
1989 was the year of the first text message. It was also the year that the Corvette adopted the six-speed manual transmission. The transmission was a collaboration between the German firm ZF and Chevrolet. Its computer-aided gear selection (CAGS) helped the Corvette meet EPA standard for fuel economy by electronically disabling intermediate gears under certain driving conditions.
In previous years, the Corvette had been available in three different suspension trims, but in 1989, introduced RPO FX3 Selective Ride and Handling, which, when optioned with the Z51 Performance Handling package, allowed the Corvette owner to choose one of three suspension presets to customize his ride.
The ‘89 Corvette was the first Corvette produced in fourteen years which was available with a removable hardtop.The ‘89 convertible, in base form, sold for $36,785. Out of the 26,412 Corvettes sold in 1989, 9,749 were convertibles. 1,573 buyers optioned for $1,995 hardtop option.

1989 Chevrolet Corvette Parts and Accessories
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1955-1996 Ramjet 350/502 Powermaster PowerMAX Plus Starter Staggered 168T 16:1 Price:$280.99SKU: M-4440
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1957-1996 ZZ4/ LT1 Powermaster PowerMAX Plus Starter 153/168T Straight Mount Price:$148.99SKU: M-4447
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1962-1996 ZZ4 and LT1 Powermaster XS Torque Starter 153 Tooth Straight Mount Price:$238.99SKU: M-4444
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1966-1991 Powermaster PowerMAX Plus Starter 153 Tooth Straight Mount 14:1 Price:$179.99SKU: M-4448
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1966-1991 Powermaster PowerMAX Plus Starter 153 Tooth Straight Mount 16:1 Price:$199.99SKU: M-4449
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1966-1991 Powermaster Ultra Torque Universal Starter 153/168T Straight Mount Price:$291.99SKU: M-4443
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1966-1991 Powermaster XS Torque Universal Starter 153/168 Tooth Straight Mount Price:$242.99SKU: M-4442
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1969-1991 Ramjet 350/502 Powermaster Mastertorque Starter 168T Staggered Mount Price:$237.99SKU: M-4446
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53-19 Covercraft Weathershield HD Car Cover (Specify Application) Price:As low as $618.29SKU: CC-155
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53-19 Covercraft Weathershield HP Car Cover - Gray & Taupe (Specify Application) Price:As low as $431.99SKU: CC-40
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53-19 Covercraft Weathershield HP Car Cover - Premium Colors (Specify Application) Price:As low as $479.69SKU: CC-41
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53-24 CarCapsule CF1 Series 18' Indoor Showcase w/Road Emblazoned Floor, Intellicharger, & LED Kit Price:$3,095.99SKU: X-4638
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53-24 CarCapsule SC1 18' Indoor Corvette Show Case w/Road Emblazoned Floor, Intellicharger, & LED Kit (GM Licensed) Price:$3,995.99SKU: X-4639