1996 CORVETTE
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Nineteen ninety-six was a landmark year for Corvette enthusiasts.
Position | Character | Description |
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1 | 1 | US built |
2 | G | General Motors product |
3 | 1 | Chevrolet Motor Division vehicle |
4 & 5 | YY | Corvette |
6 | 2 or 3 | Body style number
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7 | 1 or 2 |
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8 | P | LT1 5.7-liter Multiport-Fuel-Injection (MFI) Chevrolet or GM of Canada V8 |
5 | LT4 - 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 | T | The model year where 1996 |
11 | 5 | Bowling Green, KY |
12-17 | 100001 and up | production sequence for coupes and convertibles |
600001 and up | production sequence for Grand Sports |
Code | Engine | Horsepower | Compression | Transmission | Fuel Supply | Extra features |
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ZXA | LT1 350-cid | 300-hp V-8 | 10.4:1 | automatic | multi-port injection | |
ZXD | LT4 350-cid | 330-hp V-8 | 10.8:1 | manual | multi-port injection |
Color | Leather Upholstery |
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Light Gray | 143 |
Light Gray Collector Edition | 144 |
Black | 193 |
Black Collector Edition | 194 |
Black Grand Sport | 195 |
Light Blue | 643 |
Red | 703 |
Red Collector Edition | 704 |
Red Grand Sport | 705 |
Model | Model No. | Body/Style No. | Body Type | Factory Price | Shipping Weight | Production Total |
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Coupe | 1YY | Y07 |
![]() 2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger |
$37,225 | 3298 | 17,167 |
Convertible | 1YY | Y67 |
![]() 2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger |
$45,060 | 3360 | 4,369 |
Feature | Standard Engine (RPO LT1) | Optional Engine (RPO LT4) |
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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 | 10.4:1 | 10.8:1 |
Brake horsepower | 300 @ 5000 | 330 @ 5800 rpm |
Torque | 335 lb-ft @ 4000 | 340 lb-ft @ 4500 |
Main bearing | five | five |
Valve lifters | hydraulic | hydraulic |
Fuel supply | Sequential Multi-port injection (MPI) system | Sequential Multi-port injection (MPI) system |
Feature | Coupe | Convertible |
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Wheelbase | 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) |
Overall width | 70.7 inches (1.778 m) | 73.1 inches (1.857 m) |
Overall height | 46.3 inches (1.176 m) | 47.3 inches (1.201 m) |
Front tread | 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) |
Standard Tires Front/Rear | P255/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT / P285/40ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT | |
Grand Sport Tires Front/Rear | P275/40ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT / P315/35ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT | P255/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT / P285/40ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT |
Steering | rack and pinion (power assisted) | |
Front suspension | Independent SLA forged-aluminum upper and lower control arms and steering knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel stabilizer bar, and spindle offset. | |
Rear suspension | Independent five-link design with toe and camber adjustment, forged-aluminum control links and steering knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel tie rods, stabilizer bar, and tubular U-joint aluminum driveshaft. | |
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 |
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RPO AG2 | Power passenger seat | $305 |
RPO AQ9 | Sports seats | $625 |
RPO CC2 | Auxiliary hardtop for convertible | $1995 |
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 F45 | Electronic Selective Real Time Damping | $1695 |
RPO G92 | Performance axle ratio 3.07:1 | $50 |
RPO LT4 | 350-cid 330-hp V-8 | $1,450 |
RPO MN6 | Six-speed manual transmission | no-cost option |
RPO N84 | Spare tire delete | $100 credit |
RPO UJ6 | Low tire pressure warning indicator | $325 |
RPO U1F | Delco-Bose stereo system with compact disc changer | $396 |
RPO WY5 | Extended-mobility tires | $70 |
RPO Z15 | Collector Edition | $1250 |
RPO Z16 | Grand Sport package | $2,880 with convertible or $3,250 |
RPO Z51 | Performance Handling package | $350 |
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