78'
Good year.
25th anniversary of the model, and first year for the fastback.
FYI:
Engine Specifications for the 1978
Type ohv V-8
ohv V-8
Displacement, liters/cubic inch
5.7/350 5.7/350
Bore X stroke, inches 4.00 X 3.48 4.00 X 3.48
Fuel management
1 X 4-bbl. 1 X 4-bbl.
Horsepower @ rpm
185 @ 4,000
220 @ 5,200
Torque @ rpm, pound-foot
270 @ 2,400
260 @ 3,600
Published Performance Numbers
Acceleration 220 hp, 4-speed manual
0-60 mph, second
6.5
0-100 mph, second
17.9
1/4-mile, second @ mph
15.2 @ 95
Vehicle Production and Base Prices
Car Type
Production Price
2-door coupe
40,274 $9,351.89
Limited Edition Corvette (pace car)
6,502
$13,653.21
Options and Production
Option Production Price
Power Windows
36,931
$130.00
Power Door Locks
12,187
$120.00
Silver Anniversary Paint
15,283
$399.00
Removable Glass Roof Panels
972
$349.00
Rear Window Defogger
30,912
$95.00
Air Conditioning
37,638
$605.00
Sport Mirrors
38,405
$40.00
Gymkhana Suspension
12,590
$41.00
Optional Rear Axle Ratio
382
$15.00
Cruise Control
31,608
$99.00
220 hp Engine
12,739
$525.00
4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio
3,385
$0.00
Automatic Transmission
38,614
$0.00
High Altitude Emission Equipment
260
$33.00
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column
37,858
$175.00
White Letter SBR Tires, P255/60R15
18,296 $216.32
White Letter SBR Tires, P255/70R15 26,203 $51.00
Heavy Duty Battery
28,243
$18.00
AM/FM Radio, stereo w/8-track tape
20,899
$419.00
AM/FM Radio, stereo w/CB
7,138 $638.00
AM/FM Radio, stereo 10,189
$286.00
Power Antenna
23,069
$49.00
California Emission Certification
3,405
$75.00
Aluminum Wheels
28,008
$340.00
Trailer Package
972
$89.00
Convenience Group
37,222
$84.00
Color Choices and Production
Color Choice
Production
Classic White
4,150
Silver Anniversary
15,283
Black/Silver
6,502
Corvette Yellow
1,243
Corvette Red
2,074
Corvette Dark Blue
2,084
Silver
3,232
Black
4,573
Corvette Light Blue
1,960
Corvette Light Beige
1,686
Corvette Mahogany
2,121
Corvette Dark Brown
1,991
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~Brian
