1979 Chevrolet Corvette
1979 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CHANGES LITTLE
The 1979 Corvette changed very little from the 1978 mdoel. The front and rear spoilers that were designed for the ’78 Indy Pace Car were now optional on all ’79’s. The setup was supposed to reduce drag by 15%. The ’79 Corvette catalog was the last to feature body colors that had the name “Corvette” in front of them. Big changes, huh?
1979 CHEVROLET CORVETTE INTERIORS
While few visual changes were made, the 1979 Chevrolet Corvette received lighter-weight seats that were taller in back (also developed for the 1978 Corvette Indy Pace Car. The passenger seat now folded flat, to the same level as the cargo area. Late-1979s got “upgraded” to an 85-MPH speedometer, which would be standard on the 1980-model.
1979 Chevrolet Corvette SPECIFICATIONS
Production
Base Price Wheelbase Overall Length Overall Width Overall Height Ground Clearance Track, F/R Tire Size Fuel Capacity ENGINE SPECS: Engine Type Displacement Bore & Stroke Block Material ENGINE OPTIONS: RPO Displacement Horsepower @ RPM Torque @ RPM Compression Valvetrain Fuel System |
53,807 Coupes
$10,220.00 98.0″ 185.2″ 69.0″ 48.0″ 4.5″ 58.7″ / 59.4″ GR70-15 17 US gal / 64 liters OHV 90-degree V8, 5 main bearings 350 ci / 5.7 liters 4.00″ X 3.48″ Cast Iron Base L48 350 ci 195 hp @ 4000 rpm 285 lb/ft @ 2400 rpm 8.2:1 Hydraulic Rochester 4-barrel |
L82
350 ci 225 hp @ 5200 rpm 270 @ 3600 rpm 8.9:1 Hydraulic Rochester 4-barrel |