Total 1990 Corvettes Built- 23,646
7,630 Convertibles
16,016 Coupes
Even in the rarified atmosphere of 150-MPH sports cars, Corvette stands alone. Corvette for 1990 is the exotic American, with world-class technology, incomparable style and V8 performance that has humbled some of Europe’s finest. If the idea of a high-performance sports machine with the highly civilized nature of a luxury automobile intrigues you, compare this car, the 1990 Corvette by Chevrolet, with any other. We think you will be impressed.
5.7 Liter V8 With Tuned-Port Injection: At the heart of Corvette performance is the standard 5.7 Liter V8 with Tuned-Port Injection. Other features of this 245-HP V8 include aluminum cylinder heads, high-left camshaft and roller valve lifters.
Standard Luxury Features: Standard Equipment in every Corvette includes air conditioning, AM/FM stereo sound system with cassette tape player, leather-wrapped comfort-tilt steering wheel, Electronic Speed Control, power door locks, power windows and intermittent wipers.
PASS-KEY: Corvette’s standard PASS- (Personal Automotive Security System) Key electronic auto-theft system has proven itself the most effective theft deterrent Chevrolet ahs ever offered. PASS-Key is a special ignition system utilizing a module with a resister decoder and an ignition key with a pellet of specified resistance.
Anti-Lock Braking System: This is one of the most advanced braking systems available in a production automobile, and it is standard on every 1990 Corvette. Bosch ABS II (Anti-Lock Braking System) helps the driver to retain maneuverability under full braking. Bosch ABS II is combined with a four-wheel power disc system for up to 1.0g of stopping power.
Four-Wheel Independent Suspension: The precisely engineered Corvette suspension includes fiberglass-composite front and rear transverse springs with computer-selected spring rates, a rear independent design with 5-link connections and forged-aluminum components.
Selective Ride Control: Bilstein Selective Ride Control (FX3) is an innovative suspension option available exclusively on Corvette Coupe with the optional Z51 Performance Handling Package and 6-Speed manual transmission. FX3 allows the driver to select from one of three system settings (Touring, Sport or Performance).
Corvette Coupe: The coupe version of the 1990 Corvette combines awesome performance and aero style with unexpected luxury. There can be no mistaking the smooth lines of this car for any other. And those lines promise performance the Corvette Coupe delivers in generous measure. In fact, the Coupe’s aero profile and lighter weight (compared with Corvette Convertible) make it the body style most often selected by professional racing teams.
Yet the true beauty of this car is its refined character. Corvette is as composed on the interstate (or autobahn) as it is aggressive in wheel-to-wheel sanctioned racetrack competition. There is an alluring dual nature to Corvette Coupe that makes it a popular choice for so many sports car enthusiasts. During the week, it fits your fast-paced lifestyle with a high degree of performance, personal style, and a generous roster of luxury appointments. For those weekend escapes, the one-piece removable roof panel may be lifted off for breezy open-sky motoring. The dramatic appearance of Corvette Coupe is further enhanced with lustrous base-coat/clear-coat paint in a choice of seven colors, new lighter-weight 17” x 9 ½” cast-aluminum wheels and P275/40ZR-17 unidirectional Goodyear Eagle tires, retractable halogen headlamps and halogen fog lamps. Performance options available only on Corvette Coupe include: The Z51 Performance Handling Package featuring components proven in the Corvette Challenge racing series. Selective Ride Control, a computerized system allowing the driver to select one of three suspension settings (Touring, Sport or Performance) via a console-mounted switch.
Corvette Convertible: Corvette is the car most Americans have fantasized about owning. And for those lucky enough to experience it, the Convertible adds open-sky motoring to the many pleasures of Corvette ownership. There is undoubtedly a certain magic about the Corvette Convertible. Vintage models routinely sell for many times their original price. The 1990 edition provides a perfect balance of top-down exhilaration and performance technology. Selecting the Convertible version of the 1990 Corvette will be a most rewarding decision. You ger the BOSCH ABS II anti-lock braking system, the mighty 5.7 Liter V8 with Tuned-Port Fuel Injection, the choice of 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic transmission, the all-new interior and the PASS-Key security system. You get Corvette. And then some. Corvette specifics include: A manually operated convertible top with headliner and vinyl rear window with improved scratch and fade resistance. Choose from three top colors, depending on exterior color selected: Black, White or Saddle; A covered well into which the top completely disappears. There is no unsightly boot to mar the top-down appearance; an optional body-color convertible hardtop. This 64-lb. removable hardtop features a cloth headline and electric rear window defogger; An optional rear deck-lid carrier. This black-finished carrier adds both style and function to the Corvette Convertible.
Instrument Panel: An excellent instrument panel is one that communicates instantly and clearly to the driver and positions all operating controls within easy reach. The new Corvette instrument panel is a study in excellence. And it looks like something out of a jet fighter plane. Jet fighter pilots, and anyone else who appreciates excellence in design, will approve of the new 1990 Corvette instrument panel. The redesigned interior combines classic Corvette wraparound instrument panel/console flavor with state-of-the-art ergonomics and an advanced electronic information center. Features include a new steering wheel, new glove box and a larger center console with lock. Instrumentation includes electronic liquid-crystal displays, large-readout digital speedometer and analog tachometer, plus gages for oil pressure, oil temperature and volts. A supplemental inflatable restraint system (air bag) is a new safety feature standard on all 1990 Corvettes. The S.I.R. system is designed to provide added protection for the driver if your Corvette is involved in a moderate to severe frontal collision. For maximum protection in frontal and all other collisions, both driver and passenger should be properly restrained with safety belts. The Supplemental Inflatable Restraint system is in the hub of the steering wheel.
Interiors: The Corvette interior is designed to American tastes. With comfortable seating. Powerful air conditioning. Advanced sound systems. And power everything. It is fair to say the 1990 Corvette is an extremely well-equipped, driver-oriented automobile. In fact, few cars in the world can match Corvette on the single criterion of creature comfort. The following interior features are standard in every Corvette: superbly luxurious and ergonomically correct seating for two, with a choice of standard sport cloth or optional leather buckets; air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, leather-wrapped Comfort-tilt steering wheel and intermittent wipers; Delco AM/FM stereo radio with Seek and Scan, cassette tape player, digital clock and power antenna; Electronic Speed Control with Resume Speed feature; and dual electrically adjusted and heated mirrors.
Technology: Corvette continues to impress critics with its beautifully balanced palette of world-class performance technology. Study the engineering details, and you’ll know why.
| Engine | |
| 5.7 Liter (350 cu. in.) V8 with Tuned-Port Fuel Injection | |
| Block | Cast Iron Alloy |
| Pistons | Cast Aluminum |
| Valve Lifters | Roller hydraulic |
| Bore | 4.00” |
| Stroke | 3.48” |
| Horsepower | 350 net @ 4400 RPM |
| Torque | 345 lb.-ft. @ 3200 RPM |
| Recommended Fuel | Unleaded Premium |
| Fuel Pump | Electric (in tank) |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 20 Gallons |
| Transmissions |
| Choice of standard 4-speed automatic with overdrive and high-stall torque converter or no-cost-option 6-speed manual |
| Tires and Wheels – Standard | |
| Tires | P275/40ZR-17 B/W High-speed steel-belted radial Eagle ZR40 unidirectional (Goodyear) |
| Wheels | 17” x 9 1/2 “ |
| Wheel Type and Material | Left-right specific aluminum alloy road wheels with special vent design |
| Suspension – General | |
| Shock absorbers (front and rear) Type | Standard-Gas pressurized |
| Suspension – Front | |
| Type and Description | Independent forged aluminum upper and lower control arms and steering knuckle, transverse monoleaf spring and steel stabilizer, spindle offset |
| Spring Type and Material | Monoleaf, filament-wound glass-epoxy composite |
| Suspension – Rear | |
| Type and Description | Independent 5-link design with toe and camber adjustment, forged aluminum control arms, knuckles and struts; transverse monoleaf spring steel tie-rods and stabilizer. Tubular U-jointed drive shafts. |
| Spring Type and Material | Monoleaf, filament-wound glass-epoxy composite |
| Brakes | |
| Description | Aluminum caliper with nodular iron reaction bracket; pad reaction through bracket, self-adjusting |
| Type | |
| Front | Disc with sliding-head low drag calipers |
| Rear | Disc with sliding-head low drag calipers |
| Special Valving | Proportioning – integral with mater cylinder. |
| Power Brakes | Standard |
| Anti-Lock Braking System | Electronic 4-wheel, 3-channel (standard) |
| Electrical – Supply System | |
| Battery | |
| Voltage | 12 volts |
| Amps at 0°F Cold Crank | 360 cold-cranking amps (CCA) |
| Minutes, Reserve Capacity | 90 |
| Location | Engine compartment directly behind left wheel opening |
| Alternator | |
| Type and Rating | 105 amps |
| Electrical – Starting System | |
| Starter Motor | |
| Current Drain at 0°F | 350 amps |
| Electrical – Ignition System | |
| Type | High Energy Ignition |
| Coil | Integral with distributor |
| Spark Plug | |
| Make | AC |
| Model | FR5LS |
| Gap | 89mm (0.035 in.) |
| Body | |
| Structure | Integral perimeter-frame birdcage forms unitized body structure |
| Anti-Corrosion Treatment | All-encompassing corrosion protection including extensive use of aluminum; galvanization; use of specially treated fasteners; austenitic stainless steel of specially coated brackets, clamps, clips and braces; use of aluminized steel |
| Steering | |
| Power | Standard |
| Adjustable Steering Wheel | (Standard) Black-leather wrapped four-spoke steering wheel; comfort-tilt |
| Turning Diameter | 40.4ft |
| Steering Type | Alloy rack-and-pinion |
| Overall Ratio | 13.0:1 |
| Frame |
| All-welded steel-body-frame construction, 100% galvanized |
| Dimensions and Weights | |
| Exterior | |
| Width | 71.0” |
| Front Tread | 59.6” |
| Rear Tread | 60.4” |
| Wheelbase | 96.2” |
| Overall Length | 176.5” |
| Height | 46.7” |
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 4.9” |
| Interior | |
| Head Room Coupe | 36.4” |
| Head Room Convertible | 36.5” |
| Leg Room | 42.6” |
| Shoulder Room | 54.0” |
| Hip Room | 49.3” |
| Cargo Volume Coupe | 7.9 cu. ft. |
| Cargo Volume Convertible | 6.6 cu. ft. |
| Curb Weight 6-speed manual Coupe | 3,257 lbs. |
| Curb Weight 6-speed manual Convertible | 3,269 lbs. |
| Curb Weight Automatic Coupe | 3,223 lbs. |
| Curb Weight Automatic Convertible | 3,263 lbs. |
Colors and Trim: Corvette for 1990 rewards sports car enthusiasts with a unique exterior color palette and the choice of cloth or leather seating surfaces.
Standard Cloth Seat: This fully reclining bucket seat is deeply contoured and beautifully trimmed in rich sport cloth (available in Black and Saddle).
Optional Leather Seat: Genuine leather seats are optional at extra cost (available in Blue, Black, Gray, Red, Saddle).
Optional Leather Sport Seat: Deeply contoured, leather sport seats with full lumber power adjustments are optional on both Corvette Coupe and Corvette Convertible for 1990.
Exterior Colors: Black, Steel Blue Metallic, Charcoal Metallic, Polo Green Metallic, White, Bright Red, Dark Red Metallic
Standard Features: You expect Corvette to be a well-equipped automobile. It is everything you expect it to be, and more.
AM/FM Stereo Radio With Cassette Tape Player: This electronically tuned Delco AM/FM stereo radio has four stereo speakers, Seek and Scan, stereo cassette tape player, power antenna and digital clock.
Anti-Theft Features: PASS-Key (Personal Automotive Security System), the most effective theft deterrent in Chevrolet history, features an ignition key with a special electronic code. A thief using an improper key would cause and immediate four-minute delay before another attempt with a key could be made. And, bypassing the entire system – the predominant attack method – would leave the starter system and fuel delivery system inoperative. In addition to PASS-Key, an anti-theft horn alarm circuit is standard on every 1990 Corvette.
Electronic Speed Control: Electronic Speed Control includes a convenient resume-speed feature and a speed adjustment that allows you to change your speed in precise 1-MPH increments.
Air Conditioning: Standard on every Corvette. Climate control system also includes heater, defroster, side-window defoggers and heated outside mirrors. An electric rear window defogger is standard on Corvette Coupe and included with the Convertible optional removable hardtop.
Unidirectional ZR40 Tires: These high-performance Goodyear Eagle P275/40 ZR-17 tires feature a unidirectional tread pattern for excellent heat and water dissipation. New lighter-weight wheels are a 17” x 9 ½” aluminum alloy design.
Additional Standard Features:
Power Team/Chassis/Mechanical: Bosch ABS II anti-lock braking system, choice of 6-speed manual transmission or automatic transmission with overdrive fourth gear, Delco Freedom Plus II Battery with sealed side terminals, electric engine cooling fan, electric in-tank fuel pump. Exclusive transverse front and rear springs with monoleaf glass-epoxy construction, 5.7 Liter V8 engine with Tuned-Port Fuel Injection with aluminum cylinder heads, forged aluminum front and rear suspension arms, fully independent front and rear suspension, limited slip differential, Magnesium engine valve covers, single-belt accessory driver, power rack-and-pinion steering, stainless steel exhaust pipes, catalytic converter exhaust manifolds and free-flow mufflers, and uniframe body construction, 100 percent galvanized and dip-painted.
Exterior: Concealed wipers with integral washers in wiper arms, corrosion-proof fiberglass body panels, designed-in body-side moldings, dual electric remote-controlled heated sport mirrors, dual halogen fog lamps, frameless rear hatch glass with three remote releases (only), front and rear cornering lamps, full-tilting clamshell hood, retractable halogen headlamps, tined and flush-mounted glass.
Interior: Center console with shifter, coin tray, cigarette lighter and ashtray, plus controls for radio, air conditioning and electric mirrors, comfort-tilt steering wheel, day/night rearview mirror with integral map light, Delco AM/FM stereo radio with Seek and Scan, cassette tape player, four speakers, automatic power antenna and digital clock, driver information system providing average MPG and cruising range in digital readouts, electronic liquid-crystal instrumentation with multi-colored analog and digital display. Readouts include: Speedometer, 6,000-RPM tachometer, fuel level, oil pressure, voltmeter. Conventional readouts for odometer, turn signals and high-beam headlamps. Headlamps-on reminder, high-intensity interior lamps, illuminated right-hand visor mirror, intermittent windshield wipers, leather-wrapped steering wheel, power door locks, and power windows.
Optional Equipment: A wide selection of optional comfort, convenience and performance features helps make Corvette not only a complete sports car, but a very personal one.
Delco/Bose AM/FM Stereo Music System with Stereo Cassette Tape Player and Digital Compact Disc Player: Corvettes newest option is a world-class Delco/Bode Music system with the following features: Four bass reflex amplifier speaker enclosures engineered specifically for window placement, angle and density of glass, seating position and cockpit configuration. Each speaker has its own equalizer network; AM/FM stereo reception with automatic adjustment electronic tuning with Seek and Scan, Dynamic Noise Reduction to reduce high-frequency “hiss” on AM/FM and cassette tape; Speed Compensated Volume (the radio volume automatically gets louder as the speed of the car increases); cassette tape player with automatic reverse (radio functions while cassette rewinds) and music search feature; integral compact disc player with digital readouts, repeat function and search and scan.
Delco/Bose AM/FM Stereo Music System with Stereo Cassette Tape Player: This Delco/Bose system is like the above music system, with the exception that it does not include a compact disc player.
Z51 Performance Handling Package: this is an optional suspension package featuring components proven in SCCA-Sanctioned Showroom Stick Series racing. Equipment includes heavy-duty springs and stabilizer bars, heavy-duty brakes, 3.33:1 rear axle ratio, 8 ½-inch ring gear and power steering cooler. The Z51 Performance Handling Package is available on Corvette Coupe with 6-speed manual transmission only. Recommended for specialized uses.
Selective Ride Control: Selective Ride Control is the ultimate Corvette suspension option. This computerized system allows the driver to select one of three suspension settings (Touring, Sport or Performance) via a console-mounted switch. Within each of the three settings, ride firmness automatically increases as speed increases. Selective Ride Control is available on Corvette Coupe with 6-speed manual transmission only. Requires optional Z51 Performance Handling Package.
Electronic Air Conditioning: this electronic control system features easy-to-use, color-coded push buttons and a digital temperature adjuster. Once set, the temperature is automatically maintained. A display registers outside temperature.
Leather Sport Seats: Aggressively contoured leather sport seats include a six-way power adjustment and full-power lumbar adjustment.
Low Tire Pressure Warning System: A transmitter in each tire is designed to measure tire pressure and activate a warning message is pressure is under 28 psi.
Additional Optional Equipment: Performance ratio axle, engine block heater, removable hardtop (Convertible only), leather-trimmed seats, power six-way adjustment seats, transparent roof panel (Coupe only).