Vehicle Description
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1981 Corvette Coupe - #'s Matching 350 V8 Engine, 4 - Speed
Transmission, Power Steering, Power Disc Brakes, Factory A/C, Power
Windows, Power Door Locks, Factory Tachometer, Instrumentation W/
Working Clock, Dual Remote Outside Mirrors, AM/FM CD Player,
Underhood Light, New Mirrored T - Tops, New Polished Rims W/ BFG
Radial Tires, White Exterior, Blue Interior, Approximately $20K In
Receipts For Repairs & Replacement Parts, 1 Of Only 5,000 Manual
Corvettes Built In 1981 Which Marks The Last Year Of The 4 - Speed
Corvette, Runs & Drives Great!
In 1981, there was only one powerplant available, a 350 cu in (5.7
L) engine that, like the L-48 base engine the previous year,
produced the 190 hp, but was now designated the L81. The motor was
certified in all states and available with manual or automatic
transmissions. Chrome air cleaner lids and cast magnesium valve
covers dressed up all engines. The stainless steel exhaust
manifolds and computer control system introduced on the 305 cu in
(5.0 L) California engines the previous year were now standard, as
was an auxiliary electric engine cooling fan. This, the last C3
available with a manual transmission, so equipped, had a published
0-60 mph in 8.1 seconds. This model year was the first corvette to
use a fiberglass rear leaf spring, now a Corvette trademark. The
spring saved thirty-six pounds, but was limited to base suspensions
with automatic transmission. When equipped with Delco's brand new
optional ETR (Electronically Tuned Receiver) radio with a digital
clock, the quartz analog instrument panel clock was replaced with
an oil temperature gauge. The cast aluminum wheels, optional since
'76, were now ordered on 90 percent of the cars at a cost of $428.6
#fn6 New options included a power adjustable driver's seat and
power remote outside mirrors. In mid-1981 production shifted from
St. Louis, Missouri to Bowling Green, Kentucky, and several
two-tone paint options were offered.
This vehicle is located in New Jersey, USA. Bidder/Buyer is
responsible for pickup and/or shipping from this location to
wherever they want it shipped to.
