1976 Corvette Specifications
Despite no convertibles and few other changes, Corvette sales rose another 21 percent for 1976 to 46,558 units, breaking the '69 record at last. Here are the specifications for the 1976 Corvette:
| Vehicle Specifications | Coupe |
| Wheelbase, inches | 98.0 |
| Length, inches | 185.2 |
| Width, inches | 69.0 |
| Track, inches | front: 58.7 rear: 59.4 |
| Height, inches | 47.9 |
| Curb weight, pounds | 3,608 |
Mechanical Specifications (2-door 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
3.08:1 (auto) 3.36:1 (manual)
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 | 180 @ 4,000 | 210 @ 5,200 |
| Torque @ rpm, pound-foot | 270 @ 2,400 | 255 @ 3,600 |
Published Performance Numbers
| Acceleration | 180 hp, 4-speed manual | 210 hp, 4-speed manual |
| 0-60 mph, second | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| 0-100 mph, second | 20.2 | 19.5 |
| 1/4-mile, second | 15.4 @ 91.5 | 15.3 @ 92.1 |
Vehicle Production and Base Prices
| Car Type | Production | Price |
| 2-door coupe | 46,558 | $7604.85 |
Options and Production
| Option | Production | Price |
| Custom Interior Trim | 36,762 | $164.00 |
| Power Windows | 38,700 | $107.00 |
| Rear Window Defogger | 24,960 | $78.00 |
| Air Conditioning | 40,787 | $523.00 |
| Optional Rear Axle Ratio | 1,371 | $12.00 |
| Gymkhana Suspension | 5,368 | $35.00 |
| Power Brakes | 46,558 | $59.00 |
| 210 hp Engine | 5,720 | $481.00 |
| 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio | 2,088 | $0.00 |
| Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission | 36,625 | $0.00 |
| Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column | 41,797 | $95.00 |
| Power Steering | 46,385 | $151.00 |
| White Stripe Steel Belted Tires, GR70 X 15 | 3,992 | $37.00 |
| White Letter Steel Belted Tires, GR70 X 15 | 39,923 | $51.00 |
| AM/FM Radio, stereo | 34,272 | $281.00 |
| AM/FM Radio | 11,083 | $187.00 |
| Heavy Duty Battery | 25,909 | $16.00 |
| Map Light (on rearview mirror) | 35,361 | $10.00 |
| California Emission Test | 3,527 | $50.00 |
| Aluminum Wheels | 6,253 | $299.00 |
Color Choices and Production
| Color Choice | Production |
| Classic White | 10,674 |
| Bright Blue | 3,268 |
| Mahogany | 4,182 |
| Buckskin | 2,954 |
| Orange Flame | 4,073 |
| Silver | 6,934 |
| Dark Green | 2,038 |
| Bright Yellow | 3,389 |
| Dark Brown | 4,447 |
| Red | 4,590 |
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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