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1984 Corvette Performance & Specifications

Powertrain, Steering, Brakes, Dimensions, & Suspension

1984 COrvette

Because of its late release (generally, new model year cars are introduced late in the previous year) and the fact that it met all of the 1984 Federal emission requirements, it was decided by Chevrolet’s General Manager, Robert Stempel that the C4 Corvette would bypass the 1983 model year and officially begin production as a 1984 model.

Read More: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette Research Center

1984 Corvette Specifications

1984 Corvette Main Specs

MODEL: 1984 Chevrolet Corvette
BODY STYLE: Two-door Coupe/Hatchback, front engine, rear wheel drive
MANUFACTURING LOCATION: Bowling Green, Kentucky
CONSTRUCTION: Fiberglass body, unibody construction with partial, front frame including both steel and stainless steel components.
VEHICLE NUMBERS (VIN): 1G1AY0782E5100001 THRU 1G1AY0782E5151547
VIN SUFFIX: ZFC: 350 CUBIC INCH, 205 HP, AUTO TRANSMISSION
ZFD: 350 CUBIC INCH, 205 HP, MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ZFF: 350 CUBIC INCH, 205 HP, AUTO TRANSMISSION, CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
ZFH: 350 CUBIC INCH, 205 HP, AUTO TRANSMISSION, EXPORT
ZFJ: 350 CUBIC INCH, 205 HP, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, EXPORT
ZFK: 350 CUBIC INCH, 205 HP, AUTO TRANSMISSION
ZFL: 350 CUBIC INCH, 205 HP, MANUAL TRANSMISSION
ZFM:350 CUBIC INCH, 205 HP, AUTO TRANSMISSION, CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
ZFN: 350 CUBIC INCH, 205 HP, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
ZFR: 350 CUBIC INCH, 205 HP, MANUAL TRANSMISSION, CALIFORNIA EMISSIONS
ENGINE BLOCK NUMBER: 14010207: ALL
HEAD NUMBER: 462624: ALL

1984 Corvette Powertrain Specifications

Engine: L83 5.7 OHV 350 V-8. Cross-Fire Throttle Body Fuel Injection
Cylinders: V8
Block Material:
Cast Iron Alloy
Displacement: 5.7 Litre/350 Cubic Inches
Bore & Stroke: 4.00 x 3.48 inches
Valvetrain: OHV, 2 valves per cyl.
Cylinder Head Material: Cast Iron Alloy
Cylinder Block Deck Height: 9.025 Inches
Compression Ratio: 9.00:1
Horsepower: 205 HP @ 4,300 RPM
Torque: 290 lb-ft @ 2,800 rpm
Fuel Delivery: Cross-Fire Throttle Body F.I.
Fuel Capacity: 20.0 Gallons
Oil Capacity: 4.0 Quarts (Without Filter)
Total Dressed Engine Weight (Dry): 581.2 LBS (AUTOMATIC), 590.9 LBS (MANUAL)
Transmission: 4+3 Speed Manual (4 Speed Manual with Overdrive in 3rd and 4th), 4-Speed Automatic
Standard Axle Ratio: 2.73:1 (Automatic), 3.07:1 (Manual)

1985 Corvette Wheels, Suspension & Brakes

Suspension (Coupe)

Front Suspension Single fiberglass composite mono-leaf transverse spring with unequal-length aluminum control arms and stabilizer bar.
Rear Suspension Fully independent five-link system with transverse fiberglass single-leaf springs, aluminum upper/lower trailing links and strut-rod tie-rod assembly

Wheels & Tires (Coupe)

Front Tires P255 / 50VR16
Rear Tires P255 / 50VR16
Front Wheels Wheels: 16 x 8
Front Wheels Wheels: 16 x 8

Brakes (Coupe)

Front Brakes Power Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes Power Disc Brakes

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1984 Corvette Performance Results

Performance Results
0-30 MPH: 2.4 Seconds
0-60 MPH: 7.0 Seconds
0-100 MPH: 22.3 Seconds
QUARTER MILE: 15.5 Seconds @ 88.0 mph
TOP SPEED: 140 MPH

 

1984 Corvette

1984 Corvette Exterior Dimensions

Coupe Dimensions

1984 Corvette Dimensions

Exterior Dimensions (Coupe) Interior Dimensions (Coupe)
Wheelbase: 96.2 Inches Headroom: N/A
Overall Length: 176.5 Inches Shoulder Room: N/A
Total Body Width: 71.0 Inches Hip Room: N/A
Overall Height: 46.7 Inches Leg Room: N/A
Front Track Width: 59.6 Inches
Rear Track Width: 60.4 Inches
Min. Ground Clearance 4.5 Inches

Capacities

Capacities
Passenger Capacity 2 – Driver & Passenger
Curb Weight (lbs) 3,020
Interior Passenger Volume (cu. ft) 8.4
Interior Trunk Volume (cu. ft) 24 (approximately)
Fuel Capacity (gallons): 20.0
Coolant capacity without heater (qts.) 21.6
Battery: 12 Volt, 3,500 Watts
Generator Output: 14-22 Amps

1984 Corvette