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1987 Corvette Suspension Upgrades

1987 Corvette
By 1987, the C4 Corvette had come into its own. The suspension had sorted itself out and was a good ride/handling compromise rather than a torture chamber. Lessons learned from the convertible's structural updates, particularly those forward of the front cowl, were found to be beneficial to the coupe and became part of the production of all Corvettes. A new "Sport Handling Package" suspension option (RPO Z52; $470.00) was less stiff than the racetrack designed Z51 selection and thus more appropriate for street use. Efforts to improve quality control and reliability continued, resulting in real benefits for the Corvette buyers.
Callaway twin turbo Corvette Corvette goes twin turbo! A Callaway Twin Turbo (RPO B2K; $19,995) was on the option list for 1987. The modifications were done by Callaway Cars and were sold by Chevrolet dealers. Output was 345 hp, good for 177.9 mph with the proper gearing. Chevrolet had developed their own twin turbo V8 Corvette, but elected to give Callaway that business. Although not certified for sale in California, they did sell 188 cars in 1987. More than 500 Callaway twin turbo Corvettes for various years were sold.


1987 Corvette For Sale

1987 Red Corvette
Price: $4,950 obo
Exterior: Red
Interior: Black
Miles: 129,000
Location: Weatherford

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1987 Corvette brochure illustration

Below left: Wheels for 1987 were painted Argent Gray in the center section and radial slot areas. In 1986, only the radial slots were Argent Gray. 1984 and 1985 wheels were essentially the same, but flat black in both areas.
1987 Corvette wheel 1987 Corvette side mirror deflector
Above right: Wind deflectors on the side mirrors were part of all 1987 convertibles; some 1986 convertibles and 1987 coupes were similarly equipped.


1987 Corvette brochure illustration
1987 Corvette brochure illustration 1987 Corvette brochure illustration
1987 Corvette Coupe
1987 Corvette Coupe
1987 Corvette official GM photograph
1987 Corvette: Official GM Photo.

1987 Corvette Options, Prices

RPO Description Production Price
24S Removable Roof Panel, blue tint (coupe) 8,883 (29.00%) $615.00
64S Removable Roof Panel, bronze tint (coupe) 5,766 (18.82%) $615.00
AC1 Power Passenger Seat 17,123 (55.90%) $240.00
AC3 Power Driver Seat 29,561 (96.50%) $240.00
AQ9 Sports Seats, leather 14,119 (46.09%) $1,025.00
AR9 Base Seats, leather 14,561 (47.54%) $400.00
AU3 Power Door Locks 29,748 (97.11%) $190.00
B2K Callaway Twin Turbo (not GM installed) 188 (0.61%) $19,995.00
B4P Radiator Boost Fan 7,291 (23.80%) $75.00
C2L Dual Removable Roof Panels (coupe) 5,017 (16.38%) $915.00
C68 Electronic Air Conditioning Control 20,875 (68.15%) $150.00
D74 Illuminated Driver Vanity Mirror 14,992 (48.94%) $58.00
D84 Two-Tone Paint (coupe) 1,361 (4.44%) $428.00
DL8 Twin Remote Heated Mirrors (convertible) 6,840 (22.33%) $35.00
FG3 Delco-Bilstein Shock Absorbers 1,957 (6.39%) $189.00
G92 Performance Axle Ratio, 3.07:1 7,286 (23.79%) $22.00
K34 Cruise Control 29,594 (96.61%) $185.00
KC4 Engine Oil Cooler 6,679 (21.80%) $110.00
MM4 4-Speed Manual Transmission 4,298 (14.03%) n/a
NN5 California Emission Requirements 5,423 (17.70%) $99.00
UL5 Radio Delete 247 (0.81%) n/a
UM6 AM-FM Stereo Cassette 2,236 (7.30%) $132.00
UU8 Stereo System, Delco-Bose 27,721 (90.50%) $905.00
V01 Heavy-Duty Radiator 7,871 (25.70%) $40.00
Z51 Performance Handling Package (coupe) 1,596 (5.21%) $795.00
Z52 Sport Handling Package 12,662 (41.34%) $470.00
Z6A Rear Window + Side Mirror Defoggers (coupe) 19,043 (62.17%) $165.00

Total Production: 30,632
Coupe: 20,007 (65.31%)
Convertible: 10,625 (34.69%)

Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 350 cu. in. 235 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $27,999.00.
Base Corvette Convertible with 350 cu. in. 235 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $33,172.00.

Colors

Code Exterior Quantity Interior Soft Top
13 Silver Metallic 767 (2.50%) Graphite / Medium Gray Black / White
13/18 Silver / Gray 403 (1.32%) Graphite / Medium Gray / Red n/a
18 Medium Gray Metallic 1,035 (3.38%) Graphite / Medium Gray / Red Black / White
18/41 Gray / Black 316 (1.03%) Graphite / Medium Gray n/a
20 Medium Blue Metallic 2,677 (8.74%) Blue / Graphite Black / White
35 Yellow 1,051 (3.43%) Graphite Black / White
40 White 3,097 (10.11%) Blue / Bronze / Graphite / Medium Gray / Red / Saddle Black / Saddle / White
40/13 White / Silver 195 (0.64%) Graphite / Medium Gray n/a
41 Black 5,101 (16.65%) Graphite / Medium Gray / Red / Saddle Black / Saddle / White
53 Gold Metallic 397 (1.30%) Graphite / Saddle Black / Saddle
59 Silver Beige Metallic 950 (3.10%) Bronze / Graphite Black
59/69 Silver Beige / Medium Bro 447 (1.46%) Bronze n/a
66 Copper Metallic 87 (0.28%) Graphite / Saddle Black / Saddle
69 Medium Brown Metallic 245 (0.80%) Bronze / Saddle Saddle
74 Dark Red Metallic 5,578 (18.21%) Graphite / Saddle Black / Saddle / White
81 Bright Red 8,285 (27.05%) Graphite / Red / Saddle Black / Saddle / White

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