| Total Production: | 40,606 |
| Wheel Base: | 98.00" |
| Track, Front: | 58.70" |
| Track, Rear: | 59.50" |
| Height: | 48.00" |
| Length: | 185.30" |
| Width: | 69.00" |
| Curb Weight: | 3,307.00 lbs. |
| Tire Size: | P225/70R15 |
| Plant Built: | St. Louis-Bowling Green |
| Serial Range: |
1G1AY8764BS400001 through 1G1AY8764BS431611 (St. Louis) 1G1AY8764B5100002 through 1G1AY8764B5108995 (Bowling Green) |
| Base Engine: | 350ci V8 190hp |
Options for Model Year 1981, Coupe:
| Code | Description | Quantity | 1981* | 2020** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1YY87 | Base Corvette Sport Coupe | 40,606 | $16,259 | $48,210 |
| A42 | Power Driver Seat | 29,200 | $183 | $543 |
| AU3 | Power Door Locks | 36,322 | $145 | $430 |
| C49 | Rear Window Defroster | 36,893 | $119 | $353 |
| CC1 | Removable Glass Roof Panels | 29,095 | $414 | $1,228 |
| D84 | Two Tone Paint | 5,352 | $399 | $1,183 |
| DG7 | Electric Sport Mirrors | 13,567 | $117 | $347 |
| F51 | Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers | 1,128 | $37 | $110 |
| FE7 | Gymkhana Suspension | 7,803 | $57 | $169 |
| G92 | Performance Axle Ratio | 2,400 | $20 | $59 |
| K35 | Cruise Control | 32,522 | $155 | $460 |
| MM4 | 4 Speed Manual Transmission | 5,757 | $0 | $ |
| N90 | Aluminum Wheels (4) | 36,485 | $428 | $1,269 |
| QGR | White Letter Steel Belted Tires P225/70R15 | 21,939 | $72 | $213 |
| QXH | White Letter Steel Belted Tires P225/60R15 | 18,004 | $492 | $1,459 |
| U58 | AM-FM Radio Stereo | 5,145 | $95 | $282 |
| U75 | Power Antenna | 32,903 | $55 | $163 |
| UL5 | Radio Delete | 315 | -$118 | -$350 |
| UM4 | AM/FM Radio Stereo 8 Track | 8,262 | $386 | $1,145 |
| UM5 | AM/FM Radio Stereo With 8 Track And CB | 792 | $712 | $2,111 |
| UN5 | AM/FM Radio Stereo With Cassette And CB | 2,349 | $750 | $2,224 |
| UN6 | AM/FM Radio Stereo With Cassette | 22,892 | $423 | $1,254 |
| V54 | Roof Panel Carrier | 3,303 | $135 | $400 |
| YF5 | California Emissions Certification | 4,951 | $46 | $136 |
| ZN1 | Trailer Package | 916 | $110 | $326 |
Colors for Model Year 1981, Coupe:
| Code | Description | Quantity | Additonal Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06 | Mahogany Metallic (St. Louis) | 1,092 | n/a |
| 10 | White (St. Louis) | 6,387 | n/a |
| 13 | Silver Metallic (St. Louis) | 2,590 | n/a |
| 19 | Black (St. Louis) | 4,712 | n/a |
| 24 | Bright Blue Metallic (St. Louis) | 1 | n/a |
| 28 | Dark Blue Metallic (St. Louis) | 2,522 | n/a |
| 33 | Silver Metallic (Bowling Green) | 3,369 | n/a |
| 33/38 | Silver/Dark Blue (Bowling Green) | n/a | n/a |
| 33/39 | Silver/Charcoal (Bowling Green) | n/a | n/a |
| 38 | Dark Blue Metallic (Bowling Green) | 496 | n/a |
| 39 | Charcoal Metallic (Bowling Green) | 613 | n/a |
| 50 | Beige (Bowling Green) | 2,239 | n/a |
| 50/74 | Beige/Dark Bronze (Bowling Green) | n/a | n/a |
| 52 | Yellow (St. Louis) | 1,031 | n/a |
| 59 | Beige (St. Louis) | 3,842 | n/a |
| 74 | Dark Bronze (Bowling Green) | 432 | n/a |
| 75 | Red (St. Louis) | 4,310 | n/a |
| 79 | Maroon Metallic (St. Louis) | 1,618 | n/a |
| 80 | Autumn Red (Bowling Green) | 1,505 | n/a |
| 80/98 | Autumn Red/Dark Claret (Bowling Green) | n/a | n/a |
| 84 | Charcoal Metallic (St. Louis) | 3,485 | n/a |
| 98 | Dark Claret Metallic (Bowling Green) | n/a | n/a |
