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The 1994 Chevrolet Corvette
September 2, 1994 marked the opening of the national Corvette Museum. Two new colors were introduced this year, Copper Metallic and Admiral Blue. The Copper Metallic was limited due to quality concerns and only 116 were produced. This was the last year for Black Rose Metallic. The engine remained at 300 horsepower although the addition of a sequential fuel injection system improved idle, driveability and emmisions by firing the injectors in sequence with the firing order. The standard 4-speed automatic transmission was updated to include electronic controls to improve shift quality and consistency. A lock-out on the new automatic prevented moving the selected to drive until the brake pedal was depressed. All seating in 1994 is leather, cloth is no longer an option. The rear window in the convertible was changed from plastic to glass this year and includes an in-glass defroster element. The air conditioning system this year uses R-134A refrigerant, which is much more environmentally friendly. The instruments had new white instrument graphics which turned to a tangerine color at night.
Production Options and Build Statistics
Total 1994 Corvettes Built - 23,330
Total 1994 Coupes - 17,984
Total 1994 Convertibles - 5,346
Total 1994 ZR-1s - 448
| Serial Numbers | |
|---|---|
| Coupe | 1G1YY22PxR5100001 - 1G1YY22PxR5122882 |
| Convertible | 1G1YY32PxR5100001 - 1G1YY32PxR5122882 |
| ZR-1 | 1G1YZ22JxR5800001 - 1G1YZ22JxR5800448 |
The "Vehicle Identification Number" (also VIN or serial number) is stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.
Serial Number Decoder
| Position | Character | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | US built |
| 2 | G | General Motors Product |
| 3 | 1 | Chevrolet Motor Division Vehicle |
| 4-5 | YY | Basic Corvette |
| 4-5 | YZ | Corvette ZR-1 |
| 6 | 2 or 3 | Body style number 2 = Two door hatchback style 07, 08, 77, or 87 3 = Two door convertible style 67 |
| 7 | 1 or 2 | 1=Manual seat belts 2=Active manual belts with driver and passenger inflatable restraint system 3=Active manual belts with driver-inflatable restraint system 4=Passive automatic belts 5=Passive automatic belts with driver inflatable restraint system |
| 8 | P | LT1 5.7-liter Multiport-Fuel-Injection (MFI) Chevrolet or GM of Canada V8 |
| 8 | J | LT5 - 5.7-liter MFI V-8 |
| 9 | ? | A check digit that calculates the characters in the serial number and gives it a single digit code and can be used to verify that the serial number is legitimate |
| 10 | R | The model year where 1994 |
| 11 | 5 | Bowling Green, KY |
| 12-17 | 100001 and up | production sequence for coupes and convertibles |
| 12-17 | 800001 and up | production sequence for ZR-1s |
Engine Serial Number Decoder
1991 Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block after the engine number. The date code the engine was manufactured was also cast into the block. The engine serial number includes a production sequence number starting with 0001001 and one of the suffixes below.
| Code | Engine | Horsepower | Compression | Transmission | Fuel Supply | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZWA | LT1 350-cid | 300-hp V-8 | 10.5:1 | Automatic | Multi-Port Injection | |||||||
| ZWB | LT1 350-cid | 300-hp V-8 | 10.5:1 | Manual | Multi-Port Injection | |||||||
| ZWC | LT5 350-cid | 405-hp V-8 | 11.0:1 | Manual | Multi-Port Injection | |||||||
Production Options
| 1YY07 | Base Coupe | $36,185.00 | 17,984 | 77.1% |
| 1YY67 | Base Convertible | $42,960.00 | 5,346 | 22.9% |
| AC1 | Power Passenger Seat | $305.00 | 17,863 | 76.6% |
| AC3 | Power Driver Seat | $305.00 | 21,592 | 92.6% |
| AQ9 | Leather Sport Seats | $625.00 | 9,023 | 38.7% |
| CC2 | Auxiliary Hardtop (convert.) | $1,995.00 | 682 | 2.9% |
| C2L | Dual Removable Roof Panels | $950.00 | 3,875 | 16.6% |
| 24S | Removable Roof Panel, blue tint | $650.00 | 7,064 | 30.3% |
| 64S | Removable Roof Panel, bronze tint | $650.00 | 3,979 | 17.1% |
| FX3 | Selective Ride and Handling Pkg. | $1,695.00 | 4,570 | 19.6% |
| G92 | Performance Axle Ratio | $50.00 | 9,019 | 38.7% |
| MN6 | 6-Speed Manual Transmission | $0.00 | 6,012 | 25.8% |
| NG1 | New York Emission Requirements | $100.00 | 1,363 | 5.8% |
| UJ6 | Low Tire Pressure Warning System | $325.00 | 5,097 | 21.8% |
| U1F | Delco Bose Stereo System w/ CD | $1,219.00 | 16,794 | 72.0% |
| WY5 | Extended Mobility Tires | $70.00 | 2,781 | 11.9% |
| Y5F | California Emission Requirements | $100.00 | 2,372 | 10.2% |
| Z07 | Adjustable Susp. Pkg. (coupe only) | $2,045.00 | 887 | 3.8% |
| ZR1 | Special Performance Pkg. | $31,258.00 | 448 | 1.9% |
Color Options for 1994
Interior options for exterior colors are suggested by Chevrolet. Other combinations could be ordered.
| 10 | Arctic White | $0.00 | B-BG-W | B-LB-LG-R | 4,066 | 17.4% |
| 28 | Admiral Blue | $0.00 | B-BG-W | B-LB-LG | 1,584 | 6.8% |
| 41 | Black | $0.00 | B-BG-W | B-LB-LG-R | 4,136 | 17.7% |
| 43 | Bright Aqua Metallic | $0.00 | B-BG-W | B-LB-LG | 1,209 | 5.2% |
| 45 | Polo Green Metallic | $0.00 | B-BG | B-LB | 3,534 | 15.1% |
| 53 | Competition Yellow | $0.00 | B-BG-W | B-LB-LG | 834 | 3.6% |
| 66 | Copper Metallic | $0.00 | B-BG-W | B-LB-LG | 116 | 0.5% |
| 70 | Torch Red | $0.00 | B-BG-W | B-LB-LG-R | 5,073 | 21.7% |
| 73 | Black Rose Metallic | $0.00 | B-BG-W | B-LB-LG | 1,267 | 5.4% |
| 75 | Dark Red Metallic | $0.00 | B-BG-W | B-LB-LG | 1,511 | 6.5% |
Interior Colors
| 143 | Light Gray | $0.00 | N/A | N/A |
| 193 | Black | $0.00 | N/A | N/A |
| 643 | Light Beige | $0.00 | N/A | N/A |
| 703 | Red | $0.00 | N/A | N/A |
Convertible Top Colors
| RPO | Color | Production | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Black | 2,770 | 51.8% |
| N/A | Beige | 1,471 | 27.5% |
| N/A | White | 1,079 | 20.2% |
1994 Corvette Specifications
Mechanical Dimensions
| Feature | Coupe | Convertible | ZR-1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 96.2 inches (2.443 m) | 96.2 inches (2.443 m) | 96.2 inches (2.443 m) |
| Overall length | 178.5 inches (4.534 m) | 178.5 inches (4.534 m) | 178.5 inches (4.534 m) |
| Overall width | 70.7 inches (1.778 m) | 70.7 inches (1.778 m) | 73.1 inches (1.857 m) |
| Overall height | 46.3 inches (1.176 m) | ; | 46.3 inches (1.176 m) |
| Front tread | 57.7 inches (1.466 m) | 57.7 inches (1.466 m) | 57.7 inches (1.466 m) |
| Rear tread | 59.1 inches (1.501 m) | 59.1 inches (1.501 m) | 60.6 inches (1.539 m) |
| Front Tires | P255/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT | P255/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT | P255/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT |
| Rear Tires | P255/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT | P255/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT | P315/35ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT |
| Steering | rack and pinion (power assisted) | rack and pinion (power assisted) | rack and pinion (power assisted) |
| Front suspension | Single fiberglass composite monoleaf transverse spring with unequal-length aluminum control arms and stabilizer bar | Single fiberglass composite monoleaf transverse spring with unequal-length aluminum control arms and stabilizer bar | Single fiberglass composite monoleaf transverse spring with unequal-length aluminum control arms and stabilizer bar |
| Rear suspension | Fully independent five-link system with transverse fiberglass single-leaf springs, aluminum upper/lower trailing links and strut-rod tie-rod assembly | Fully independent five-link system with transverse fiberglass single-leaf springs, aluminum upper/lower trailing links and strut-rod tie-rod assembly | Fully independent five-link system with transverse fiberglass single-leaf springs, aluminum upper/lower trailing links and strut-rod tie-rod assembly |
| Brakes | Antilock four-wheel power disc | Antilock four-wheel power disc | Antilock four-wheel power disc |
| Body construction | Fiberglass; separate ladder frame with cross-members | Fiberglass; separate ladder frame with cross-members | Fiberglass; separate ladder frame with cross-members |
| Fuel tank | 20 US Gal (16.7 Imp Gal) (76 liters) | 20 US Gal (16.7 Imp Gal) (76 liters) | 20 US Gal (16.7 Imp Gal) (76 liters) |
Engine Specifications
| Feature | Base Engine RPO LT1 | ZR-1 Engine RPO LT5 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | V-8, 90-degree Overhead valve | V-8, 90-degree Overhead valve with 4 valves per cylinder and 4 overhead camshafts |
| Block | Cast Iron with Aluminum Cylinder Heads | All Aluminum |
| Displacement | 350 cid (5.7 liters) | 350 cid (5.7 liters) |
| Bore & Stroke | 4.00" x 3.48" | 4.00" x 3.48" |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 11.0:1 |
| Brake horsepower | 300 @ 5000 | 405 @ 5800 rpm |
| Torque | 340 lb-ft @ 3600 | 385 lb-ft @ 5200 |
| Main Bearing | Five | Five |
| Valve Lifters | Hydraulic | Hydraulic |
| Fuel supply | Multi-port Injection (MPI) | Multi-port Injection (MPI) |
