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Rat Motor []
GM production big block engines were known as Rat motors.
\'W\' Series:
5.7L 348ci - 1958 thru 1964
6.7L 409ci - 1961 thru 1965
7.0L 427ci (Z11) - 1963 Only
Mark IV (Gen 2)
6.5L 396ci - 1965 thru 1972
6.6L 402ci - 1970 thru 1972
7.0L 427ci - 1966 thru 1969
7.4L 454ci - 1970 - Current (Inc. GenV & VI)
8.2L 502ci - Late \'80\'s thru Early \'90\'s
Note: The 9.4L 572ci engine was not GM production except crate form, and the 502ci engine was only used in fleet vehicles.
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Rear Hatch Release []
There are releases on the trailing edges of each door and one under the center console.
The center console button will only work if the car is in park, the parking brake is set (manual), or the engine is off.
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Regular Production Order []
Commonly known as RPO. These are the codes that GM uses to identify options.
For example, LT1 is the RPO for the engine used from 1992-1996.
The RPO codes are printed on a sticker, depending on year, the sticker is either under the center arm rest, or under the rear storage bin lids. Take your pick. Use this sticker to determine the original options and to see if the stickers VIN matches the car. The National Corvette Museum can provide you with a copy of the build sheet and window sticker for a nominal fee.
The Corvette Black Book contains lists of the most important RPO codes, get a copy.
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RPO []
Regular Production Order. These are the codes that GM uses to identify options.
For example, LT1 is the RPO for the engine used from 1992-1996.
The RPO codes are printed on a sticker, depending on year, the sticker is either under the center arm rest, or under the rear storage bin lids. Take your pick. Use this sticker to determine the original options and to see if the stickers VIN matches the car. The National Corvette Museum can provide you with a copy of the build sheet and window sticker for a nominal fee.
The Corvette Black Book contains lists of the most important RPO codes, get a copy.
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Ruby []
Refers to 1993 Anniversary Editions.
These are the actual cars honored as anniversary cars. They have RPO Z25 to prove it.
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