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| 1977 Corvette History Home Page | Factory Price Guide | | Body Codes | Engine Specs | Trans./Chassis Specs | | 1977 Corvette Serial and Production Numbers | 1977 Corvette History Changes were fairly modest this year. - The Stingray front fender nameplate departed this year. - The Corvette technically no longer had a secondary title. - This is also the last year of the flat back window. - The nose and on the fuel door get new crossed-flags. - A thinner pillar gave the windshield a more integrated look. - The Corvette's console was restyled in an aircraft-type design. - A voltmeter replaced the former ammeter. - "Door ajar" and "headlamp up" warning lights were abandoned. - A recessed pocket was now seen behind the shift lever. - Power window switches moved to the new console. - The manual shift lever was almost an inch higher. - A shorter steering column held a multi-function control lever. - This year's steering wheel had a leather-wrapped rim. - The Custom interior is now standard. - Leather came in ten colors, cloth in six. - Two new trim colors were available: Red and Blue. - Door panel inserts were now satin finish Black. - The instrument and door trim panels lost their embossed stitch. - New padded sunshades could swivel to side windows. - Passenger-side roof pillars held a soft vinyl coat hook. - Power brakes and steering were now standard. - Steel hood reinforcement were added. - A mere 289 Corvettes came with trailering equipment. - Glass roof panels were announced, but delayed for another year. - Introduced September 30, 1976 - Model-year production: 49,213 - Calendar-year production: 46,345 - Calendar-year sales by U.S. dealers: 42,571 - Model-year sales by U.S. dealers: 40,764. - A total of 6,148 Corvettes came with the special L82 V-8 engine under the hood, while 7,269 had the optional Gymkhana suspension. - Only 5,743 Corvettes had the M20 four-speed manual gearbox and 2,060 used the M26 close-ratio four-speed. - New options included an AM/FM stereo radio with tape player, cruise control (for cars with automatic transmission only), and a luggage carrier that could hold the roof panels. - Heater/air conditioning controls, an ashtray, and lighter were on the horizontal surface. - "Dynasty" horizontal-ribbed cloth upholstery was framed with leather (the first cloth trim offered on a Corvette), or buyers could have the customary all-leather seat panels. - Automatic transmission levers added a pointer and both manual and automatic shifters added a new black leather boot. Content May Not Be Copied Or Reproduced Without Written Permission. |