1979 corvette l82 beautiful condition!
1979 Chevrolet Corvette for sale
Condition: | Used |
Make: | Chevrolet |
Model: | Corvette |
Type: | Convertible |
Year: | 1979 |
Mileage: | 15090 |
VIN: | 1Z8749S434893 |
Color: | Black |
Number of cylinders: | 8 |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
Transmission: | Automatic |
Drive type: | FWD |
Interior color: | Tan |
Options: | Leather Seats, Cassette Player |
Vehicle Title: | Clean |
Want to buy? | Contact seller! |
Description for Chevrolet Corvette 1979
Vehicle DetailsThis has a 12K, 350 crate motor. Happy to provide a FaceTime or video chat as well. 1979 Corvette Wheels, Suspension & BrakesFrame & Front SuspensionAll welded, full length, ladder constructed frame with five (5) cross-members. Side rails and intermediate cross-members box section; front crossmember box girder section. Eight (8) body mounting points.Independent, SLA type, coil springs with center mounted shock absorbers, spherical joint steering knuckle pivots.Front SuspensionWheel Travel (Design):– Total:7.70– Jounce:4.76– Rebound:2.94Wheel to spring, travel ratio:1.92:1Control ArmsReinforced steel stamping with pre-loaded steel encased rubber bushings at pivotShock Absorbers– Type:Direct, double acting, hydraulic– Piston Diameter:1.00Stabilizer Bar– Type:Link– Material:HR Steel– Diameter:0.875– Bushing Material:RubberFront Wheel Alignment (Curb)– Camber (degrees):P0.709 +/- 1/2– Caster (degrees):P2.405 +/- 1/2– Toe-in (total):0 +/- 1.32– Steering Axis Inclination (degrees):7.683 @ 5° camberRear Axle & Rear SuspensionFixed differential housing hypoid ring and pinion gear set, tubular articulating inner axle shafts and short solid outer shafts with integral drive flange, independently sprung rear wheels.Full independent with frame-anchored differential. Position of each wheel established by 3 links; tubular axle drive shafts, transverse strut rods,and torque control arms. Vertical suspension loads taken by transverse leaf spring. Built-in camber adjustment at strut rod inner ends.Rear SuspensionShock Absorbers– Type:Direct, double-acting, hydraulic– Piston Diameter:1.00Wheel Travel– Total6.50 inches– Jounce3.70 inches– Rebound2.80 inchesRear Spring– Type:Variable rate, 10-leaf– Material:Chrome carbon steel, heat treated– Length (between eye centers):48.60 inches– Width:2.50 inches– Design Load (lbs @ camber):1420@.21Rear Wheel Alignment (Curb)– Camber (degrees):N7/8 +/- 1/4– Toe-in (total):0 +/- 1/32BrakesBrake SpecsBrake Type:Disc Front and Rear; Power Assist Std.System:4-wheel caliper disc brake dual hydraulic system with pressure differential and warning light.Front Brakes:-Type:Double faced disc spaced by integrally cast radial cooling passages.– Material:Cast Iron– Diameter and Width:11.75 in. x 1.25 in.– Lining Material:Molded asbestos (NOTE: Factory specified material.)– Method of Attachment:Riveted.Rear Brake-Type:Double faced disc spaced by integrally cast radial cooling passages.– Material:Cast Iron– Diameter and Width:11.75 in. x 1.25 in.– Lining Material:Molded asbestos (NOTE: Factory specified material.)– Method of Attachment:Riveted.Parking Brake– Type:Drums; inboard of disc rotors on axle shafts. Internal expanding shoes, mechanically actuated.– Control:Lever; floor mounted between bucket seats.SteeringSteering SpecsSteering Wheel– Wheel Type:4-Spoke with center horn button.– Diameter:14.75 in. x 14.25 in.Steering Gear– Type:Integral, recirculating ball nut with hydraulic pressure provided from a vane type pump.– Ratio:16.1:1– Overall Ratio:17.6:1– Wheel Turns, Lock to Lock:2.92Turning Diameters– Outside Front, Wall to Wall:38.6– Outside Front, Curb to Curb:37.0– Inside Rear, Wall to Wall:11.4– Inside Rear, Curb to Curb:10.5– Manual3.4– Power2.92Turning Diameter37 ft. (outside front), 38.6 ft. (outside front)Wheels & TiresWheels & Tires SpecsWheels– Type:Short spoke spider, welded steel– Attachment to Hub:5 hex nuts, 7/16-20 UNF 2-B, arranged on a 4.75 dia. bolt circle.– Offset:N-0.50– Rim Size:15 x 8.00– Spare:15 x 5.00Tires (Standard)– Construction:Steel belted radial– Size and Ply Rating:P225/70R15– Sidewall (Base):Blackwall– Sidewall (Optional):White LetterTires (Optional)– Construction:Aramid fabric belted radial– Size:P255/60R15– Sidewall:White Letter1979 Corvette1979 Corvette Exterior DimensionsCoupe DimensionsExterior Dimensions (Coupe)Interior Dimensions (Coupe)Wheelbase:98.0 InchesHeadroom:36.8 InchesOverall Length:185.2 InchesShoulder Room:47.5 InchesTotal Body Width:69.0 InchesHip Room:49.9 InchesOverall Height:48.0 InchesLeg Room:42.1 InchesFront Track Width:58.7 InchesRear Track Width:59.5 InchesMin. Ground Clearance4.3 InchesCapacitiesCapacitiesPassenger Capacity2 – Driver & PassengerCurb Weight (lbs)3,519Interior Passenger Volume (cu. ft)8.4Interior Trunk Volume (cu. ft)24 (approximately)Fuel Capacity (gallons):23.7Coolant capacity without heater (qts.)21.6 (automatic transmission)20.7 (manual transmission)Battery:12 Volt, 3,500 Watts (Standard)12 Volt, 4,000 Watts (Heavy Duty)Generator Output:42 Amps1979 Corvette1979 Corvette Performance Results4-Speed TransmissionL48L82Performance weight (lbs.)38013808Pounds/net horsepower19.4916.92Pounds/cu.in. piston displacement10.8610.88Net horsepower/cu.in. displacement.557.643Power displacement (cu.ft./mile)258.6284.8Displacement factor (cu.ft./mile)136.1149.60 – 60 mph (seconds)——Top Speed (mph)——Quarter Mile (secs @ mph)—— 3-Speed TransmissionL48L82Performance weight (lbs.)38183825Pounds/net horsepower19.5817.00Pounds/cu.in. piston displacement10.9110.93Net horsepower/cu.in. displacement.557.643Power displacement (cu.ft./mile)273.2273.2Displacement factor (cu.ft./mile)143.1142.90 – 60 mph (seconds)—7.3Top Speed (mph)—132Quarter Mile (secs @ mph)—15.6 @ 911979 Corvette