The Making of a Legend: Seven Generations of Corvette

THE MAKING OF A LEGEND: SEVEN GENERATIONS OF CORVETTE C1: 1953-1962 60 40 0-60 mph in 11.5 seconds 11.5 20 Solid axle MPH seconds 1955 4.3-liter small-block V8 engine debuts, 240 horsepower 1958 interior and exterior are redesigned 1962 engine changes to 5.4-liter small-block V8, 340 horsepower C2: 1963-1967 60 40 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds 20 5.8 New body design seconds MPH Independent rear suspension Introduction of the "Sting Ray" name 1965 4-wheel disc brakes become standard - 6.49-liter big-block V8 engine debuts, 425 horsepower C3: 1968-1982 New design based on the Mako Shark II concept car 1969 "Sting Ray" name returns as one word - "Stingray" 1970 new 370-horsepower engine comes standard 1973 rubberized bumper replaces old chrome strip 1978 25th Anniversary model introduces fastback glass rear window 1982 L83 V8 engine, 200 horsepower C4: 1984-1996 New suspension system Rack-and-pinion steering used for the first time 1989 new ZF 6-speed manual transmission introduced 1 3 5 1990 ZR-1 coupe clocks 0-60 mph in 4.71 seconds "Collector's Edition" model features LT4 V8 1996 engine, 330 horsepower 2 4 6 R C5: 1997-2004 60 40 Completely revamped from the C4 4.8 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds seconds MPH Transmission located between rear wheels to balance the engine's weight in front All-new LS-1 5.7-liter engine, 345 horsepower 2001 horsepower increases to 350 50th Anniversary edition available as a hatchback 2003 coupe or convertible C6: 2005-2013 60 40 Brand new suspension options 4.2 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds 20 seconds MPH New 6.0-liter LS2 V8 engine debuts, 400 horsepower Exposed headlamps for the first time since 1962 2007 the ZR1 houses GM's most powerful engine, the LS9 C7: 2014-???? 60 40 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds 20 <4 MPH seconds New aerodynamic body design 6.2-liter LT1 V8 engine, 450 horsepower Electronic Limited Slip Differential for unparalleled handling and traction 1 35 HH 7-speed manual transmission Sources: Infographic Provided by: www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/corvette/history.html www.corvette-performance-expert.com/corvette-history.html www.chevrolet.com/new-2014-corvette/#!/driving/driving_c onfident SUNSET www.chevrolet.com/new-2014-corvette/#!/engineering/engi neering_powertrain www.sunsetgmsarasota.com 20 THE MAKING OF A LEGEND: SEVEN GENERATIONS OF CORVETTE C1: 1953-1962 60 40 0-60 mph in 11.5 seconds 11.5 20 Solid axle MPH seconds 1955 4.3-liter small-block V8 engine debuts, 240 horsepower 1958 interior and exterior are redesigned 1962 engine changes to 5.4-liter small-block V8, 340 horsepower C2: 1963-1967 60 40 0-60 mph in 5.8 seconds 20 5.8 New body design seconds MPH Independent rear suspension Introduction of the "Sting Ray" name 1965 4-wheel disc brakes become standard - 6.49-liter big-block V8 engine debuts, 425 horsepower C3: 1968-1982 New design based on the Mako Shark II concept car 1969 "Sting Ray" name returns as one word - "Stingray" 1970 new 370-horsepower engine comes standard 1973 rubberized bumper replaces old chrome strip 1978 25th Anniversary model introduces fastback glass rear window 1982 L83 V8 engine, 200 horsepower C4: 1984-1996 New suspension system Rack-and-pinion steering used for the first time 1989 new ZF 6-speed manual transmission introduced 1 3 5 1990 ZR-1 coupe clocks 0-60 mph in 4.71 seconds "Collector's Edition" model features LT4 V8 1996 engine, 330 horsepower 2 4 6 R C5: 1997-2004 60 40 Completely revamped from the C4 4.8 0-60 mph in 4.8 seconds seconds MPH Transmission located between rear wheels to balance the engine's weight in front All-new LS-1 5.7-liter engine, 345 horsepower 2001 horsepower increases to 350 50th Anniversary edition available as a hatchback 2003 coupe or convertible C6: 2005-2013 60 40 Brand new suspension options 4.2 0-60 mph in 4.2 seconds 20 seconds MPH New 6.0-liter LS2 V8 engine debuts, 400 horsepower Exposed headlamps for the first time since 1962 2007 the ZR1 houses GM's most powerful engine, the LS9 C7: 2014-???? 60 40 0-60 mph in under 4 seconds 20 <4 MPH seconds New aerodynamic body design 6.2-liter LT1 V8 engine, 450 horsepower Electronic Limited Slip Differential for unparalleled handling and traction 1 35 HH 7-speed manual transmission Sources: Infographic Provided by: www.edmunds.com/chevrolet/corvette/history.html www.corvette-performance-expert.com/corvette-history.html www.chevrolet.com/new-2014-corvette/#!/driving/driving_c onfident SUNSET www.chevrolet.com/new-2014-corvette/#!/engineering/engi neering_powertrain www.sunsetgmsarasota.com 20