	$84	$427

Paint Colors for Model Year 1978, Coupe

Code	Description	Quantity	Additional Charge
10	Classic White	4,150	n/a
13	Silver	3,232	n/a
13/07	Silver Anniversary	15,283	n/a
19	Black	4,573	n/a
19/47	Black/Silver	6,502	n/a
26	Corvette Light Blue	1,960	n/a
52	Corvette Yellow	1,243	n/a
59	Corvette Light Beige	1,686	n/a
72	Corvette Red	2,074	n/a
82	Corvette Mahogany	2,121	n/a
83	Corvette Dark Blue	2,084	n/a
89	Corvette Dark Brown	1,991	n/a

Interior Colors for Model Year 1978

Code	Material	Color
122	Leather	Oyster White
192	Leather	Black
292	Leather	Dark Blue
592	Leather	Light Doeskin
692	Leather	Dark Brown
722	Leather	Medium Red
762	Leather	Saffron

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