1976 Chevrolet Corvette

Coupe

5.7L 350Cu. In. V8 GAS OHV Naturally Aspirated

4 Speed Manual

1Z37L6S430667

Clear

GAS

1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 4 Speed. (Scroll down to see all 50 pictures). 1976 Corvette Stingray Coupe1976 models featured steel floor panels shielding the catalytic converter exhaust, weighed less than the previous fiberglass floor, and reduced interior noise levels. Horsepower rose to 180 hp (134 kW) for the base L-48 engine; 210 hp (157 kW) for the optional L-82. To further reduce cabin noise levels, cowl induction was dropped in favor of the air cleaner ducted over the radiator, picking up outside air from the front of the car, thus reducing wind turbulence at the base of the windshield. The hood was carried over with its cowl vent grille and induction system non-functional. The optional cast aluminum wheels were finally made available which reduced the unsprung weight of the car by 32 pounds. Nearly 15% of the cars were ordered with the new wheels at a cost of $299. A standard steel rim spare was used. This was the last year for optional white striped tires as 86% of the cars were being delivered with the optional white lettered tires.[11] A new rear nameplate for the rear bumper cover was introduced, eliminating the individual "Corvette" letters used since 1968. An un-welcome change was the "Vega GT" 4-spoke steering wheel, although its smaller diameter did provide extra room and eased entry/exit. The steering wheel, color keyed-to-the-interior, continued on 1977 thorough 1979 models limited to non-tilt wheel cars only. GM's "Freedom" battery, a new sealed and maintenance-free unit was now installed in all cars.[11] The rear window defroster option was changed from the forced air type of previous years to the new "Electro-Clear" defogger, an in-glass heated element type.[11] Even without a convertible model, the Corvette still set new sales records.Car and Driver recorded 6.8 second 0-60 times in both L-48 and L-82 4-speed equipped 1976 Corvettes. The magazine ordered an L-48 4-speed for a 4,000-mile (6,400 km) road trip to Alaska. C&D summarized: "The Corvette was a big hit–we expected and thoroughly enjoyed that–but we were surprised at how well it withstood the ordeal...once we recovered from the trip we conceded that we'd developed new respect for a car we'd long regarded as something of a put on. In every sense of the word, our Yukon Corvette proved to be tough and we'd have to say that even the production versions impressed us as coming closer to being real touring cars than we might ever have thought. 1976 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 4 Speed. (Scroll down to see all 50 pictures). Original Motor and Original 4 Speed Transmission. Matching Numbers.This is the last year of the early era Stingray. Rare Original Factory No-Air Condition Car.Clean Uncluttered Engine Compartment.Low Original Mileage.Rare Black Interior in beautifully preserved condition.Original Factory Corvette Slotted Aluminum Wheels.Removable T-Top Roof Panels.Tilt Steering Wheel.This car drives Beautifully and Shifts through all the gears Smoothly. Please Note: I have declined offers of 9,500 10,200 10,400 Interested Buyers are Welcome to inspect this car in person. Available Worldwide.