1980 Corvette
| Wheelbase: 98" | Track: 58.7" Front / 59.5" Rear | Height: 48" Coupe | |
| Length: 185.3" | Width: 69" | Curb Weight: 3,336 lbs. | |
| Tire Size: P225/70R15 | Plant: St. Louis | ||
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or the first time since 1974, two engine displacements were available in Corvettes. After several years of weight increases, the 1980 Corvette was lighter because of lower density roof panels reduced thickness in hood and outer doors, and using aluminum for the differential housing and cross member.1980 Options:
| Code | Description | Quantity |
| 1YZ87 | Base Corvette Sport Coupe | 40,514 |
| AU3 | Power Door Locks | 32,692 |
| CC1 | Removable Glass Roof Panels | 19,695 |
| C49 | Rear Window Defroster | 36,589 |
| FE7 | Gymkhana Suspension | 9,907 |
| F51 | Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers | 1,695 |
| K30 | Cruise Control | 30,821 |
| L82 | 350ci 230 hp Engine | 5,069 |
| MM4 | 4 Speed Manual Transmission | 5,726 |
| MX1 | Automatic Transmission | 34,838 |
| N90 | Aluminum Wheels (4) | 34,128 |
| QGB | White Letter Steel Belted Tires P225/70R15 | 26,208 |
| QXH | White Letter Steel Belted Tires P225/60R15 | 13,140 |
| UA1 | Heavy Duty Battery | 1.337 |
| U58 | AM/FM Radio Stereo | 6,138 |
| UM2 | AM/FM Radio Stereo With 8 Track | 15,708 |
| UN3 | AM/FM Radio Stereo With Cassette | 15,148 |
| UP6 | AM/FM Radio Stereo With CB | 2,434 |
| U75 | Power Antenna | 32,863 |
| UL3 | Radio Delete | 201 |
| V54 | Roof Panel Carrier | 3,755 |
| YF5 | California Emissions Certification | 3,221 |
| ZN1 | Trailer Package | 796 |
Serial Numbers: 1Z878AS400001 through 1Z878AS440614
Fifth Digit Code: 8=350ci 190, 6=350ci 230hp, H=305ci, 180hp
Suffix:
| ZAK: 350ci, 190hp AT | ZBD: 350ci, 230hp UU |
| ZAM: 350ci, 190hp MT | ZCA: 305ci, 180hp AT CE |
| ZBC: 350ci, 230hp AT |
CE=California Emissions, EP=Early Production, MT=Manual Trans, AT=Automatic Trans,
AC=Air Conditioning, AH=Aluminum Heads, HA=High Altitude UU=Uncertain Usage
Base Engine: 350ci V8 190hp - In California 305ci V8 180hp