1982 Corvette

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1973	1974	1975	1976	1977
1978	1979	1980	1981	1982

The final year for the C3 Corvette. Several "firsts" went along with the last year of this body style that has been around since the 1968 model year. No manual transmission Corvettes were built in 1982, a first since 1955. A new "CrossFire" fuel injection was introduced, no 1982 Corvette engines were fueled by carburetors.

To honor the 1982 model's special status, Chevrolet offered a "Collector Edition." It differed from the base model in several ways. A higher level of standard features that were optional on the base model. The Collector Edition has a lifting rear hatchback glass for access to the rear storage area, special wheels, unique silver and beige paint, and silver and beige leather seats. The Collector Edition Hatchback Coupe carried a special code in the VIN (a zero in the sixth position) but was sequenced along with the other 1982 Corvettes. At $22,537.59, it was the first Corvette with a base price over $20,000.00. All 1982 Corvettes were equipped with air conditioning, power steering, power windows, power 4-wheel disc brakes, and much more as standard equipment.

Although there were no manual transmissions available for 1982 Corvettes the new automatic was a four-speed unit with a torque converter clutch for the top three gears. Designated the 700-R4 the new automatic transmission was basically the 3-speed Turbo-HydraMatic with an overdrive fourth gear. A new Cross-Fire fuel injection was used this year. Unlike the fuel injection of 1957-1965 Corvettes, this was all electronic with two injectors and Chevrolet's Command Control that was capable of making 80 adjustments per second. All 1982 and future Corvettes were built at the Bowling Green facility. The 1982 model year was the last model with optional radio packages that included an 8-track tape (RPO UM4) and CB radio (RPO UN5).

Strangely enough, the 1982 model year was projected to be the introductory year for the "new" C4 style Corvette. The new Corvette assembly plant was ready for production in 1981 in preparation for the new fourth-generation Corvette. The new C4 was pushed back to the fall of 1982 as a 1983 model. A number of delays caused the "1983" Corvette to become the 1984 Corvette. Only one 1983 Corvette survived the 43 initial pilot cars and is on display at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

1982 total Corvettes built - 25,407

Serial Numbers
	1G1AY878xC5100001-1G1AY878xC5125407
	Sixth digit is a zero for the Collector Edition
	The ninth digit, "x" position, is a check code and varies.

Engine Identification

Position	Character(s)	Description
1	V	Flint, MI. engine assembly plant
2 to 5	1025	Engine assembly date (month/day)
6 and 7	Size/HP/Transmission	ZBA - 350-cid 200-hp, automatic transmission ZDC - 350-cid 200-hp, automatic transmission, California, early ZBN - 350-cid 200-hp, automatic transmission, California
All engines were equipped with the new Cross-Fire fuel injection. Data are from GM's own Information Kit and some engines may or may not have made production.

Engine Specifications - 350 engine

Item	Base
Displacement	350 cid
Bore & Stroke	4.00" x 3.48"
Compression Ratio	9.0:1
Advertised Horsepower	200 hp @ 4200 rpm
Torque	285 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
Valve lifter type	Hydraulic
Fuel system	CrossFire Fuel Injection

Regular Production Options

RPO	Description	Cost	Units ⁽¹⁾	%
1YY87	Coupe	$18,290.07	18,648	73.4
1YY07	Collector Edition Hatchback	$22,537.59	6,759	26.6
AG9	Power Driver Seat	$197.00	22,585	88.9
AU3	Power Door Locks	$155.00	23,936	94.2
CC1	Removable Glass Roof Panels (included with Collector Edition)	$443.00	8,004	42.9
C49	Rear Window Defogger (included with Collector Edition)	$129.00	10,127	54.3
DG7	Electric Sport Mirrors	$125.00	20,301	79.9
D84	Two-Tone Paint	$428.00	4,871	19.2
FE7	Gymkhana Suspension	$61.00	5,457	21.5
K35	Speed Control	$165.00	24,313	95.7
N90	Aluminum Wheels (4)	$458.00	16,844	66.3
QXH	P255/60R15 White Letter SBR Tires (included with Collector Edition)	$542.52	12,311	66.0
QGR	P255/70R15 White Letter SBR Tires	$80.00	5,932	23.3
UL5	Radio Delete	-$124.00	150	0.6
UM4	AM/FM Stereo Radio with 8-Track Player	$386.00	923	3.6
UM5	AM/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette	$423.00	20,355	80.1
UN5	Am/FM Stereo Radio with Cassette & CB	$755.00	1,987	7.8
U58	AM/FM Stereo Radio	$101.00	1,533	6.0
U75	Power Antenna	$60.00	15,557	23.6
V08	Heavy Duty Cooling	$57.00	6,006	23.6
V54	Roof Panel Carrier	$144.00	1,992	7.8
YF5	California Emission Certification	$46.00	4,951	19.5
The 350-cid, 200-hp engine, 4-speed automatic transmission, T-tops and leather/vinyl or cloth/vinyl interior trim included in base price. ⁽¹⁾ Percentages are calculated on the number of options sold vs. the number possible.

1982 Exterior/Interior Colors

Code	Color (Quantity)	Percentage	Interior Color Choices
10	White (2,975)	11.71	Charcoal - Camel - Dark Blue - Dark Red - Silver Green - Silver Gray
13	Silver (711)	2.80	Charcoal - Dark Blue - Dark Red - Silver Gray
19	Black (2,327)	9.28	Charcoal - Camel - Dark Red - Silver Green - Silver Gray
24	Silver Blue (1,124)	4.42	Charcoal - Camel - Dark Blue - Silver Gray
26	Dark Blue (562)	6.21	Camel - Dark Blue - Silver Gray
31	Bright Blue (567)	2.23	Camel - Dark Blue - Silver Gray
39	Charcoal (1.093)	4.30	Charcoal - Dark Red - Silver Gray
40	Silver Green (723)	2.85	Charcoal - Silver Green
56	Gold (648)	2.55	Charcoal - Camel
59	Silver Beige (6,759)	26.60	Silver Beige
70	Red (2,155)	8.48	Charcoal - Camel - Dark Red - Silver Gray
99	Dark Claret (853)	3.36	Camel - Dark Red - Silver Gray
10/13	White/Silver (664)	2.61	Charcoal - Silver Gray
13/39	Silver/Charcoal (1,239)	4.88	Charcoal - Dark Red - Silver Gray
13/99	Silver/Dark Claret (1,301)	5.12	Dark Red - Silver Gray
24/26	Silver Blue/Dark Blue (1,667)	6.56	Dark Blue - Silver Gray
The exterior/interior combinations are suggested combinations that would be attractive to the average customer. Orders for non-recommended combinations for the coupe models may be submitted provided the dealer initials the appropriate order form block as verification.

Interior Trim Codes

RPO	Color/Material	Quantity	Percentage **
13C	Silver Gray cloth ⁽²⁾	992	5.32
29C	Dark Blue cloth ⁽²⁾	451	2.42
64C	Camel cloth ⁽⁴⁾	350	1.88
74C	Dark Red cloth	---	---
132	Silver Gray leather	3,083	16.53
182	Charcoal leather	3,083	16.53
292	Dark Blue leather ⁽¹⁾	2,750	14.75
402 ⁽³⁾	Silver Green leather	757	4.06
592	Collector Edition Silver Beige leather	6,759	100.00
642	Camel leather	1,710	9.17
742	Dark Red leather	4,444	23.83

⁽¹⁾ Shown as 22C/222 in GM Information Kit and 211 on trim tag
⁽²⁾ Not shown in GM Information Kit
⁽³⁾ Coded as 401 on trim tag
⁽⁴⁾ Also coded as 641 on trim tag

** Percentages are calculated on non-Collector Edition interiors.

1982 OEM Supplier Paint Colors

Color	Valspar Code	PPG Code	DuPont Code	RM Code	SW Code	WA Code
10 - Classic White	W041	8631	5040	1802	2517	3465
13 - Silver	S282	3402	B8262	12650D	31823	7410
19 - Black	K090	9300	99	A946	1738	n/a
24 - Silver Blue	S162	3409	B8285	12657D	31823	7413
26 - Dark Blue	L1083	3410	B8291	12628D	32106	7414
31 - Bright Blue	L1084	3413	B8287	12660D	32371	7417
39 - Charcoal	N527	3414	B8265	12661	31825	7420
40 - Silver Green	G550	3415	B8286	12662	32372	7416
56 - Gold	B839	3426	B8288	12673G	32373	7418
59 - Silver Beige	B840	3429	B8290	12780	32376	7415
70 - Red	R547	3512	B8296	n/a	n/a	7717
99 - Dark Claret	R797	3452	B8266	12695D	31829	7421

GM Heritage PDF file of specifications/options/etc.

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