1995 CORVETTE

The big news of 1995 was the final appearance of the ZR-1 performance coupe after several years of availability.

The ZR-1 was first announced in 1989, but not actually offered until 1990.
Changes on the Corvette included the addition of heavy-duty brakes with larger front rotors as standard equipment, along with new low-rate springs (except ZR-1)
DeCarbon gas-charged shock absorbers were used for improved ride quality.
In addition to exterior color changes, Corvettes featured a new "gill" panel behind the front wheel openings to help quickly distinguish the 1995 models from predecessors.
Other improvements included reinforced interior stitching and a quieter-running cooling fan.
Engine and transmission offerings remained unchanged from the year previous.
Corvettes came in Dark Purple Metallic; Dark Purple Metallic and Arctic White; Arctic White; Admiral Blue; Black; Bright Aqua Metallic; Polo Green Metallic; Competition yellow; Torch Red; 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 Dark Purple Metallic, Arctic White, or Polo Green Metallic finish could be ordered with one of three top colors: Beige, Black, or White cloth top.
The Dark Purple Metallic and Arctic White combination was available only with a White convertible top, which was again not available for Polo Green Metallic cars.
Leather seats were standard equipment.

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 base serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY22P*S5100001 to 1G1YY22P*S5120294
The base serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY32P*S5100001 to 1G1YY32P*S5120294
The ZR1 serial numbers ranged from 1G1YZ22J*S5800001 to 1G1YZ22J*S5800448

Position	Character	Description
1	1	US built
2	G	General Motors product
3	1	Chevrolet Motor Division vehicle
4 & 5	YY	Basic Corvette
4 & 5	YZ	Corvette ZR-1
6	2 or 3	Body style number 2 = Two door hatchback style 07, 08, 77, or 87 3 = Two door convertible style 67
7	1 or 2	1=Manual seat belts 2=Active manual belts with driver and passenger inflatable restraint system 3=Active manual belts with driver-inflatable restraint system 4=Passive automatic belts 5=Passive automatic belts with driver inflatable restraint system
8	P	LT1 5.7-liter Multiport-Fuel-Injection (MFI) Chevrolet or GM of Canada V8
8	J	LT5 - 5.7-liter MFI V-8
9	?	A check digit that calculates the characters in the serial number and gives it a single digit code and can be used to verify that the serial number is legitimate
10	S	The model year where 1995
11	5	Bowling Green, KY
12-17	100001 and up	production sequence for coupes and convertibles
12-17	800001 and up	production sequence for ZR-1s

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:

Code	Engine	Horsepower	Compression	Transmission	Fuel Supply
ZUC	LT1 350-cid	300-hp V-8	10.5:1	automatic	multi-port injection
ZUD	LT1 350-cid	300-hp V-8	10.5:1	manual	multi-port injection
ZUF	LT5 350-cid	405-hp V-8	11.0:1	manual	multi-port injection

IDENTIFICATION

Model	Model No.	Body/Style No.	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
Coupe	1YY	Y07	2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger	$36,785	3203	15,771
Convertible	1YY	Y67	2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger	$43,665	3360	4,971
ZR-1	1YZ	Z07	2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger	$68,043	3512	448

Feature	Standard Engine (RPO LT1)	ZR-1 Engine (RPO LT5)
Type	V-8, 90-degree Overhead valve	V-8, 90-degree Overhead valve with 4 valves per cylinder and 4 overhead camshafts
Block	Cast iron block and aluminum cylinder head	Cast iron block and aluminum cylinder head
Displacement	350 cid (5.7 liters)	350 cid (5.7 liters)
Bore & Stroke	4.00" x 3.48"	4.00" x 3.48"
Compression ratio	10.5:1	11.0:1
Brake horsepower	300 @ 5000	405 @ 5800 rpm
Torque	340 lb-ft @ 3600	385 lb-ft @ 5200
Main bearing	five	five
Valve lifters	hydraulic	hydraulic
Fuel supply	Multi-port injection (MPI) system	Multi-port injection (MPI) system

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

Feature	Coupe	Convertible	ZR-1
Wheelbase	96.2 inches (2.443 m)	96.2 inches (2.443 m)	96.2 inches (2.443 m)
Overall length	178.5 inches (4.534 m)	178.5 inches (4.534 m)	178.5 inches (4.534 m)
Overall width	70.7 inches (1.778 m)	70.7 inches (1.778 m)	73.1 inches (1.857 m)
Overall height	46.3 inches (1.176 m)		46.3 inches (1.176 m)
Front tread	57.7 inches (1.466 m)	57.7 inches (1.466 m)	57.7 inches (1.466 m)
Rear tread	59.1 inches (1.501 m)	59.1 inches (1.501 m)	60.6 inches (1.539 m)
Front Tires	P255/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT	P255/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT	P275/40ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT
Rear Tires	P285/40ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT	P285/40ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT	P315/35ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT
Steering	rack and pinion (power assisted)
Front suspension	Single fiberglass composite monoleaf transverse spring with unequal-length aluminum control arms and stabilizer bar
Rear suspension	Fully independent five-link system with transverse fiberglass single-leaf springs, aluminum upper/lower trailing links and strut-rod tie-rod assembly
Brakes	Antilock four-wheel power disc
Body construction	Fiberglass; separate ladder frame with cross-members
Fuel tank	20 US Gal (16.7 Imp Gal) (76 liters)

RPO AG1	Power driver seat	$305
RPO AG2	Power passenger seat	$305
RPO AQ9	Sports seats	$625
RPO CC2	Auxiliary hardtop for convertible	$1,995
RPO C2L	Dual removable roof panels for coupe	$950
RPO 24S	Removable roof panels with blue tint for coupe	$650
RPO 64S	Removable roof panels with bronze tint for coupe	$650
RPO FX3	Electronic Selective Ride & Handling system	$1,695
RPO G92	Performance axle ratio 3.07:1	$50
RPO MN6	Six-speed manual transmission	no-cost option
RPO NG1	New York emission requirements	$100
RPO UJ6	Low tire pressure warning indicator	$325
RPO UlF	Delco-Bose stereo system with compact disc changer	$396
RPO WYS	Extended-mobility tires	$100
RPO YF5	California emissions requirements	$100
RPO Z07	Adjustable suspension package for hatchback coupe	$2,045
RPO Z4Z	Indy 500 Pace Car Replica for convertibles only	$2,816
RPO ZR-1	Special Performance package for hatchback coupe	$31,258

1995 Corvette Notes

Calendar-year sales totaled 18,966 Corvettes.
Model-year production totaled 20,742.
For the third time in its existence (also 1978 and 1986), Corvette was selected as the official pace car for the Indianapolis 500.
The 1995 Dark Purple Metallic over Arctic White Corvette was driven by 1960 Indy 500 winner Jim Rathmann.
Chevy built a total of 527 cars equipped with the RPO Z4Z Indy 500 Pace Car Replica package that sold for $2,816 over the price of a standard LT1-powered Corvette convertible.

1995 Corvette