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rankem cgi featured productsC4 Corvette 1984-1996
Although the production run began in 1983, and the first recall was in 1983 (14,000 cars to fix problems with the power steering and battery cable, and 6,000 cars to replace defective brake components.) The 1984 Corvette was a complete redesign in almost every aspect. Handling considerations were the main concern, and the result was praised by the automotive press as the world's best cornering automobile. Design criteria specified that the 1984 Corvette have more ground clearance and more interior room, but less overall height. In order to achieve this, the exhaust system was routed through a center tunnel. The 1984 was designed without fiberglass seams on exposed panels to eliminate factory finishing. The exterior seams were under the rub strip extending around the entire body. In 1991, the outstanding Z07 suspension was offered. In 1992, we got the Gen2 300hp, LT1 Small-Block which, from an engineering standpoint, was nearly the masterpiece the LT5 was. The ZR-1 went to 405hp in 1993 and that may very well have been the high-water-mark for a medium-displacement engine in a Corvette. The introduction of Goodyear GS-C EMTs in 1994 marked the first use of a run-flat tire on any production car. The last great C4 milestone came this year in the form of the LT4 engine. It's no surprise that the best option of 1996 was the LT4 Small-Block V8. It came only with the ZF S6-40 six-speed manual transmission and was available on any '96. LT4 owes its existence to the C5's LS1 Gen3 V8. The early Gen3 was yet another iteration of the veteran Small-block; however, it eventually became apparent that no Small-Block could meet the C5's powertrain goals and, some time in 1992, Gen3 became an all new engine and existing work was finessed into the LT4. C6 Corvette 2005 - Present
Marking the sixth generation of its legacy, the 2005 Chevrolet Corvette delivers more power, passion and precision to reach a new standard of performance car excellence. The 2005 Corvette Coupe will be introduced at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit in January 2004, with production slated to begin in the third quarter. A convertible version will be unveiled in the first half of 2004, with its production beginning in fall 2004.
. We.ve thoroughly improved performance and developed new features and capabilities in many areas, while at the same time systematically searching out and destroying every imperfection we could find.. The development of the C6 intends to not only replace the outgoing C5 Corvette (1997-2004), but also to create a 21st century Corvette that both thrills the legions of traditional loyalists and captures the imagination of a new generation of performance enthusiasts. The formula from the C5 era remains: extremely high performance capabilities in a car that offers great style, value and quality, with surprising comfort for daily driving. The C6 builds on that foundation and reaches beyond with dramatic increases in performance and refinement, wrapped in a passionate new design. The sixth generation Corvette blends technical sophistication with expressive style. Five inches shorter than the current car, the 2005 Corvette cuts a tighter, more taut profile . with virtually no loss of usable space. More than just visual, the new dimensions make the car more agile and .tossable,. with upgrades in handling, acceleration and braking. At 0.28 coefficient of drag, the C6 is the most aerodynamically efficient Corvette ever and has improved anti-lift characteristics that enable improved high-speed stability and confidence. .The C6 is more competition-influenced . given our championship experience with Corvette Racing . than any previous Corvette,. Hill said. .Our goal was a performance car at home in virtually any environment. That means more than just raw performance. It calls for improved ride comfort, a precisely-built and technically-sophisticated interior, and a sleek new body that is fresh and contemporary, while still instantly recognized as the new Corvette.. With countless enhancements, ranging from major changes to minor adjustments, the sixth generation aims to perfect the Corvette formula of power, passion and precision delivered with great value.
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C3 Corvette 1963 -1982When you consider the challenges of the automotive industry during the '70s, it's amazing that the Corvette even survived. Chevrolet proved that with the right combination of performance, image, and racing heritage, that an expensive, limited-use sports car could be successful. The C3 Corvette lasted 15 production years, an amazing number today. 1968 to 1982 saw some of the most radical changes ever seen in automotive history. Performance cars peaked then quickly became a dirty word. Safety concerns, exhaust emissions, and gas mileage suddenly became more important that styling changes. Although the Corvette was a very different car by the end of the C3 run in '82, it was still America's only true sports car. The contrasts of the C3 Corvettes are extreme. The list price for a base Corvette in '68 was $4,663. By '82 the base price was $18,290. Aside from the Corvette's stunning looks, power was a key feature. C3 Corvettes saw a wide range of power figures. In '71, to help tone down the heat from anti-performance groups, Detroit began using "net" power figures, instead of "gross" power figures. Published power figures had always reflected an engine with no power-robbing accessories: such as a fan, exhaust pipes, alternator, and warm air. The new "net" figures looked terrible on paper, but were closer to reality. Compounding the problem was the reduction in compression so that engines could begin using unleaded gas. The strongest "official" engine of the C3 years was the '69 427 L71 big-block with 435 hp. The weakest C3 engine was the '80 California 305 with 180 hp. The '70-1/2 LS7 454 almost won the big dog prize with its 460 hp rating, but the engine was never available. Duntov was a Corvette racer's best friend and always made sure that good racing parts were available. The two racing legends of the C3 Corvettes were the 427 L88 (underrated at 430 hp, but closer to 550 hp) and the all-aluminum 427 ZL-1. Car magazines have been bashing the Corvette's weight for years. The C3 Corvette had a 465-pound difference from the lightest to the heaviest. The '69 model had the lightest curb weight at 3,260 pounds. Just three years later, the '73 model weighed in at 3,725 pounds! High performance is great, but it really all comes down to sales. Considering the nature of GM, the low-volume Corvette shouldn't be. From '68 to '82 Chevrolet produced 529,600 Corvettes. The lowest sales year was 1970, due to labor strikes that delayed production. For 70-1/2, 17,316 Corvettes were made. List price for a '70-1/2 model was $4,849 for a convertible and $5,192 for a coupe. The highest sales year was '79, with 53,807 Corvettes made at a list price of $10,220. In '68, convertibles outsold coupes almost 2-to-1, and had the best year with 18,630 convertibles built. 1975 was the last year for convertibles and had the lowest sales, with 4,629 units built. By the end of '82 Chevrolet had built 716,579 Corvettes since '53. The C3 Corvette went from a rip-snort'n pavement pounder to a boulevard cruiser. But vastly better times were just ahead. Reviews & Comments:Write a Review or Comment
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