1977 Corvette Specifications

"Road and Track, June 1977"

VIN Tag Information
1Z37L7S400001 - 1Z37L7S449213
Digit Definition
1st 1 = GM Division = Chevrolet
2nd Z = Series = Corvette
3rd/4th Body Style:  37 = Coupe
5th Engine Type:  L = L48, X = L82
6th 7 = Model Year = 1977
7th Assembly Plant:  S = St. Louis, MO.
Last 6 digits Production Number starting with 400001 and up.

Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 98.0
Track Frt/Rear (in) 58.7 / 59.5
Length (in.) 185.2
Width (in.) 69.0
Height (in.) 48
Frontal Area (in) NA
Ground Clearance (in.) (minimum) 5.7 in.
Curb Weight (lbs) 3650
Weight-to-power ratio (lbs:hp) NA
Coefficient of Drag NA
Weight Dist. F/R (%) 49 / 51
Coolant Capacity (qt.) NA
Fuel Capacity (gal.) 17.0
Oil Capacity (qt.) (w/ filter) NA

Engine Specifications
  L48 L82
Type Overhead valve, 350 ci, pushrod V8, 2 valves/cylinder
Bore 4.00 in 4.00 in
Stroke 3.48 3.48
Displacement 350 ci. 350 ci.
Compression Ratio NA 9.0:1
Horsepower 180 hp 210 hp @ 5200 rpm
Torque NA 255 lb-ft. @ 3600 rpm
Redline (RPM) NA NA
Induction System 1 x 4 bbl Rochester 1 x 4 bbl Rochester
Valvetrain Hydraulic Lifters Hydraulic Lifters

Miscellaneous
Brakes
Type 4-wheel power vented disk
Front Rotors (diam x thickness) 11.75 in.
Rear Rotors (diam x thickness) 11.75 in.
Wheels and Tires
Wheel Size 8.0 x 15 in.
Wheel Type Cast alloy
Tire Make/Size Steel Radial, GR70-15

Transmission
  Automatic Manual
Type 3-Speed Automatic 4-Speed Manual
Gear Ratios    
1st 2.48 2.64
2nd 1.48 1.75
3rd 1.00 1.34
4th NA 1.00
Reverse 2.08:1 NA
Axle Ratio NA NA
Final Drive Ratio 3.55:1 3.70:1

Performance Review
Magazine GM Spec. MT R&T
Pub. Date   Dec. 1976 June 1977
Engine   L82 L82
Transmission   3-Speed Auto. 4-Speed Man.
0-30 mph (sec) NA 3.7 2.6
0-40 mph (sec) NA 5.1 NA
0-50 mph (sec) NA 6.6 5.3
0-60 mph (sec) NA 8.8 6.8
0-70 mph (sec) NA 11.5 NA
0-80 mph (sec) NA 14.7 11.5
0-90 mph (sec) NA 17.9 14.6
0-100 mph (sec) NA NA NA
0-110 mph (sec) NA NA NA
0-120 mph (sec) NA NA NA
0-130 mph (sec) NA NA NA
1/4 Mile (sec/mph) NA 16.6 / 82.0 15.5 / 92.5
Top Speed NA NA NA
Braking (ft.) NA 149 ft. (60 - 0 mph) 155 ft. (60 - 0 mph)
265 ft. (80 - 0 mph)
Lateral Accel. NA NA 0.726 G

1977 Corvette Options
RPO# DESCRIPTION QUANTITY $ RETAIL
1YZ37 Base Corvette Sport Coupe 49,213 8,648
A31 Power Windows 44,331 116
B32 Color Keyed Floor Mats 36,763 22
C49 Rear Window Defogger 30,411 84
C60 Air Conditioning 45,249 553
D35 Sport Mirrors 20,206 36
FE7 Gymkhana Suspension 7,269 38
G95 Optional Rear Axle Ratio 972 14
K30 Speed Control 29,161 88
L82 350ci, 210hp Engine 6,148 495
M21 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio 2,060 0
M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission 41,231 0
NA6 High Altitude Emission Equipment n/a 22
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 46,487 165
QRZ GR70x15 White Letter Steel Belted Tires 46,227 57
UA1 Heavy Duty Battery 32,882 17
U58 AM-FM Stereo Radio 18,483 281
U69 AM-FM Radio 4,700 187
UM2 AM-FM Stereo Radio with 8-Track 24,603 414
V54 Luggage and Roof Panel Rack n/a 73
YF5 California Emission Certification n/a 70
YJ8 Aluminum Wheels 12,646 321
ZN1 Trailer Package 289 83
ZX2 Convenience Group 40,872 22

1977 Corvette Exterior Color Choices
CODE EXTERIOR QUANTITY
10 Classic White 9,408
13 Silver 5,518
19 Black 6,070
26 Corvette Light Blue 5,967
28 Corvette Dark Blue 4,065
41 Corvette Chartreuse 1
52 Corvette Yellow 71
56 Corvette Bright Yellow 1,942
66 Corvette Orange 4,012
80 Corvette Tan 4,588
72 Medium Red 4,057
83 Corvette Dark Red 3,434

1977 Corvette Interior Color Choices
CODE INTERIOR
112 White Leather
15C Smoked Grey Cloth
152 Smoked Grey Leather
19C Black Cloth
192 Black Leather
27C Blue Cloth
272 Blue Leather
64C Buckskin Cloth
642 Buckskin Leather
69C Brown Cloth
692 Brown Leather
72C Red Cloth
722 Red Leather


Model Year Highlights
 •  Between August 23 and September 7, 1976, the Flint, Michigan Engine Assembly Plant changed the paint colors used on Corvette engines from orange to blue.  Some early production 1977 Corvettes were still built with the orange painted engines..
 
 •  Leather seats became standard for the first time in 1977.

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