1990

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1990 Corvette Production and Performance

(Options with yellow background indicate "As Delivered" options)
Available Options
RPO Description Price Production   RPO Description

Price

 Production
1YY07 Base Coupe

$31,979

16,016

   FX3 Selective Ride and Handling System

$1,695

7,576

1YY67 Base Convertible

$37,264

7,630

   G92 Performance Axle Ratio, 3.07:1

$22

9,362

AC1 Power Passenger Seat

$270

20,419

   K05 Engine Block Heater

$20

1,585

AC3 Power Driver Seat

$270

23,109

   KC4 Engine Oil Cooler

$110

16,220

AQ9 Leather Sport Seats

$1,050

11,457

   MN6 6-spd, Manual Transmission

$0

8,100

AR9 Base Leather Seats

$425

11,649

   NN5 California Emission Requirements

$100

4,035

B2K Callaway Twin Turbo

$26,895

58

   UJ6 Low Tire Pressure Warning System

$325

8,432

CC2 Auxiliary Hardtop (convertible)

$1,995

2,371

   UU8 Delco Bose Stereo System

$823

6,401

C2L Dual Removable Roof Panels

$915

6,422

   U1F Delco Bose CD Stereo System

$1,219

15,716

24S Removable Roof Panel, blue tint

$615

7,852

   V56 Luggage Rack (convertible)

$140

1,284

64S Removable Roof Panel, bronze tint

$615

4,340

   Z51 Performance Handling Pkg. (coupe)

$460

5,446

C68 Electronic Air Conditioning

$180

22,497

   ZR1 Special Performance Handling Pkg. (coupe)

$27,016

3,049


Other Production Options
RPO Description   RPO Description
AJ3 Inflatable Restraint System   JL9 Front and Rear Anti-lock Brakes
CC3 Removable Plastic Roof Panel   J55 Heavy Duty Brakes
CF7 Non-Transparent Removable Roof Panel   K09 120 Amp Generator
C60 Manaul Control Air Conditioning   K68 105 Amp Generator
DL8 Twin Electric Remote Heated Sport Mirrors   L98 5.7 Liter, V-8 Engine, TPI
D3X Speedometer Driven Gear (25513049)   LT5 5.7 Liter, V-8 Engine, MPFI, DOHC
D4D Speedometer Driven Gear (25513047)   MD8 4-speed Automatic Transmission (4L60)
D7B Speedometer Driven Gear (25513050)   ML9 6-speed Manual Transmisson (ZF)
D7C Speedometer Driven Gear (25513043)   NK4 Steering Wheel, Sport Leather
D74 Illuminated Mirror, Inside Vanity Visor   QA1 Aluminum Wheel, 17x9.5
D9A Speedometer Sensor (25007224)   QA2 Aluminum Wheels, 17x9.5 Front, 17x11 Rear
D9B Speedometer Sensor (25007308)   T61 Daytime Running Lamps
FE1 Soft Ride Suspension   T93 Special Tail and Stop Lamps
FE7 Heavy Duty Suspension   UM6 Electronically Tuned Stereo with Cassette/Clock
GH0 3.54 Rear Axle Ratio   U19 Instrument Cluster, Kilometers and Miles
GM1 2.59 Rear Axle Ratio   UX0 Delco Bose 6-Speaker Stereo System
GM3 3.45 Rear Axle Ratio   U52 Electronic Instrument Cluster
GT7 3.33 Rear Axle Ratio   XAU Front Tire, P275/40ZR17
GU2 2.73 Rear Axle Ratio   YAU Rear Tire: P275/40ZR17
G44 3.07 Rear Axle Ratio   YBE Rear Tire: P315/35ZR17
G87 8.5 - Inch Ring Gear      
Production:  Coupes: 16,663  Convertibles:  9,749  Total:  26,412

Exterior/Interior Color Options
RPO Exterior WA # Interior Soft Top Production

10

 White WA9567 B-BK-G-R-S B-S-W 4,872

25

 Steel Blue Metallic WA9080 B-BK BK-W 813

41

 Black WA8555 B-BK-G-R BK-W 4,759

42

 Turquoise Metallic WA9543 BK-S BK-S 589

53

 Competition Yellow WA9504 BK-G-S BK-S-W 278

68

 Dark Red Metallic WA9239 BK-S BK-S-W 2,353

80

 Quasar Blue Metallic WA9544 BK-G-R-S BK-S-W 474

81

 Bright Red WA8774 BK-G-R-S BK-S-W 6,956

91

 Polo Green Metallic WA9529 BK-S BK-S 1,674

96

 Charcoal Metallic WA9192 BK-G BK-S 878
Abbreviations:  B=Blue, BK=Black, C=Cloth, G=Gray, L=Leather, R=Red, S=Saddle, W=White, (b)=base, (s)=sport

Interior Color Codes
RPO Color Production

19C

 BK/C 398 (b)

60C

 S/C 142 (b)

193

 BK/L 4,977 (s)
4,701 (b)

223

 B/L 341 (s)
395 (b)

603

 S/L 1,373 (s)
2,050 (b)

733

 R/L 3,397 (s)
3,070 (b)

903

 G/L 1,369 (s)
1,433(b)

Convertible Top Color Codes
RPO Color Production
NA BK 4,161
NA S 1,284
NA W 2,205

Performance Review

Magazine

Motor Trend

Publication Date

April 1990

Model

Coupe

Coupe

Convertible

Transmission

6-Speed Manual

Automatic

6-Speed Manual

0-30 mph (sec)

2.2

2.1

2.4

0-40 mph (sec)

3.2

3.1

3.3

0-50 mph (sec)

4.3

4.3

4.8

0-60 mph (sec)

5.6

5.7

6.3

0-70 mph (sec)

7.3

7.3

8.6

0-80 mph (sec)

9.1

9.6

10.6

1/4 Mile (sec/mph)

14.1 / 101.5

14.2 / 99.1

14.8 / 95.0

Top Speed (mph)

148

148

148

Braking (ft.)

28 ft. (30 - 0 mph)
112 ft. (60 - 0 mph)

29 ft. (30 - 0 mph)
109 ft. (60 - 0 mph)

26 ft. (30 - 0 mph)
116 ft. (60 - 0 mph)

Lateral Accel. (g)

0.90

0.90

0.89

 

1990 Corvette Specifications

 

Dimensions
  Coupe Convertible
Wheelbase (in./mm) 96.2 / 2444
Track Frt/Rear (in./mm) 59.6/60.4 / 1513/1534
Length (in./mm) 176.5 / 4483
Width (in./mm) 71.0 / 1804
Height (in./mm) 46.7 / 1186 46.6 / 1179
Ground Clearance (in./mm) (minimum) 4.7 / 120
Curb Weight (lbs) 3330 (6-speed)
3284 (Auto.)		 3336 (6-speed)
Weight/Power (lbs/bhp) 13.2 (6-speed)
13.1 (Automatic)		 13.6 (6-speed)
Coefficient of Drag 0.33 NA
Weight Dist. F/R (%) 50/50
Coolant Capacity (qt.) 14.6
Fuel Capacity (gal.) 20.0
Oil Capacity (qt.) 4.5

Engine Specifications
  L98
Type Overhead valve, pushrod V8, 2 valves/cylinder, cast iron block, aluminum heads
Bore (in./mm) 4.00 / 101.6
Stroke (in./mm) 3.48 / 88.4
Displacement (ci./cc) 350 / 5733
Compression Ratio 9.5:1
Horsepower 250 hp @ 4,400 rpm (coupe)
245 hp @ 4,000 rpm (convertible)
Torque 350 lb-ft @ 3,200 rpm (coupe)
345 lb-ft @ 3,200 rpm (convertible)
Redline (RPM) 5,500
Induction System Bosch Multi-Point Fuel Injection

Miscellaneous
Brakes
Type ABS Power-assist vented discs
Front Rotors (diam.) 11.9 in. (12.9 in. - RPO Z51/ZR-1)
Rear Rotors (diam.) 11.9 in.

Wheels and Tires

Wheel Size (Front) 17 x 9.5 in.
Wheel Size (Rear) 17 x 9.5 in.
Wheel Type 5-bolt, cast alloy
Tire Make/Size Goodyear Eagle ZR, P275/40ZR-17

Transmission
  Automatic Manual
Type 4-Speed 6-Speed
Gear Ratios    
1st 3.06 2.68
2nd 1.63 1.80
3rd 1.00 1.29
4th 0.70 1.00
5th NA 0.75
6th NA 0.50
Reverse NA NA
Axle Ratio 3.07:1 3.33:1
Final Drive Ratio 2.15:1 1.67:1

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