1970 Corvette
| Wheelbase: 98" | Track: 58.7" Front / 59.4" Rear | Height: 47.8" Coupe | |
| Length: 182.5" | Width: 69" | Curb Weight: 3,285 lbs. | |
| Tire Size: F70x15" | Plant: St. Louis | ||
T
he body design for 1970 was updated with fender swells to reduce debris damage and new fender louvers replaced the four vertical slots of the 1968 and 1969 models. Seats were redesigned for increased head room. The 454 CI big block engine made it's debut, along with the net solid lifter 350cu. LT1 370hp engine. Chevrolet unveiled the experimental mid-engine XP-895 Corvette at the New York Auto Show. The car is the restyled XP-8821970 Options:
| Code | Description |
Quantity |
19437 |
Base Corvette Sport Coupe |
10,668 |
19467 |
Base Corvette Convertible |
6,648 |
Custom Interior Trim |
3,191 |
|
A31 |
Power Windows |
4,813 |
A85 |
Custom Shoulder Belts |
475 |
C07 |
Auxiliary Hardtop (Convertible) |
2,556 |
C08 |
Vinyl Covering For Aux. Hardtop |
832 |
C50 |
Rear Window Defroster |
1,281 |
C60 |
Air Conditioning |
6,659 |
G81 |
Optional Rear Axle Ratio |
2,862 |
J50 |
Power Brakes |
8,984 |
L46 |
350ci 350hp Engine |
4,910 |
LS5 |
454ci 390hp Engine |
4,473 |
LT1 |
350ci 370hp Engine |
1,287 |
M21 |
4 Speed Manual Close Ratio |
4,383 |
M22 |
4 Speed Manual Close Ratio Heavy Duty |
25 |
M40 |
Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission |
5,102 |
NA9 |
California Emissions |
1,758 |
N37 |
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column |
5,803 |
N40 |
Power Steering |
11,907 |
PO2 |
Deluxe Wheel Cover |
3,467 |
PT7 |
White Stripe Tires F70x15 |
6,589 |
PU9 |
White Letter Tires F70x15 |
7,985 |
T60 |
Heavy Duty Battery |
165 |
UA6 |
Alarm System |
6,727 |
U69 |
AM/FM Radio |
14,579 |
U79 |
AM/FM Radio Stereo |
2,462 |
ZR1 |
Special Purpose Engine Package |
25 |
Serial Numbers: 194370S400001 through 194370S417316
For Convertibles, the fourth digit is a "6"
Suffix:
| CGW: 454ci, 390hp AT | CTM: 350ci, 300hp AT |
| CRJ: 454ci, 390hp AT, IG | CTN: 350ci, 350hp MT |
| CRI: 454ci, 390hp MT, IG | CTO: 350ci, 350hp MT, AC |
| CTD: 350ci, 300hp MT | CTP: 350ci, 350hp MT, IG |
| CTG: 350ci, 300hp AT | CTQ: 350ci, 350hp MT, AC, IG |
| CTH: 350ci, 350hp MT | CTR: 350ci, 370hp MT, IG |
| CTJ: 350ci, 350hp, MT, AC | CTU: 350ci, 370hp MT, IG |
| CTK: 350ci, 370hp MT, IG | CTV: 350ci, 370hp (ZR1) MT |
| CTL: 350ci, 300hp MT | CZU: 454ci, 390hp MT |
MT=Manual Trans, AT=Automatic Trans, PS=Power Steering, AC=Air Conditioning, SD=Second Design, IG=Transistor Ignition, EC=Evaporative Emission Control, EP=Early Production
The ZR1 included the LT1(350ci 370hp) Engine, M22 Transmission, heavy-duty power brakes, transistor ignition, special aluminum radiator, and special springs, shocks, and front and rear stabilizer bars. ZR1's also had metal fan shrouds.
Base Engine: 350ci V8 300hp.