I read an article that if the 8th position in the vin number on the 1981 vette is a 6 that indicates a 230 HP engine. What say you. Thanks and regards Vito
Engine Specifications
Type
ohv V-8
Displacement, liters/cubic inch
5.7/350
Bore X stroke, inches
4.00 X 3.48
Fuel management
1 X 4-bbl.
Horsepower @ rpm
180 @ 4,200
Torque @ rpm, pound-foot
280 @ 1,600
Published Performance Numbers
Acceleration
190 hp, 4-speed manual
0-60 mph, second
8.1
0-100 mph, second
NA
There was a L82 optional engine that had 230HP
RPO
Description
Production
Price
AU3
Power Door Locks
32,692 (80.49%)
$140
C49
Rear Window Defogger
36,589 (90.09%)
$109
CC1
Removable Glass Roof Panels
19,695 (48.49%)
$391
F51
Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers
1,695 (4.17%)
$35
FE7
Gymkhana Suspension
9,907 (24.39%)
$55
K30
Cruise Control
30,821 (75.89%)
$123
L82
350 cu. in. 230hp Engine
5,069 (12.48%)
$595
LG4
305ci, 180hp Engine (required in California)
3,221 (7.93%)
n/a
MM4
4-Speed Manual Transmission
5,726 (14.10%)
n/a
MX1
Automatic Transmission
34,838 (85.78%)
n/a
N90
Aluminum Wheels (4)
34,128 (84.03%)
$407
QGB
White Letter SBR Tires, P225 / 70R15
26,208 (64.53%)
$62
QXH
White Letter SBR Tires, P255 / 60R15
13,140 (32.35%)
$426
U58
AM-FM Radio, stereo
6,138 (15.11%)
$46
U75
Power Antenna
32,863 (80.92%)
$56
U81
Dual Rear Speakers
36,650 (90.24%)
$52
UA1
Heavy Duty Battery
1,337 (3.29%)
$22
UL5
Radio Delete
201 (0.49%)
n/a
UM2
AM-FM Radio, stereo with 8-track
15,708 (38.68%)
$155
UN3
AM-FM Radio, stereo with cassette
15,148 (37.30%)
$168
UP6
AM-FM Radio, stereo with CB
2,434 (5.99%)
$391
V54
Roof Panel Carrier
3,755 (9.25%)
$125
YF5
California Emission Certification
3,221 (7.93%)
$250
ZN1
Trailer
line four of above has the option and production numbers, which was 5,069 or 12.48% of cars built.
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