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The 1996 Chevrolet Corvette

1996 Corvette Grand Sport Convertible

1996 Grand Sport

Production Options and Build Statistics

Total 1996 Corvettes Built - 21,536

Total 1996 Coupes - 17,167
Total 1996 Convertibles - 4,369
Total 1996 Grand_Sports - 1,000

Serial Numbers
Coupe1G1YY225xT5100001 - 1G1YY225xT5120536
Convertible1G1YY325xT5100001 - 1G1YY325xT5120536
Grand_Sport1G1YY225xT5600001 - 1G1YY225xT5601000

The "Vehicle Identification Number" (also VIN or serial number) is stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.

VIN (Serial) Number Decoder

PositionCharacterDescription
11US built
2GGeneral Motors Product
31Chevrolet Motor Division Vehicle
4-5YYCorvette
62 or 3Body style number
2 = Two door hatchback style 07, 08, 77, or 87
3 = Two door convertible style 67
71 or 21=Manual seat belts
2=Active manual belts with driver and passenger inflatable restraint system
3=Active manual belts with driver-inflatable restraint system
4=Passive automatic belts
5=Passive automatic belts with driver inflatable restraint system
8PLT1 5.7-liter Multiport-Fuel-Injection (MFI) Chevrolet or GM of Canada V8
85LT4 - 5.7-liter MFI V-8
9?A check digit that calculates the characters in the serial number and gives it a single digit code and can be used to verify that the serial number is legitimate
10TThe model year T=1996
115Bowling Green, Kentucky
12-17100001 and upProduction Sequence for Coupes and Convertibles
12-17600001 and upProduction Sequence for Grand Sports

Engine Serial Number Decoder

1996 Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block after the engine number. The date code the engine was manufactured was also cast into the block. The engine serial number includes a production sequence number starting with 0001001 and one of the suffixes below.

CodeEngineHorsepowerCompressionTransmissionFuel Supply
ZXALT1 350-cid300-hp V-810.4:1AutomaticMulti-Port Injection
ZXDLT4 350-cid330-hp V-810.8:1ManualMulti-Port Injection

Production Options

RPO
Description
Cost
Total
Prod.
%
1YY07Base Coupe$37,225.00 17,167 79.7%
1YY67Base Convertible$45,060.00 4,369 20.3%
AG1Power Driver Seat$305.00 19,798 91.9%
AC3Power Passenger Seat$305.00 17,060 79.2%
AQ9Leather Sport Seats$625.00 12,016 55.8%
CC2Auxiliary Hardtop (convert.)$1,995.00 429 2.0%
C2LDual Removable Roof Panels$950.00 3,983 18.5%
24SBlue Tinted Removable Roof Panel$650.00 6,626 30.8%
64SBrown Tinted Removable Roof Panel$650.00 2,492 11.6%
F45Selective Real Time Damping System$1,695.00 2,896 13.4%
G92Performance Axle Ratio$50.00 9,801 45.5%
LT4350ci., 330hp Engine$1,450.00 6,359 29.5%
MN66-Speed Manual Transmission$0.00 6,359 29.5%
N84Spare Tire DeleteN/A 986 4.6%
UJ6Low Tire Pressure Warning System$325.00 6,865 31.9%
U1FCompact Disc Delco-Bose *$396.00 17,037 79.1%
WY5Extended Mobility Tires$70.00 4,945 23.0%
Z15Collector's Edition$1,250.00 5,412 25.1%
Z16Grand Sport Package ($2,880 - Convert.)$3,250.00 1,000 4.6%
Z51Performance Handling Package$350.00 1,869 8.7%
* Required the Preferred Equipment Group 1 which included electronic climate control, power driver seat, and Delco-Bose stereo with cassette.

Color Options for 1996

Interior options for exterior colors are suggested by Chevrolet. Other combinations could be ordered.
RPO
Color
Cost
Soft Top Color
Interior Color
Total
Prod.
%
05Dark Purple Metallic$0.00B-BG-WB-LB-LG 320 1.5%
10Arctic White$0.00B-BG-WB-LB-LG-R 3,210 14.9%
13Sebring Silver Metallic$0.00BB-LG-R 5,412 25.1%
28Admiral Blue$0.00WB-LB-LG 1,000 4.6%
41Black$0.00B-BG-WB-LB-LG-R 3,917 18.2%
43Bright Aqua Metallic$0.00B-BG-WB-LB-LG 357 1.7%
45Polo Green Metallic$0.00B-BGB-LB 2,414 11.2%
53Competition Yellow$0.00B-BG-WB-LB-LG 488 2.3%
70Torch Red$0.00B-BG-WB-LB-LG-R 4,418 20.5%
Color Codes: B=Black, BG=Beige, CE=Collector's Edition, GS=Grand Sport, LB=Light Beige, LG=Light Grey, PC=Pace Car Replica, R=Red, W=White

Interior Colors

RPO
Color
Cost
Total
Prod.
%
143Light Gray$0.00 N/A N/A
144Light Gray Collectors Edition$0.00 N/A N/A
193Black$0.00 N/A N/A
194Black Collectors Edition$0.00 N/A N/A
195Black Grand Sport$0.00 N/A N/A
643Light Beige$0.00 N/A N/A
703Red$0.00 N/A N/A
704Red Collectors Edition$0.00 N/A N/A
705Red/Black Grand Sport$0.00 N/A N/A
Note: Exterior codes 13 and 28 were only available with sport seats.
Grand Sport interiors were black - 730, and red/black - 270


Convertible Top Colors

RPOColorProduction%
N/ABlackN/A0.0%
N/ABeigeN/A0.0%
N/AWhiteN/A0.0%


1996 Corvette Specifications

Mechanical Dimensions

FeatureCoupeConvertibleGrand_Sport
Wheelbase96.2 inches (2.443 m)96.2 inches (2.443 m)96.2 inches (2.443 m)
Overall length178.5 inches (4.534 m)178.5 inches (4.534 m)178.5 inches (4.534 m)
Overall width70.7 inches (1.778 m)73.1 inches (1.857 m)73.1 inches (1.857 m)
Overall height46.3 inches (1.176 m)47.3 inches (1.201 m)47.3 inches (1.201 m)
Front tread57.7 inches (1.466 m)57.7 inches (1.466 m)57.7 inches (1.466 m)
Rear tread59.1 inches (1.501 m)59.1 inches (1.501 m)59.1 inches (1.501 m)
Tires Front/RearP255/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT / P285/40ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GTP255/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT / P285/40ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GTP275/40ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT / P315/35ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT
SteeringPower Rack and PinionPower Rack and PinionPower Rack and Pinion
Front suspensionIndependent SLA forged-aluminum upper and lower control arms and steering knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel stabilizer bar, and spindle offset.Independent SLA forged-aluminum upper and lower control arms and steering knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel stabilizer bar, and spindle offset.Independent SLA forged-aluminum upper and lower control arms and steering knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel stabilizer bar, and spindle offset.
Rear suspensionIndependent five-link design with tow and cam­ber adjustment, forged-aluminum control links and steering knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel tie rods, stabilizer bar, and tubular U-joint aluminum driveshaft.Independent five-link design with tow and cam­ber adjustment, forged-aluminum control links and steering knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel tie rods, stabilizer bar, and tubular U-joint aluminum driveshaft.Independent five-link design with tow and cam­ber adjustment, forged-aluminum control links and steering knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel tie rods, stabilizer bar, and tubular U-joint aluminum driveshaft.
BrakesAntilock four-wheel power discAntilock four-wheel power discAntilock four-wheel power disc
Body constructionFiberglass; separate ladder frame with cross-membersFiberglass; separate ladder frame with cross-membersFiberglass; separate ladder frame with cross-members
Fuel tank20 US Gal (16.7 Imp Gal) (76 liters)20 US Gal (16.7 Imp Gal) (76 liters)20 US Gal (16.7 Imp Gal) (76 liters)


Engine Specifications

FeatureBase Engine RPO LT1Optional Engine RPO LT4
TypeV-8, 90-degree Overhead valveV-8, 90-degree Overhead valve with 4 valves per cylinder and 4 overhead camshafts
BlockCast Iron with Aluminum Cylinder HeadsCast Iron with Aluminum Cylinder Heads
Displacement350 cid (5.7 liters)350 cid (5.7 liters)
Bore & Stroke4.00" x 3.48"4.00" x 3.48"
Compression Ratio10.4:110.8:1
Brake Horsepower300 @ 5000330 @ 5800 rpm
Torque335 lb-ft @ 4000340 lb-ft @ 4500
Main bearingFiveFive
Valve liftersHydraulicHydraulic
Fuel SupplySequential Multi-port injection (MPI) systemSequential Multi-port injection (MPI) system

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