1981 Corvette
Wheelbase: 98"
Track: 58.7" Front / 59.5"
Rear
Height: 48" Coupe
Length: 185.3"
Width: 69"
Curb Weight: 3,307 lbs.
Tire Size:
P225/70R15
Plant: St. Louis-Bowling Green
The 1981 Corvette was the first Corvette to be built simultaneously in two locations. The first Corvette rolled off the
assembly line at the new Bowling Green, KY plant on June 1, 1981 and the last Corvette to be built at the St. Louis, MO
plant rolled off the line August 1, 1981. The 1981 Corvette was also the last model to have a manual transmission
available until late in the 1984 production year. Until it's last car, the St. Louis plant continued to use lacquer paints, while
the new Bowling Green plant used a new paint process which used enamel base coats followed by clear top coats.
Base Engine: 350ci V8 190hp
Engine Options: None
