1981 Chevrolet Corvette Unknown

The 1981 Corvette is equipped with a 350 L81 engine with a 350 C automatic transmission. It has two cooling fans to increase engine power.The regular engine-driven radiator fan was made smaller with fewer blades and less pitch so it consumes less power.Also installed was a Auxillary electric cooling fan from the factory. The 1981 Corvette was visually identical to the previous model, with the exception of minor changes to the emblems. The new Corvette assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky opened its doors in June 1981. The old St. Louis plant built its last Corvette on August 1st. Therefore, for about two months, Corvettes were built at both facilities.For 1981 more weight is saved through the use of tubular stainless steel exhaust maniifolds for all 50 states and a new fiberglass reinforced plastic monoleaf rear spring. An 81 Corvette can weigh in at just a shade over 3300 pounds packing 24 gallons of fuel and a hefty equipment load. This Corvette comes loaded up with power disc brakes, power steering, power windows, cruise, and a-c. Also one rare feature is the mirrored glass t-top windows that really make this car enjoyable in any weather. Also included are a nice set of Good Year Eagle GTs just like from the factory. Give us a call today on this American Classic today.