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Chevrolet Corvette RPO Codes — 1968–1982 (C3)

Part 2 of 2 of the Corvette RPO reference (see corvette.md for the index and corvette-c1-c2.md for 1960–1967).

Famous C3 options at a glance: L88 427 race engine (1968: 80 built; 1969: 116); ZL1 all-aluminum 427 (1969: 2 built at $4,718.35 — the option cost more than the base car); LT1 solid-lifter 350 (1970–72) and the ZR1 Special Purpose LT1 package (25 / 8 / 20 built 1970–72); LS6 454/425 (1971: 188 built) and its ZR2 package (12 built, 1971 only); the announced but never-produced 1970 LS7 454/460; the 1978 Indy Pace Car replica (6,502 built) and Silver Anniversary paint B2Z; and the 1982 Collector Edition hatchback (6,759 built). Horsepower ratings are SAE gross through 1971 and SAE net from 1972 on — the big 1972 "drops" are mostly the rating change, not detuning.

Notes format: original option price and production count are given as "$XXX.XX; N built" where sources supply them. Confidence per README: confirmed = 2+ independent sources, single-source, disputed.

Year 1968

Famous option — L88 ($947.90; 80 built): second of three L88 years. Note: 1968 had no factory side-mount exhaust — N11 "off road" (under-car) was the exhaust option; side-mount N14 is 1969-only on the C3.

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
19437 Base Corvette Sport Coupe 1968 $4,663.00; 9,936 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.137 confirmed
19467 Base Corvette Convertible 1968 $4,320.00; 18,630 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.137 confirmed
Genuine Leather Seats (no RPO code assigned) 1968 $79.00; 2,429 built confirmed
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows 1968 $15.80; 17,635 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
A02 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, windshield only 1968 $10.55; 5,509 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
A31 Power Windows 1968 $57.95; 7,065 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
A82 Headrests 1968 $42.15; 3,197 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
A85 Custom Shoulder Belts 1968 $26.35; 350 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible) 1968 $231.75; 8,735 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
C08 Vinyl Covering for Auxiliary Hardtop 1968 $52.70; 3,050 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
C50 Rear Window Defroster 1968 $31.60; 693 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
C60 Air Conditioning 1968 $412.90; 5,664 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
F41 Special Front and Rear Suspension 1968 $36.90; 1,758 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
G81 Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios 1968 $46.35; 27,008 built (94.6% of production) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
J50 Power Brakes 1968 $42.15; 9,559 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
J56 Special Heavy Duty Brakes 1968 $384.45; 81 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
K66 Transistor Ignition System 1968 $73.75; 5,457 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
L36 427ci 390hp Engine 1968 $200.15; 7,717 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.137 confirmed
L68 427ci 400hp Engine (3x2bbl) 1968 $305.50; 1,932 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.137 confirmed
L71 427ci 435hp Engine (3x2bbl) 1968 $437.10; 2,898 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.137 confirmed
L79 327ci 350hp Engine 1968 $105.35; 9,440 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.137 confirmed
L88 427ci 430hp (nominal) competition Engine 1968 $947.90; 80 built; kit confirms "430 HP" opt. on engine spec pages ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
L89 Aluminum Cylinder Heads for L71 1968 $805.75; 624 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.137 confirmed
M20 4-Speed Manual Transmission (wide ratio) 1968 $184.35; 10,760 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
M21 4-Speed Manual, close ratio 1968 $184.35; 12,337 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
M22 4-Speed Manual, close ratio, heavy duty 1968 $263.30; 80 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.137 confirmed
M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission 1968 $226.45; 5,063 built (kit: $226.45 w/300hp, $237.00 w/390-400hp) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
N11 Off Road Exhaust System 1968 $36.90; 4,695 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
N36 Telescopic Steering Column 1968 $42.15; 6,477 built (CorvSport & CorvetteStory: 6,477; CAC shows 6,447 — likely transposition; factory kit confirms RPO N36 but does not print a legible count) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 disputed
N40 Power Steering 1968 $94.80; 12,364 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
P01 Bright Metal Wheel Cover 1968 $57.95; 8,971 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
PT6 Red Stripe Tires, F70x15 nylon 1968 $31.30; 11,686 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.137 confirmed
PT7 White Stripe Tires, F70x15 nylon 1968 $31.30; 9,692 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.137 confirmed
U15 Speed Warning Indicator 1968 $10.55; 3,453 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
U69 AM-FM Radio 1968 $172.75; 24,609 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
U79 AM-FM Radio, Stereo 1968 $278.10; 3,311 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.137 confirmed
UA6 Alarm System 1968 $26.35; 388 built; first year offered ⛭ GM Heritage — 1968 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed

Year 1969

Famous option — ZL1 ($4,718.35; 2 built): all-aluminum-block 427 to L88 spec — the option alone cost more than the base car. L88 had its biggest year (116 built), and 1969 is the only C3 year with factory side-mount exhaust (N14).

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
19437 Base Corvette Sport Coupe 1969 $4,781.00; 22,129 built (consistent with 38,762 total minus 16,633 convertibles; one CAC extraction rendered 22,149) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
19467 Base Corvette Convertible 1969 $4,438.00; 16,633 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
Genuine Leather Seats (no RPO code assigned) 1969 $79.00; 3,729 built confirmed
A01 Soft Ray Tinted Glass, all windows 1969 $16.90; 31,270 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
A31 Power Windows 1969 $63.20; 9,816 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
A82 Headrests 1969 $17.95; 38,762 built (100% — mandatory equipment from Jan 1, 1969) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
A85 Custom Shoulder Belts 1969 $42.15; 600 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible) 1969 $252.80; 7,878 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
C08 Vinyl Covering for Auxiliary Hardtop 1969 $57.95; 3,266 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
C50 Rear Window Defroster 1969 $32.65; 2,485 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
C60 Air Conditioning 1969 $428.70; 11,859 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
F41 Special Front and Rear Suspension 1969 $36.90; 1,661 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
G81 Positraction Rear Axle, all ratios 1969 $46.35; 36,965 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
J50 Power Brakes 1969 $42.15; 16,876 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
J56 Special Heavy Duty Brakes 1969 $384.45; 115 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
K05 Engine Block Heater 1969 $10.55; 824 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
K66 Transistor Ignition System 1969 $81.10; 5,702 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
L36 427ci 390hp Engine 1969 $221.20; 10,531 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
L46 350ci 350hp Engine 1969 $131.65; 12,846 built (CorvSport page mislabels it 427ci; CAC, CorvetteStory, and factory kit all say 350ci/350hp) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
L68 427ci 400hp Engine (3x2bbl) 1969 $326.55; 2,072 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
L71 427ci 435hp Engine (3x2bbl) 1969 $437.10; 2,722 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
L88 427ci 430hp (nominal) competition Engine 1969 $1,032.15; 116 built; final L88 year ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
L89 Aluminum Cylinder Heads for L71 1969 $832.05; 390 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
M20 4-Speed Manual Transmission (wide ratio) 1969 $184.80; 16,507 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
M21 4-Speed Manual, close ratio 1969 $184.80; 13,741 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
M22 4-Speed Manual, close ratio, heavy duty 1969 $290.40; 101 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission 1969 $221.80 (with small-block; $290.40 with 427 per period pricing); 8,161 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
MA6 Heavy Duty Clutch 1969 $79.00; 102 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
N14 Side Mount Exhaust System 1969 $147.45; 4,355 built; only C3 year with factory side exhaust ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 1969 $84.30; 10,325 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
N40 Power Steering 1969 $105.35; 22,866 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
P02 Deluxe Wheel Covers 1969 $57.95; 8,073 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
PT6 Red Stripe Tires, F70x15 nylon 1969 $31.30; 5,210 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
PT7 White Stripe Tires, F70x15 nylon 1969 $31.30; 21,379 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
PU9 White Letter Tires, F70x15 nylon 1969 $33.15; 2,398 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
TJ2 Front Fender Louver Trim 1969 $21.10; 11,962 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
U15 Speed Warning Indicator 1969 $11.60; 3,561 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
U69 AM-FM Radio 1969 $172.75; 33,871 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
U79 AM-FM Radio, Stereo 1969 $278.10; 4,114 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
UA6 Alarm System 1969 $26.35; 12,436 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
ZL1 Special 427 all-aluminum-block engine (L88 spec, aluminum block) 1969 $4,718.35; 2 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1969 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed

Year 1970

Famous options — LT1 and ZR1 debut: LT1 350/370 solid-lifter small-block ($447.60; 1,287 built) and the ZR1 Special Purpose LT1 package ($968.95; 25 built — LT1 + M22 + J56-type brakes + HD suspension, radio/A-C delete). The LS7 454/460 was announced (~$3,000) and appeared in early literature but was cancelled — none produced.

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
19437 Base Corvette Sport Coupe 1970 $5,192.00; 10,668 built (short model year due to UAW strike) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
19467 Base Corvette Convertible 1970 $4,849.00; 6,648 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
Custom Interior Trim (no RPO code assigned) 1970 $158.00; 3,191 built confirmed
A31 Power Windows 1970 $63.20; 4,813 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
A85 Custom Shoulder Belts 1970 $42.15; 475 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
C05 Convertible Top, White 1970 $0.00; count n/a (only CAC lists it; not found in factory kit) single-source
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible) 1970 $273.85; 2,556 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
C08 Vinyl Covering for Auxiliary Hardtop 1970 $63.20; 832 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
C50 Rear Window Defroster 1970 $36.90; 1,281 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
C60 Air Conditioning 1970 $447.65; 6,659 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
G81 Optional Rear Axle Ratio 1970 $12.65; 2,862 built (code repurposed — Positraction was now standard) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
J50 Power Brakes 1970 $47.40; 8,984 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
L46 350ci 350hp Engine 1970 $158.00; 4,910 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
LS5 454ci 390hp Engine 1970 $289.65; 4,473 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
LS7 454ci 460hp Engine — announced, never produced 1970 Listed in early 1970 literature at roughly $3,000; 0 built — cancelled in GM's option de-proliferation purge (later sold as crate engine); factory kit spec book documents it as "460 HP RPO LS7" on the power-team/price pages, though it never reached the retail Black Book summary ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.76 confirmed
LT1 350ci 370hp solid-lifter Engine 1970 $447.60; 1,287 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
M21 4-Speed Manual, close ratio 1970 $0.00 (no cost); 4,383 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
M22 4-Speed Manual, close ratio, heavy duty 1970 $95.00; 25 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission 1970 $0.00 (no cost); 5,102 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 1970 $84.30; 5,803 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
N40 Power Steering 1970 $105.35; 11,907 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
NA9 California Emissions Equipment 1970 $36.90; 1,758 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
P02 Deluxe Wheel Covers 1970 $57.95; 3,467 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
PT7 White Stripe Tires, F70x15 nylon 1970 $31.30; 6,589 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
PU9 White Letter Tires, F70x15 nylon 1970 $33.15; 7,985 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
T60 Heavy Duty Battery (standard with LS5) 1970 $15.80; 165 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
U69 AM-FM Radio 1970 $172.75; 14,529 built (factory kit resolves: kit p.5 shows 14,529; the "14,579" figure does not appear in the kit) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
U79 AM-FM Radio, Stereo 1970 $278.10; 2,462 built (a CorvSport extraction showed "U70"; CAC, CorvetteStory, and factory kit confirm U79) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
UA6 Alarm System 1970 $31.60; 6,727 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
ZR1 Special Purpose LT1 Engine Package 1970 $968.95; 25 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1970 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed

Note: 1970 horsepower figures are still SAE gross ratings.

Year 1971

Famous options — LS6 and ZR2 (both 1971-only in a Corvette): LS6 454/425 with aluminum heads ($1,221.00; 188 built) and the ZR2 Special Purpose LS6 package ($1,747.00; 12 built). ZR1 had its rarest year — 8 built. First year of lowered compression for low-lead fuel; GM quoted both gross and net hp in 1971 literature (figures below are gross).

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
19437 Base Corvette Sport Coupe 1971 $5,496.00; 14,680 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
19467 Base Corvette Convertible 1971 $5,259.00; 7,121 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
Custom Interior Trim (no RPO code assigned) 1971 $158.00; 2,602 built confirmed
A31 Power Windows 1971 $79.00; 6,191 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
A85 Custom Shoulder Belts 1971 $42.00; 677 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible) 1971 $274.00; 2,619 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
C08 Vinyl Covering for Auxiliary Hardtop 1971 $63.00; 832 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
C50 Rear Window Defroster 1971 $42.00; 1,598 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
C60 Air Conditioning 1971 $459.00; 11,481 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
J50 Power Brakes 1971 $47.00; 13,558 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
LS5 454ci 365hp Engine 1971 $295.00; 5,097 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
LS6 454ci 425hp Engine (aluminum heads) 1971 $1,221.00; 188 built; only year LS6 offered in a Corvette ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
LT1 350ci 330hp solid-lifter Engine 1971 $483.00; 1,949 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
M21 4-Speed Manual, close ratio 1971 $0.00 (no cost); 2,387 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
M22 4-Speed Manual, close ratio, heavy duty ("Rock Crusher") 1971 $100.00; 130 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission 1971 $0.00 (no cost); 10,060 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 1971 $84.30; 8,130 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
N40 Power Steering 1971 $115.90; 17,904 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
P02 Deluxe Wheel Covers 1971 $63.00; 3,007 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
PT7 White Stripe Tires, F70x15 nylon 1971 $28.00; 6,711 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
PU9 White Letter Tires, F70x15 nylon 1971 $42.00; 12,449 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
T60 Heavy Duty Battery (standard with LS5) 1971 $15.80; 1,455 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
U69 AM-FM Radio 1971 $178.00; 18,078 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
U79 AM-FM Radio, Stereo 1971 $283.00; 3,431 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
UA6 Alarm System 1971 $31.60; 8,501 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
ZQ4 350ci 270hp base Engine (standard, RPO-tracked) 1971 Std. (no cost); 14,547 built (only CAC lists it as an RPO line; not found as a code in the factory kit) single-source
ZQ9 Performance/Optional Rear Axle Ratio 1971 $12.65; 2,395 built. Code was disputed (CAC/CorvetteStory split ZQ9 vs ZQ1). Factory kit resolves: the price schedule (p.70) lists economy axle ZQ8 and performance axle ZQ9 at $12.65 each — "ZQ1" does not appear anywhere in the kit ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.70 confirmed
ZR1 Special Purpose LT1 Engine Package 1971 $1,010.00; 8 built — rarest year of the C3 ZR1 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
ZR2 Special Purpose LS6 Engine Package (LS6 + M22 + HD brakes/suspension) 1971 $1,747.00; 12 built; one-year-only option ⛭ GM Heritage — 1971 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed

Year 1972

Famous option — ZR1's final year ($1,010.05; 20 built; 53 ZR1s total 1970–72) and the last LT1 (1,741 built). 1972 was the first year GM quoted only SAE net horsepower — the apparent drops vs 1971 (LT1 330→255, LS5 365→270, base 270→200) are largely the rating-method change. The UA6 alarm left the option list because it became standard equipment on all 1972 Corvettes.

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
19437 Base Corvette Sport Coupe 1972 $5,533.00; 20,496 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
19467 Base Corvette Convertible 1972 $5,296.00; 6,508 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
Custom Interior Trim (no RPO code assigned) 1972 $158.00; 8,709 built confirmed
A31 Power Windows 1972 $85.35; 9,495 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
A85 Custom Shoulder Belts 1972 $42.15; 749 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
AV3 Three Point Seat Belts 1972 No charge; 17,693 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
C05 Convertible Top (Black) 1972 $0.00; count n/a (only CAC lists it; not found in factory kit) single-source
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible) 1972 $273.85; 2,646 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
C08 Vinyl Covering for Auxiliary Hardtop 1972 $158.00; 811 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
C50 Rear Window Defroster 1972 $42.15; 2,211 built (CorvetteStory shows 2,221) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
C60 Air Conditioning 1972 $464.50; 17,011 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.98 confirmed
F62 Front Springs (order-guide equipment code) 1972 $0.00; count n/a (CAC only) single-source
G32 Rear Springs (order-guide equipment code) 1972 $0.00; count n/a (CAC only) single-source
GV4 Rear Axle, 3.36 Ratio (order-guide code) 1972 $0.00; count n/a (CAC only) single-source
J50 Power Brakes 1972 $47.40 (early-year $46.00); 18,770 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
K19 Air Injection Reactor (emissions) 1972 No separate charge listed; 3,912 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
LS5 454ci 270hp (SAE net) Engine 1972 $294.90 (early-year $287.00); 3,913 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
LT1 350ci 255hp (SAE net) solid-lifter Engine 1972 $483.45; 1,741 built; final year of LT1 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
M21 4-Speed Manual, close ratio 1972 $0.00 (no cost); 1,638 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission 1972 $0.00 (no cost); 14,543 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 1972 $84.30 (early-year $82.00); 12,992 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
N40 Power Steering 1972 $115.90 (early-year $113.00); 23,794 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
N4C Power Steering (variant/order-guide code) 1972 $0.00; count n/a (CAC only) single-source
P02 Deluxe Wheel Covers 1972 $63.20; 3,593 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
PT7 White Stripe Tires, F70x15 1972 $30.35; 6,666 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
PU9 White Letter Tires, F70x15 1972 $43.65 (early-year $43.00); 16,623 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
T60 Heavy Duty Battery 1972 $15.80; 2,969 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
U69 AM-FM Radio 1972 $178.00 (early-year $173.00); 19,480 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
U79 AM-FM Radio, Stereo 1972 $283.35; 7,189 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
YF5 California Emission Test/Equipment 1972 $15.80; 1,967 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
Z49 Canadian Base Equipment Package 1972 Price n/a; 1,059 built (count from CAC; VetteFacts lists code without count) confirmed
ZQ3 350ci 200hp (SAE net) base Engine 1972 Standard, $0.00 (only CAC lists it as an RPO line) single-source
ZQ8 Economy Rear Axle 1972 $12.65 retail ($12.00 dealer); count n/a. Factory kit confirms RPO ZQ8 (economy axle) on both the price schedule (p.76) and the "Extra Cost Equipment" list (p.98) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.98 confirmed
ZQ9 Performance/Optional Rear Axle Ratio 1972 $12.65 (early-year $12.00); 1,986 built. Code was disputed (CAC = ZQ9 vs CorvetteStory/CorvSport = ZQ1). Factory kit resolves: the price schedule (p.76) and Extra Cost Equipment list (p.98) both show economy ZQ8 / performance ZQ9 at $12.65 — "ZQ1" does not appear in the kit ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.76 confirmed
ZR1 Special Purpose LT1 Engine Package 1972 $1,010.05; 20 built; final year of the C3 ZR1 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
ZR2 Special Purpose LS6 Engine Package 1972 Not offered/sold in 1972. Factory kit resolves the carryover question: the 1972 "Extra Cost Equipment" spec page (p.98) does literally list a ZR2 "off-road package, 454 V8" — but it is flagged "(Not to be merchandised)" and never appears on the retail Black Book summary (p.5), so it was a spec-book carryover never actually sold. CorvSport's ZR2 row (identical 1971 figures) is the carryover error ⛭ GM Heritage — 1972 Chevrolet Corvette, p.98 confirmed
ZW4 Base 4-Speed Wide-Ratio Transmission (standard) 1972 $0.00; count n/a (CAC only) single-source
ZX1 Export Procedure #1 1972 Price/count n/a (CAC only) single-source

Year 1973

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
1YZ37 Base Corvette Sport Coupe (350ci 190hp L48, wide-ratio 4-spd) 1973 $5,561.50; 25,521 built (factory price schedule p.24 confirms $5,561.50) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.24 confirmed
1YZ67 Base Corvette Convertible 1973 $5,398.50; 4,943 built (corvettestory shows $5,398.00) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
Custom Interior Trim (no RPO code assigned) 1973 $154.00; 13,434 built confirmed
A31 Power Windows 1973 $83.00; 14,024 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.34 confirmed
A85 Custom Shoulder Belts 1973 $41.00; 788 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.34 confirmed
C05 Convertible Top (color choices) 1973 price/qty NA single-source
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible) 1973 $267.00; 1,328 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.34 confirmed
C08 Vinyl Covering for Auxiliary Hardtop 1973 $62.00; 323 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.34 confirmed
C50 Rear Window Defroster/Defogger 1973 $41.00; 4,412 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.34 confirmed
C60 Air Conditioning 1973 $452.00; 21,578 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.34 confirmed
J50 Power Brakes 1973 $46.00; 24,168 built (kit price schedule p.24: $46) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.24 confirmed
L82 350ci 250hp V8 1973 $299.00; 5,710 built (kit p.24: $299.00) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.24 confirmed
LS4 454ci 275hp V8 (big-block) 1973 $250.00; 4,412 built (kit p.24: $250.00) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.24 confirmed
M20 4-speed manual, wide ratio (base) 1973 $0.00; qty NA single-source
M21 4-speed manual, close ratio 1973 $0.00; 3,704 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.24 confirmed
M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic 1973 $0.00; 17,927 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.24 confirmed
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 1973 $82.00; 17,949 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.34 confirmed
N40 Power Steering 1973 $113.00; 27,872 built; code changed to N41 for 1974 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.24 confirmed
P02 Deluxe Wheel Covers 1973 $62.00; 1,739 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.34 confirmed
QRM White Stripe Steel Belted Tires GR70x15 1973 $32.00; 19,903 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.34 confirmed
QRN Highway Radial Blackwall Tires (base) 1973 price/qty NA single-source
QRZ White Letter Steel Belted Tires GR70x15 1973 $45.00; 4,541 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.34 confirmed
T60 Heavy Duty Battery 1973 $15.00; 4,912 built; code changed to UA1 for 1974 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.34 confirmed
U58 AM-FM Stereo Radio 1973 $276.00; 12,482 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.34 confirmed
U69 AM-FM Radio 1973 $173.00; 17,598 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.34 confirmed
UF1 Map Light (rearview mirror) 1973 $5.00; 8,186 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.34 confirmed
YF5 California Emission Test/Certification 1973 $15.00; 3,008 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.34 confirmed
YJ8 Cast Aluminum Wheels 1973 $175.00; 4 built — option withdrawn/recalled over porosity defects, only 4 sets reached customers; sources differ on set count (CAC "4 wheels", corvsport/corvettestory "5"); factory kit p.34 lists RPO YJ8 "wheels, special cast aluminum with center caps" ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.34 confirmed
Z07 Off Road Suspension and Brake Package 1973 $369.00; 45 built; HD suspension + HD brakes, required optional engine + M21 4-speed; factory kit p.34 lists RPO Z07 "off-road handling package, available with optional engines and M21 4-speed only" (kit does not print its price/count) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.34 confirmed
ZQ8/ZQ9 Optional Rear Axle Ratios (performance/economy) 1973 $12.00; 1,791 built. The ZQ8/ZQ9 code labels were previously CAC-only; factory kit price schedule (p.24) confirms both RPO ZQ8 and ZQ9 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1973 Chevrolet Corvette, p.24 confirmed

Year 1974

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
1YZ37 Base Corvette Sport Coupe (350ci 195hp L48) 1974 $6,001.50; 32,028 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
1YZ67 Base Corvette Convertible 1974 $5,765.50; 5,474 built (corvettestory shows $5,765.00) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
Custom Interior Trim 1974 $154.00; 19,959 built confirmed
A31 Power Windows 1974 $86.00; 23,940 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
A85 Custom Shoulder Belts 1974 $41.00; 618 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible) 1974 $267.00; 2,612 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
C08 Vinyl Covered Auxiliary Hardtop 1974 $329.00; 367 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
C50 Rear Window Defroster/Defogger 1974 $43.00; 9,322 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
C60 Air Conditioning 1974 $490.00; 29,397 built (factory kit resolves: Black Book page in the kit shows 29,397 — not 29,497; kit price schedule p.30 lists A/C at $490.00) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
FE7 Gymkhana Suspension 1974 $7.00; 1,905 built; first year offered ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
GU4 Optional Rear Axle Ratio (3.08 carrier) 1974 $12.00; 1,219 built (GU4 code label only on Corvette Action Center; option itself in 3 sources; the factory kit price schedule lists axle codes G92/G95, not GU4) single-source
J50 Power Brakes 1974 $49.00; 33,306 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
L82 350ci 250hp V8 1974 $299.00; 6,690 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
LS4 454ci 270hp V8 1974 $250.00; 3,494 built; last big-block Corvette year ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
M21 4-speed manual, close ratio 1974 $0.00; 3,494 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic 1974 $0.00; 25,146 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 1974 $82.00; 27,700 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
N41 Power Steering 1974 $117.00; 35,944 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
QRM White Stripe Steel Belted Tires GR70x15 1974 $32.00; 9,140 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
QRZ White Letter Steel Belted Tires GR70x15 1974 $45.00; 24,102 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
U05 Dual Horns 1974 $4.00; 5,258 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
U58 AM-FM Stereo Radio 1974 $276.00; 19,581 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
U69 AM-FM Radio 1974 $173.00; 17,374 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
UA1 Heavy Duty Battery 1974 $15.00; 9,169 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
UF1 Map Light 1974 $5.00; 16,101 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
VK3 Front License Plate Bracket 1974 price/qty NA single-source
YF5 California Emissions Certification 1974 $20.00; qty NA ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
Z07 Off Road Suspension and Brake Package 1974 $400.00; 47 built; kit p.30 lists RPO Z07 "includes special FE7 Gymkhana suspension plus J50 HD front and rear power disc brakes" ⛭ GM Heritage — 1974 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
Z12 Tire Pressure Stock (sticker) 1974 price/qty NA single-source

Year 1975

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
1YZ37 Base Corvette Sport Coupe (350ci 165hp L48) 1975 $6,810.10; 33,836 built (factory kit resolves: price schedule p.28 lists the base coupe at $6,810.10 — CAC's $6,797.10 is not what the factory schedule shows) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.28 confirmed
1YZ67 Base Corvette Convertible 1975 $6,550.10; 4,629 built; last Corvette convertible until 1986 (kit p.28: $6,550.10) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.28 confirmed
Custom Interior Trim 1975 $154.00; qty NA confirmed
A31 Power Windows 1975 $93.00; 28,745 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
A51 Special Contour Bucket Seats 1975 price/qty NA single-source
A85 Custom Shoulder Belts (std. on coupe) 1975 $41.00; 646 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
C07 Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible) 1975 $267.00; 2,407 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
C08 Vinyl Covered Auxiliary Hardtop 1975 $350.00; 279 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
C50 Rear Window Defroster 1975 $46.00; 13,760 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
C60 Air Conditioning 1975 $490.00; 31,914 built (kit p.28: $490.00) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
FE7 Gymkhana Suspension 1975 $7.00; 3,194 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
GV7 Optional Rear Axle Ratios 1975 $12.00; 1,969 built (GV7 code label only on CAC; option in 3 sources; factory kit price schedule lists axle codes G92/G85) single-source
J50 Power Brakes 1975 $50.00; 35,842 built (factory kit resolves: Black Book page p.7 lists power brakes at $50.00 — not CAC's $55.00) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
K50 Air Cleaner, Low Noise (cowl induction) 1975 price/qty NA single-source
L82 350ci 205hp V8 1975 $336.00; 2,372 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.29 confirmed
M21 4-speed manual, close ratio (L82 only) 1975 $0.00; 1,057 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic 1975 $0.00; 28,473 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 1975 $82.00; 31,830 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
N41 Power Steering 1975 $129.00; 37,591 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
QRM White Stripe Steel Belted Tires GR70x15 1975 $35.00; 5,233 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
QRZ Raised White Letter Steel Belted Tires GR70x15B 1975 $48.00; 30,407 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
U05 Dual Horns 1975 $4.00; 22,011 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
U58 AM-FM Stereo Radio (30" fixed antenna) 1975 $284.00; 24,701 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
U69 AM-FM Radio 1975 $178.00; 12,902 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
UA1 Heavy Duty Battery (Delco Energizer R89WPT) 1975 $15.00; 16,778 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
UF1 Map Light 1975 $5.00; 21,676 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
VJ9 Exhaust Emission Sticker 1975 price/qty NA single-source
VK3 Front License Plate Mounting 1975 price/qty NA single-source
YF5 California Emissions Certification 1975 $20.00; 3,037 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
Z07 Off Road Suspension and Brake Package 1975 $403.00; 144 built; note: some references treat 1974 as Z07's last year, but all three fetched sources and the factory kit list it for 1975; kit price schedule p.28 shows the Off-Road Handling Package at $403.00, requiring L82 + M21 (doc previously listed $400.00) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1975 Chevrolet Corvette, p.28 confirmed

Year 1976

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
1YZ37 Base Corvette Sport Coupe (350ci 180hp L48) — coupe only, no convertible 1976 $7,604.85; 46,558 built (corvettestory shows $6,810.10, an apparent carryover of the 1975 price) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.18 confirmed
Custom Interior Trim 1976 $164.00; 36,762 built confirmed
A31 Power Windows 1976 $107.00; 38,700 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
C49 Rear Window Defogger (code changed from C50) 1976 $78.00; 24,960 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
C60 Air Conditioning 1976 $523.00; 40,787 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
FE7 Gymkhana Suspension 1976 $35.00; 5,368 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
Optional Rear Axle Ratios (no code shown in sources; factory kit index lists axle codes G92/G95) 1976 $13.00; 1,371 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
J50 Power Brakes 1976 $59.00; 46,558 built (100% — effectively standard fitment; kit note: power brakes/steering were separate options early, then folded into base price during 1976) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.33 confirmed
L82 350ci 210hp V8 (not available in California) 1976 $481.00; 5,720 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
M21 4-speed manual, close ratio 1976 $0.00; 2,088 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic 1976 $0.00; 36,625 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.34 confirmed
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 1976 $95.00; 41,797 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
N41 Power Steering 1976 $151.00; 46,385 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.33 confirmed
QRM White Stripe Steel Belted Tires GR70x15 1976 $37.00; 3,992 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
QRZ White Letter Steel Belted Tires GR70x15 1976 $51.00; 39,923 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
U58 AM-FM Stereo Radio 1976 $281.00; 34,272 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
U69 AM-FM Radio 1976 $187.00; 11,083 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
UA1 Heavy Duty Battery 1976 $16.00; 25,909 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
UF1 Map Light 1976 $10.00; 35,361 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
YF5 California Emission Test/Certification 1976 $50.00; 3,527 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
YJ8 Aluminum Wheels (4) 1976 $299.00; 6,253 built; first full-production year for aluminum wheels after aborted 1973 attempt (factory kit p.18 confirms 6,253 at $299.00; kit text confirms the YJ8 option included four wheels plus a steel spare) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1976 Chevrolet Corvette, p.18 confirmed

Year 1977

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
1YZ37 Base Corvette Sport Coupe (350ci 180hp L48) 1977 $8,647.65; 49,213 built (kit summary p.109: 49,213) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.109 confirmed
6HY Front Spring — Left Hand 1977 price/qty NA single-source
7HY Front Spring — Right Hand 1977 price/qty NA single-source
A31 Power Windows 1977 44,341 built; price disputed: $122.00 (CAC) vs $116.00 (corvsport, corvettestory) — likely mid-year increase; factory kit confirms RPO A31 (qty 44,341) but its price column is not legible, so the price split is unresolved ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 disputed
B32 Color Keyed Floor Mats 1977 $22.00 (later $23.00 per CAC); 36,763 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
C49 Rear Window Defogger 1977 $84.00; 30,411 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
C60 Air Conditioning 1977 $553.00 (later $568.00 per CAC); 45,249 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
D35 Sport Mirrors 1977 $36.00 (later $38.00 per CAC); 20,206 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
FE7 Gymkhana Suspension 1977 $38.00; 7,269 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
G95 Optional Rear Axle Ratio (highway) 1977 $14.00; 972 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
K30 Speed Control (cruise; automatic trans. required) 1977 $88.00; 29,161 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
L48 350ci 180hp V8 (base engine) 1977 $0.00; standard on all cars less L82 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
L82 350ci 210hp V8 1977 $495.00; 6,148 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
M20 4-speed manual, wide ratio (base) 1977 $0.00; qty NA ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
M21 4-speed manual, close ratio 1977 n/c; 2,060 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic automatic 1977 n/c; 41,231 built (kit: $146 with L82, $0 with base engine) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 1977 $165.00; 46,487 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
NA2 Standard Emission System 1977 $0; qty NA ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
NA6 High Altitude Emission Equipment 1977 $22.00; 854 built; required above 4,000 ft ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
QGR Tires P225/70R15 (steel belted radial) 1977 $51.00; 26,203 built (CAC only; other sources and the factory index list QRN/QRZ, not QGR) single-source
QRZ White Letter Steel Belted Tires GR70x15 1977 46,227 built; price disputed: $59.00 (CAC) vs $57.00 (corvettestory); factory kit confirms RPO QRZ (qty 46,227) but its price column is not legible ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 disputed
T63 Headlamp Warning (buzzer) 1977 price/qty NA single-source
U26 Engine Compartment Lamp 1977 price/qty NA single-source
U41 Low Fuel Indicator 1977 price/qty NA single-source
U58 AM-FM Stereo Radio 1977 $281.00; 18,483 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
U69 AM-FM Radio 1977 $187.00; 4,700 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
U73 Standard Antenna 1977 price/qty NA single-source
UA1 Heavy Duty Battery 1977 $17.00; 32,882 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
UM2 AM-FM Stereo Radio with 8-track tape 1977 $414.00; 24,603 built; first tape player offered in a Corvette ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
V54 Luggage and Roof Panel Rack 1977 $73.00; 16,860 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
VK3 License Plate Mounting Bracket 1977 price/qty NA single-source
YF5 California Emissions Certification 1977 $70.00; 4,084 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
YJ8 Aluminum Wheels (4) 1977 $321.00; 12,646 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
ZN1 Trailer Package 1977 $83.00; 289 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed
ZX2 Convenience Group 1977 $22.00; 40,872 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1977 Chevrolet Corvette, p.48 confirmed

Year 1978

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
1YZ87 Base Corvette Sport Coupe 1978 $9,351.89 base price; 40,274 built (CorvSport rounds to $9,351.00) confirmed
1YZ87/78 Limited Edition Indy 500 Pace Car replica 1978 $13,653.21 total price; 6,502 built; sold as a distinct model number, not a normal RPO; factory kit p.19 shows the $13,653.21 Limited Edition price ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.19 confirmed
Z78 25th Limited Edition (internal designation for the Pace Car package) 1978 No separate price/count; factory kit confirms RPO Z78 — "Z78 Limited Edition Corvette Quick-Spec" (p.21), model 1YZ87/Z78 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.21 confirmed
A31 Power Windows 1978 $130.00; 36,931 built (CAC shows $130–$135 early/late pricing) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
A51 Bucket seats 1978 Standard equipment code; no price/count single-source
AU3 Power Door Locks 1978 $120.00; 12,187 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
B2Z Silver Anniversary Paint 1978 $399.00; 15,283 built; two-tone silver/gray 25th-anniversary paint, required aluminum wheels and sport mirrors; factory kit lists "25th Anniversary Paint (RPO B2Z)" on the option index (p.22) and spec pages ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
B32 Floor mats 1978 No price/count listed single-source
C49 Rear Window Defogger 1978 $95.00; 30,912 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
C60 Air Conditioning 1978 $605.00; 37,638 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
C94 Delete dome lamp 1978 No price/count listed single-source
CC1 Removable Glass Roof Panels 1978 $349.00; 972 built; first year offered ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
CD4 Pulse (intermittent) wipers 1978 No price/count listed single-source
D1B Speedometer gear 1978 Internal build code; no price/count single-source
D34 Visor vanity mirror 1978 No price/count listed single-source
D35 Sport Mirrors 1978 $40.00; 38,405 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
D75 Air deflector 1978 No price/count listed single-source
D80 Rear panel extension 1978 No price/count listed (note: D80 = spoilers in 1979) single-source
D84 Two-tone paint 1978 No price/count listed on CAC 1978 page single-source
D88 Sport stripe 1978 No price/count listed single-source
DL6 Pace Car decal (dealer-installed decals shipped in car) 1978 No price/count listed single-source
E5Z / E6E / E9Z Less adapter / sleeve-speedo / less key-speedo 1978 Internal build codes; no price/count single-source
FE7 Gymkhana Suspension 1978 $41.00; 12,590 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
G95 Optional Rear Axle Ratio (highway) 1978 $15.00; 382 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
GS4 3.70 axle ratio 1978 No price/count listed single-source
K30 Cruise Control 1978 $99.00; 31,608 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
L48 350ci 185/200hp standard engine 1978 Standard engine; CAC lists 34,037 built (its "$525" price appears to be a page error — L48 was included in base price; hp shown as 200 on CAC, 185 commonly cited elsewhere) single-source
L82 350ci 220hp engine 1978 $525.00; 12,739 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
M21 4-speed close-ratio manual transmission 1978 $0.00; 3,385 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
MM4 4-speed wide-ratio manual transmission 1978 $0.00; 4,773 built; factory kit confirms RPO MM4 on the option index (p.22) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
MX1 3-speed automatic transmission 1978 $0.00; 38,614 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
N37 Tilt-telescopic steering column 1978 $175.00; 37,858 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
NA2 Standard emissions equipment 1978 $0.00; factory kit lists RPO NA2 on the option index (p.22) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
NA6 High-altitude emissions equipment 1978 $33.00; 260 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
QBS White-letter SBR tires P255/60R15 1978 $216.32; 18,296 built (CorvSport shows 18,269 — apparent transposition; CAC and CorvetteStory agree on 18,296) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
QGQ Blackwall SBR tires P225/70R15 (base) 1978 $0.00; standard tire; factory kit lists RPO QGQ on the option index (p.22) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
QGR White-letter SBR tires P225/70R15 1978 $51.00; 26,203 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
T63 Headlamp warning buzzer 1978 No price/count listed single-source
U26 Engine compartment lamp 1978 No price/count listed single-source
U41 Low fuel indicator 1978 No price/count listed single-source
U58 AM-FM stereo radio 1978 $286.00; 10,189 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
U69 AM-FM radio 1978 $199.00; 2,057 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
U75 Power antenna 1978 $49.00; 23,069 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
U81 Dual rear speakers 1978 $49.00; 12,340 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
UA1 Heavy-duty battery 1978 $18.00; 28,243 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
UL5 Radio delete 1978 $0.00 credit line; no count given; factory kit lists RPO UL5 on the option index (p.22) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
UM2 AM-FM stereo w/ 8-track 1978 $419.00; 20,899 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
UP6 AM-FM stereo w/ CB & power antenna 1978 $638.00; 7,138 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
VK3 License plate mounting bracket 1978 No price/count listed single-source
YF5 California emissions certification 1978 3,405 built; price disputed: CAC page shows $70, CorvSport and CorvetteStory both show $75; factory kit confirms RPO YF5 but its price column is not legible, so the split is unresolved ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 disputed
YJ8 Aluminum wheels (4) 1978 $340.00; 28,008 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
YK6 Processing option 1978 Internal code; no price/count single-source
ZN1 Trailer package 1978 $89.00; 972 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
ZX2 Convenience group 1978 $84.00; 37,222 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1978 Chevrolet Corvette, p.22 confirmed
6AJ / 7AJ Front spring, left / right hand 1978 Internal build codes; no price/count single-source

Year 1979

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
1YZ87 Base Corvette Sport Coupe 1979 $10,220.23 base price; 53,807 built (all-time Corvette production record); L48 standard engine (195hp) not broken out as an RPO by any source; factory kit p.6 states "Production: 53,807 coupes" with VIN range confirming the figure ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
A31 Power Windows 1979 $141.00; 20,631 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
AU3 Power Door Locks 1979 $131.00; 9,054 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
C49 Rear Window Defogger 1979 $102.00; 41,587 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
C60 Air Conditioning 1979 $635.00; 47,136 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
CC1 Removable Glass Roof Panels 1979 $365.00; 14,480 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
D35 Sport Mirrors 1979 $45.00; 48,211 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
D80 Front and Rear Spoilers 1979 $265.00; 6,853 built (Pace Car-style spoilers) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
F51 Heavy-Duty Shock Absorbers 1979 $33.00; 2,164 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
FE7 Gymkhana Suspension 1979 $49.00; 12,321 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
G95 Optional Rear Axle Ratio 1979 $19.00; 428 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
K30 Cruise Control 1979 $113.00; 34,445 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
L82 350ci 225hp engine 1979 $565.00; 14,516 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.55 confirmed
M21 4-speed close-ratio manual transmission 1979 $0.00; 4,062 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
MX1 Automatic transmission 1979 $0.00; 41,454 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
N37 Tilt-telescopic steering column 1979 $190.00; 47,463 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
N90 Aluminum wheels (4) 1979 $380.00; 33,741 built (code changed from YJ8 in 1978) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
NA6 High-altitude emissions equipment 1979 $35.00; 56 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
QBS White-letter SBR tires P255/60R15 1979 $226.20; 17,920 built (CAC lists size as P255/70R15 — P255/60R15 per the other two sources) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
QGR White-letter SBR tires P225/70R15 1979 $54.00; 29,603 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
U58 AM-FM stereo radio 1979 $90.00; 9,256 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
U75 Power antenna 1979 $52.00; 35,730 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
U81 Dual rear speakers 1979 $52.00; 37,754 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
UA1 Heavy-duty battery 1979 $21.00; 3,405 built (CorvSport's table shows shifted rows for UA1/U58/U75/U81; CAC and CorvetteStory agree on these values) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
UM2 AM-FM stereo w/ 8-track 1979 $228.00; 21,435 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
UN3 AM-FM stereo w/ cassette 1979 $234.00; 12,110 built (first year cassette) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
UP6 AM-FM stereo w/ CB 1979 $439.00; 4,483 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
YF5 California emissions certification 1979 $83.00; 3,798 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
ZN1 Trailer package 1979 $98.00; 1,001 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
ZQ2 Power windows and door locks (combined) 1979 $272.00; 28,465 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed
ZX2 Convenience group 1979 $94.00; 41,530 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1979 Chevrolet Corvette, p.7 confirmed

Year 1980

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
1YZ87 Base Corvette Sport Coupe 1980 $13,140.24 base price; 40,614 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
AU3 Power Door Locks 1980 $140.00; 32,692 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.62 confirmed
C49 Rear Window Defogger 1980 $109.00; 36,589 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.59 confirmed
CC1 Removable Glass Roof Panels 1980 $391.00; 19,695 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.59 confirmed
F51 Heavy-Duty Shock Absorbers 1980 $35.00; 1,695 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.59 confirmed
FE7 Gymkhana Suspension 1980 $55.00; 9,907 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.59 confirmed
K30 Cruise Control 1980 $123.00; 30,821 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
L82 350ci 230hp engine 1980 $595.00; 5,069 built; final year for L82 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
LG4 305ci 180hp engine (California only) 1980 $50.00 credit (CAC shows -$50; CorvSport shows $50; CorvetteStory n/a); 3,221 built — mandatory on all California cars, matching YF5 count; auto trans only; factory kit confirms RPO LG4 (p.6/p.59/p.62) at 3,221 built with a $50 credit ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
MM4 4-speed manual transmission 1980 $0.00; 5,726 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.62 confirmed
MX1 Automatic transmission 1980 $0.00; 34,838 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.59 confirmed
N90 Aluminum wheels (4) 1980 $407.00; 34,128 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.59 confirmed
QGB White-letter SBR tires P225/70R15 1980 $62.00; 26,208 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.59 confirmed
QXH White-letter SBR tires P255/60R15 1980 $426.16; 13,140 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
U58 AM-FM stereo radio 1980 $46.00; 6,138 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.59 confirmed
U75 Power antenna 1980 $56.00; 32,863 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.64 confirmed
U81 Dual rear speakers 1980 $52.00; 36,650 built (factory kit resolves: kit p.6 shows U81 at $52.00 — not CAC's $31) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
UA1 Heavy-duty battery 1980 $22.00; 1,337 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.59 confirmed
UL5 Radio delete 1980 -$126.00 credit; 201 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.59 confirmed
UM2 AM-FM stereo w/ 8-track 1980 $155.00; 15,708 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.59 confirmed
UN3 AM-FM stereo w/ cassette 1980 $168.00; 15,148 built (factory kit resolves: kit p.6 shows UN3 at $168.00 — not CAC's $163) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
UP6 AM-FM stereo w/ CB 1980 $391.00; 2,434 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
V54 Roof panel carrier 1980 $125.00; 3,755 built (first year) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
YF5 California emissions certification 1980 $250.00; 3,221 built (required LG4 305ci engine) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.62 confirmed
ZN1 Trailer package 1980 $105.00; 796 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1980 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed

Year 1981

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
1YY87 Base Corvette Sport Coupe 1981 $16,258.52 base price; 40,606 built (model code changed from 1YZ87 to 1YY87); split production St. Louis/Bowling Green ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.21 confirmed
A42 Power Driver Seat 1981 $183.00; 29,200 built (first year); note: the factory kit option index lists the 6-way power-seat RPO as A47 confirmed
AU3 Power Door Locks 1981 $145.00; 36,322 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
C49 Rear Window Defogger 1981 $119.00; 36,893 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
CC1 Removable Glass Roof Panels 1981 $414.00; 29,095 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
D84 Two-Tone Paint 1981 $399.00; 5,352 built (Bowling Green-built cars only) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
DG7 Electric Sport Mirrors 1981 $117.00; 13,567 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
F51 Heavy-Duty Shock Absorbers 1981 $37.00; 1,128 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
FE7 Gymkhana Suspension 1981 $57.00; 7,803 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
G92 Performance Axle Ratio 1981 $20.00; 2,400 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
K35 Cruise Control 1981 $155.00; 32,522 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
L81 350ci 190hp engine (standard, only engine) 1981 No cost — the sole engine, all 40,606 cars; no optional engines offered; factory kit p.5/p.6 lists RPO L81 as the only engine ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
MM4 4-speed manual transmission 1981 $0.00; 5,757 built (factory kit resolves: Black Book page p.21 shows 5,757 — not CAC's 5,575); final year a manual was offered until 1984 ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.21 confirmed
MX1 Automatic transmission 1981 $0.00; no count given by CAC (others omit the line); factory kit lists RPO MX1 on the option index (p.5) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
N90 Aluminum wheels (4) 1981 $428.00; 36,485 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
NA5 Standard (49-state) emissions equipment 1981 $0.00; no count; factory kit lists RPO NA5 on the option index (p.5) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
QGQ Blackwall SBR tires P225/70R15 (base) 1981 $0.00; standard tire; factory kit lists RPO QGQ on the option index (p.5) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
QGR White-letter SBR tires P225/70R15 1981 $72.00; 21,939 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
QXH White-letter SBR tires P255/60R15 1981 $491.92; 18,004 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
U58 AM-FM stereo radio 1981 $95.00; 5,145 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
U75 Power antenna 1981 $55.00; 32,903 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
UL5 Radio delete 1981 -$118.00 credit; 315 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
UM4 AM-FM ETR stereo w/ 8-track 1981 $386.00; 8,262 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
UM5 AM-FM ETR stereo w/ 8-track & CB 1981 $712.00; 792 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
UM6 AM-FM ETR stereo w/ cassette 1981 $423.00; 22,892 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.6 confirmed
UN5 AM-FM ETR stereo w/ cassette & CB 1981 $750.00; 2,349 built confirmed
V54 Roof panel carrier 1981 $135.00; 3,303 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
YF5 California emissions certification 1981 $46.00; 4,951 built (L81 was 50-state legal, so no engine substitution needed) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed
ZN1 Trailer package 1981 $110.00; 916 built (final documented year) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1981 Chevrolet Corvette, p.5 confirmed

Year 1982

Code Description Years Models/Notes Confidence
1YY87 Base Corvette Sport Coupe 1982 $18,290.07 base price; 18,648 built (kit summary p.4: 18,648) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.4 confirmed
1YY07 Collector Edition Hatchback 1982 $22,537.59; 6,759 built; coded as model number 1YY07 (distinct "07" body style with lifting rear hatch glass), not as an RPO — silver-beige paint, turbine-style aluminum wheels, unique VIN character; factory kit lists model 1YY07 (p.16/p.30/p.38) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
AG9 Power Driver Seat 1982 $197.00 (CAC shows $197/$199 early/late); 22,585 built (code changed from A42); note: the factory kit option index lists the 6-way power-seat RPO as A47 confirmed
AU3 Power Door Locks 1982 $155.00; 23,936 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
C49 Rear Window Defogger 1982 $129.00 ($129/$132 per CAC); 16,886 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
CC1 Removable Glass Roof Panels 1982 $443.00; 14,763 built (standard on Collector Edition) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
D84 Two-Tone Paint 1982 Disputed: CAC shows $399 / 5,352 built (identical to its 1981 line, likely a carry-over error); CorvSport and CorvetteStory show $428 / 4,871 built. Factory kit confirms RPO D84 "Custom Two-Tone Paint" (p.30/p.33) but its price/count columns are not legibly separable, so the split is unresolved ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 disputed
DG7 Electric Sport Mirrors 1982 Disputed on count: CAC shows 13,567 (same as its 1981 figure) at $117/$125; CorvSport and CorvetteStory show $125 / 20,301 built. Factory kit confirms RPO DG7 (p.25/p.30) but not a legible count ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 disputed
FE7 Gymkhana Suspension 1982 Disputed: CAC shows $57 / 7,803 (identical to its 1981 line); CorvSport and CorvetteStory show $61 / 5,457 built. Factory kit confirms RPO FE7 (p.25/p.30) but not a legible price/count ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 disputed
K35 Cruise Control 1982 Disputed: CAC shows $155/$165, 22,522 built; CorvSport and CorvetteStory show $165 / 24,313 built. Factory kit confirms RPO K35 "Speed Control w/ Resume" (p.25/p.30) but not a legible price/count ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 disputed
L83 350ci (5.7L) 200hp Cross-Fire Injection V8 1982 $0.00 — standard on all 25,407 cars; no engine options; first fuel-injected Corvette since 1965; factory kit confirms RPO L83 "5.7 Liter Dual C.F.I. V8 (Cross-Fire Injection)" (p.30, also p.8/p.19) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
MX0 4-speed automatic w/ overdrive 1982 $0.00; 25,407 built — only transmission offered (no manual available); code listed only by CAC, but all sources agree auto-only single-source
N90 Aluminum wheels (4) 1982 $458.00; 16,844 built (Collector Edition used its own turbine wheels) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.38 confirmed
QGR White-letter SBR tires P225/70R15 1982 $80.00; 5,932 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.25 confirmed
QXH White-letter SBR tires P255/60R15 1982 $542.52; 19,070 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.25 confirmed
U58 AM-FM stereo radio 1982 $101.00; 1,533 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
U75 Power antenna 1982 $60.00; 15,557 built (standard on Collector Edition) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
UL5 Radio delete 1982 -$124.00 credit; 150 built confirmed
UM4 AM-FM ETR stereo w/ 8-track 1982 $386.00; 923 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
UM6 AM-FM ETR stereo w/ cassette 1982 $423.00; 20,355 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
UN5 AM-FM ETR stereo w/ cassette & CB 1982 $755.00; 1,987 built (kit: $695 in Collector Edition) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.4 confirmed
V08 Heavy-Duty Cooling 1982 $57.00; 6,006 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
V54 Roof panel carrier 1982 $144.00; 1,992 built ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
YF5 California emissions certification 1982 $46.00; 4,951 built (both figures identical to 1981 in all sources consulted — as printed) ⛭ GM Heritage — 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, p.30 confirmed
ZN1 Trailer package 1982 Disputed existence: CorvSport's page mentions ZN1 at $110 for 1982, but CAC and CorvetteStory omit it from their 1982 tables entirely — and the factory kit contains no ZN1 / trailer entry anywhere, corroborating that the trailer package was dropped for 1982 disputed

Cross-year notes (1973–1982)

  • 1978 Pace Car / Silver Anniversary: the Indy 500 Pace Car replica was sold as distinct model number 1YZ87/78 ($13,653.21; 6,502 built; internal designation Z78); B2Z Silver Anniversary two-tone paint ($399; 15,283 built) required aluminum wheels and sport mirrors.
  • 1982 Collector Edition: sold as distinct model number 1YY07 ($22,537.59; 6,759 built) — a lifting-glass hatchback body style with silver-beige paint, turbine wheels, and a unique VIN character — not an ordinary RPO.
  • Engine narrowing: LS4 454 ended after 1974 (last big-block); L82 ended after 1980; 1981 offered only L81; 1982 offered only L83 Cross-Fire Injection with automatic only (first fuel-injected Corvette since 1965, no manual available).
  • ZR-prefix codes: none offered 1973–1982 (ZR1/ZR2 ended in 1971/1972).
  • Corvette Action Center's 1982 page repeats several of its own 1981 price/production figures (D84, DG7, FE7, K35); those rows are marked disputed with both readings shown.

Sources

Factory kits (T1)

GM Heritage OCR kits (each bundles the Corvette Black Book option summary plus factory dealer price schedules, "Regular Production Options" / "Extra Cost Equipment" spec pages, and dealer order-guide "Alphabetical Option Index" pages). Used to upgrade rows to confirmed and to resolve disputes; <span class="doc-cite">⛭ GM Heritage — …</span> citations in the tables above give the page. Kits used for 1968–1982:

  • chevrolet/1968-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (factory RPO list p.7; Black Book summary p.137)
  • chevrolet/1969-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (Black Book summary p.5; factory RPO list p.105)
  • chevrolet/1970-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (Black Book summary p.5; factory price schedule p.76 — LS7 460hp; power teams p.91)
  • chevrolet/1971-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (Black Book summary p.6; price schedule p.70 — economy ZQ8 / performance ZQ9; option list p.132)
  • chevrolet/1972-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (Black Book summary p.5; price schedule p.76; Extra Cost Equipment p.98 — ZQ8/ZQ9, ZR2 "not to be merchandised")
  • chevrolet/1973-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (Corvette Selected Options p.34; price schedule p.24 — confirms ZQ8/ZQ9)
  • chevrolet/1974-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (Black Book summary p.7 — C60 = 29,397; price schedule p.30)
  • chevrolet/1975-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (Black Book summary p.7 — J50 $50; price schedule p.28 — base $6,810.10, Z07 $403)
  • chevrolet/1976-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (Black Book summary p.18 — YJ8 6,253; Alphabetical Option Index p.22; Selected Options p.33)
  • chevrolet/1977-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (Alphabetical Option Index p.48; Black Book summary p.109)
  • chevrolet/1978-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (Alphabetical Option Index p.22; Pace Car Z78 quick-spec p.19-21)
  • chevrolet/1979-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (Black Book summary p.7; production p.6 — 53,807; spec pages 40-55)
  • chevrolet/1980-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (Black Book summary p.6 — U81 $52, UN3 $168; Extra Cost Equipment p.59; Option Index p.62/p.64)
  • chevrolet/1981-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (Alphabetical Option Index p.5/p.6; Black Book summary p.21 — MM4 5,757)
  • chevrolet/1982-Chevrolet-Corvette.txt (Alphabetical Option Index p.30 — L83 Cross-Fire Injection; Black Book summary p.4; no ZN1 entry)

Not usable: https://www.corvsport.com/1971-corvette-rpo-codes/ (membership paywall).