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 |
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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