Below is a listing of 1977 Corvette RPO codes, production numbers and performance numbers.
Model Year Highlights
- Between August 23 and September 7, 1976, the Flint, Michigan Engine Assembly Plant changed the paint colors used on Corvette engines from orange to blue. Some early production 1977 Corvettes were still built with the orange painted engines.
- Leather seats became standard for the first time in 1977.
| Available Options |
| RPO |
Description |
Price |
Production |
| 1YZ37 |
Base Coupe |
$8,647 |
49,213 |
| 6HY |
Front Spring - Left Hand |
NA |
NA |
| 7HY |
Front Spring - Right Hand |
NA |
NA |
| A31 |
Power Windows |
$122 |
44,341 |
| B32 |
Color Keyed Floor Mats |
$22 / $23 |
36,763 |
| C49 |
Rear Window Defogger |
$84 |
30,411 |
| C60 |
Air Conditioning |
$553 / $568 |
45,249 |
| D35 |
Sport Mirrors |
$36 / $38 |
20,206 |
| FE7 |
Gymkhana Suspension |
$38 |
7,269 |
| G95 |
Optional Rear Axle Ratios |
$14 |
972 |
| K30 |
Speed Control |
$88 |
29,161 |
| L48 |
350ci. 180hp engine |
$0 |
NA |
| L82 |
350ci. 210hp engine |
$495 |
6,148 |
| M20 |
4-spd, Manual Trans. |
$0.00 |
NA |
| M21 |
4-spd, Close Ratio Manual Trans. |
$0.00 |
2,060 |
| M40 |
Turbo Hydra-Matic Auto. Trans. |
$0.00 |
41,231 |
| NA2 |
Standard Emission System |
$00 |
NA |
| NA6 |
High Altitude Emissions Equipment |
$22 |
854 |
| N37 |
Tilt-Telescopic Steering Column |
$165 |
46,487 |
| QGR |
Tires - P225/70R15 |
$51 |
26,203 |
| QRZ |
White Letter Steel Belted Tires - GR70x15 |
$59 |
46,227 |
| T63 |
Headlamp Warning |
NA |
NA |
| UA1 |
Heavy Duty Battery |
$17 |
32,882 |
| U26 |
Lamp - Engine Compartment |
NA |
NA |
| U41 |
Low Fuel Indicator |
NA |
NA |
| U58 |
AM-FM Radio Stereo |
$281 |
18,483 |
| U69 |
AM-FM Radio |
$187 |
4,700 |
| U73 |
Std. Antenna |
NA |
NA |
| UM2 |
AM-FM Radio Stereo w/ 8-track |
$414 |
24,603 |
| V54 |
Luggage/Roof Panel Rack |
$73 |
16,860 |
| VK3 |
License Plate Mnt. Bracket |
NA |
NA |
| YF5 |
California Emissions Certification |
$70 |
4,084 |
| YJ8 |
Aluminum Wheels |
$321 |
12,646 |
| ZN1 |
Trailer Package |
$83 |
289 |
| ZX2 |
Convenience Group |
$22 |
40,872 |
| Total Production (all coupes): |
49,213 |
| Color Options |
| RPO |
Exterior |
Interior |
Production |
| 10 |
Classic White |
B-BK-BR-BU-R-SG-W |
9,408 |
| 13 |
Silver |
B-BK-R-SG-W |
5,518 |
| 19 |
Corvette Black |
BK-BU-R-SG-W |
6,070 |
| 26 |
Corvette Silver Blue Metallic |
BK-SG-W |
5,967 |
| 28 |
Corvette Dark Blue |
B-BK-BU-SG-W |
4,065 |
| 41 |
Corvette Chartreuse |
BK |
1 |
| 52 |
Corvette Yellow |
BK-BR |
71 |
| 56 |
Corvette Bright Yellow |
BK-BR |
1,942 |
| 66 |
Corvette Orange |
BK-BR-BU |
4,012 |
| 72 |
Medium Red |
BK-BU-R-SG-W |
4,057 |
| 80 |
Corvette Tan |
BK-BR-BU-R-W |
4,588 |
| 83 |
Corvette Dark Red |
BK-BU-SG |
3,434 |
| Abbreviations: BG=Blue Green, B=Black, BU=Buckskin, DB=Dark Brown, F=Firethorn, L=Leather, SG=Smoked Gray V=Vinyl, W=White |
| Interior Color Codes |
| RPO |
Color |
Production |
| 15C |
SG/C |
NA |
| 19C |
B/C |
3,258 |
| 27C |
BL/C |
3,256 |
| 64C |
BU/C |
3,281 |
| 69C |
BR/C |
NA |
| 72C |
R/C |
NA |
| 112 |
W/L |
NA |
| 152 |
SG/L |
NA |
| 192 |
BK/L |
NA |
| 272 |
B/L |
NA |
| 642 |
BU/C |
NA |
| 692 |
BR/L |
NA |
| 722 |
R/L |
NA |
The following 1977 exterior/interior color combinations were available with white seats, door panels, and trim pieces:
| Exterior |
White Accented Interior |
| White (10) |
Smoke Gray |
| Silver (13) |
Smoke Gray |
| Dark Blue (28) |
Dark Blue |
| Tan Buckskin (80) |
Buckskin |
| Red (72) |
Red |
| Black (19) |
Smoke Gray |
| Lt. Blue (26) |
Dark Blue |
Dealer Installed Accessories:
| Luggage Carrier |
Portable Spotlight |
| Compass |
23 Channel CB Radio |
| Black Floor Mats |
Right-Hand Mirror |
| Performance Numbers |
| Magazine |
GM Spec. |
MT |
R&T |
| Pub. Date |
|
Dec. 1976 |
June 1977 |
| Engine |
|
L82 |
L82 |
| Transmission |
|
3-Speed Auto. |
4-Speed Man. |
| 0-30 mph (sec) |
NA |
3.7 |
2.6 |
| 0-40 mph (sec) |
NA |
5.1 |
NA |
| 0-50 mph (sec) |
NA |
6.6 |
5.3 |
| 0-60 mph (sec) |
NA |
8.8 |
6.8 |
| 0-70 mph (sec) |
NA |
11.5 |
NA |
| 0-80 mph (sec) |
NA |
14.7 |
11.5 |
| 0-90 mph (sec) |
NA |
17.9 |
14.6 |
| 0-100 mph (sec) |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| 0-110 mph (sec) |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| 0-120 mph (sec) |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| 0-130 mph (sec) |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| 1/4 Mile (sec/mph) |
NA |
16.6 / 82.0 |
15.5 / 92.5 |
| Top Speed |
NA |
NA |
NA |
| Braking (ft.) |
NA |
149 ft. (60 - 0 mph) |
155 ft. (60 - 0 mph)
265 ft. (80 - 0 mph) |
| Lateral Accel. |
NA |
NA |
0.726 G |