1993 CORVETTE

Corvette for 1993 marked its 40th Anniversary with a special appearance package that included an exclusive "Ruby Red" exterior and interior with color-keyed wheel centers, headrest embroidery and bright emblems on the hood, deck and side-gills.

• This anniversary package was optional equipment on all models.
• The ZR-1's 5.7-liter LT5 V-8 was upgraded this year and featured significant power and torque increases.
• Improved air flow from cylinder head and valve train refinements boosted its rating from 375 hp to 405 hp!
• The 1993 Corvette also introduced GM's first Passive Keyless Entry system whereby simply leaving or approaching the Corvette automatically unlocked or locked the appropriate doors.
• The 1993 Corvette was also the first North American automobile to use recycled sheet-molded-compound body panels.
• The ZR-1 again used a six-speed transaxle.
• Standard Corvette models were again powered by the 5.7-liter LT1 V-8 connected to a four-speed overdrive automatic or optional six-speed manual transmission.
• Corvettes colors were
  • Arctic White
  • Black
  • Bright Aqua Metallic
  • Polo Green II Metallic
  • Competition Yellow
  • Ruby Red
  • Torch Red
  • Black Rose Metallic
  • Dark Red Metallic
  • Quasar Blue Metallic
• Interiors came in Beige; Black; Light Beige; Light Gray; Red; Ruby Red; and White.
• Standard features included a removable body-color roof panel for hatchbacks or a convertible top.
• All Corvette convertibles except those with the Z25 40th Anniversary Package could be ordered with a Beige, Black, or White cloth top.
• The 40th Anniversary rag-tops came only with an exclusive Ruby Red cloth top.
• Black cloth upholstery was also standard.

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 coupe serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY23P*P5100001 to 1G1YY23P*P5121142
• The convertible serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY33P*P5100001 to 1G1YY33P*P5121142
• The ZR1 serial numbers ranged from 1G1YZ23J*P5800001 to 1G1YZ23J*P5800448

• 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 1993 Corvette exterior colors were:
  • 10 = Artic White
  • 41 = Black
  • 43 = Bright Aqua Metallic
  • 45 = Polo Green II Metallic
  • 53 = Competition Yellow
  • 68 = Ruby Red
  • 70 = Torch Red
  • 73 = Black Rose Metallic
  • 75 = Dark Red Metallic
  • 80 = Quasar Blue Metallic
• Upholstery Codes

IDENTIFICATION

Model	Model No.	Body/Style No.	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
Coupe	1YY	Y07	2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger	$34,595	3333	15,898
Convertible	1YY	Y67	2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger	$41,195	3383	5,712
ZR-1	1YZ	Z07	2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger	$66,278	3503	448

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

• Four Speed Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission (TMH 700-R4) with floor-mounted gear shifter
• Six-speed Manual with overdrive and floor-mounted gear shifter

CHASSIS

OPTIONS

HISTORICAL NOTES