Below is a complete listing of 1981 Corvette RPO codes, production and performance numbers.
| Available Options | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| RPO | Description | Price | Production |
| 1YY87 | Base Coupe | $16,258.52 | 40,606 |
| A42 | Power Driver Seat | $183 | 29,200 |
| AU3 | Power Door Locks | $145 | 36,322 |
| CC1 | Removable Glass Roof Panels | $414 | 29,095 |
| C49 | Rear Window Defogger | $119 | 36,893 |
| DG7 | Electric Sport Mirrors | $117 | 13,567 |
| D84 | Two-Tone Paint | $399 | 5,352 |
| F51 | Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers | $37 | 1,128 |
| FE7 | Gymkhana Suspension | $57 | 7,803 |
| G92 | Performance Axle Ratio | $20 | 2,400 |
| K35 | Cruise Control | $155 | 32,522 |
| MM4 | 4-Speed Manual Transmission | $0.00 | 5,575 |
| MX1 | 4-Speed Automatic Transmission | $0.00 | NA |
| N90 | Aluminum Wheels | $428 | 36,485 |
| NA5 | Standard Emissions Equipment | $0 | NA |
| QGQ | White Letter Steel Belted Blackwall Tires, P225/70R15 | $0.00 | NA |
| QGR | White Letter Steel Belted Radial Tires, P225/70R15 | $72 | 21,939 |
| QXH | White Letter Steel Belted Radial Tires, P255/60R15 | $491.92 | 18,004 |
| UL5 | Radio Delete | $-118 | 315 |
| UM4 | AM/FM Radio, ETR stereo w/ 8-track | $386 | 8,262 |
| UM5 | AM/FM Radio, ETR stereo w/ 8-track/CB | $712 | 792 |
| UM6 | AM/FM Radio, ETR stereo w/ cassette | $423 | 22,892 |
| UN5 | AM/FM Radio, ETR stereo w/ cassette/CB | $750 | 2,349 |
| U58 | AM-FM Radio Stereo | $95 | 5,145 |
| U75 | Power Antenna | $55 | 32,903 |
| V54 | Roof Panel Carrier | $135 | 3,303 |
| YF5 | California Emissions Certification | $46 | 4,951 |
| ZN1 | Trailer Package | $110 | 916 |
| Total Production (all coupes): | 40,606 | ||
| Color Options | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPO | Exterior | Interior | Production | Facility |
| 01 | Primer Gray | NA | 1 | St. Louis |
| 06 | Mahogany Metallic | CM/DR | 1,092 | St. Louis |
| 10 | White | B-CH-CM-DB-DR-MR-SG | 6,387 | St. Louis |
| 13 | Silver Metallic | B-CH-DB-MR-SG | 2,590 | St. Louis |
| 19 | Black | B-CH-CM-DR-MR-SG | 4,712 | St. Louis |
| 24 | Bright Blue Metallic | CH-CM-DB-SG | 1 | St. Louis |
| 28 | Dark Blue Metallic | CM-DB-MR-SG | 2,522 | St. Louis |
| 33 | Silver Metallic | CH-DB-DR-SG | 3,369 | B. Green |
| 38 | Dark Blue Metallic | CM-DB-SG | 496 | B. Green |
| 39 | Charcoal Metallic | CH-DR-SG | 613 | B. Green |
| 50 | Beige | CH-CM-DB-DR | 2,239 | B. Green |
| 52 | Yellow | B-CH-CM | 1,031 | St. Louis |
| 59 | Beige | CM-DB-DR-MR | 3,842 | St. Louis |
| 74 | Dark Bronze | CH-CM | 432 | B. Green |
| 75 | Red | B-CH-CM-MR-SG | 4,310 | St. Louis |
| 79 | Maroon Metallic | B-CH-CM-MR-SG | 1,618 | St. Louis |
| 80 | Autumn Red | CH-CM-DR-SG | 1,505 | B. Green |
| 84 | Charcoal Metallic | B-CH-CM-MR-SG | 3,485 | St. Louis |
| 98 | Dark Claret Metallic | CM-DR-SG | NA | B. Green |
| 33/38 | Silver/Dark Blue | DM-SG | NA | B. Green |
| 33/39 | Silver/Charcoal | CH-SG | NA | B. Green |
| 50/74 | Beige/Dark Bronze | CM | NA | B. Green |
| 80/98 | Autumn Red/Dark Claret | DR-SG | NA | B. Green |
| NA | White Pearlescent * | NA | 3 | B. Green |
| According to Gordon Killebrew who worked at the Bowling Green Assembly Plant and the original Corvette Action Center at the Assembly Plant, three White Pearlescent 1981 Corvettes were built that carried the paint code of "White". He heard one was totaled which leaves only two possibly in existence. | ||||
| Abbreviations: B=Black, C=Cloth, CH=Charcoal, CM=Camel, CIN=Cinnabar, DB=Dark Blue, DR=Dark Red, L=Leather, MR=Medium Red, SG=Silver Gray | ||||
The following information is from a Chevrolet Dealer Service Information Bulletin released in 1981:
In anticipation of the 19811/2 model year plant start-up at GMAD Bowling Green in June of 1981, a paint pilot program has been initiated at St. Louis to evaluate production application of each color released. There will be approximately 80 pilot vehicles finished in a two-tone acrylic ENAMEL with a selection of the following color combinations:
| UPPER COLOR | GM CODE | LOWER COLOR | GM CODE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Red Metallic | E80 | Dark Claret Metallic | E98 | |
| Silver Metallic | E33 | Dark Blue Metallic | E38 | |
| Silver Metallic | E33 | Charcoal Metallic | E39 | |
| Beige | E50 | Dark Bronze | E74 |
(Note: The special "E" paint codes will be stamped on the body ID plate.)
The acrylic enamel color topcoat is a thermosetting material used to provide a durable, attractive, lustrous finish over the exterior surfaces of the vehicle. In addition, all metallic colors will have a "clear coat" finish available in the automotive industry. The front and rear bumper covers, or facias, will also be base coat/clear coat, but will be of a type of flexible paint as is currently used. Refinish (repair) colors may not be available until 1981.
| Interior Color Codes | ||
|---|---|---|
| RPO | Color | Production |
| 13C | SG/C | NA |
| 19C | BK/C | NA |
| 29C | DB/C | NA |
| 64C | CM/C | NA |
| 67C | CIN/C | NA |
| 74C | DR/C | NA |
| 132 | SG/L | NA |
| 152 | SG/L | NA |
| 182 | CH/L | NA |
| 192 | B/L | NA |
| 292 | DB/L | NA |
| 642 | CM/L | NA |
| 672 | CIN/L | NA |
| 742 | DR/L | NA |
| 752 | MR/L | NA |
| Abbreviations: B=Black, C=Cloth, CH=Charcoal, CM=Camel, CIN=Cinnabar, DB=Dark Blue, DR=Dark Red, L=Leather, MR=Medium Red, SG=Silver Gray | ||
| Performance Review | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Magazine | GM Spec. | RT | CD |
| Pub. Date | 1982 | Dec. 1981 | |
| Transmission | 4-sp man. | NA | |
| 0-30 mph (sec) | NA | 2.6 | NA |
| 0-40 mph | NA | NA | NA |
| 0-50 mph | NA | NA | NA |
| 0-60 mph | NA | 7.7 | 7.2 |
| 0-70 mph | NA | NA | NA |
| 0-80 mph | NA | NA | NA |
| 0-90 mph | NA | NA | NA |
| 0-100 mph | NA | 22.2 | 19.7 |
| 0-110 mph | NA | NA | NA |
| 0-120 mph | NA | NA | NA |
| 0-130 mph | NA | NA | NA |
| 1/4 Mile (sec/mph) | NA | 16.0 / 86.5 | 15.4 /91 |
| Top Speed (mph) | NA | NA | 130 |
| Braking (ft.) | NA | 130 ft. (60 - 0 mph) 268 ft. (80 - 0 mph) |
198 ft. (70 - 0 mph) |
| Lateral Accel. | NA | 0.790 | 0.79 |
| CD = Car & Driver RT = Road & Track | |||