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1982 Chevrolet Corvette Base

The 1982 Chevrolet Corvette Base is a 200-hp 5.7-liter V8 with a 4-speed automatic and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $18,290 MSRP.

It makes 200 horsepower at 4,200 rpm and 285 lb-ft of torque at 2800 rpm.

The Corvette measures 185.3 inches long on a 98.0-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,342 lb.

Spec Value
Vehicle
Body TypeCoupe
PowertrainGas
Price
MSRP$18,290 ($61,598 *)
Engine
Engine Type5.7L L83 V8 (Cross-Fire Injection)
Displacement5.7 L
Horsepower200 hp @ 4,200 rpm
Torque285 lb-ft @ 2800 rpm
ValvetrainOHV
Bore and Stroke101.6 x 88.4 mm
Compression Ratio9.0:1
Injection TypeCross-Fire Injection (dual throttle-body EFI)
Drivetrain
Drive TypeRWD
Transmission
Transmission4-speed Automatic (700-R4)
1st Gear3.06
2nd Gear1.63
3rd Gear1
4th Gear0.7
Reverse2.29
Final Drive2.72
Fuel Economy
Recommended Fuel87 Octane Unleaded
Tank Capacity24 gal
Suspension
Front SuspensionIndependent, unequal-length A-arms, coil springs, anti-roll bar
Rear SuspensionIndependent, U-jointed half-shafts, radius rods, transverse leaf spring
Turning Diameter40.4 ft
Brakes
Front Brake DiscVented Discs, 11.75 in
Rear Brake DiscVented Discs, 11.75 in
Tires & Wheels
Tires FrontP225/70R15
Tires RearP225/70R15
Dimensions & Weight
Length185.3 in
Width69 in
Height48 in
Wheelbase98 in
Front Track58.7 in
Rear Track59.5 in
Curb Weight3,342 lbs
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars

Safety & Recalls

NCAP safety ratings

Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.

Recalls

2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1982 Chevrolet CORVETTE. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

Oct 24, 2007 · EQUIPMENT

CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS ARE MARKED WITH A DATE CODE A61451 THROUGH A72571 SEQUENTIALLY. THE DATE CODE AND PART NUMBER APPEAR ON THE FILTER HOUSING. FRAM RACING HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS NOT BEARING A DATE CODE IN THIS RANGE ARE NOT AFFECTED BY THIS RECALL. THE GASKET OF THE OIL FILTER BECOMES MORE PLIABLE UNDER HIGH TEMPERATURES AND PRESSURES.

Consequence: THIS CONDITION MAY CAUSE INADEQUATE SEALING AND LOSS OF ENGINE OIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A FIRE.

Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.

NHTSA campaign 07E088000

May 12, 2003 · SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DISC:CALIPER

REMANUFACTURERD REAR BRAKE CALIPERS, PART NOS. 18-7019, 18-7020, 16-7019, AND 16-7020, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002, TO APRIL, 25, 2003., AND FOR USE ON 1965 THRU 1982 CHEVROLET CORVETTES. THE SUBJECT BRAKE CALIPERS WERE MANUFACTURED USING IMPROPERLY MANUFACTURED PISTON SEALS. THESE SEALS ARE INTENDED TO PREVENT FLUID LEAKAGE BETWEEN THE CALIPER HOUSING AND THE PISTONS. THESE BRAKE CALIPERS ARE FOR USE ONLY ON 1965 THRU 1982 CHEVROLET CORVETTE VEHICLES. THIS RECALL DOES NOT INVOLVE GENERAL MOTORS CORPORATION OR ANY OF ITS PRODUCTS.

Consequence: UNDER THESE CONDITIONS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR MAY NOT BE ABLE TO STOP THE CAR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND ALL UNSOLD INVENTORY WILL BE REPURCHASED AND WILL PROVIDE A FULL REFUND TO CUSTOMERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CARDONE AT 215-912-3000.

NHTSA campaign 03E032000

Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1982 CHEVROLET CORVETTE. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.

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