Corvette Specifications Archives

10May 2022 by controllers

2002 Corvette Specifications for the Coupe, Convertible, and ZO6 Hardtop

2002 Corvette Information, C5 Corvette Information, Corvette Specifications

2002 Corvette Specifications: Engines, transmissions, chassis/suspension, brakes wheel/tires dimensions interior capacities. Kathi Richardson's 2002 at the Corvette Chevy Expo in Galveston Texas. We take a look back at the 2002 Corvette Specifications for the Coupe, Convertible, and ZO6 hardtop. The engines, transmissions, chassis/suspension, brakes, wheel/tires, dimensions, interior capacity, and fuel economy specs were listed here in this article which appeared in the August 2001 issue of Vette Vues Magazine. So let us take a quick glance back at the 2002 Corvette Specifications. New for 2002 C5 Corvette The C5 Corvette was released with the 1997 model year and ran through the 1996 models. LS6 engine (Z06 model) receives a 20 horsepower increase, to 405 hp, and receives15 foot-pounds more torque for a total of 400 lbs. ft. of torque.Revised rear…

31Mar 2022 by controllers

This is the history of the 1966 Corvette

1966 Corvette Information, C2 Corvette Category, Corvette News and Archives, Corvette Specifications

Here's the story behind the 1966 Corvette that was originally thought to be the end of an era. If you're looking for one, we have some history and specifications for you. Cheers and Happy Hunting! Hey Corvette Fans, we have the story behind the 1966 Corvette. For Corvette enthusiasts, the 66’ model was one of their most loved years. Produced between Sept. 1965 and July 1966 at the St. Louis Assembly Plant in Missouri. They sold 27,720 units that year alone - a total up by 4200 over 1965's numbers. The '66 was originally thought to be the end of an era but Chevrolet opted to continue production of the Sting Ray because they feared disappointing their customers with a lack of good quality control among other reasons (more on…

26Oct 2021 by vettevues

The new ZO6 Brings Track Experience to Everyday Enthusiasts – Video Reveal

2023 Corvette Information, C8 Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives, Corvette Specifications

On October 26, 2021, Chevrolet revealed the new C8 2023 Chevrolet Corvette ZO6. We have the video for you to watch as well as the press release with preliminary specifications. At the end of the press release, we also have the press photos for you to enjoy. You will see multiple people who played an important part in creating the new C8 ZO6 as well as some celebrities: Just Bell, Former Championship Race Car Driver, and TV HostTadge Juechter, Corvette Executive Chie EngineerDustin Gardner, Assistant Chief Engineer, LT6 EngineJosh Holder Chief Engineer, CorvetteBruce Meyer, Corvette Enthusiast and Founding member of the Petersen Automotive MuseumOliver Gavin, Former Corvette Racing Driver, Five-Time 24 Hours of Le Mans Winner, Oliver Gavin Driving AcademyDevin Booker, Professional Basketball Superstar, Gold Medalist, and Avid Car EnthusiastBrett…

08Oct 2021 by vettevues

2021 Final Corvette Production Numbers

2021 Corvette Information, C8 Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives, Corvette Production Numbers, Corvette Specifications

2021 Final Corvettes Production Numbers: Chevrolet has released the final stats. Find out your favorite body style, colors, options, and accessories on the second-year edition of the C8 Corvette Stingray. There is a downloadable pdf where you can examine the comprehensive list. 2021 Final Corvette Production Numbers Now Accessible Chevrolet has released the 2021 Final Corvettes Production Numbers for the mid-engine. We have the built and the options breakdown. We have a printable pdf you can download – the link is at the end of the article. There was a total of 26,216 2021 Corvette Stingrays manufactured at the GM Bowling Green Assembly plant in Kentucky. In the first year of the 2020 C8 mid-engine Corvette, a total of 20,368 were produced. That means there are 5,848 2021s than the…

30Jul 2021 by vettevues

1971 LS6 and ZR2 Corvettes Displayed in the Bloomington Gold Collection 2021

1971 Corvette Information, C3 Corvette Information, Corvette Events, Corvette News and Archives, Corvette Specifications

Today on the Vette Vues blog, we look at the 1971 LS6 and ZR2 Corvettes displayed in the Gold Collection at the 49th Bloomington Gold Corvette Show. The event was held at the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Indiana. 1971 LS6 The original LS6 produced 425 bhp and was the most powerful engine offered in 1971. Only 188 cars were produced with this powerplant, less than one percent of Corvette’s 21,801 1971 production run. The option price was $1,221.00, or 22 percent of the coupe’s $5,496.00 base price. When tested by a leading automotive magazine, an LS6 with a four-speed manual and a 3.36:1 limited-slip differential produced impressive numbers: a 0 to 60 time of 5.3 seconds, 13.8 seconds@105 mph in the quarter-mile, and fuel mileage between 9 and 14…

25Nov 2020 by vettevues

2020 Final Production Numbers

2020 Corvette Information, C8 Corvette Information, Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives, Corvette Production Numbers, Corvette Specifications

C8 Corvette at Hendrick City Chevrolet owned by Leighton H Emory The final production of the 2020 C8 Corvette is scheduled to continue during the first days of December 2020. GM has already closed the books on final order changes and the museum has published the final production numbers. The final production of the 2020 C8 Corvette is scheduled to continue during the first days of December. You can read more blog posts about the 2020 Corvette HERE. The 2021 Corvette is scheduled to start production on December 8, 2020. GM has already closed the books on final order changes and the museum has published the final numbers. Check out the charts below... You can see the details below of the six-page stats. For a quick look, there was 20,368…

09Jul 2020 by vettevues

1995 Corvette Specifications and Production Numbers

1995 Corvette Information, C4 Corvette Information, Corvette Production Numbers, Corvette Specifications

Today on Vette Vues blog post we are looking at the 1995 Chevrolet Corvette specifications and production numbers as well as details on the 1995 ZR1. 1995 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 Coupe 1995 Corvette Total Production = 20,7421995 Corvette Coupes Produciton 15,771 1995 Corvette Convertible Produced 4,971 RPO 1YY07 Base Price for the 1995 Corvette Sport Coupe (15,771) $36,785RPO 1YY67 Base Price for the 1995 Corvette Convertible (4,971) $43,665 1995 Corvette Exterior Color Choices CODEEXTERIORQUANTITY05Dark Purple Metallic1,04905/10Dark Purple Metallic/White52710Arctic White3,38128Admiral Blue1,00641Black3,95943Bright Aqua Metallic90945Polo Green Metallic2,94053Competition Yellow1,00370Torch Red4,53175Dark Red Metallic1,437 1995 Corvette Interior Color Choices CODECOLOR143Light Gray193Black194Black-Pace Car Replica643Light Beige703Red More 1995 Chevy Corvette Options RPODESCRIPTIONQTYRETAILAQ9Sport Seats7,908625AG1Power Driver Seat19,012305AG2Power Passenger Seat15,323305CC2Auxillary Hardtop (convertible)4591,995C2LDual Removable Roof Panels (coupe)2,97995024SRemovable Roof Panel, blue tint (coupe)4,68865064SRemovable Roof Panel, bronze tint (coupe)2,871650FX3Selective Ride and Handling, Electronic3,4211,695G92Performance Axle…

08Jul 2020 by vettevues

2021 Corvette Features, Specifications, and Pricing

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2021 Corvette Features and Specifications 2021 Corvette Features and Pricing were released in the following press releases. As of the date of this blog posts, the Corvette Bowling Green, Kentucky assembly plant is back in operation and hitting full stride with the production of the 2020 Corvette. Vette Vues learns that the Corvette convertible will be produced in the model year 2020 as first announced. For those of you who are waiting for your new C8 Corvette Stingray, 2020 we are happy to report that Corvette’s model year, has not been curtailed as some speculated, but actually extended. In our August 2020 issue of Vette Vues Magazine (now at press) Ken Kayser reports that "Some very popular 2020 Corvette options have either exceeded Chevrolet’s initial estimate, or the suppliers have…

17Nov 2019 by vettevues

Total Corvette Production Numbers By Model Year

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Have you ever wondered how many Corvettes were produced each year? In Vette Vues Blog post today we are looking at the Total Corvette Production Numbers By Model Year. Here are the facts and figures by model year and generation. What is the highest production year for Corvettes? As of this blog post, the highest number was 1979 with 53,807 produced. No other Corvette model year before or since has sold so many units. The Base Corvette Sport Coupe retailed for $10,220. It came in ten colors: Classic White - 8,692, Silver - 7,331, Black - 10,465, Light Blue - 3,203, Yellow - 2,357, Dark Green - 2,426, Light Beige - 2,951, Red - 6,707, Dark Brown - 4,053, Dark Blue - 5,670. The highest number of Corvettes produced was…

13Sep 2019 by vettevues

2019 Corvette Final Production Stats

2019 Corvette Information, C7 Corvette Information, Corvette News and Archives, Corvette Specifications

Chevrolet has released the 2019 Corvette Final Production Stats. Total production was 34,822 units produced. Of that, 39.3% were Stingrays, 32.3% were Grand Sports, 19.9% were Z06s and 8.5% were ZR1s. The fastest, most powerful production Corvette ever – the 755-horsepower 2019 ZR1. Automatic transmissions were once again favored over manuals at 77.6% or 27,017 cars. Coupes outsold convertibles both overall (84.%) and within each model type. Model Quantity Percentage Stingray Coupe 11,499 33.0%Stingray Convertible 2,192 6.3%Grand Sport Coupe 9,496 27.3%Grand Sport Convertible 1,745 5.0%Z06 Coupe 5,965 17.1%Z06 Convertible 972 2.8%ZR1 Coupe 2,441 7.0%ZR1 Convertible 512 1.5% Totals: 34,822 100% The exterior color breakdown is as follows (sorted by volume): Arctic White (6,789) Black (6,164)Torch Red (4,848)Sebring Orange (2,980)Dark Shadow Gray (2,519)Long Beach Red (2,397)Elkhart Lake Blue (2,166)Blade Silver (1,844)Ceramic…