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Chevrolet Corvette

Chevrolet Corvette (United States of America, 1984-1996)

Chevrolet > Corvette > Gen.4 [C4]
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History and Development

Chevrolet presented the Corvette C4 in 1983 and it entered production the next year. It had a 12-year lifetime with production ending in 1996. In 1988, Chevrolet produced a ‘35th Anniversary Edition’ Corvette, with a limited production of cars. In 1993 the Corvette celebrated its 40th anniversary.



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Engine and Transmission

The Corvette C4 was launched with the previous generation’s 200 hp engine, which was upgraded in 1985 to a 230 hp unit. In 1988, the C4 received a 5.7-liter 245 hp engine, being able to reach nearly 160 mi/h (257 km/h). 1992 saw the introduction of a 300 hp engine in the Corvette, which was replaced by a 330 hp unit in 1996.   The Corvette has front-mounted engine and rear-wheel drive system. Early C4 cars were given a 4+3 transmission, which consisted on a 4-speed manual gearbox with automatic overdrive over the top 3 gears. This was replaced in 1989 by a ZF 6-speed manual gearbox.



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Chassis

Tubular steel spaceframe.   Platform GM Y-body platform.   Suspension Front double wishbones, transverse leaf spring, tubular shock absorbers and anti-roll bar; rear multi-link strut, transverse fiberglass leaf spring, tubular shock absorbers and anti-roll bar.   Steering Power assisted rack-and-pinion.   Brakes Vented discs with ABS on all wheels.



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Body and Design

The Chevrolet C4 was an actual departure from the earlier designs, having been given a quite sleeker styling. It was offered with 2-door coupe and 2-door convertible body styles.



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