1976 Corvette Facts
The 1976 featured GM's new Freedom battery. The air induction system for the carburetor was moved from the rear of the hood to a more forward source point so air was pulled in over the radiator reducing noise. Aluminum wheels finally arrived as a bona fide option.
| Wheelbase: 98" | Track: 58.7" Front / 59.5" Rear | Height: 48" Coupe | |
| Length: 185.2" | Width: 69" | Curb Weight: 3,541 lbs. | |
| Tire Size: GR70x15 | Plant: St. Louis | ||
Options for the Chevy '76 Vette
Code Description Quantity 1YZ37 Base Corvette Sport Coupe 46,588 Custom Interior Trim - A31 Power Windows 38,700 C49 Rear Window Defroster 24,960 C60 Air Conditioning 40,787 FE7 Gymkhana Suspension 5,368 Optional Rear Axle Ratio 1,371 J50 Power Brakes 46,588 L82 350ci 210hp Engine 5,720 M21 4 Speed Manual Close Ratio 2,088 M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission 36,625 N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 41,797 N41 Power Steering 46,385 QRM White Stripe Steel Belted Tires GR70x15 3,992 QRZ White Letter Steel Belted Tires GR70x15 39,923 U58 AM/FM Radio Stereo 34,272 U69 AM/FM Radio 11,083 UA1 Heavy Duty Battery 25,909 UF1 Map Light On Rear View Mirror 35,361 YF5 California Emissions Test 3,527 YJ8 Aluminum Wheels 6,253
Serial Numbers: 1Z37L6S400001 through 1Z37L6S446558
Fifth Digit Code: L=350ci 180hp, X=350ci 210hp
| CHC: 350ci, 210hp MT | CKX: 350ci, 180hp AT |
| CKC: 350ci, 210hp AT | CLS: 350ci, 180hp AT CE |
| CKW: 350ci, 180hp MT |
CE=California Emissions, MT=Manual Trans, AT=Automatic Trans, AC=Air Conditioning,
AH=Aluminum Heads,
Base Engine: 350ci V8 180hp
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