1975 Corvette
Chevy stayed with the status quo again for the 1975 Corvette, when the only physical change was a pair of small extrusions with black pads for each bumper as additional parking-lot protection.
Convertible volume continued to sink, falling to 4,629 units for the model year. Convertible demand was on the wane generally, and the government accelerated the trend by threatening to enact safety standards for rollover protection that would have effectively banned fully open cars in the United States after 1975. Ironically the legislation never materialized, but it gave domestic producers the excuse they'd been waiting for to drop slow-selling ragtops, and the romantic Corvette roadster would disappear like so many others, not to return to the lineup for another decade.
This ragtop is a '75 Corvette, identified by the small
black bumper pads added front and rear. Also, the rear fascia
was now one piece rather than split.
Though little more was new besides the advertising, Corvette sales continued to climb. The 1975 sales tally rose to within 300 units of the 1969 peak at 38,465.
Learn about other Corvettes in this generation:
| 1968 Corvette | 1969 Corvette | 1970 Corvette |
| 1971 Corvette | 1972 Corvette | 1973 Corvette |
| 1974 Corvette | 1975 Corvette | 1976 Corvette |
| 1977 Corvette | | |
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1975 Corvette Specifications
Appearance was all but unchanged for the 1975 Corvette, and the big-block V-8 returned, albeit briefly. Here are the specifications for the 1975 Corvette:
 Thanks to period inflation, base prices for Corvettes were higher than previous years' prices. |
| Vehicle Specifications | Convertible | Coupe |
| Wheelbase, inches | 98.0 | 98.0 |
| Length, inches | 185.2 | 185.2 |
| Width, inches | 69.0 | 69.0 |
| Track, inches | front: 58.7 rear: 59.4 | front: 58.7 rear: 59.4 |
| Height, inches | 47.9 | 47.9 |
| Curb weight, pounds | 3,660 | 3,660 |
Mechanical Specifications (2-door convertible/coupe)
Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, coil springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, antiroll bar
rear: Independent, lateral leaf springs, struts, U-joint halfshafts, trailing arms, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers
Wheels/Tires
8 X 15
Brakes
front: 11.75-inch disc
rear: 11.75-inch disc
Transmission
3-speed Hydra-Matic
4-speed manual
Standard axle ratio
3.36:1
Engine Specifications
| Type | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 |
| Displacement, liters/cubic inch | 5.7/350 | 5.7/350 |
| Bore X stroke, inches | 4.00 X 3.48 | 4.00 X 3.48 |
| Fuel management | 1 X 4-bbl. | 1 X 4-bbl. |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 165 @ 3,800 | 205 @ 4,800 |
| Torque @ rpm, pound-foot | 255 @ 2,400 | 255 @ 3,600 |
Published Performance Numbers
| Acceleration | 205 hp, 4-speed manual |
| 0-60 mph, second | 7.7 |
| 0-100 mph, second | NA |
| 1/4-mile, second | 16.1 |
(Source: Car and Driver)
Vehicle Production and Base Prices
| Car Type | Production | Price |
| 2-door coupe | 33,836 | $6,810.10 |
| 2-door convertible | 4,629 | $6,550.10 |
Options and Production
| Option | Production | Price |
| Custom Interior Trim | NA | $154.00 |
| Power Windows | 28,745 | $93.00 |
| Custom Shoulder Belts (std w/coupe) | 646 | $41.00 |
| Auxiliary Hardtop | 2,407 | $267.00 |
| Vinyl Covering | 279 | $350.00 |
| Rear Window Defroster | 13,760 | $46.00 |
| Air Conditioning | 31,914 | $490.00 |
| Optional Rear Axle Ratio | 1,969 | $12.00 |
| Gymkhana Suspension | 3,194 | $7.00 |
| Power Brakes | 35,842 | $50.00 |
| 205 hp Engine | 2,372 | $336.00 |
| 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio | 1,057 | $0.00 |
| Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission | 473 | $0.00 |
| Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column | 31,830 | $82.00 |
| Power Steering | 37,591 | $129.00 |
| White Stripe Steel Belted Tires, GR70 X 15 | 5,233 | $35.00 |
| White Letter Steel Belted Tires, GR70 X 15 | 30,407 | $48.00 |
| Dual Horns | 22,011 | $4.00 |
| AM/FM Radio, stereo | 24,701 | $284.00 |
| AM/FM Radio | 12,902 | $178.00 |
| Heavy Duty Battery | 16,778 | $15.00 |
| Map Light (on rearview mirror) | 21,676 | $5.00 |
| California Emission Test | 3,037 | $20.00 |
| Off Road Suspension and Brake Package | 144 | $400.00 |
Color Choices and Production
| Color Choice | Production |
| Classic White | 8,007 |
| Bright Blue | 2,869 |
| Bright Green | 1,664 |
| Medium Saddle | 3,403 |
| Dark Red | 3,342 |
| Silver | 4,710 |
| Steel Blue | 1,268 |
| Bright Yellow | 2,883 |
| Orange Flame | 3,030 |
| Mille Miglia Red | 3,355 |
Learn about other Corvettes in this generation:
| 1968 Corvette | 1969 Corvette | 1970 Corvette |
| 1971 Corvette | 1972 Corvette | 1973 Corvette |
| 1974 Corvette | 1975 Corvette | 1976 Corvette |
| 1977 Corvette | |
Looking for more information on Corvettes and other cars? See:
- Corvettes: Learn about the history behind each model year and see Corvette photographs.
- Corvette Specifications: Get key specifications, engine and transmission types, prices, and production totals.
- Corvette Museum: The National Corvette Museum draws Corvette lovers from all over the world. Learn more about the museum.
- Corvette Pictures: Find pictures of the hottest classic and current-year Corvettes.
- Muscle Cars: Get information on more than 100 tough-guy rides.
- Consumer Guide Corvette Reviews: Considering a Corvette purchase? See what Consumer Guide has to say.
