1996 Corvette Convertible Specifications, Options and Production Numbers

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Available Body Styles:

Coupe Convertible

Production & Specifications

Total Production

4,369

Wheelbase

96.20"

Length

178.50"

Width

70.70"

Height

47.30"

Curb Weight

3,465.00 lbs.

Track Front/Rear

57.70" / 59.00"

Tire Size

P255/40ZR-17; RR:P285/40ZR-17

Plant Built

Bowling Green

Base Engine

LT1 350ci V8 300hp

Serial Range

1G1YY3257T5100001 - 1G1YY3251T5120536 (600001-601000 Grand Sport)

Total Production	4,369
Wheelbase	96.20"
Length	178.50"
Width	70.70"
Height	47.30"
Curb Weight	3,465.00 lbs.
Track F/R	57.70" / 59.00"
Tire Size	P255/40ZR-17; RR:P285/40ZR-17
Plant Built	Bowling Green
Base Engine	LT1 350ci V8 300hp
Serial Range	1G1YY3257T5100001 - 1G1YY3251T5120536 (600001-601000 Grand Sport)

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Options for Model Year 1996, Convertible

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

Code	Description	Quantity	1996*	2025**
1YY67	Base Convertible	4,369	$45,060	$92,709
24S	Blue Tinted Removable Roof Panel	6,626	$650	$1,337
64S	Brown Tinted Removable Roof Panel	2,492	$650	$1,337
AC3	Power Passenger Seat	17,060	$305	$628
AG1	Power Driver Seat	19,798	$305	$628
AQ9	Leather Sport Seats	12,016	$625	$1,286
C2L	Dual Removable Roof Panels	3,983	$950	$1,955
CC2	Auxiliary Hardtop (convert.)	429	$1,995	$4,105
F45	Selective Real Time Damping System	2,896	$1,695	$3,487
G92	Performance Axle Ratio	9,801	$50	$103
LT4	350ci., 330hp Engine	6,359	$1,450	$2,983
MN6	6-Speed Manual Transmission	6,359	$0	$
N84	Spare Tire Delete	986	-$100	-$206
U1F	Compact Disc Delco-Bose	17,037	$396	$815
UJ6	Low Tire Pressure Warning System	6,865	$325	$669
WY5	Extended Mobility Tires	4,945	$70	$144
Z15	Collector's Edition	5,412	$1,250	$2,572
Z16	Grand Sport Package	190	$2,880	$5,925
Z51	Performance Handling Package	1,869	$350	$720

Paint Colors for Model Year 1996, Convertible

Code	Description	Quantity	Additional Charge
05	Dark Purple Metallic	320	n/a
10	Arctic White	3,210	n/a
13	Sebring Silver Metallic	5,412	n/a
28	Admiral Blue	1,000	n/a
41	Black	3,917	n/a
43	Bright Aqua Metallic	357	n/a
45	Polo Green Metallic	2,414	n/a
53	Competition Yellow	488	n/a
70	Torch Red	4,418	n/a

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