1980 Corvette Specifications
The 1980 Corvette shed 150 pounds while gaining standard spoilers fully integrated with a reshaped nose and tail. The cockpit and emblems were updated, too. Here are the specifications for the 1980 Corvette:
 California buyers of the 1980 Corvette had to take a 305 V-8, though with the same 180 bhp as this year's base "federal" 350. The L82 option gained another five bhp. |
| Vehicle Specifications | Coupe |
| Wheelbase, inches | 98.0 |
| Length, inches | 185.3 |
| Width, inches | 69.0 |
| Track, inches | front: 58.7 rear: 59.4 |
| Height, inches | 48.0 |
| Curb weight, pounds | 3,495 |
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
P225/70R-15
Brakes
front: 11.75-inch disc
rear: 11.75-inch disc
Transmission
3-speed Hydra-Matic
4-speed manual
Standard axle ratio
3.55:1 (auto) 3.07:1 (manual)
Engine Specifications
| Type | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 |
| Displacement, liters/cubic inch | 5.0/350 | 5.7/350 | 5.7/350 |
| Bore X stroke, inches | 3.74 X 3.48 | 4.00 X 3.48 | 4.00 X 3.48 |
| Fuel management | 1 X 4-bbl. | 1 X 4-bbl. | 1 X 4-bbl. |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 180 @ 4,200 | 185 @ 4,000 | 220 @ 5,200 |
| Torque @ rpm, pound-foot | 255 @ 2,000 | 270 @ 2,400 | 260 @ 3,600 |
Vehicle Production and Base Prices
| Car Type | Production | Price |
| 2-door coupe | 40,614 | $13,140.24 |
Options and Production
| Option | Production | Price |
| Power Door Locks | 32,692 | $140.00 |
| Removable Glass Roof Panels | 19,695 | $391.00 |
| Rear Window Defogger | 36,589 | $109.00 |
| Gymkhana Suspension | 9,907 | $55.00 |
| Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers | 1,695 | $35.00 |
| Cruise Control | 30,821 | $123.00 |
| 180 hp Engine (required in California) | 3,221 | -$50.00 |
| 230 hp Engine | 5,069 | $595.00 |
| 4-Speed Manual Transmission | 5,726 | $0.00 |
| Automatic Transmission | 34,838 | $0.00 |
| Aluminum Wheels | 34,128 | $407.00 |
| White Letter SBR Tires, P255/60R15 | 26,208 | $62.00 |
| White Letter SBR Tires, P255/70R15 | 13,140 | $426.16 |
| Heavy Duty Battery | 1,337 | $22.00 |
| AM/FM Radio, stereo w/8-track tape | 15,708 | $155.00 |
| AM/FM Radio, stereo w/CB | 2,434 | $391.00 |
| AM/FM Radio, stereo w/cassette | 15,148 | $168.00 |
| AM/FM Radio, stereo | 6,138 | $46.00 |
| Power Antenna | 32,863 | $56.00 |
| Radio Delete | 201 | -$126.00 |
| Dual Rear Speakers | 36,650 | $52.00 |
| Roof Panel Carrier | 3,755 | $125.00 |
| California Emission Certification | 3,221 | $250.00 |
| Trailer Package | 796 | $105.00 |
Color Choices and Production
| Color Choice | Production |
| White | 7,780 |
| Black | 7,250 |
| Dark Brown | 2,300 |
| Dark Green | 844 |
| Dark Claret | 3,451 |
| Silver | 4,341 |
| Dark Blue | 4,135 |
| Yellow | 2,077 |
| Frost Beige | 3.070 |
| Red | 5,714 |
Learn about other Corvettes in this generation:
| 1978 Corvette | 1979 Corvette | 1980 Corvette |
| 1981 Corvette | 1982 Corvette | |
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