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1975 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

The 1975 Corvette Convertible was part of Chevrolet's Muscle Car-era lineup. Base price $6537. 4,629 produced.
1Z67J5S431898
350 cu.in. V8 145-165 HP (J)
Engine
Convertible
Body
St. Louis, MO
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
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1975 Chevrolet Corvette

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Division Code 1 Chevrolet
Model Code Z67 Corvette
Engine Code J 350 cu.in. V8 145-165 HP (J)
Year Code 5 1975
Plant Code S St. Louis, MO
Serial Number 431898 Unit #431898

Basic Information

MakeChevrolet
ModelCorvette
Year1975
Body StyleConvertible
ManufacturerGeneral Motors Corporation
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine350 cu.in. V8 145-165 HP (J)
Cylinders8
Displacement350 cu.in. CID
Horsepower145-165 HP
ConfigurationV8
Carburetor4-barrel
Assembly PlantSt. Louis, MO
Plant CodeS
Pattern SourceGM
Confidence95%

Specifications

Dimensions

Production4629
Weight3532
Length185.2
Wheelbase98
Width69
Rear Tread59.5
Height48.1
Front Tread58.7

Drivetrain

AxleSemifloating
Transmission3
Rear Axle Ratio4.25
Clutch TypeSingle plate dry disc
DifferentialHypoid
Differential Ratio3.36
Steering GearRecirculating ball and nut
3rd Gear Ratio1.46
2nd Gear Ratio1.88
Reverse Ratio2.59
DriveRear wheel drive
4th Gear Ratio1
1st Gear Ratio2.52
Gears4

Suspension

Rear SuspensionTransverse leaf springs
Front SuspensionIndependent ball joint with coil springs
Tire SizeGR70 x 15B

Brakes

Service BrakesPower front disc rear self-adjusting drum
Parking BrakeRear service brakes
Brake Drum Size11

Fuel & Electrical

Fuel Capacity18
Oil Capacity4
LubricationPressure to all bearings excluding wrist pin
Fuel TypeUnleaded
Cooling21 Quarts, Centrifugal water pump
ExhaustDual
IgnitionDistributor and coil
Battery12
RadiatorTube and center

Equipment

EquipmentTurbo Hydramatic automatic transmission, Auxiliary hardtop for convertibles, 4-Speed manual transmission, Power brakes, Air conditioning, Power steering, Power windows, Radio, 350 cu. in. V8 engine

Colors

Exterior ColorsBright Blue Metallic, Bright Green Metallic, Bright Yellow, Classic White, Flame Red, Medium Saddle Metallic, Mille Miglia Red, Steel Blue Afflair Metallic

Pricing

MSRP$6537.00

Other

Fbsize11 55/64

Body

Seating2

Specifications are for this model from period Chevrolet data. Chevrolet VINs do not encode the engine, so figures are representative of the model as built; see the separate engine-options panel for all available engines.