Corvette History


Select a year and a model to view the vast history of Corvettes.

VIN DECODE 2008

Example:  1G1YY246W485123456

1 - Country of Origin
1 = U.S.
2 - Manufacturer G = General Motors
3 - Make
1 = Corvette
4-5 - Carline/Series
YY = Corvette
6 - Body Style
2 = two-door; 3 = two-door convertible
7 - Restraint Code
5 = Active manual belts w/ driver & passenger inflatable restraint system-front w/occupant sensor; 6 = Active manual belts w/driver & passenger inflatable restraints-front, side & occupant sensor
8 - Engine Type
W = 376ci/430hp; E = 427ci/505hp
9 - Check digit
Varies by VIN
10 - Model Year
8 = 2008
11 - Plant
5 = Bowling Green, KY
12-17 - Production Sequence Number Coupe/convertibles starts 100001 through 135284