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What kind of transmission does a 1978 Corvette have?

What kind of transmission does a 1978 Corvette have?

The transverse rear leaf spring in the independent rear suspension has been widened to reduce stress. Two new transmissions were introduced in the 1978 Corvette. A new Four-Speed manual transmission is standard. A new automatic transmission is available for the L82 350 Cu. In. V8 engine.

What kind of tires does a 1978 Corvette have?

The FE7 gymkhana suspension package, including heavy-duty front and rear shock absorbers, larger diameter front stabilizer bar, rear stabilizer bar added, plus higher rate front and rear springs. P225/60R15 white-letter radial ply tires with aramid fabric belts for smoother running and wider footprint.

What kind of engine does a corvette have?

Here are a few of the most popular items: The L82 350 Cu. In. V8. This engine features a higher lift camshaft, special cylinder heads with larger valving, impact-extruded pistons and a forged crankshaft with 4-bolt main bearing caps, plus finned aluminum rocker arm covers.

What kind of paint did the 1978 Corvette have?

Available aluminum wheels and dual sport mirrors required with this package. Fast Fact: the 1978 Corvette was the pace car for the Indy 500. This car has distinctive Black/Silver two-tone paint with a red pin-stripe. Enter to Win!

What did the C3 Corvette look like in 1978?

The 1978 Corvette featured a rear, curved window, giving the third-generation sports car a whole new look. (Image courtesy of GM Media.) DID YOU KNOW: While the 1978 Corvette Pace Car Replica is arguably one of the most popular examples of the C3 Corvette, its original design was very different from the car that everyone knows today.

What was the front spoiler on a 1978 Corvette?

The front spoiler was similar to the one installed on the 1978 Pontiac Trans Am. It wrapped under and around the front of the car, blending into the wheel wells. The rear spoiler, on the other hand, curved down at its outbored ends to meet the bodysides of the Corvette.

What kind of engine does a 1978 Corvette have?

To celebrate the 25 th anniversary of the Corvette, the Silver Anniversary emblems are mounted on the nose and rear deck. Corvette continues to offer a long list of standard equipment. Those included in the 1978 are: 4-barrel 350 Cu. In. V8.

What was the anniversary of the 1978 Corvette?

In addition to the new rear window, Chevrolet also felt that the 1978 model warranted a special “25th Anniversary” package to commemorate the car’s silver anniversary.

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Ruth Doyle