The 2013 Chevrolet Corvette, Grand Sport, Z06, ZR1, and 427 Convertible
2013 Corvette 427 Convertible Collector Edition
2013 marked the final year of the legendary C6 generation, and Chevrolet celebrated with the special 427 Convertible Collector Edition. This exclusive model featured a hand-built, 505-horsepower LS7 engine in a convertible body for the first time, offering the track-focused power of the Z06 in open-air form. The 427 represented a fitting tribute to Corvette's racing heritage as the C6 concluded its nine-year production run. The complete 2013 lineup included seven distinct models: base Coupe and Convertible, Grand Sport variants in both body styles, Z06, ZR1, and the new 427 Convertible Collector Edition. Production totaled 13,466 units, with the Grand Sport Coupe remaining the most popular variant at 4,908 units. Black continued as the preferred exterior color. On February 28, 2013, the final C6 Corvette—a white 427 Convertible—rolled off the Bowling Green assembly line, ending an era and paving the way for the all-new mid-engine C8 generation.
Production Options and Build Statistics
Total 2013 Corvettes Built - 13,466
Total 2013 Base Coupes - 2,597
Total 2013 Base Convertibles - 720
Total 2013 Grand Sport Coupes - 4,908
Total 2013 Grand Sport Convertibles - 1,736
Total 2013 Z06 - 471
Total 2013 ZR1 - 482
Total 2013 427 Convertible Collector Edition - 2,552
Total 2013 Base Convertibles - 720
Total 2013 Grand Sport Coupes - 4,908
Total 2013 Grand Sport Convertibles - 1,736
Total 2013 Z06 - 471
Total 2013 ZR1 - 482
Total 2013 427 Convertible Collector Edition - 2,552
Base/Grand Sport/Z06/ZR1 Serial Numbers: 1G1YL2DE3D5100001 - 1G1YL2DE3D5110802
427 Convertible Serial Numbers: 1G1YL2DW6D5100001 - 1G1YL2DW6D5102552
427 Convertible Serial Numbers: 1G1YL2DW6D5100001 - 1G1YL2DW6D5102552
The final Corvette C6 produced was a white 427 Convertible (VIN ending in 02552), completed on February 28, 2013.
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. Here is the VIN decoder.
| Position | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | US built |
| 2 | G | General Motors Product |
| 3 | 1 | Chevrolet Motor Division Vehicle |
| 4&5 | YY | Corvette |
| 6 | 2 or 3 |
Body style number 2 = Two door hatchback style 07, 08, 77, or 87 3 = Two door convertible style 67 |
| 7 | 5 or 6 | Restraint Code |
| 8 | W, E, or N | Engine Type (W=376 ci/430 hp LS3, E=427 ci/505 hp LS7, N=376 ci/638 hp LS9) |
| 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 |
| 10 | D | The model year D=2013 |
| 11 | 5 | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| 12-17 | 100001-110802 for base/Grand Sport/Z06/ZR1; 100001-102552 for 427 Convertible | Production Sequence |
2013 Corvette Specifications
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ENGINE SPECIFICATIONS
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| Feature | Base/Grand Sport LS3 / 427/Z06 LS7 / ZR1 LS9 Supercharged |
|---|---|
| Type | V-8, all aluminum, overhead valve |
| Displacement (cubic inches / liters) | 376 ci / 6.2L (LS3) / 427 ci / 7.0L (LS7) / 376 ci / 6.2L (LS9) |
| Bore x Stroke (inches) | 3.90 x 3.62 (LS3) / 4.13 x 3.98 (LS7) / 4.06 x 3.62 (LS9) |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 (LS3) / 11.0:1 (LS7) / 9.0:1 (LS9) |
| Horsepower @ RPM | 430 @ 5900 (LS3) / 505 @ 6300 (LS7) / 638 @ 6500 (LS9) |
| Torque (lb.-ft.) @ RPM | 424 @ 4600 (LS3) / 470 @ 4800 (LS7) / 604 @ 3800 (LS9) |
| Fuel System | Electronic fuel injection, sequential |
| Supercharger (LS9 only) | Eaton TVS R2300 positive displacement with integrated air-to-water intercooler |
| Transmission Options | Six-speed manual or six-speed automatic with paddle shifters |
| Special Note (2013) | The 427 Convertible Collector Edition marked the first and only time the LS7 engine was offered in a Corvette convertible, honoring Corvette's racing legacy in the final year of the C6 generation |
Production Options and Build Statistics
| RPO | Description | Price | Qty |
|---|---|---|---|
| OB1 | Crossed Flag Headrest Embroidery | $300.00 | 1,951 |
| 28U | Inferno Orange Exterior Paint | $300.00 | 156 |
| 36S | Custom Yellow/Blue/Red Stitching | $750.00 | 1,753 |
| 45U | Velocity Yellow Exterior Paint | $850.00 | 605 |
| 89U | Crystal Red Exterior Paint | $850.00 | 1,260 |
| CC3 | Transparent Roof Panel (Coupe) | $750.00 | 834 |
| CFZ | Carbon Fiber Package (Z06) | $3,995.00 | 1,605 |
| D30 | Non-Recommended Color/Trim/Top Combination | $590.00 | 21 |
| ER1 | Battery Protection Package | $100.00 | 5,641 |
| F55 | Magnetic Selective Ride Control | $1,995.00 | 5,605 |
| GLB | Supersonic Blue Exterior Paint | $850.00 | 1,260 |
| H33 | Headlamp Color - Gray | $590.00 | 2,477 |
| J55 | Cross-Drilled Brake Rotors | $500.00 | 804 |
| J6C | Silver Brake Calipers | $595.00 | 10,380 |
| MYC | Six-Speed Automatic Transmission | $1,250.00 | 7,229 |
| NPP | Dual Mode Exhaust System | $1,195.00 | 9,922 |
| PBC | Engine Plant Build Experience | $5,800.00 | 23 |
| PDE | ZR1 Performance Package | $1,495.00 | 191 |
| PIN | Customer Selected VIN | $5,000.00 | 12 |
| PYE | Chrome Aluminum Wheels (Grand Sport) | $1,995.00 | 4,567 |
| Q5V | Machine-Faced Cup Style Aluminum Wheels | $995.00 | 57 |
| Q6B | Chrome 20-Spoke Aluminum Wheels (427, ZR1) | $2,000.00 | 1,029 |
| Q6U | Competition Black Aluminum Wheels (ZR1) | $495.00 | 65 |
| Q7Z | Competition Black Aluminum Wheels (Z06) | $495.00 | 66 |
| Q8A | Spider Chrome Aluminum Wheels (Z06) | $1,995.00 | 131 |
| Q8B | Competition Black Aluminum Wheels | $495.00 | 202 |
| Q8K | Machine-Faced Competition Cup Style Aluminum Wheels | $995.00 | 1,396 |
| QX3 | Chrome Aluminum Wheels | $1,850.00 | 1,270 |
| QZW | Competition Black Aluminum Wheels | $495.00 | 1,253 |
| R8C | Corvette Museum Delivery | $490.00 | 265 |
| R8E | Gas Guzzler Tax (ZR1) | $1,000.00 | 414 |
| RQ1 | Machine-Faced Aluminum Wheels | $895.00 | 1,396 |
| RUV | Black Cup Aluminum Wheels (427, Z06, ZR1) | $495.00 | 681 |
| T43 | ZR1-Style Spoiler, Body Color | $350.00 | 5,926 |
| VK3 | Front License Plate Bracket | $15.00 | 8,504 |
| Z07 | Z06 Ultimate Performance Package | $7,500.00 | 83 |
| Z15 | Grand Sport Heritage Package | $1,195.00 | 878 |
| Z25 | 60th Anniversary Package | $1,075.00 | 2,059 |
| Z27 | 427 Heritage Package | $1,195.00 | 691 |
| Z30 | 60th Anniversary Graphics | $750.00 | 1,753 |
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