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1980 Corvette
Wheelbase: 98" Track: 58.7" Front / 59.5" Rear Height: 48" Coupe
Length: 185.3" Width: 69" Curb Weight: 3,336 lbs.
Tire Size: P225/70R15 Plant: St. Louis

For the first time since 1974, two engine displacements were available in Corvettes. After several years of weight increases, the 1980 Corvette was lighter because of lower density roof panels reduced thickness in hood and outer doors, and using aluminum for the differential housing and cross member.

1980 Options:

Code Description Quantity
1YZ87Base Corvette Sport Coupe 40,514
AU3Power Door Locks 32,692
CC1Removable Glass Roof Panels 19,695
C49Rear Window Defroster 36,589
FE7Gymkhana Suspension 9,907
F51Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers 1,695
K30Cruise Control 30,821
L82350ci 230 hp Engine 5,069
MM44 Speed Manual Transmission 5,726
MX1Automatic Transmission 34,838
N90Aluminum Wheels (4) 34,128
QGBWhite Letter Steel Belted Tires P225/70R15 26,208
QXHWhite Letter Steel Belted Tires P225/60R15 13,140
UA1Heavy Duty Battery 1.337
U58AM/FM Radio Stereo 6,138
UM2AM/FM Radio Stereo With 8 Track 15,708
UN3AM/FM Radio Stereo With Cassette 15,148
UP6AM/FM Radio Stereo With CB 2,434
U75Power Antenna 32,863
UL3Radio Delete 201
V54Roof Panel Carrier 3,755
YF5California Emissions Certification 3,221
ZN1Trailer Package 796

Serial Numbers: 1Z878AS400001 through 1Z878AS440614

Fifth Digit Code: 8=350ci 190, 6=350ci 230hp, H=305ci, 180hp

Suffix:

ZAK: 350ci, 190hp ATZBD: 350ci, 230hp UU
ZAM: 350ci, 190hp MTZCA: 305ci, 180hp AT CE
ZBC: 350ci, 230hp AT

CE=California Emissions, EP=Early Production, MT=Manual Trans, AT=Automatic Trans, AC=Air Conditioning, AH=Aluminum Heads, HA=High Altitude UU=Uncertain Usage

Base Engine: 350ci V8 190hp - In California 305ci V8 180hp

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