| Total Production: | 53,807 |
| Wheel Base: | 98.00" |
| Track, Front: | 58.70" |
| Track, Rear: | 59.50" |
| Height: | 48.00" |
| Length: | 185.20" |
| Width: | 69.00" |
| Curb Weight: | 3,503.00 lbs. |
| Tire Size: | P225/70R15 |
| Plant Built: | St. Louis |
| Serial Range: | 1Z8789S400001 through 1Z8789S453807 |
| Base Engine: | 350ci V8 195hp |
Options for Model Year 1979, Coupe:
| Code | Description | Quantity | 1979* | 2020** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1YZ87 | Base Corvette Sport Coupe | 53,807 | $10,220 | $38,602 |
| A31 | Power Windows | 20,631 | $141 | $533 |
| AU3 | Power Door Locks | 9,054 | $131 | $495 |
| C49 | Rear Window Defroster | 41,587 | $102 | $385 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | 47,136 | $635 | $2,398 |
| CC1 | Removable Glass Roof Panels | 14,480 | $365 | $1,379 |
| D35 | Sport Mirrors | 48,211 | $45 | $170 |
| D80 | Spoilers, Front and Rear | 6,853 | $265 | $1,001 |
| F51 | Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers | 2,164 | $33 | $125 |
| FE7 | Gymkhana Suspension | 12,321 | $49 | $185 |
| G95 | Optional Rear Axle Ratio | 428 | $19 | $72 |
| K30 | Cruise Control | 34,445 | $113 | $427 |
| L82 | 350ci 225 hp Engine | 14,516 | $565 | $2,134 |
| M21 | 4-spd, Close Ratio Manual Trans. | 4,062 | $0 | $ |
| MM4 | 4 Speed Manual Transmission | 4,062 | $0 | $ |
| MX1 | Automatic Transmission | 41,454 | $0 | $ |
| N37 | Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column | 47,463 | $190 | $718 |
| N90 | Aluminum Wheels (4) | 33,741 | $380 | $1,435 |
| NA6 | High Altitude Emissions Equipment | 56 | $35 | $132 |
| QBS | White Letter Steel Belted Tires P225/60R15 | 17,920 | $226 | $854 |
| QGR | White Letter Steel Belted Tires P225/70R15 | 29,603 | $54 | $204 |
| U58 | AM/FM Radio Stereo | 9,256 | $90 | $340 |
| U75 | Power Antenna | 35,730 | $52 | $196 |
| U81 | Dual Rear Speakers | 37,745 | $52 | $196 |
| UA1 | Heavy Duty Battery | 3,405 | $21 | $79 |
| UM2 | AM/FM Radio Stereo With 8 Track | 21,435 | $228 | $861 |
| UN3 | AM/FM Radio Stereo With Cassette | 12,110 | $234 | $884 |
| UP6 | AM/FM Radio Stereo With CB | 4,438 | $439 | $1,658 |
| YF5 | California Emissions Test | 3,798 | $83 | $313 |
| ZN1 | Trailer Package | 1,001 | $98 | $370 |
| ZQ2 | Power Windows And Door Locks | 28,465 | $272 | $1,027 |
| ZX2 | Convenience Group | 41,530 | $94 | $355 |
Colors for Model Year 1979, Coupe:
| Code | Description | Quantity | Additonal Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Classic White | 8,629 | n/a |
| 13 | Silver | 7,331 | n/a |
| 19 | Black | 10,465 | n/a |
| 28 | Corvette Light Blue | 3,203 | n/a |
| 52 | Corvette Yellow | 2,357 | n/a |
| 58 | Corvette Dark Green | 2,426 | n/a |
| 59 | Corvette Light Beige | 2,951 | n/a |
| 67 | Hilton Brown Metallic | n/a | n/a |
| 72 | Corvette Red | 6,707 | n/a |
| 82 | Corvette Dark Brown | 4,053 | n/a |
| 83 | Corvette Dark Blue | 5,670 | n/a |
