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Last Year for the Corvette Stingray

1976 Chevrolet Corvette C3
1973 Front Corvette Fender Vent, Stingray Emblem

The term "Stingray", which first appeared on the 1963 Corvette as a two form "Sting Ray" would cease after 1976. It also notably took a leave in 1968 for unknown reasons. It would reappear in 2014 as the moniker for the standard Corvette and would continue in that capacity for the C8 Corvette in 2020.

There were few changes in the 1976 Corvette, as engineering resources were occupied with meeting the demands of safety and pollution requirements while still managing to keep the character of the Corvette intact. The base engine horsepower rating was boosted 15 hp to 180 hp, marking the start of a long slow comeback to the performance of past years.

1976 Corvette L82 Hood Emblem
L-82 hood emblem. The L-82 would be the optional solid lifter high output small block engine from 1973 thru 1980. The cost was $481.00 and 5,720 (12.29%) were sold. It was not available in California. When combined with a four speed transmission it was the go fast solution for those years. In 1976 it was rated at 210 horsepower while the standard engine produced 180 horsepower.
1976 Corvette Engine Dash Plaque

1976 Corvette Stingray For Sale

1976 White Corvette
Price: $9,995 obo (Trades Considered)
Exterior: white
Interior: tan
Miles: 10,800
Location: Martinsburg

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1976 Corvette Coupe in Bright Yellow 1976 Corvette tail lights Bumper Luggage Rack
1976 Corvette in Red

1976 Corvette dashboard - brochure illustration
1975 Corvette Steering Wheel - Chevrolet Vega Sourced Right: The steering wheel was the same as found on the Chevrolet Vega, a car that all involved, especially its owners, would like to forget. The lineage resulted in a negative reaction from the Corvette public and the mistake was not repeated after 1977.

1976 Corvette Coupe Red
1976 Corvette - Official GM Photo
1976 Corvette: Official GM Photo.

1976 Corvette Options, Prices

RPO Description Production Price
Custom Interior Trim 36,762 (78.96%) $164.00
Optional Rear Axle Ratios 1,371 (2.94%) $13.00
A31 Power Windows 38,700 (83.12%) $107.00
C49 Rear Window Defroster 24,960 (53.61%) $78.00
C60 Air Conditioning 40,787 (87.60%) $523.00
FE7 Gymkhana Suspension 5,368 (11.53%) $35.00
J50 Power Brakes 46,558 (100.00%) $59.00
L82 350 cu. in. 210hp Engine (n/a in California) 5,720 (12.29%) $481.00
M21 4-Speed Manual Transmission, close ratio 2,088 (4.48%) n/a
M40 Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission 36,625 (78.67%) n/a
N37 Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column 41,797 (89.77%) $95.00
N41 Power Steering 46,385 (99.63%) $151.00
QRM White Stripe Steel Belted Tires, GR70x15 3,992 (8.57%) $37.00
QRZ White Letter Steel Belted Tires, GR70x15 39,923 (85.75%) $51.00
U58 AM-FM Radio, stereo 34,272 (73.61%) $281.00
U69 AM-FM Radio 11,083 (23.80%) $187.00
UA1 Heavy Duty Battery 25,909 (55.65%) $16.00
UF1 Map Light (on rearview mirror) 35,361 (75.95%) $10.00
YF5 California Emission Test 3,527 (7.58%) $50.00
YJ8 Aluminum Wheels (4) 6,253 (13.43%) $299.00

Total Production: 46,558
Coupe: 46,558 (100.00%)

Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 180 hp engine and wide ratio four speed manual transmission: $6,810.10.

Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Wheels
10 Classic White 10,674 (22.93%) Black / Blue-Green / Buckskin / Dark Brown / Firethorn / Smoked Grey / White Silver
13 Silver 6,934 (14.89%) Black / Blue-Green / Buckskin / Firethorn / Smoked Grey / White Silver
22 Bright Blue 3,268 (7.02%) Black / Smoked Grey Silver
33 Dark Green 2,038 (4.38%) Black / Blue-Green / Buckskin / Smoked Grey / White Silver
37 Mahogany 4,182 (8.98%) Black / Buckskin / Firethorn / Smoked Grey / White Silver
56 Bright Yellow 3,389 (7.28%) Black / Dark Brown Silver
64 Buckskin 2,954 (6.34%) Black / Buckskin / Dark Brown / Firethorn / White Silver
69 Dark Brown 4,447 (9.55%) Black / Buckskin / Dark Brown / White Silver
70 Orange Flame 4,073 (8.75%) Black / Buckskin / Dark Brown Silver
72 Red 4,590 (9.86%) Black / Buckskin / Firethorn / Smoked Grey / White Silver

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