1984 CORVETTE

The eagerly-awaited sixth-generation Corvette for the '80s missed the 1983 model year completely, but arrived in spring 1983 in an all-new form.

• An aerodynamic exterior featuring an "acute" windshield rake (64 degrees) covered a series of engineering improvements.
• A one-piece, full-width fiberglass roof (no T-bar) was removable.
• It had a transparent, acrylic lift-off panel with a solar screen optional.
• At the rear was a frameless glass back window or hatch above four round tail lamps.
• Hidden headlamps were featured, along with clear, integrated halogen fog lamps and front cornering lamps.
• The dual sport mirrors were electrically remote controlled.
• The unit body (with partial front frame) used a front-hinged "clam shell" hood with integral twin-duct air intake.
• The sole 1984 V-8 was L83 350-cid (5.7-liter) V-8 with cross-fire fuel injection.
• Stainless steel headers led into its exhaust system.
• The air cleaner and the valve train had cast magnesium covers.
• After being unavailable in 1982, a four-speed manual gearbox returned as the standard Corvette transmission (although not until January 1984).
• A four-plus-three-speed automatic with computer-activated overdrive in every gear except first, was offered at no extra cost.
• It used a hydraulic clutch.
• Overdrive was locked out during rigorous acceleration above specified speeds and when a console switch was activated.
• Under the chassis were an aluminum drive shaft, forged-aluminum suspension arms, and a fiberglass transverse leaf spring.
• Power rack-and-pinion steering and power four-wheel disc brakes were standard.
• Optional Goodyear 50-series "uni-directional" tires were designed for mounting on a specific wheel.
• Inside, an electronic instrument panel featured both analog and digital LCD readouts in either English or metric measure.
• A Driver Information System between the speedometer and tachometer gave a selection of switch-chosen readings.
• At the driver's left was the parking brake.
• Corvette's ample standard equipment list included an advanced (and very necessary) theft-prevention system with starter-interrupt.
• Other standard equipment included: air conditioning; power windows; electronic-tuning seek/scan AM/FM stereo radio with digital clock; reclining bucket seats; leather-wrapped tilt/telescope steering wheel; luggage security shade; and side window defoggers.
• Body colors were
  • White
  • Bright Silver Metallic
  • Medium Gray Metallic
  • Black
  • Light Blue Metallic
  • Medium Blue Metallic
  • Gold Metallic
  • Light Bronze Metallic
  • Dark Brown Metallic
  • Bright Red
• Two-tone options were
  • Silver and Medium Gray
  • Light Blue and Medium Blue
  • Light Bronze and Dark Bronze
• Interior colors came in Carmine; Bronze; Graphite; Medium Blue; Medium Gray; and Saddle

V.I.N. NUMBERS

• The serial number [Vehicle Identification Number -- VIN] was stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.
• The Serial numbers ranged from 1G1AY07*2E5100001 to 1G1AY07*2E5151547

• Engine serial number began 0001001
• Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block just ahead of the cylinder head on the right-hand side combined with a three-letter engine code suffix
• Also cast into the top rear of the block is a four-symbol code indicating when the engine was built
  • The first letter of the date code shows the month the block was cast
  • The one or two numbers shows the month
  • The last digit shows the year
• Engine suffixes:

• The 1984 Corvette exterior colors were:
  • 10 = White
  • 16 = Bright Silver
  • 18 = Medium Gray Metallic
  • 19 = Black
  • 20 = Light Blue Metallic
  • 23 = Medium Blue Metallic
  • 53 = Gold Metallic
  • 63 = Light Bronze Metallic
  • 66 = Dark Bronze Metallic
  • 72 = Bright Red
  • 16/18 = Silver and Medium Gray
  • 20/23 = Light Blue and Medium Blue
  • 83/66 = Light Bronze and Dark Bronze
• Upholstery Codes

IDENTIFICATION

Model	Model No.	Body/Style No.	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
Corvette	1Y	Y07	2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger	$21,800	3088	51,547

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

• Automatic Transmission
  • Four-speed Turbo Hydra-Matic (TMH 700-R4)
  • floor-mounted gear shifter
  • gear ratios
    • 1st = 3.06:1
    • 2nd = 1.63:1
    • 3rd = 1.00:1
    • 4th = 0.70:1
    • Rev = 2.29:1
  • Final drive ratio: 2.73:1
• Manual Transmission
  • Four-speed manual with overdrive
  • floor-mounted gear shifter
  • gear ratios
    • 1st = 2.88:1
    • 2nd = 1.91:1
    • 3rd = 1.33:1
    • 4th = 1.00:1
    • overdrive = 0.67:1
    • Rev = 2.78:1
  • Final drive ratio: 3.07:1 (optional 3.31:1)

CHASSIS

OPTIONS

HISTORICAL NOTES