What is a 1980 Corvette VIN Decoder?

A 1980 Corvette VIN Decoder helps you unlock key details about your Chevrolet Corvette C3, including the model year, engine specifications, body style, production plant, and original color options.

How do I decode a 1980 Corvette VIN?

You can decode your 1980 Corvette's VIN using our free VIN Decoder tool, which provides factory details, engine specs, and other key information about your Corvette.

Why is decoding a 1980 Corvette VIN important?

Decoding the VIN is essential for verifying your Corvette's authenticity, checking for matching numbers, and learning more about the vehicle's history, specifications, and original colors.

Where do 1980 Corvette specs come from?

The specifications and VIN decoding information are sourced from the official GM 1980 Corvette Vehicle Information Kit, ensuring accuracy and authenticity.

1980 Corvette VIN Decoder & Specs

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How to Decode Your 1980 Corvette VIN – Full Breakdown & Guide

Authenticate your 1981 Corvette and discover its factory specifications with our VIN and trim tag decoder. Enter your VIN to reveal engine, body, and transmission details. This decoder validates your car's production data. The trim tag information includes original interior and exterior colors and the production date, valuable for accurate restoration.

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1980 VIN range

1Z878AS400001 – 1Z878AS440614

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In 1980, a total of 40,614 Corvettes were manufactured, each assigned a unique Vehicle Identification Number (VIN).

You can use the Corvette C3 Decoder to decode other Corvette 1980 codes and view Corvette 1980 charts on the Corvette C3 chart article. All specifications and VIN decoding details are based on official Chevrolet data from GM’s 1980 Corvette Vehicle Information Kit .

1980 Corvette Specifications

Explore the original color choices for the 1980 Corvette. This section provides a detailed list of exterior and interior colors, including color codes and visual examples. Use this guide to confirm the genuine factory colors of your 1980 Corvette.

Exterior Colors

Code	Color	Color sample
10	Classic White
13	Silver
19	Black
28	Dark Blue
47	Dark Brown
52	Yellow
58	Dark Green
59	Frost Beige
76	Dark Claret
83	Red

Interior Colors

The 1980 Corvette offered buyers a choice of either leather or cloth interior upholstery. Color options varied slightly depending on the chosen material.

Code	Color	Color sample
192	Black Leather
722	Medium Red Leather
59C	Light Doeskin Cloth
592	Light Doeskin Leather
12C	Oyster White Cloth
122	Oyster White Leather
29C	Dark Blue Cloth
292	Dark Blue Leather
492	Dark Green Leather
79C	Claret Cloth
792	Claret Leather

Color combinations

Chevrolet’s 1980 Corvette allowed for interior customization with a selection of color options. Customers could choose from various leather and cloth materials, creating personalized combinations to match their exterior paint.

Exterior	Quantity	Interior
White	7,780 (19.16%)	Black / Claret / Dark Blue / Doeskin / Oyster / Red
Silver	4,341 (10.69%)	Black / Claret / Dark Blue / Oyster / Red
Black	7,250 (17.85%)	Black / Doeskin / Oyster / Red
Dark Blue	4,135 (10.18%)	Black / Dark Blue / Doeskin / Oyster / Red
Dark Brown	2,300 (5.66%)	Black / Doeskin / Oyster
Yellow	2,077 (5.11%)	Black / Oyster
Dark Green	844 (2.08%)	Black / Doeskin / Oyster
Frost Beige	3,070 (7.56%)	Black / Claret / Dark Blue / Doeskin / Oyster
Dark Claret	3,451 (8.50%)	Black / Claret / Doeskin / Oyster
Red	5,714 (14.07%)	Black / Doeskin / Oyster / Red

Chassis

Wheelbase	Length	Width	Weight
98 in	185.2 in	69.0 in	Curb: 3,334 lb; Shipping: 3,206 lb

Curb weight: Weight of the empty vehicle ready to drive. Shipping weight plus the weight of gasoline and water.

Shipping weight: Weight of the basic vehicle with regular equipment, grease, and oil. Weight of gasoline and water not included.

1980 Corvettes were outfitted with P225/70R15 radial tires. Learn more about the tires used on Corvettes in the article Corvette C3 RPM Calculator.

Engines

Engine Code	Order Code	CI	HP	Equipment
ZAK	L48(Federal)	350	190	TH350
ZAM	L48(Federal)	350	190	4-Speed
ZBC	L82(Federal)	350	230	TH350
ZBD	L82(Federal)	350	230	4-Speed
ZCA	LG4(California)	305	180	TH350

You can read more from the Corvette C3 Engines article.

Transmissions

Code	Type	Transmission
ZJ	Manual	Warner 4-Speed, Wide-Ratio
JC	Automatic	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 with LG4 305 engine
TW	Automatic	Turbo Hydra-Matic 350 with 350 engine

You can read more from the Corvette C3 Transmissions article.

1980 Corvette RPO

Chevrolet offered a number of options to allow buyers to customize their Corvette to their exact specifications.

Code	Option	Total
1YZ87	Corvette sport coupe	40,614
AU3	Power door locks	32,692
CC1	Removable glass roof panels	19,695
C49	Electro-clear rear defroster	36,589
F51	Heavy-duty shock absorbers	1,695
FE7	Gymkhana suspension	9,907
K30	Cruise-master speed control	30,821
L48	350 190 hp engine	32,324
L82	350 225 hp engine	5,069
LG4	305 180 hp engine (California)	3,221
M18	4-speed standard manual transmission	5,726
M33	Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission (California)	-
MV4	Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission	34,838
N90	Aluminum wheels	34,128
QGQ	P225/70R15 blackwall radial tires	1,266
QGR	P255/70R15 white letter radial tires	26,208
QXH	P255/60R15 white letter radial tires	13,140
U58	AM-FM stereo radio	6,138
U69	AM-FM radio	985
U75	Power antenna	32,863
U81	Dual rear speakers	36,650
UA1	Heavy-duty battery	1,337
UL5	Radio delete (credit)	201
UP6	AM-FM stereo radio with CB	2,434
UM2	AM-FM stereo radio with 8-track	15,708
UN3	AM-FM stereo radio with cassette	15,148
YF5	California emissions	3,221
ZN1	Trailer package	796
V54	Roof panel carrier	3,755

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