bids: [{ bidder: 'rubicon', params: { accountId: '17282', siteId: '162036', zoneId: '776160', position: 'atf' }}, General Motors management was not told about it, for fear of cancellation. The next generation Corvette is the first mid-engined Corvette, a naturally aspirated 6.2-liter V8 making 495 hp and 470 lb-ft of torque. [19] In mid-1981, production relocated from St. Louis, to Bowling Green, Kentucky (where all subsequent Corvette generations have since been manufactured), and several two-tone paint options were offered. { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11653860' }}, Racing in the new GTE Pro class, the C6.R raced in the 2011 24 Hours of Le Mans with the No. {code: 'ad_btmslot_a', pubstack: { adUnitName: 'cdo_btmslot', adUnitPath: '/23202586/cdo_btmslot' }, mediaTypes: { banner: { sizes: [[300, 250]] } }, The Corvette coupe has a manually removable roof panel, or targa top, that can be lifted off the car and stowed in the trunk. For the C6 Corvette GM wanted to focus more upon refining the C5 than trying to redesign it. Called "Optispark", the distributor was driven directly off the front of the camshaft and mounted in front of the timing cover, just above the crankshaft and harmonic balancer. Pulling heavily from the Cerv Corvette prototype cars, the C8 also took inspiration from previous production versions of the car. { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '555365', size: [120, 600] }}, Only 6 of the 1955 models were produced with the inline-six. iasLog("criterion : cdo_pc = dictionary"); [58][59][60][61][62][63][64][65][66][67], For its first year, the C5 was available only as a coupe, although the new platform was designed from the ground up to be a convertible, which returned in 1998, followed by the fixed-roof coupe (FRC) in 1999. [10][11][12], This generation was often referred to as the "solid-axle" models (the independent rear suspension was not introduced until the second generation). [46] 1973 Corvettes are unique in that sense, as they are the only year where the front bumper was polyurethane and the rear retained the chrome two-piece bumper set. 1973 was also the last year chrome bumpers were used. 2020 - Driven by GM President Mark Reuss > 2020 Corvette Stingray Torch Red Coupe is the Official Pace Car for the 104th Indianapolis 500 on August 23 > no production replicas produced. Beginning in 1985, the 230 bhp (170 kW) L98 engine with tuned port fuel injection became the standard engine. 'min': 31, Due to government regulation, the 1973 Corvette's chrome front bumper was changed to a 5-mile-per-hour (8 km/h)system with a urethane bumper cover. { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_SR' }}, Submit the origin and/or meaning of Corvette … A Center High Mounted Signal Light (CHMSL) – a third center brake light – was added in 1986 to comply with safety regulations. Early B2Ks produced 345 bhp (257 kW) and 450 lb⋅ft (610 N⋅m);[55] later versions boasted 450 bhp (336 kW) and 613 lb⋅ft (831 N⋅m). }); [10] After extensive testing and modifications were completed, it was initially retired as a display sitting in an external wall over the Bowling Green Assembly Plant's employee entrance. { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '446382' }}, dfpSlots['topslot_a'] = googletag.defineSlot('/23202586/cdo_topslot', [], 'ad_topslot_a').defineSizeMapping(mapping_topslot_a).setTargeting('sri', '0').setTargeting('vp', 'top').setTargeting('hp', 'center').addService(googletag.pubads()); { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_MidArticle' }}, [102] This model includes Z06 wide-body styling features and suspension tuning along with the Z51 dry sump LT1 engine configuration. Grand Sport Coupe and Convertible added; replaces the Z51 performance package, launch control standard on MN6 models. Learn more. { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a9690ab01717182962182bb50ce0007', pos: 'cdo_topslot_mobile_flex' }}, { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_leftslot' }}, Studies showed that about 46 percent of Corvette buyers in 2012, through October, were 55 or older, compared with 22 percent of Audi R8 and 30 percent of Porsche 911 customers. googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { if (!event.isEmpty && event.slot.renderCallback) { event.slot.renderCallback(event); } }); [70] Those characteristics, along with the use of materials such as a titanium exhaust system and a carbon fiber hood in the 2004 model year, led to further weight savings and performance gains for the C5 Z06. EPA is estimated 26 MPG highway, 1.0 G on skid pad. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("cdo_pt", "entry"); In October 2019, at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, the C8.R made its surprise debut during the world premiere of the C8 Convertible. var pbMobileHrSlots = [ storage: { { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '346688' }}, The 1967 and subsequent models continuing on all Corvettes since. [108], The 2021 model year received some changes from the 2020 launch year of the C8 Corvette. This engine featured reverse-flow cooling (the heads were cooled before the block), which allowed for a higher compression ratio of 10.5:1. [52], Regular fourth generation production began on January 3, 1983; the 1984 model year and delivery to customers began in March 1983. Only 45 Z07 were built in 1973. { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_rightslot2' }}]}]; var mapping_leftslot = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([1063, 0], [[120, 600], [160, 600], [300, 600]]).addSize([963, 0], [[120, 600], [160, 600]]).addSize([0, 0], []).build(); 2014 Chevy Corvette C7 Stingray FactoryIf you love cars, you should subscribe now to YouCar's channel: http://urlz.fr/lEdAll the Best. { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_rightslot' }}, The very first emblem he came up with (x) couldn’t be further away from the Corvette symbol we know today.The prototype emblem depicted two crossed flags: one was the typical r… C3 coupes featured the first use of T-top removable roof panels. (n/a with manual transmission). { bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '539971066', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, { bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '539971080', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a969411017171829a5c82bb4deb000b', pos: 'cdo_topslot_728x90' }}, {code: 'ad_rightslot2', pubstack: { adUnitName: 'cdo_rightslot2', adUnitPath: '/23202586/cdo_rightslot2' }, mediaTypes: { banner: { sizes: [[300, 250], [120, 600], [160, 600]] } }, 1957-66 Corvette acronym "PFI". 20%. [49] In 1980, the Corvette received an integrated aerodynamic redesign that resulted in a significant reduction in drag. The first Corvette was produced in 1953 and since then became extremely popular in America and then, worldwide. Chevrolet actually created two of them, only one of which was fully functional. { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_btmslot' }}, filter: 'include' The increased displacement of the 6.0 bumped the LS2's horsepower up by 50 BHP over its LS1 progenitor, although still 5 BHP less than the upgraded LS6 engine found in the previous C5 Z06. 'min': 8.50, googletag.pubads().setTargeting("cdo_l", "en"); { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '19042093' }}, { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a969411017171829a5c82bb4deb000b', pos: 'cdo_rightslot_flex' }}, params: { The first use of all four taillights in red started in 1961 and was continued thru the C2 line-up except for the 1966. 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Each of these featured a special badge with an identification number mounted next to the gear selector, and were finished with a white exterior, wheels, and interior. 1995 – Driven by then Chevrolet General Manager Jim Perkins; 527 production replicas produced. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("sfr", "cdo_dict_english"); { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_MidArticle' }}, The new one-piece Targa top had no center reinforcement. We all know that the marketing team over at Chevrolet came up with the name Camaro out of thin air, but the meaning behind Corvette goes quite a … Z06 debuts; 6-speed automatic with paddle shift available on non-Z06 models. E.I. 'max': 8, The new Stingray concept appears in the 2009 movie Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen, as the vehicle mode of the character Sideswipe. The wheels were also updated to a new five-spoke design. 1969 was the only year for a C3 to optionally offer either a factory installed side exhaust or normal rear exit with chrome tips. [130] By the end of 2009, Corvette had clinched four consecutive ALMS GT1 team and manufacturers titles (2005–2008) and three Le Mans 24 Hour class victories in the LMGT1 category (2005, 2006, 2009). { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_HDX' }}, { bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '539971079', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, {code: 'ad_rightslot', pubstack: { adUnitName: 'cdo_rightslot', adUnitPath: '/23202586/cdo_rightslot' }, mediaTypes: { banner: { sizes: [[300, 250]] } }, The head of Chevy marketing, Chris Perry, acknowledges that too many people saw it as the car of "the successful plumber." All 7,315 of these convertibles were built as Indy pace car replicas. 327 cu in (5.36 L) V8 engine; last year with a trunk until 1998. var mapping_houseslot_b = googletag.sizeMapping().addSize([963, 0], []).addSize([0, 0], [300, 250]).build(); The engine and horsepower remained the same as the previous year. A new electronic dashboard with digital liquid crystal displays for the speedometer and tachometer was standard. }, { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_btmslot' }}, { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195451', size: [300, 250] }}, } { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '194852', size: [300, 250] }}, [54], In 1986, the second Corvette Indy Pace Car was released. { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a969411017171829a5c82bb4deb000b', pos: 'cdo_rightslot_flex' }}, Noun. The official Motor Trend magazine web site featuring the latest new cars, car reviews and news, concept cars and auto show coverage, awards, and much more. bids: [{ bidder: 'rubicon', params: { accountId: '17282', siteId: '162050', zoneId: '776358', position: 'atf' }}, This engine was primarily an LS1/LS6 with a bump in displacement from 5.7L to 6.0 liters. The last official race for factory GT1 Corvettes was the 2009 24 Hours of Le Mans.[131]. The introduction of the 425 bhp (317 kW) 396 cu in (6.49 L) big block in 1965 spelled the beginning of the end for the Rochester fuel injection system. "[49] To counter that perception GM planned to make the new generation C7 more aspirational to younger people. It is still owned by GM. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("cdo_pc", "dictionary"); Side exhaust pipes were also optionally available in 1965, and continued to be offered through 1967. { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195464', size: [120, 600] }}, "Automobiles: G.M. window.ga=window.ga||function(){(ga.q=ga.q||[]).push(arguments)};ga.l=+new Date; Convertible C5 debuts with the first trunk in a Corvette convertible since 1962; Hardtop coupé body style becomes top-performance Z06, utilizing the new. { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '387232' }}, 1977 was last year the tunneled roof treatment with a vertical back window was used, in addition, leather seats were available at no additional cost for the first time. This WheelZine write up talks about the past, present, and meaning of the Corvette symbol. New York Times, 1 February 1953. [83][84] In May 2013, a federal investigation of problems with more than 100,000 C6 lighting systems was announced. The underbody panels are made of "carbon-nano" composite and it makes use of a new aluminum frame which locates the four wheels an inch farther apart, front to rear and side to side. Despite the poor sales of the Corvette at the time, the brand new V-8 was an overwhelmingly popular option. iasLog("criterion : cdo_pt = entry"); [50][51] On February 12, 2014, it was nearly lost to a sinkhole which opened up under the museum. [19] The 1959–60 model years had few changes except a decreased amount of body chrome and more powerful engine offerings. For the 2019 model year, the ZR1 variant returned. googletag.pubads().disableInitialLoad(); ZF 6-speed manual replaces Doug Nash 4+3. In 1987, the B2K twin-turbo option became available from the factory. iasLog("criterion : cdo_ei = corvette"); { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a969411017171829a5c82bb4deb000b', pos: 'cdo_rightslot2_flex' }}, pbjs.que.push(function() { An all new LS1 aluminum engine (Gen III small block) featured individual ignition coils for each cylinder, and aluminum block and pistons. Unfulfilled 2020 order that carried over into 2021 will have to pay for the price increases in the 2021 model. ga('require', 'displayfeatures'); { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195467', size: [300, 50] }}, The 330 bhp (246 kW) LT4 V8 was available only with a manual transmission, while all 300 bhp (224 kW) LT1 Corvettes used automatic transmissions. { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_rightslot' }}]}, The optional wire-spoked wheel covers (left) were offered for the last time in 1973. dfpSlots['rightslot2'] = googletag.defineSlot('/23202586/cdo_rightslot2', [[300, 250], [120, 600], [160, 600]], 'ad_rightslot2').defineSizeMapping(mapping_rightslot2).setTargeting('sri', '0').setTargeting('vp', 'mid').setTargeting('hp', 'right').addService(googletag.pubads()); Z06 acquires full-length rear spoiler and a carbon fiber hood as options. { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '346693' }}, The ZR1 C6 weight included a supercharger and intercooler on its 6.2L engine. storage: { { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_topslot' }}]}, [69], The Z06 model replaced the FRC model as the highest performance C5 Corvette. pbjs.setConfig(pbjsCfg); ... 2021 CORVETTE Winner - 2021 Car and Driver 10Best. [129], C6.R GT1 (Z06) { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_rightslot' }}]}, Four-wheel disc brakes were introduced in 1965, as was a "big block" engine option: the 396 cu in (6.49 L) V8. These ships are generally well-armed and in use mostly by smaller navies that do not need or cannot afford larger warships. Instead of a heavier double-overhead cam engine like the ZR-1 of the C4 generation, the Z06 used an LS6, a 385 bhp (287 kW) derivative of the standard LS1 engine. [43] [44], Styling changed subtly throughout the generation until 1978 for the car's 25th anniversary. filterSettings: { { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11653860' }}, This page was last edited on 1 March 2021, at 20:28. The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette includes an LT1 6.2 L V8 (376 cu in) making 455 bhp (339 kW) or 460 bhp (340 kW) with the optional performance exhaust. { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a9690ab01717182962182bb50ce0007', pos: 'cdo_topslot_mobile_flex' }}, The 2015 Z06 Corvette has 650 bhp from the supercharged LT4 aluminum 6.2 L V8 engine. In keeping with the name, the streamlining, pointed snout, and other detailing was partly inspired by the look of that very fast fish. Cooper talked of the races along Cocoa Beach in his eulogy of Shepard at the Johnson Space Center in 1998.[119]. Meaning and history The brand Corvette was named after a small ship and is also knows across the globe as Vette. C7 Z06 debuts with LT4 6162 cc 376 ci that had 650 hp. It was first shown in late 1973. iasLog("exclusion label : lcp"); Quad-headlights and longer, face-lifted body; new interior and dash, fake louvers on hood and chrome strips on trunk lid; number of teeth in grille reduced from 13 to 9. { bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '539971080', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, [120] The first Corvette, Harley Earl's 1953 EX-122 Corvette prototype was itself, a concept show car, first shown to the public at the 1953 GM Motorama at the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel in New York City on January 17, 1953. 8. { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '346693' }}, { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '705055' }}, name: "unifiedId", It was one of the first American mass-produced engines in history to reach 1 bhp (0.75 kW) per cubic inch (16.4 cubic cm) and Chevrolet's advertising agency used a "one hp per cubic inch" slogan for advertising the 283 bhp (211 kW) 283 cu in (4.64 L) Small-Block engine. { bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '541042770', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, Two cars took part in the 2020 Rolex 24 at Daytona International Speedway. Harley Earl's successor, Bill Mitchell was the man behind most of the Corvette concepts of the 1960s and 1970s. { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195451', size: [320, 50] }}, New rear styling, bumpers, and round taillights. A total of 1,000 GS Corvettes were produced, 810 as coupes and 190 as convertibles. Gradual power increases after 1975 peaked in 1980 with the model's optional L82 producing 230 bhp (172 kW) in its final year. "loggedIn": false 2013 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Pace Car Edition Mecum 1986 Chevrolet Corvette Pace Car Edition Mecum. pbjsCfg = { Features of the new generation's structure include a carbon fiber hood and removable roof panel. { bidder: 'triplelift', params: { inventoryCode: 'Cambridge_Billboard' }}, I believe it has to do with fuel injection? The C6 wheelbase was increased while body overhangs were decreased when compared to the C5. n. 1. { bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '539971079', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, [31] The 1996 GS came with the high-performance LT4 V8, producing 330 bhp (246 kW) and 340 lb⋅ft (460 N⋅m). ZR1 model added, new "Spyder" wheels for Z06. { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a969411017171829a5c82bb4deb000b', pos: 'cdo_btmslot_300x250' }}, 265 cu in, 283 cu in, 327 cu in, 350 cu in. It was the first convertible Corvette since 1975. To GM's product planners and marketers, the fact that the Corvette had become known as an "old man's toy" became a prime factor in developing the next generation. [122] The vehicle was based on a combination of the 1963 Sting Ray and the 1968 Stingray. Aluminum front grills (all-black), dual exhaust resonators added, revised radiator cooling and interior a/c ducts, integrated seat/shoulder belts in the coupe. The body inspired the 1963 production Sting Ray. [citation needed], A Corvette Stingray Anniversary concept car was unveiled at the 2009 Detroit Auto Show, fifty years after the Sting Ray racer-concept of 1959. {code: 'ad_leftslot', pubstack: { adUnitName: 'cdo_leftslot', adUnitPath: '/23202586/cdo_leftslot' }, mediaTypes: { banner: { sizes: [[120, 600], [160, 600], [300, 600]] } }, [72] Car & Driver, and Motor Trend, described the C6 as an "evolution of the C5, instead of a complete redo". name: "identityLink", While classic models such as the Stingray have long vanished from the assembly line, Chevrolet still produces a wide variety of … 1975 was the last year for the convertible, (which did not return for 11 years) and Dave McLellan succeeded Zora Arkus-Duntov as the Corvette's Chief Engineer. Innovations included a 0.29 drag coefficient, near 50/50 weight distribution, active handling (the first stability control for a Corvette). type: "html5", [24] 1974 models had the last true dual exhaust system that was dropped on the 1975 models with the introduction of catalytic converters requiring the use of no-lead fuel. { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11654156' }}, } The C5 was a completely new design that featured many new concepts and manufacturing breakthroughs that would be carried forward to the C6 & C7. 'max': 3, Although the Z06's rated power output equal to that of the C4 ZR-1, the improved rigidity, suspension, brakes, and reduced weight of the C5 produced a car quicker than C4 ZR-1.[71]. Corvette is the last word in pace cars. {code: 'ad_rightslot2', pubstack: { adUnitName: 'cdo_rightslot2', adUnitPath: '/23202586/cdo_rightslot2' }, mediaTypes: { banner: { sizes: [[300, 250], [120, 600], [160, 600]] } }, This model year was cancelled, and all Corvettes produced this year were serialized as 1984 models. { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195451', size: [320, 50] }}, Concerned about Ford and what they were doing with the Shelby Cobra, GM planned to manufacture 100 Grand Sport Corvettes, but only five were actually built. "[7], The first generation of Corvette was introduced late in the 1953 model year. [32], 1967 was the final model year for the second generation. { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195465', size: [300, 250] }}, In standard form it produced 250 bhp (190 kW). Search for more names by meaning. Top speed is 198 mph (319 km/h). The new engine, combined with the new body, was able to achieve up to 28 mpg on the highway. { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a9690ab01717182962182bb50ce0007', pos: 'cdo_btmslot_mobile_flex' }}, }, First production was on June 30, 1953. It retained many of the features of the Z06 including a wide body with 18x9.5 and 19x12 inch wheels, dry sump oiling (manual transmission coupes only), 6-piston 14" front brakes and 4-piston rear, and improved suspension. { bidder: 'openx', params: { unit: '539971066', delDomain: 'idm-d.openx.net' }}, Maximum power for 1963 was 360 bhp (270 kW) and was raised to 375 bhp (280 kW) in 1964. The numbered #3 car was driven by John Fitch and Bob Grossman and it had finished the race in eighth place overall, but it had won the big-bore GT class. What does it mean? The C8 Corvette debuted in California to an airplane hangar packed with people. In 1972, DeLorean authorized further work on the XP-882. A near-identical body in aluminum alloy was constructed and became the XP-895 "Reynolds Aluminum Car." Transmission choices include a 7-speed manual or a 6-speed (2014) / 8-speed (2015-) automatic with paddle shifters. The C7 Grand sport was introduced with the LT1 in a Z06 body and chassis. Grand Sport models were available in 10 exterior colors and could have the optional Heritage Package which included hash-mark fender graphics (available in six colors. {code: 'ad_topslot_a', pubstack: { adUnitName: 'cdo_topslot', adUnitPath: '/23202586/cdo_topslot' }, mediaTypes: { banner: { sizes: [[300, 50], [320, 50], [320, 100]] } }, It was initially rated at 345 bhp (257 kW) and 350 lb⋅ft (470 N⋅m), but was increased to 350 bhp (260 kW) in the 2001 edition. { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '446382' }}, googletag.pubads().set("page_url", "https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/corvette"); The Chevrolet Corvette, colloquially known as the 'Vette,[1] is a two-door, two-passenger sports car manufactured and marketed by Chevrolet across more than 60 years of production and eight design generations. { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_rightslot2' }}, Only 53 ZR-1's were built. { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_rightslot' }}, { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11654208' }}, [24], For the 1992 model year, the 300 bhp (220 kW) LT1 engine was introduced, an increase of 50 bhp (37 kW) over 1991's L98 engine. {code: 'ad_rightslot', pubstack: { adUnitName: 'cdo_rightslot', adUnitPath: '/23202586/cdo_rightslot' }, mediaTypes: { banner: { sizes: [[300, 250]] } }, Duntov and Mitchell responded with two Chevrolet Vega (stillborn) Wankel 2-rotor engines joined together as a 4-rotor 420 hp (310 kW) engine which was used to power the XP-895. [125], In 1960, three C-1 Corvettes were race modified and entered in the 24 Hours of Le Mans by team owner Briggs Cunningham and which were numbered #1, #2, and #3 cars in the race. { bidder: 'onemobile', params: { dcn: '8a9690ab01717182962182bb50ce0007', pos: 'cdo_btmslot_mobile_flex' }}, Corvette definition: 1. a brand name for a type of sports car (= a fast, low car) made by Chevrolet 2. a small warship…. It has a 7.0 L version of the small block engine codenamed LS7. { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11654157' }}, An additional 27,794 cars were built as coupes that retailed for $27,027—the convertibles ran an extra $6,000. {code: 'ad_topslot_b', pubstack: { adUnitName: 'cdo_topslot', adUnitPath: '/23202586/cdo_topslot' }, mediaTypes: { banner: { sizes: [[728, 90]] } }, The first generation of Corvette was introduced late in the 1953 model year. { bidder: 'sovrn', params: { tagid: '346698' }}, [117] In his memoir Last Man On The Moon, Gene Cernan describes how this worked. The ZR-1 special package was an option available on the 1970 through 1972 model years, and included the LT-1 engine combined with special racing equipment. A new distributor was also debuted. It features three advanced technologies to the new LT1 V8 engine: direct injection, variable valve timing, and an active fuel management system. [99], For the 2015 model, Chevrolet began offering a transaxle version of the 8L90 8-speed automatic to replace the previous 6-speed 6L80. googletag.pubads().setTargeting("cdo_c", ["leisure_food_travel"]); [35] They were driven by historic drivers such as Roger Penske, A. J. Foyt, Jim Hall, and Dick Guldstrand among others. { bidder: 'appnexus', params: { placementId: '11654149' }}, Last year of the ZR-1; minor exterior restyling; Indy Pace Car special edition. }], GM began production of the esteemed Corvette in Bowling Green in 1981, and the facility has remained the exclusive home of the Corvette for over 30 years. { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195451', size: [300, 50] }}, This was also the first time that a Corvette was used as a Pace Car for the Indianapolis 500. Few people could justify spending US$245.00 more for 50 bhp (37 kW) less, even though FI could deliver over 20 mpg on the highway and would keep delivering fuel despite high G-loading in corners taken at racing speeds. { bidder: 'pubmatic', params: { publisherId: '158679', adSlot: 'cdo_btmslot' }}]}, Final production numbers show 784 Coupes and 151 Convertibles were built; 935 total.[103]. { bidder: 'ix', params: { siteId: '195465', size: [300, 250] }}, Eight other Corvettes were severely damaged. { bidder: 'criteo', params: { networkId: 7100, publisherSubId: 'cdo_topslot' }}, The 1984 model carried over the 350 cu in (5.7 L) L83 slightly more powerful (5 bhp) "Crossfire" V8 engine from the final 1982 third-generation model.