1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (RHD)
Result: PASSED IN
Specifications
| Engine | V8 350 Cid |
|---|---|
| Gearbox | 4 Speed Automatic |
| Body Work | Convertible |
| Colour | White |
| Interior | Leather |
| Trim | Black |
| Wheels | Polished Alloy |
Description
The sixth-generation C4 Corvette was launched to great acclaim in 1984, with great looks and excellent handling the two areas coming in for the most praise - indeed, Car and Driver magazine went so far as to describe the Corvette as "the most advanced production car on the planet". With rack and pinion steering, four-wheel disc brakes and forged-aluminium suspension arms the Corvette was certainly a big improvement on the outgoing C3 and the bodyshell was very aerodynamic whilst retaining traditional Corvette styling cues. The Corvette was still powered by the 5.7-litre V8, with Tuned Port Injection introduced for 1985. Like all 'Vettes the C4 was progressively improved over the years and by 1991 there had been a host of major upgrades, including ABS and the long anticipated return of the convertible. The base V8 now developed 250bhp at 4,400rpm and came with the option of a six-speed manual employed in the ZR-1, or four-speed automatic. Today, the C4 Corvette is an affordable performance car that is easy to run, and in convertible form looks and sounds even better.
