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1980 Corvette Fast Facts

• 1980 Corvettes were focused on shedding weight of the car and included lighter roof panels, hoods, windshields and body panels.
• 1980 Corvetes had an aluminum differential housing.
• 1980 Corvette speedometers only went up to 85 miles per hour - as did other cars during the time of heavy governmental regulations.
• 1980 Corvette bumpers were slightly changed to improve radiator airflow.
• 1980 Corvette bumpers had caps on both ends and had spoilers.
• On 1980 Corvettes a roof panel carrier was an option.
• 1980 Corvette seats were available in cloth - there was no price change for the choice over the standard leather.
• 1980 Corvettes had a no cost option for either manual or automatic transmissions.
• 1980 Corvettes now had the following as standard equipment: air conditioning, tilt telescopic steering column and power windows.
• 1980 Corvettes sold in California came with one engine choice - which had 10 less horsepower than Corvettes sold in other states.
• 1980 Corvette buyers in California did not have the option of a manual transmission - this was due to emissions regulations.
• 1980 Corvettes sold in California cost $200 more than those sold in other states.
• 40,614 1980 Corvettes were produced - all were Coupes.
• Base price of a 1980 Corvette with 190 horsepower engine started the year around $13,100 and ended the year around $14,300.
• 1980 Corvette options: roof panel carrier, heavy duty battery, crusie control, aluminum wheels, white letter steel belted radials (2 options), heavy duty shock absorbers, power door locks, rear window defoggers, Gymkhana supsension, removable glass roof panels, four speed manual transmission, automatic transmission, AM-FM stereo, AM-FM stereo with eight track, AM-FM stereo with cassette, dual rear speakers, power antenna, AM-FM stereo with CB, radio delete, trailer package, California emissions certification, 230 horsepower engine, 180 horsepower engine required in California.