1992 Corvette Production and Performance Numbers

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Below is a listing of production numbers and performance numbers for the 1992 Corvette LT1 and ZR-1 models.

Model Year Highlights:

  • The LT1 engine debuts for 1992 producing 300 hp and 330 lb-ft or torque.  This new engine uses reverse flow cooling which is the first time this type of cooling has been used by Chevrolet.  The system is engineered to direct coolant directly to the heads of the engine instead of directing it from the water pump, to the engine block and then into the heads.  By using this type of cooling, higher bore temperatures and reduce ring friction were achieved as well as incrased cooling around the spark plug bosses and valve seats.  An automatic fuel shut-off was employed to stop fuel delivery at 5,850 RPM.  The LT1 engine weighting in at 452 lbs, was approximately 20 lbs heavier than the L98 engine.  Increased power output was attributed to lower restriction exhaust using two catalytic converters and two oxygen sensors, high compression ratio, computer controlled ignition timing, free-flow cylinder heads and a new multiport fuel injection system.  Mobil 1 Synthetic oil was factory fill for both the LT1 and LT5 engines.
  • A new traction control system called "Acceleration Slip Regulation" (ASR) was used on all 1992 Corvettes.  Depending upon the amount of wheel slip detected, the system used a combination of engine spark retard, throttle shut-down and brake use to decrease the slip.  The system could be deactivated via a switch on the upper left hand side of the dashboard above the headlight knob.
  • Goodyear GSC tires replaced the Goodyear Gatorbacks used in previous model years.  The GSC design was both asymmetrical and directional.
  • Numerous interior and exterior improvements were incorporated:  improved weather stripping, additional door and transmission tunnel insulation was added to reduce road noise, "ZR-1" emblems were added to ZR-1 models above the side gill panels, instrument buttons were changed to all black and gauge graphics were refined for better visibility, digital speedometer was relocated above the fuel gauge, and the power delay features was modified so that the passenger side door also cut power to the accessories
  • RPO Z07 was available with either automatic or manual transmissions and included RPO FX3, heavy duty suspension components and heavy duty brakes.
  • RPO ZR1 included RPOs AC1, AC3, AQ9, C68, D4L, FX3, UJ6, U1F, and LT5 as well as a specially laminated "solar ray" windshield in order to keep interior temperatures down.
  • The one millionth Corvette rolled off the assembly line on July 2, 1992 and currently resides in the National Corvette Museum.

Production Numbers
RPO Description Price Production   RPO Description Price Production
1YY07 Base Coupe $33,635 14,604   C68 Electronic Air Conditioning $205 18,460
1YY67 Base Convertible $40,145 5,875   FX3 Selective Ride and Handling Pkg. $1,695 5,840
AC1 Power Passenger Seat $305 16,179   G92 Performance Axle Ratio $50 2,283
AC3 Power Driver Seat $305 19,378   MN6 6-Speed Manual Transmission $0.00 5,487
AQ9 Leather Sport Seats $1,100 7,973   NN5 California Emission Requirements $100.00 3,092
AQ9 White Leather Sport Seats $1,180 709   UJ6 Low Tire Pressure Warning System $325 3,416
AR9 Base Leather Seats $475 10,565   UU8 Delco Bose Stereo System $823 3,241
AR9 White Base Leather Seats $555 752   U1F Delco Bose Stereo System w/ CD $1,219 15,199
CC2 Auxiliary Hardtop (convert.) $1,995 915   V56 Luggage Rack (convert.) $140 845
C2L Dual Removable Roof Panels $950 3,739   Z07 Adjustable Susp. Pkg. (coupe only) $2,045 738
24S Removable Roof Panel, blue tint $650 6,424   ZR1 Special Performance Pkg. $31,683 502
64S Removable Roof Panel, bronze tint $650 3,005          

Other Production Options
RPO Description   RPO Description
AJ3 Front Seat Inflatable Restraint System   JL9 Antilock Front and Rear Disc Brakes
AU3 Power Door Lock System   J55 Heavy Duty Brakes
CC3 Removable Plastic Roof Panel   K05 Engine Block Heater (Canada Export only)
CF7 Removable Roof Panel (Solid Body Color)   KW2 124-Amp Generator
C49 Electronic Rear Window Defogger   LT1 8-Cyl., V8, 5.7L (Vin P) Engine
C60 Manual Air Conditioning Controls   LT5 8-Cyl., V8, 5.7L (Vin J) Engine
DC7 Electronic LH & RH Outside Mirrors   MD8 4-Spd. 4L60 Automatic Transmission
DC8 Electronic LH & RH Outside Mirrors   NA5 Federal Emission systems
DL8 LH/RH Heated Sport Mirrors   NK4 Sport Leather Steering Wheel
D3X Speedometer Driven Gear (25513049)   QA1 Wheel, 17 x 9.5, Aluminum
D4L Speedometer Driven Gear (25513050)   QA2 Wheels, 17 x 9.5 (Front)
17 x 11 (Rear), Aluminum
D7B Speedometer Driven Gear (25513043)   T61 Daytime Running Lights
D7C Speedometer Driven Gear (25513045)   UM6 Bose Stereo w/ CD & Cassette, Seek/Scan, Clock, ETR Radio
D8E Vehicle Speed Sensor (10456021)   UXO Dual Floor Sill & Extended Range Speaker System
D8F Vehicle Speed Sensor (10456022)   U19 Miles & Kilometers Dash Cluster
D8H Vehicle Speed Sensor (10456039)   U52 Electronic Instrument Cluster
FE1 Soft Ride Suspension   U75 Power Antenna
FE7 Heavy Duty Suspension   XAU Front Tire, P275/40ZR17
GM1 2.59 Rear Axle Ratio   YAU Rear Tire, P275/40ZR17
GM3 3.45 Rear Axle Ratio (8.5 in. Ring Gear)   YBE Rear Tire, P315/35ZR17
GU2 2.73 Rear Axle Ratio      
G44 3.07 Rear Axle Ratio      
Production:  Coupes: 14,604  Convertibles:  5,875  Total:  20,479

Color Options
RPO Exterior Interior Soft Top Production
10 White BK-LB-LG-R-W B-BG-BK-W 4,101
35 Yellow BK-LB-LG-W BG-BK-W 678
41 Black BK-LB-LG-R-W BG-BK-W 3,209
43 Bright Aqua Metallic BK-LB-LG-W BG-BK-W 1,953
45 Polo Green II Metallic BK-LB-W BG-BK-W 1,995
73 Black Rose Metallic BK-LB-LG-W BG-BK-W 1,886
75 Dark Red Metallic BK-LB-LG-W BG-BK-W 1,148
80 Quazar Blue Metallic BK-LB-LG-W BG-BK-W 1,043
81 Bright Red BK-LB-LG-R-W BG-BK-W 4,466
Abbreviations:  B=Blue, BG=Beige, BK=Black, BR=Bronze, C=Cloth, L=Leather, LB=Light Beige, LG=Light Gray, R=Red, W=White

Interior Color Codes
RPO Color Production
9C BK/C 480
103 W/L 1,892
143 LG/L 2,834
193 BK/L 8,706
643 LB/L 3,235
733 R/L 2,834
Note:  9,186 black interiors were sold; cloth vs. leather totals are unavailable.
Convertible Top Codes
RPO Color Production
NA BK 2,790
NA LB 1,139
NA B 54
NA W 1,461

Performance Numbers

Performance Review
Magazine GM Spec. CD
Pub. Date   Dec. 1991
Model   LT1 Coupe
Transmission   6-speed Man.
0-30 mph (sec) NA 1.9
0-40 mph NA 2.7
0-50 mph NA 3.8
0-60 mph NA 5.0
0-70 mph NA 6.6
0-80 mph NA 8.3
0-90 mph NA 10.2
0-100 mph NA 12.6
0-110 mph NA 15.4
0-120 mph NA 19.0
0-130 mph NA 24.1
0-140 mph NA 30.3
0-150 mph NA 40.5
1/4 Mile (sec/mph) NA 13.6 / 104
Top Speed (mph) NA 157
Braking (ft.) NA 166 ft (70-0 mph)
Lateral Accel. (G) NA 0.89 (300 ft. dia. skidpad)
Fuel Economy EPA City:  17 mpg,    EPA Highway:  25 mpg

References:

Car and Driver, December 1991, pg. 77-83