For your convenience, we have compiled a list of all available ride heights for 1964-1982 Corvettes, taken from their respective Assembly Instruction Manuals.
Notice that the measurements get simpler as the years progress. The early years are very thorough, including how various options will affect ride height. The later years? Not so much.
Measurements are curb measurements, meaning that oil, coolant and gas are at full capacities.
| Year | Options/Notes | Front | Rear |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1964-1974: measurements taken behind front wheel well <F> and in front of rear wheel well <R> |
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| 1964 | base | 8.6″ | 8.79″ |
| 1965 | base | 8.6″ | 9.16″ |
| 1966 | base | 8.67″ | 9.16″ |
| M35 (automatic) | 8.61″ | 9.14″ | |
| N40 (power steering) | 8.57″ | 9.12″ | |
| L36 – L72 (big block) | 8.52″ | 9.05″ | |
| L79 (327/350) | 8.52″ | 9.14″ | |
| C07 (hardtop convertible) | 8.55″ | 9.00″ | |
| C60 (327 w/ air) | 7.94″ | 8.92″ | |
| C60 (427 w/ air) | 8.63″ | 9.10″ | |
| 1967 | base | 8.67″ | 9.16″ |
| M35 (automatic) | 8.62″ | 9.14″ | |
| N40 (power steering) | 8.59″ | 9.12″ | |
| L36 – L72 (big block) | 8.54″ | 9.05″ | |
| L79 (327/350) | 8.61″ | 9.14″ | |
| C07 (hardtop convertible) | 8.52″ | 9.00″ | |
| C60 (327 w/ air) | 8.11″ | 8.92″ | |
| C60 (427 w/ air) | 8.64″ | 9.10″ | |
| 1968 | base coupe | 8.24″ | 8.15″ |
| 327 w/ air | 8.21″ | 8.08″ | |
| base convertible | 8.20″ | 8.05″ | |
| convertible 327 w/air | 8.17″ | 7.99″ | |
| L79 (327/350) | 8.20″ | 8.12″ | |
| L79 w/ air | 8.17″ | 8.06″ | |
| L79 convertible | 8.15″ | 8.03″ | |
| L79 convertible w/ air | 8.12″ | 7.97″ | |
| L36 (427/390) | 8.08″ | 8.02″ | |
| L36 w/ air | 8.05″ | 7.96″ | |
| L36 convertible | 8.03″ | 7.92″ | |
| L36 convertible w/ air | 8.01″ | 7.87″ | |
| L68 (427/400) | 8.20″ | 8.07″ | |
| L68 w/ air | 8.16″ | 8.01″ | |
| L68 convertible | 8.15″ | 7.97″ | |
| L68 convertible w/ air | 8.12″ | 7.92″ | |
| L71 (427/435) | 8.18″ | 8.06″ | |
| L71 convertible | 8.14″ | 7.97″ | |
| L71 w/ F41 suspension | 7.14″ | 7.51″ | |
| L71 convertible w/ F41 suspension |
7.12″ | 7.44″ | |
| L88 (427/430) | 7.31″ | 7.57″ | |
| L88 convertible | 7.28″ | 7.51″ | |
| 1969 | base coupe | 8.03″ | 7.98″ |
| base coupe w/ air | 8.01″ | 7.92″ | |
| base convertible | 8.14″ | 7.92″ | |
| base convertible w/ air | 8.11″ | 7.86″ | |
| L46 (350/350) | 8.03″ | 7.96″ | |
| L46 w/ air | 8.00″ | 7.91″ | |
| L46 convertible | 8.13″ | 7.91″ | |
| L46 convertible w/ air | 8.10″ | 7.85″ | |
| L36 (427/390) | 7.90″ | 7.85″ | |
| L36 w/ air | 7.86″ | 7.79″ | |
| L36 convertible | 7.99″ | 7.80″ | |
| L36 convertible w/ air | 7.94″ | 7.73″ | |
| L68 (427/400) | 7.86″ | 7.84″ | |
| L68 w/ air | 7.82″ | 7.77″ | |
| L68 convertible | 7.96″ | 7.78″ | |
| L68 convertible w/ air | 7.91″ | 7.71″ | |
| L71 (427/435) | 7.84″ | 7.83″ | |
| L71 convertible | 7.94″ | 7.77″ | |
| L71 w/ F41 suspension | 6.94″ | 7.37″ | |
| L71 convertible w/ F41 suspension |
7.00″ | 7.34″ | |
| L88 (427/430) | 7.31″ | 7.53″ | |
| L88 convertible | 7.37″ | 7.49″ | |
| L89 (aluminum head L71) | 8.12″ | 7.94″ | |
| L89 convertible | 8.21″ | 7.89″ | |
| L89 coupe w/ F41 suspension | 7.11″ | 7.44″ | |
| L89 convertible w/ F41 suspension |
7.55″ | 7.60″ | |
| 1970 | base coupe | 8.16″ | 8.03″ |
| base convertible | 8.25″ | 7.95″ | |
| base coupe w/ air | 7.79″ | 7.77″ | |
| base convertible w/ air | 7.82″ | 7.68″ | |
| base coupe w/ F41 suspension | 7.55″ | 7.60″ | |
| base convertible w/ F41 suspension |
7.55″ | 7.60″ | |
| 1971 | 350/270 coupe | 8.16″ | 8.03″ |
| 350/270 convertible | 8.25″ | 7.95″ | |
| 350/270 coupe w/ air | 7.79″ | 7.77″ | |
| 350/270 convertible w/ air | 7.82″ | 7.68″ | |
| 350/270 coupe w/ F41 suspension | 7.55″ | 7.60″ | |
| 350/270 convertible w/ F41 suspension |
7.55″ | 7.60″ | |
| 1972 | coupe | 7.91″ | 7.89″ |
| convertible | 7.90″ | 7.73″ | |
| F41 suspension | 7.28″ | 7.47″ | |
| 1973 | coupe | 7.91″ | 7.89″ |
| convertible | 7.90″ | 7.73″ | |
| F41 suspension | 7.28″ | 7.47″ | |
| F70x15″ tires | 8.46″ | 8.34″ | |
| GR70x15″ tires | 8.44″ | 8.33″ | |
| 1974 | coupe | 8.42″ | 8.27″ |
| convertible | 8.18″ | 8.13″ | |
| 1975-1979: measurements taken and front & rear bumper height |
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| 1975 | coupe | 16.73″ | 15.14″ |
| 1976 | coupe | 16.97″ | 15.38″ |
| 1977 | coupe | 16.97″ | 15.38″ |
| 1978 | coupe | 16.97″ | 15.38″ |
| 1979 | coupe | 16.97″ | 15.38″ |
| 1980-1982: measurements taken at front & rear impact bar points |
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| 1980 | coupe | 11.42″ | 16.52″ |
| 1981 | coupe | 11.42″ | 16.52″ |
| 1982 | coupe | 11.42″ | 16.52″ |
I am interested in the same information for the front of my 75 coupe. Based on looking at the control arms, it would seem that the car sits too high in the front. The rear is not sagged that I can tell
Where on the front bumper do I measure for 16 and 3/4 in? Middle of the bumper going left to right and what part of the bumper from a vertical perspective. Sure would appreciate anyone’s answer. Thanks Morris
There is a hole in the impact bar behind the grill, you will measure from this hole to the ground.
Where to measure on a 1970 base?
1964-1974: measurements taken behind front wheel well and in front of rear wheel well
Please provide more details on how to measure ride height on a 76. Specifically where on the bumpers are you measuring to?
Measure from the ground to the bottom of the bumper.
Please verify the front bumper height and where it is measured for a ’75 Coupe. The bottom of the rear bumper under the license plate is 14.625″ vs. the 15.14″ stated in the database, which is close. My front comes in at 11.625″ at the middle of the underside of the license/Corvette plate area. This is not even close to the stated 16.73″. Please advise, as I am considering adjusting my ride height.