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1978 Corvette Indy 500 Pace Car

1978 25th Anniversary Logo

1978 Corvette Options

1978 Options
RPO # Description Quantity M.S.R.P.
1YZ87 Base Corvette Sport Coupe 40,274 $9,351.89
1YZ87/78 Limited Edition Pace Car 6,502 $13,653.21
A31 Power Windows 36,931 $130.00
AU3 Power Door Locks 12,187 $120.00
B2Z Silver Anniversary Paint 15,283 $399.00
CC1 Removable Glass Roof Panels 972 $349.00
C49 Rear Window Defogger 30,912 $95.00
C60 Air Conditioning 37,638 $605.00
D35 Sport Mirrors 38,405 $40.00
FE7 Gymkhana Suspension 12,590 $41.00
G95 Optional Rear Axle Ratio 382 $15.00
K30 Cruise Control 31,608 $99.00
L82 Optional 220 HP, 350ci Engine 12,739 $525.00
M21 4-Speed Manual Transmission (Close Ratio) 3,385 $0.00
MX1 Automatic Transmission 38,614 $0.00
NA6 High Altitude Emission Equipment - $33.00
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 37,858 $175.00
QBS White Letter SBR Tires, P255/60R15 18,296 $216.32
QGR White Letter SBR Tires, P225/70R15 26,203 $51.00
U58 AM-FM Stereo Radio 10,189 $286.00
U69 AM-FM Radio 2,057 $199.00
U75 Power Antenna 23,069 $49.00
U81 Dual Rear Speakers 12,340 $49.00
UA1 Heavy Duty Battery 28,243 $18.00
UM2 AM-FM Stereo Radio with 8-Track 20,899 $419.00
UP6 AM-FM Stereo Radio with CB 7,138 $638.00
YF5 California Emission Certification - $75.00
YJ8 Aluminum Wheels (4) 28,008 $340.00
ZN1 Trailer Package 972 $89.00
ZX2 Convenience Group 37,222 $84.00
VIN Serial Numbers:
  • 1Z87L8S400001 through 1Z87L8S440274
  • 1Z87L8S900001 through 1Z87L8S906502 (Pace Car)
Fifth Digit Code: L=350ci 175hp, 185hp, 4=350ci 220hp
Base Engine
Item Description
Engine Chevrolet OHV V-8
Bore x Stroke 4.00" X 3.48"
Displacement 350.0 CID
Compression Ratio 8.2:1
Carburetion Single Rochester four-barrel carburetor
Horsepower 185 HP @ 3600 RPM
Distributor High Energy Ignition
Base Engine: 350ci V8 185hp
Suffix:

CHW: 350ci, 185hp, MT

CMR: 350ci, 220hp, MT

CLM: 350ci, 185hp, AT

CMS: 350ci, 220hp, AT

CLR: 350ci, 175hp, AT, CE

CUT: 350ci, 185hp, AT
CLS: 350ci, 175hp, HA, AT

  • AT=Automatic Transmission

  • CE=California Emissions

  • CI=Cubic Inch

  • HA=High Altitude

  • HP=Horsepower

  • MT=Manual Transmission
Chassis and Drive Train Data
Item Description
Clutch Single Dry-Plate (Manual)
Transmission Four-Speed manual, Three-Speed automatic
Front Suspension
  • Coil Springs
  • Stabilizer Bar
  • Tube Type Shock absorbers
Rear Suspension
  • Single transverse leaf spring
  • Tube-type shock absorbers
  • Independent with lateral struts
Axle Ratio 3.36:1 Manual, 3.70:1 Manual option, 3.08:1 Automatic
Frame Welded Steel Box Sections
General Statistics
Item Description
Wheelbase 98.0"
Length 185.2"
Width 69.0"
Height 48.0"
Front Tracking 58.7"
Rear Tracking 59.5"
Brakes Four wheel disc
Curb Weight 3572 LBS
Front Tire Size P255/70R-15
Rear Tire Size P255/70R-15
Body Material Fiberglass
Wheels Steel
Body Material Fiberglass
Assembly Plant St. Louis, Missouri
Number of Pace Cars Made
Item Description
USA 6,502
Total 6,502
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