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1996 Corvette Grand Sport
| Model Year Highlights |
- The Grand Sport option (RPO Z16) included the LT4 engine, which was only available with the 6-speed manual transmission, special Admiral Blue paint with white racing stripe down the center of the car and two red hashmarks over the left front fender commemorating the 1963 Grand Sport Corvettes. Unique Grand Sport badging was placed on each side of the hood above the side "gill" panels.
- Grand Sport Coupes were equipped with P275/40ZR-17 tires in front and P315/35ZR-17 tires in the rear. Grand Sport Convertibles were equipped with P255/45ZR-17 tires in front and P285/40ZR-17 tires in the rear. Coupes came equipped with molded fender flares above the rear wheel arches while the convertibles did not. Grand Sport Wheels were the same as the 1994-1995 ZR-1's 5 spoke wheels except painted with a glossy black finish. Special gloss black finished front brake calipers with the "Corvette" name in bright aluminum were also part of the Grand Sport option as well.
- Interior color choices for the Grand Sport were limited to all black, or a Torch Red and Black combination. The "Grand Sport" name is embroidered on the seat headrests.
- All Grand Sport equipped Corvettes came with their own Vehicle Identification Number as described above.
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| Production Numbers |
| |
Coupe |
|
Convertible |
| RPO |
Description |
Price |
Black Int. |
Red/Black Int. |
Total |
|
Price |
Black Int. |
Red/Black Int. |
Total |
| 1YY07 |
Base Coupe |
$37,225 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
|
$45,060 |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| FE1 |
Base Suspension |
NA |
197 |
40 |
237 |
|
NA |
61 |
11 |
72 |
| F45 |
Selective Real Time Dampening |
$3,250 |
206 |
91 |
297 |
|
$3,250 |
76 |
42 |
118 |
| U1F |
Compact Disc, Delco Bose Stereo |
$396 |
566 |
133 |
699 |
|
$396 |
128 |
51 |
179 |
| WY5 |
Extended Mobility Tires |
$70 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
$70 |
76 |
42 |
118 |
| Z16 |
Grand Sport Coupe |
$3,250 |
593 |
217 |
810 |
|
$2,880 |
137 |
53 |
190 |
| Z49 |
Canadian Export Option |
NA |
12 |
0 |
12 |
|
NA |
1 |
0 |
1 |
| Z51 |
Performance Handling Pkg. |
$350 |
190 |
86 |
276 |
|
$350 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Total Production: |
Coupes: 810 |
|
Convertibles: 190 |
| VIN Tag Information |
| 1G1YY2251T5600001 - 1G1YY2251T5601000 |
| Digit |
Definition |
| 1st |
Nation of Origin: 1 = U.S. |
| 2nd |
Manufacturer: G = GM |
| 3rd |
Make and Type: 1 = Chevrolet Passenger |
| 4th |
Carline: Y = Corvette |
| 5th |
Carline/Series: Y = Corvette |
| 6th |
Body Type: 2 = Coupe Hatchback, 3 = Convertible |
| 7th |
Restraint Code: 2 = Active, manual w/ driver and passenger inflatable restraints. |
| 8th |
Engine: 5 = LT4 |
| 9th |
Check digit to verify VIN correctly recorded. |
| 10th |
Model Year: T = 1996 |
| 11th |
Assembly Plant: 5 = Bowling Green, KY |
| Last 6 digits |
Production Number starting with 600001 and up. |
| Color Options |
| RPO |
Exterior |
Interior |
Soft Top |
Production |
| 28U |
Admiral Blue Metallic |
BK-R/BK |
W |
1,000 |
| Abbreviations: BK=Black, L=Leather, R=Red, W=White |
| Interior Color Codes |
| RPO |
Color |
Coupes |
Convert. |
Total |
| 195 |
Black |
593 |
137 |
730 |
| 705 |
Red with Black |
217 |
53 |
270 |
| Dimensions |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
96.2 |
| Track Frt/Rear (in) |
57.7 / 59.1 |
| Length (in.) |
178.5 |
| Width (in.) |
70.7 |
| Height (in.) |
46.3 |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (minimum) |
4.2 |
| Curb Weight (lbs) |
3350 |
| Weight/Power (lbs/bhp) |
NA |
| Coefficient of Drag |
0.31 |
| Weight Dist. F/R (%) |
52.1/47.9 |
| Coolant Capacity (qt.) |
17.8 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) |
20.0 |
| Oil Capacity (qt.) |
5.5 |
| Engine Specifications |
| RPO |
LT4 |
| Type |
Overhead valve, pushrod V8, 2 valves/cylinder, cast iron block, aluminum heads |
| Bore |
4.00 in |
| Stroke |
3.48 in |
| Displacement |
5.7L / 350 ci. |
| Compression Ratio |
10.8:1 |
| Horsepower |
330 bhp @ 5800 rpm |
| Torque |
340 lb-ft @ 4500 rpm |
| Bhp/Liter |
57.6 |
| Redline (RPM) |
6300 |
| Induction System |
Bosch Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection |
| Miscellaneous |
| Brakes |
| Type |
ABS Power-assist vented discs |
| Front Rotors (diam) |
13.0 x 1.1 in. |
| Rear Rotors (diam) |
12.0 x 0.8 in. |
| Wheels and Tires |
| Wheel Type |
5-bolt, cast alloy |
| Wheel Size (Front) |
17 x 9.5 (coupe)
17 x 8.5 (convert.) |
| Wheel Size (Rear) |
17 x 11 (coupe)
17 x 9.5 (convert.) |
| Tire Make |
Goodyear Eagle GS-C |
| Tire Size (Front) |
P275/40ZR-17 (coupe)
P255/45ZR17 (convert.) |
| Tire Size (Rear) |
P315/35ZR-17 (coupe)
P285/40ZR17 (convert.) |
| Transmission |
| Type |
6-Spd. Manual ZF |
| Gear Ratios |
| 1st |
2.64:1 |
| 2nd |
1.78:1 |
| 3rd |
1.30:1 |
| 4th |
1.00:1 |
| 5th |
0.74:1 |
| 6th |
0.49:1 |
| Reverse |
NA |
| Rear Axle Ratio |
3.45:1 |
| Performance Review |
| Magazine |
GM Spec. |
CD |
RT |
| Pub. Date |
|
Jan. 1996 |
Feb. 1996 |
| 0-30 mph (sec) |
NA |
2.1 |
2.2 |
| 0-40 mph (sec) |
NA |
2.9 |
3.0 |
| 0-50 mph (sec) |
NA |
4.0 |
4.0 |
| 0-60 mph (sec) |
NA |
5.1 |
5.2 |
| 0-70 mph (sec) |
NA |
6.5 |
6.6 |
| 0-80 mph (sec) |
NA |
8.3 |
8.3 |
| 0-90 mph (sec) |
NA |
10.3 |
10.2 |
| 0-100 mph (sec) |
NA |
12.7 |
12.4 |
| 0-110 mph (sec) |
NA |
15.7 |
NA |
| 0-120 mph (sec) |
NA |
19.2 |
NA |
| 0-130 mph (sec) |
NA |
23.7 |
NA |
| 0-140 mph (sec) |
NA |
32.3 |
NA |
| 0-150 mph (sec) |
NA |
46.0 |
NA |
| 1/4 Mile (sec/mph) |
NA |
13.7 @ 104 mph |
13.7 @ 105.1 mph |
| Top Speed |
NA |
168 mph |
165 mph (est.) |
| Braking (ft.) |
NA |
164 (70 - 0 mph) |
121 (60 - 0 mph)
218 (80 - 0 mph) |
| Lateral Accel. |
NA |
0.89 G |
0.88 G |
| CD: Car and Driver RT: Road and Track |
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