In the 1980s, the crown jewel of the General Motors production line was the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette. This vehicle was a favorite of many devoted Corvette lovers for its style and high performance, according to the Motor Trend website. The 1982 Chevrolet Corvette brought quality and innovation to car owners who desired a classic muscle car.
Production and Models
General Motors produced 25,407 1982 Chevrolet Corvettes at its Michigan plant, according to the Corvette Guys website. Chevrolet produced two versions of the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette: a two-drive Sport Coupe and two-drive Hatch Coupe. All models came with rear wheel anti-lock brakes (ABS) and Chevrolet engineers utilized the wide-body steel chassis and front-wheel drive capability of prior generation of Corvettes.
Dimensions
The 1982 Corvette sat on a 96-inch wheelbase, its width was 71 inches and length was 176.5 inches. Headroom inside the 1982 Corvette measured roughly 4 feet from the seats to the ceiling. Relatively heavy, with a weight of 3,222 lbs., the 1982 Corvette could accommodate up to two passengers.
Engine and Performance
The engine of the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette rested at a 90-degree angle. The vehicle featured a 5.7-liter V-8 engine and deployed a Crossfire Fuel Injection system that controlled fuel injectors and allowed the engine to run at optimum speed. When tested by engineers on a racetrack, it clocked a quarter-mile in 15.5 seconds at the rate of 88 mph. With a finely tuned engine, the 1982 Chevrolet Corvette could achieve 125 horsepower at 4,200 rpm.
Fuel Economy
All 1982 Chevrolet Corvette models had 20-gallon fuel tanks. While running on unleaded gasoline, 1982 the vehicle's fuel economy was 10 miles per gallon (mpg) in the city and 17 mpg on the highway.
Interior
The interior had a hard-rubber plastic dashboard with leather-trim seats or optional multi-color fabric and carpeting, or leather upholstery.
Safety Features
The 1982 Corvette utilized an iron frame, similar to racing cars. The iron frame was re-enforced with alloy steel that protected the driver as well as passengers in the event of a rear-side collision. Additionally, it had front belt restraints, a tire pressure monitor and electronic stability controller, which assisted drivers in maintaining control of their vehicles during extreme steering maneuvers.
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