Chevrolet Corvette
C3 · 1968–1982 · 10 model years · 14 trims
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Photo: 80-82 corvette 5-28-23 front by Captainpisslord, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Chevrolet Corvette C3 en Dalhem by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Corvette C3 Coupe - side by Sciencia58, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Chevrolet Corvette, BAS 24, Brussels (P1170388-RR) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Photo: Stingray Interior (5752604145) by Shane K from Mississauga, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
All photo credits
- Photo: 80-82 corvette 5-28-23 front by Captainpisslord, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Corvette C3 en Dalhem by Bene Riobó, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Corvette C3 Coupe - side by Sciencia58, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Chevrolet Corvette, BAS 24, Brussels (P1170388-RR) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Stingray Interior (5752604145) by Shane K from Mississauga, Canada, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Trims by model year
| Trim | Engine | HP | Torque | Transmission | Drive | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | ||||||
| Base · Coupe | 5.7L L83 V8 (Cross-Fire Injection) | 200 | 285 lb-ft | 4-speed Automatic (700-R4) | RWD | $18,290 |
| Collector Edition · Hatchback | 5.7L V8 Cross-Fire Injection | 200 | — | 4-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| 1981 | ||||||
| Base AT · Coupe | 5.7L L81 V8 | 190 | 280 lb-ft | 3-speed Automatic (Turbo Hydra-Matic 350) | RWD | $16,259 |
| Base MT · Coupe | 5.7L L81 V8 | 190 | 280 lb-ft | 4-speed Manual | RWD | $16,259 |
| 1980 | ||||||
| L48 AT · Coupe | 5.7L L48 V8 | 190 | 280 lb-ft | 3-speed Automatic (Turbo Hydra-Matic 350) | RWD | $13,140 |
| L48 MT · Coupe | 5.7L L48 V8 | 190 | 280 lb-ft | 4-speed Manual | RWD | $13,140 |
| L82 · Coupe | 5.7L L82 V8 | 230 | 275 lb-ft | 3-speed Automatic (Turbo Hydra-Matic 350) | RWD | $13,140 |
| 1979 | ||||||
| L48 4MT · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 195 | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | — |
| L48 Auto · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 195 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| L82 4MT · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 225 | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | — |
| L82 Auto · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 225 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| 1978 | ||||||
| L48 4MT · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 185 | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | — |
| L48 Auto · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 185 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| L82 4MT · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 220 | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | — |
| L82 Auto · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 220 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| 1977 | ||||||
| L48 4MT · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 180 | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | — |
| L48 Auto · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 180 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| L82 4MT · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 210 | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | — |
| L82 Auto · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 210 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| 1976 | ||||||
| L48 4MT · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 180 | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | — |
| L48 Auto · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 180 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| L82 4MT · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 210 | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | — |
| L82 Auto · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 210 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| 1975 | ||||||
| L48 4MT · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 165 | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | — |
| L48 Auto · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 165 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| L82 4MT · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 205 | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | — |
| L82 Auto · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 205 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| 1974 | ||||||
| L48 4MT · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 195 | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | — |
| L48 Auto · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 195 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| L82 4MT · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 250 | — | 4-speed manual | RWD | — |
| L82 Auto · Coupe | 5.7L V8 OHV | 250 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| LS4 Auto · Coupe | 7.4L V8 OHV | 270 | — | 3-speed automatic | RWD | — |
| 1973 | ||||||
| L48 | 5.7L V8 (L48) | 190 | 270 lb-ft | — | RWD | — |
| L82 | 5.7L V8 (L82) | 250 | 285 lb-ft | — | RWD | — |
| LS4 454 | 7.4L V8 (LS4 454) | 275 | 395 lb-ft | — | RWD | — |
Safety & recalls by model year
| Year | Recalls | NHTSA overall rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 2 | — |
| 1981 | 2 | — |
| 1980 | 2 | — |
| 1979 | 2 | — |
| 1978 | 2 | — |
| 1977 | 3 | — |
| 1976 | 2 | — |
| 1975 | 2 | — |
| 1974 | 3 | — |
| 1973 | 1 | — |
US-market data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), matched by model year, make and model; the year link opens the full recall list and star ratings.