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1975 Corvette Production and Performance
| Model Year Highlights |
- 1975 would be the last year for the Corvette convertible until its debut in 1986.
- This was the first year for catalytic converters on a Corvette as well as the first year for HEI (high energy ignition).
- The rear bumper on the 1975 Corvette was a one piece design vs. the two piece design of the 1974 model year. Structurally, the bumpers used for this model year were redesigned.
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| Available Options |
| RPO |
Description |
Price |
Production |
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RPO |
Description |
Price |
Production |
| 1YZ37 |
Base Coupe |
$6,797.10 |
33,836 |
|
M21 |
4-spd, Close Ratio Manual Trans. - avail. only with L82 |
$0.00 |
1,057 |
| 1YZ67 |
Base Convertible |
$6,550.10 |
4,629 |
|
M40 |
Turbo Hydra-Matic Auto. Trans. |
$0.00 |
28,473 |
| NA |
Custom Interior Trim |
$154 |
NA |
|
N37 |
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column |
$82 |
31,830 |
| A31 |
Power Windows |
$93 |
28,745 |
|
N41 |
Power Steering |
$129 |
37,591 |
| A51 |
Seat - Special Contour Bucket |
NA |
NA |
|
QRM |
White Stripe Steel Belted Tires - GR70x15 |
$35 |
5,233 |
| A85 |
Custom Shoulder Belts std. w/ coupe |
$41 |
646 |
|
QRZ |
Raised White Letter Steel Belted Tires - GR70x15B |
$48 |
30,407 |
| C07 |
Auxiliary Hardtop (convert.) |
$267 |
2,407 |
|
U05 |
Dual Horns |
$4.00 |
22,011 |
| C08 |
Vinyl Covered Aux. Hardtop |
$350 |
279 |
|
U58 |
AM-FM Radio Stereo - With 30" fixed height rear antenna |
$284 |
24,701 |
| C50 |
Rear Window Defroster |
$46 |
13,760 |
|
U69 |
AM-FM Radio |
$178 |
12,902 |
| C60 |
Air Conditioning |
$490 |
31,914 |
|
UA1 |
Heavy Duty Battery - Delco Energizer R89WPT |
$15 |
16,778 |
| FE7 |
Gymkhana Suspension |
$7.00 |
3,194 |
|
UF1 |
Map Light |
$5.00 |
21,676 |
| GV7 |
Optional Rear Axle Ratios |
$12.00 |
1,969 |
|
VJ9 |
Sticker - Exhaust Emission |
NA |
NA |
| K50 |
Air Cleaner - Low Noise Note: Cowl induction |
NA |
NA |
|
VK3 |
Plate - License Front Mounting |
NA |
NA |
| J50 |
Power Brakes |
$55 |
35,842 |
|
YF5 |
California Emissions Certification |
$20 |
3,037 |
| L82 |
350ci. 205hp engine |
$336 |
2,372 |
|
Z07 |
Off Road Susp. and Brake Susp. |
$400 |
144 |
| Total Production (all coupes): |
40,606 |
| Color Options |
| Exterior/Interior Combinations |
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| RPO |
Exterior |
Interior |
Production |
| 10 |
Classic White |
B-DB-DR-MS-N-SI |
8,007 |
| 13 |
Silver |
B-DB-DR-MS-SI |
4,710 |
| 22 |
Bright Blue |
B-DB-SI |
2,869 |
| 27 |
Steel Blue |
B-DB-SI |
1,268 |
| 42 |
Bright Green |
B-MS-N-SI |
1,664 |
| 56 |
Bright Yellow |
B-MS-N |
2,883 |
| 67L |
Medium Saddle Metallic |
B-MS-N |
3,403 |
| 70 |
Orange Flame |
B-MS-N |
3,030 |
| 74 |
Dark Red |
B-DR-MS-N-SI |
3,342 |
| 76 |
Mille Miglia Red |
B-DR-MS-N-SI |
3,355 |
| Interior Color Codes |
| RPO |
Color |
Production |
| 14V |
SI/V |
NA |
| 19V |
B/V |
NA |
| 26V |
DB/V |
NA |
| 60V |
N/V |
NA |
| 65V |
MS/V |
NA |
| 73V |
DR/V |
NA |
| 142 |
SI/L |
NA |
| 192 |
B/L |
NA |
| 262 |
DB/L |
NA |
| 652 |
MS/L |
NA |
| 732 |
DR/L |
NA |
| Abbreviations: B=Black, CH=Charcoal, CM=Camel, DB=Dark Blue, DR=Dark Red, L=Leather, MS=Medium Saddle, N=Neutral, SI=Saddle V=Vinyl, W=White |
| Note: #652 includes leather seat covers, special cut-pile carpeting, door trim panels with simulated wood-grained accents and lower carpeting, and console with simulated wood grained accents. Price: $154.00 |
| Performance Review |
| Magazine |
GM Spec. |
C&D |
| Pub. Date |
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May 1975 |
| Engine |
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Base |
| Transmission |
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3-Speed Auto. |
| 0-30 mph (sec) |
NA |
2.7 |
| 0-40 mph (sec) |
NA |
4.2 |
| 0-50 mph (sec) |
NA |
5.7 |
| 0-60 mph (sec) |
NA |
7.7 |
| 0-70 mph (sec) |
NA |
10.4 |
| 0-80 mph (sec) |
NA |
13.4 |
| 0-90 mph (sec) |
NA |
17.2 |
| 0-100 mph (sec) |
NA |
22.8 |
| 0-110 mph (sec) |
NA |
NA |
| 0-120 mph (sec) |
NA |
NA |
| 0-130 mph (sec) |
NA |
NA |
| 1/4 Mile (sec/mph) |
NA |
16.1 / 87.4 |
| Top Speed |
NA |
129 mph |
| Braking (ft.) |
NA |
191 ft. (70 - 0 mph) |
| Lateral Accel. |
NA |
0.86 G |
| Key: C&D: Car and Driver |
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