1988 Corvette Convertible Specifications, Options and Production Numbers

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Available Body Styles:

Coupe Convertible

Production & Specifications

Total Production

7,407

Wheelbase

96.20"

Length

176.50"

Width

71.00"

Height

46.60"

Curb Weight

N/A

Track Front/Rear

59.60" / 60.40"

Tire Size

P255/50VR-16

Plant Built

Bowling Green

Base Engine

L98 350ci V8 240hp

Serial Range

1G1YY3182J5100001 - 1G11YY3182J5122789

Total Production	7,407
Wheelbase	96.20"
Length	176.50"
Width	71.00"
Height	46.60"
Curb Weight	N/A
Track F/R	59.60" / 60.40"
Tire Size	P255/50VR-16
Plant Built	Bowling Green
Base Engine	L98 350ci V8 240hp
Serial Range	1G1YY3182J5100001 - 1G11YY3182J5122789

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Options for Model Year 1988, Convertible

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

Code	Description	Quantity	1988*	2025**
1YY67	Base Convertible	7,407	$34,820	$95,603
24S	Removable Roof Panel, blue tint	8,332	$615	$1,689
64S	Removable Roof Panel, bronze tint	3,337	$615	$1,689
AC1	Power Passenger Seat	18,779	$240	$659
AC3	Power Driver Seat	22,084	$240	$659
AQ9	Leather Sport Seats	12,724	$1,025	$2,814
AR9	Base Leather Seats	9,043	$400	$1,098
AX4	European Belt System	n/a	n/a	n/a
B2K	Callaway Twin Turbo	124	$25,895	$71,098
B4P	Radiator Boost Fan	19,035	$75	$206
C2L	Dual Removable Roof Panels	5,091	$915	$2,512
C49	Electric Rear Defogger	n/a	n/a	n/a
C68	Electronic Air Conditioning	19,372	$150	$412
D74	Illuminated Driver Vanity Mirror	14,249	$58	$159
DD9	Electric Outside Rear View Mirrors	n/a	n/a	n/a
DL8	Twin Remote Heated Mirrors (convert.)	6,582	$35	$96
FG3	Delco Bilstein Shock Absorbers	18,437	$189	$519
G92	Performance Axle Ratio, 3.07:1	4,497	$22	$60
K05	Engine Block Heater	n/a	n/a	n/a
K34	Electric Speed Control w/ Resume	n/a	n/a	n/a
KC4	Engine Oil Cooler	18,877	$110	$302
L98	Engine, 5.7L V8, TPI	n/a	n/a	n/a
MM4	4-spd, Manual Trans.	4,282	$0	$
MX0	Auto. Transmission w/ Overdrive	n/a	n/a	n/a
NM5	Canadian Export Emission Reg.	n/a	n/a	n/a
NM8	Export Emission System	n/a	n/a	n/a
NN5	California Emission Requirements	3,882	$99	$272
QZD	P255/50VR16, Steel Belt Radial Tires	n/a	n/a	n/a
T84	Right Rule of Road Headlamps	n/a	n/a	n/a
T85	Left Rule of Road Headlamps	n/a	n/a	n/a
T89	Tail/Stop Lamp Assembly, European	n/a	n/a	n/a
U18	Export Speedometer	n/a	n/a	n/a
UJ6	Low Tire Pressure Warning System	n/a	n/a	n/a
UK1	Japanese Radio Frequency	n/a	n/a	n/a
UL2	European Radio Frequency	n/a	n/a	n/a
UL5	Radio Delete	179	-$297	-$815
UM6	Electric Tuned Stereo w/ Cassette	n/a	n/a	n/a
UU8	Delco Bose Stereo System	20,304	$773	$2,122
V01	Heavy Duty Radiator	19,271	$40	$110
V70	Front Tow Hook - Export	n/a	n/a	n/a
VD1	European Modifications	n/a	n/a	n/a
VE1	Japanese Modifications	n/a	n/a	n/a
Z01	35th Anniversary Package (coupe)	2,050	$4,795	$13,165
Z49	Canadian Base Equipment Group	n/a	n/a	n/a
Z51	Performance Handling Pkg. (coupe)	1,309	$1,295	$3,556
Z52	Sport Handling Pkg. (coupe)	16,017	$970	$2,663
Z6A	Rear Window/Side Mirror Defoggers (coupe)	14,648	$165	$453

Paint Colors for Model Year 1988, Convertible

Code	Description	Quantity	Additional Charge
13	Silver Metallic	385	n/a
20	Medium Blue Metallic	1,148	n/a
28	Dark Blue Metallic	1,675	n/a
35	Yellow	578	n/a
40	White	3,620	n/a
40/41	White/Black	2,050	n/a
41	Black	3,420	n/a
66	Dark Orange (Pilot)	5	n/a
74	Dark Red Metallic	2,878	n/a
81	Bright Red	5,340	n/a
90	Gray Metallic	644	n/a
96	Charcoal Metallic	1,046	n/a

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