Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1982 Corvette.
The 1982 Chevrolet Corvette, while not detailed in the provided dataset for body, platform, or engine specifics, can be contextualized through the model's long-term complaint history from 1990 to 2025. During that span, the Corvette saw its highest complaint volume in 2008 with 588 reports and its lowest in 1992 with just 8, indicating significant year-over-year variability in owner-reported issues. As the 1982 model year falls outside this tracked period, its direct reliability record isn't captured, but the broader pattern underscores that Corvette dependability has fluctuated markedly across generations.
Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.
| Overall length | 185.4 in |
| Overall width | 68.9 in |
| Overall height | 48 in |
| Wheelbase | 98 in |
| Curb weight | 3340 lb |
0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.
Independent road tests for the Corvette of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.
| Year | Trim / engine | 0–60 | ¼ mile | HP | Drivetrain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Coupe 5.7L V8 | 8.10 sec | 15.90 sec | 200 hp | RWD |
| 1982 | Coupe 5.7L V8 | 8.25 sec | 16.52 sec | 200 hp | RWD |
| 1981 | Coupe 5.7L V8 | 7.20 sec | 15.40 sec | 190 hp | RWD |
| 1980 | Targa Coupe 5.7L V8 | 7.60 sec | 15.90 sec | 190 hp | RWD |
| 1979 | L82 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 6.60 sec | 15.30 sec | 225 hp | RWD |
| 1978 | Targa Coupe 5.7L V8 | 7.80 sec | 16.10 sec | 220 hp | RWD |
| 1977 | L82 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 6.80 sec | 15.50 sec | 210 hp | RWD |
| 1976 | Stingray L82 Coupe 5.7L V8 | 7.10 sec | 15.30 sec | 210 hp | RWD |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
Showing 2 of 2 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
CERTAIN HONEYWELL FRAM RACING BRAND HP4 AND HP8 OIL FILTERS THAT WERE MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 25, 2006, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 14, 2007, AND SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR VEHICLES LIST ABOVE. THE AFFECTED FILTERS… Remedy: HONEYWELL WILL REPLACE THE AFFECTED OIL FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FRAM CUSTOMER SERVICE TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-890-2075.
REMANUFACTURERD REAR BRAKE CALIPERS, PART NOS. 18-7019, 18-7020, 16-7019, AND 16-7020, MANUFACTURED FROM FEBRUARY 1, 2002, TO APRIL, 25, 2003., AND FOR USE ON 1965 THRU 1982 CHEVROLET CORVETTES. THE SUBJECT BRAKE… Remedy: CARDONE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND ALL UNSOLD INVENTORY WILL BE REPURCHASED AND WILL PROVIDE A FULL REFUND TO CUSTOMERS. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY…
The most common OBD-II codes for this vehicle's emissions system. These are standardized SAE J2012 definitions, not vehicle-specific fault reports.
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Cross-vehicle references for the kinds of data on this page.
NHTSA lists 2 recall campaign(s) for this model year. Check your specific vehicle by VIN.