1994 CORVETTE

Several refinements that focused on safety and smoother operation were the order for 1994 Corvettes.

• A passenger-side airbag was added and all Corvettes now offered dual airbags.
• In addition, other interior changes included new carpeting, new door-trim panels, new seats, a new steering wheel, a redesigned instrument panel and a restyled console.
• Other new equipment included an optional rear-axle ratio, revised spring rates, a convertible backlight with heated glass and new exterior colors.
• The ZR-1 also received new non-directional wheels for 1994.
• The 5.7-liter V-8 powering the standard Corvettes now used sequential fuel injection, which provided a smoother idle, better drivability and lower emissions.
• That engine was mated to a refined 4L60-E electronic four-speed automatic overdrive transmission that provided a more consistent shift feel.
• A brake-transmission shift interlock safety feature was also new for 1994.
• The ZR-1 again used the LTS 5.7-liter V-8.
• It was fitted with a six-speed manual transmission, which was again a no-cost option for LT1-powered Corvette models.
• Corvettes came in Arctic White; Admiral Blue; Black; Bright Aqua Metallic; Polo Green Metallic; Competition Yellow; Copper Metallic; Torch Red; Black Rose Metallic; and Dark Red Metallic.
• Interiors came in Beige; Black; Light Beige; Light Gray; Red; and White.
• Standard features included a removable body-color roof panel for hatchbacks or a convertible top.
• All Corvette convertibles except those with Polo Green Metallic finish could be ordered with one of three top colors: Beige, Black, or White cloth.
• The White convertible top was not avail-able for Polo Green Metallic cars.
• Leather seats became standard upholstery.

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 1G1YY22P*R5100001 to 1G1YY22P*R5122882
• The convertible serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY32P*R5100001 to 1G1YY32P*R5122882
• The ZR1 serial numbers ranged from 1G1YZ22J*R5800001 to 1G1YZ22J*R5800448

• 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 1994 Corvette exterior colors were:
  • 10 = Arctic White
  • 28 = Admiral Blue
  • 41 = Black
  • 43 = Bright Aqua Metallic
  • 45 = Polo Green Metallic
  • 53 = Competition Yellow
  • 66 = Copper Metallic
  • 70 = Torch Red
  • 73 = Black Rose Metallic
  • 75 = Dark Red 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	$36,185	3317	17,984
Convertible	1YY	Y67	2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger	$42,960	3358	5,320
ZR-1	1YZ	Z07	2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger	$67,443	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