How to Decode Your 1982 Corvette VIN – Full Breakdown & Guide
Gain insights into your 1982 Corvette with our VIN and trim tag decoder. Enter your VIN to determine engine, body, and transmission details. This decoder verifies your car's original production specifications. The trim tag decoder provides original color schemes and build dates, essential for historical accuracy and restoration.
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| 1982 VIN range | 1G1AY8786C5100001 – 1G1AY8786C5125408 |
In 1982, a total of 25,407 Corvettes were manufactured.
You can use the Corvette C3 Decoder to decode other Corvette 1982 codes and view Corvette 1982 charts on the Corvette C3 chart article.All specifications and VIN decoding details are based on official Chevrolet data from GM’s 1982 Corvette Vehicle Information Kit .
1982 Corvette Specifications
Discover the original color palette of the 1982 Corvette. This page offers a detailed list of exterior and interior colors, accompanied by their respective color codes and visual examples. Use this resource to verify the genuine factory colors of your 1982 Corvette.
Exterior Colors
| Code | Color | Color sample |
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| 10 | White | |
| 13 | Silver | |
| 19 | Black | |
| 24 | Silver Blue | |
| 26 | Dark Blue | |
| 31 | Bright Blue | |
| 39 | Charcoal | |
| 40 | Silver Green | |
| 56 | Gold | |
| 59 | Silver Beige (Collector Edition) | |
| 70 | Red | |
| 99 | Dark Claret | |
| 10/13 | White/Silver | |
| 13/39 | Silver/Charcoal | |
| 13/99 | Silver/Dark Claret | |
| 24/26 | Silver Blue/Dark Blue |
Interior Colors
The 1982 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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| 592 | Silver Beige Leather | |
| 132 | Silver Gray Leather | |
| 182 | Charcoal Leather | |
| 74C | Dark Red Cloth | |
| 742 | Dark Red Leather | |
| 64C | Camel Cloth | |
| 642 | Camel Leather | |
| 22C | Dark Blue Cloth | |
| 222 | Dark Blue Leather | |
| 402 | Silver Green Leather |
Color combinations
The 1982 Corvette featured multiple interior color options, allowing customers to tailor their vehicle’s interior. Chevrolet provided leather and cloth options, enabling buyers to coordinate their interior with their exterior color.
| Exterior | Quantity | Interior |
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| White | 2,975 (11.71%) | Charcoal / Camel / Dark Blue / Dark Red / Silver Green / Silver Grey |
| White / Silver | 664 (2.61%) | Charcoal / Silver Gray |
| Silver | 711 (2.80%) | Charcoal / Dark Blue / Dark Red / Silver Grey |
| Silver / Charcoal | 1,239 (4.88%) | Charcoal / Dark Red / Silver Grey |
| Silver / Dark Claret | 1,301 (5.12%) | Dark Red / Silver Gray |
| Black | 2,357 (9.28%) | Charcoal / Camel / Dark Red / Silver Green / Silver Grey |
| Silver Blue | 1,124 (4.42%) | Charcoal / Camel / Silver Grey |
| Silver Blue / Dark Blue | 1,667 (6.56%) | Dark Blue / Silver Gray |
| Dark Blue | 562 (2.21%) | Camel / Dark Blue / Silver Grey |
| Bright Blue | 567 (2.23%) | Charcoal / Camel / Dark Blue / Silver Grey |
| Charcoal | 1,093 (4.30%) | Charcoal / Dark Red / Silver Grey |
| Silver Green | 723 (2.85%) | Charcoal / Silver Green |
| Gold | 648 (2.55%) | Charcoal / Camel |
| Silver Beige | 6,759 (26.60%) | Silver Beige |
| Red | 2,155 (8.48%) | Charcoal / Camel / Dark Red / Silver Grey |
| Dark Claret | 853 (3.36%) | Camel / Dark Red / Silver Grey |
Chassis
| Wheelbase | Length | Width | Weight |
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| 98 in | 185.3 in | 69.0 in | Curb: 3,368 lb; Shipping: 3,239 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.
1982 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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| ZBA | L83(Federal) | 350 | 200 | TBI, TH700R4 |
| ZBC | L83(California) | 350 | 200 | TBI, TH700R4 |
| ZBN | L83(California) | 350 | 200 | TBI, TH700R4 |
You can read more from the Corvette C3 Engines article.
Transmissions
| Code | Type | Transmission |
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| YA | Automatic | Turbo Hydra-Matic 700-R4 |
You can read more from the Corvette C3 Transmissions article.
1982 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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| 1YY87 | Corvette sport coupe | 18,648 |
| 1YY07 | Collector edition hatchback | 6,759 |
| AG9 | Power driver seat | 22,585 |
| AU3 | Power door locks | 23,936 |
| CC1 | Removable glass roof panels | 14,763 |
| C49 | Electro-clear rear defroster | 16,886 |
| D84 | Custom two-tone exterior paint | 4,871 |
| DG7 | Electric sport mirrors | 20,301 |
| FE7 | Gymkhana suspension | 5,457 |
| K35 | Cruise control | 24,313 |
| L83 | 350 200 hp engine | 25,407 |
| MD8 | Turbo Hydra-Matic transmission | 25,407 |
| N90 | Aluminum wheels | 16,844 |
| QGQ | P225/70R15 blackwall radial tires | 405 |
| QGR | P255/70R15 white letter radial tires | 5,932 |
| QXH | P255/60R15 white letter radial tires | 19,070 |
| U58 | AM-FM stereo radio | 1,533 |
| U75 | Power antenna | 15,557 |
| UL5 | Radio delete (credit) | 150 |
| UM4 | AM-FM stereo radio with 8-track | 923 |
| UM6 | AM-FM stereo radio with cassette | 20,355 |
| UN5 | AM-FM stereo radio with cassette and CB | 1,987 |
| YF5 | California emissions | 4,951 |
| V05 | Heavy-duty cooling | 6,006 |
| V54 | Roof panel carrier | 1,992 |
| V54 | Roof panel carrier | 1,992 |
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