Below is a complete listing of 1980 Corvette RPO codes, production and performance numbers.
Model Year Highlights
- Weight of the 1980 Corvette dropped nearly 250lbs thru greater use of aluminum and plastic. The doors, and hood were less thick and the roof panels decreased in density.
- New front and rear spoilers were introduced which helped high speed aerodynamics.
- Tilt-telescopic steering and air conditioning were new equipment for 1980.
| Available Options |
| RPO |
Description |
Price |
Production |
|
RPO |
Description |
Price |
Production |
| 1YZ87 |
Base Coupe |
$13,140.24 |
40,614 |
|
QXH |
White Letter SBR Tires, P255/60R15 |
$426.16 |
13,140 |
| AU3 |
Power Door Locks |
$140 |
32.692 |
|
UA1 |
Heavy Duty Battery |
$22 |
1,337 |
| CC1 |
Removable Glass Roof Panels |
$391 |
19,695 |
|
U58 |
AM/FM Stereo |
$46 |
6,138 |
| C49 |
Rear Window Defogger |
$109 |
36,589 |
|
UM2 |
AM/FM Radio, stereo w/ 8-track |
$155 |
15,708 |
| FE7 |
Gymkhana Suspension |
$55 |
9,907 |
|
UN3 |
AM/FM Radio, stereo w/ cassette |
$163 |
15,148 |
| F51 |
Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers |
$35 |
1,695 |
|
UP6 |
AM/FM Radio, stereo w/CB |
$391 |
2,434 |
| K30 |
Cruise Control |
$123 |
30,821 |
|
U75 |
Power Antenna |
$56 |
32,863 |
| LG4 |
305ci, 180hp engine** |
-$50 |
3,221 |
|
UL5 |
Radio Delete |
-$126 |
201 |
| L82 |
350ci, 230hp engine |
$595 |
5,069 |
|
U81 |
Dual Rear Speakers |
$31 |
36,650 |
| MM4 |
4-Speed Manual Transmission |
$0.00 |
5,726 |
|
V54 |
Roof Panel Carrier |
$125 |
3,755 |
| MX1 |
Automatic Transmission |
$0.00 |
34,838 |
|
YF5 |
California Emissions Certification |
$250 |
3,221 |
| N90 |
Aluminum Wheels |
$407 |
34,128 |
|
ZN1 |
Trailer Package |
$105 |
796 |
| QGB |
White Letter SBR Tires, P225/70R15 |
$62 |
26,208 |
|
|
|
|
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| Total Production (all coupes): |
40,614 |
| **: (Required for California) |
| Color Options |
| RPO |
Exterior |
Interior |
Production |
| 10 |
White |
B-CL-DB-DS-O-R |
7,780 |
| 13 |
Silver Metallic |
B-CL-DB-O-R |
4,341 |
| 19 |
Black |
B-DS-O-R |
7,250 |
| 28 |
Dark Blue Metallic |
B-DB-DS-O-R |
4,135 |
| 47 |
Dark Brown Metallic |
B-DS-O |
2,300 |
| 52 |
Yellow |
B-O |
2,077 |
| 58 |
Dark Green Metallic |
B-DS-O |
844 |
| 59 |
Frost Beige |
B-CL-DB-DS-R |
3,070 |
| 50/74 |
Dark Claret Metallic |
B-CL-DS-O |
3,451 |
| 83 |
Red |
B-DS-O-R |
5,714 |
| Abbreviations: B=Black, C=Cloth, CL=Claret, DB=Dark Blue, DS=Doeskin, L=Leather, O=Oyster, R=Red |
| Interior Color Codes |
| RPO |
Color |
Production |
| 12C |
0/C |
1,808 |
| 29C |
DB/C |
1,040 |
| 59C |
DS/C |
1,616 |
| 79C |
CL/L |
1,338 |
| 122 |
O/L |
7,104 |
| 192 |
B/L |
6,776 |
| 292 |
DB/L |
2,752 |
| 592 |
DS/L |
7,310 |
| 722 |
R/L |
7,184 |
| 792 |
CL/L |
3,636 |
| Performance Review |
| Magazine |
GM Spec. |
CD
| RT
|
| Pub. Date |
|
May 1980 |
1980 |
| Engine |
|
190 hp / 280 lb-ft. |
190 hp / 280 lb-ft. |
| Transmission |
|
4-spd. Man. |
4-spd. Man. |
| 0-30 mph (sec) |
NA |
2.7 |
3.1 |
| 0-40 mph |
NA |
4.0 |
NA |
| 0-50 mph |
NA |
5.8 |
NA |
| 0-60 mph |
NA |
7.6 |
9.2 |
| 0-70 mph |
NA |
10.3 |
NA |
| 0-80 mph |
NA |
13.2 |
NA |
| 0-90 mph |
NA |
16.9 |
NA |
| 0-100 mph |
NA |
22.2 |
27.5 |
| 0-110 mph |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| 0-120 mph |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| 0-130 mph |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| 1/4 Mile (sec/mph) |
NA |
15.9 / 88 |
17.0 / 82 |
| Top Speed (mph) |
130 |
123 |
NA |
| Braking (ft.) |
NA |
190 (70 - 0 mph) |
130 (60 - 0 mph)
268 (80 - 0 mph) |
| Lateral Accel. |
NA |
NA |
0.790 g |
| CD = Car & Driver RT = Road & Track |