| Total Production: | 46,776 |
| Wheel Base: | 98.00" |
| Track, Front: | 58.70" |
| Track, Rear: | 59.50" |
| Height: | 48.00" |
| Length: | 185.20" |
| Width: | 69.00" |
| Curb Weight: | 3,572.00 lbs. |
| Tire Size: | P225/70R15 |
| Plant Built: | St. Louis |
| Serial Range: |
1Z87L8S400001 through 1Z87L8S440274 1Z87L8S900001 through 1Z87L8S906502 (Pace Car) |
| Base Engine: | 350ci V8 185hp |
Options for Model Year 1978, Coupe:
| Code | Description | Quantity | 1978* | 2025** |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1YZ87 | Base Corvette Sport Coupe | 40,274 | $9,352 | $47,533 |
| 1YZ87/78 | Limited Edition Pace Car | 6,502 | $13,653 | $69,396 |
| A31 | Power Windows | 36,931 | $130 | $661 |
| AU3 | Power Door Locks | 12,187 | $120 | $610 |
| B2Z | Silver Anniversary Paint | 15,283 | $399 | $2,028 |
| C49 | Rear Window Defroster | 30,912 | $95 | $483 |
| C60 | Air Conditioning | 37,638 | $605 | $3,075 |
| CC1 | Removable Glass Roof Panels | 972 | $349 | $1,774 |
| D35 | Sport Mirrors | 38,405 | $40 | $203 |
| FE7 | Gymkhana Suspension | 12,590 | $41 | $208 |
| G95 | Optional Rear Axle Ratio | 382 | $15 | $76 |
| K30 | Cruise Control | 31,608 | $99 | $503 |
| L82 | 350ci 220hp Engine | 12,739 | $525 | $2,668 |
| M21 | 4 Speed Manual Close Ratio | 3,385 | $0 | $ |
| MX1 | Automatic Transmission | 38,614 | $0 | $ |
| N37 | Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column | 37,858 | $175 | $889 |
| NA6 | High Altitude Emissions Equipment | 260 | $33 | $168 |
| QBS | White Letter Steel Belted Tires P225/60R15 | 18,296 | $216 | $1,099 |
| QGR | White Letter Steel Belted Tires P225/70R15 | 26,203 | $51 | $259 |
| U58 | AM/FM Radio Stereo | 10,189 | $286 | $1,454 |
| U69 | AM/FM Radio | 2,057 | $199 | $1,011 |
| U75 | Power Antenna | 23,069 | $49 | $249 |
| U81 | Dual Rear Speakers | 12,340 | $49 | $249 |
| UA1 | Heavy Duty Battery | 28,243 | $18 | $91 |
| UM2 | AM/FM Radio Stereo With 8 Track | 20,899 | $419 | $2,130 |
| UP6 | AM/FM Radio Stereo With CB | 7,138 | $638 | $3,243 |
| YF5 | California Emissions Test | 3,405 | $75 | $381 |
| YJ8 | Aluminum Wheels | 28,008 | $340 | $1,728 |
| ZN1 | Trailer Package | 972 | $89 | $452 |
| ZX2 | Convenience Group | 37,222 | $84 | $427 |
Paint Colors for Model Year 1978, Coupe:
| Code | Description | Quantity | Additonal Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Classic White | 4,150 | n/a |
| 13 | Silver | 3,232 | n/a |
| 13/07 | Silver Anniversary | 15,283 | n/a |
| 19 | Black | 4,573 | n/a |
| 19/47 | Black/Silver | 6,502 | n/a |
| 26 | Corvette Light Blue | 1,960 | n/a |
| 52 | Corvette Yellow | 1,243 | n/a |
| 59 | Corvette Light Beige | 1,686 | n/a |
| 72 | Corvette Red | 2,074 | n/a |
| 82 | Corvette Mahogany | 2,121 | n/a |
| 83 | Corvette Dark Blue | 2,084 | n/a |
| 89 | Corvette Dark Brown | 1,991 | n/a |
Interior Colors for Model Year 1978:
| Code | Material | Color |
|---|---|---|
| 122 | Leather | Oyster White |
| 192 | Leather | Black |
| 292 | Leather | Dark Blue |
| 592 | Leather | Light Doeskin |
| 692 | Leather | Dark Brown |
| 722 | Leather | Medium Red |
| 762 | Leather | Saffron |
