1991 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (RHD)

Description

The sixth generation C4 Corvette was launched to great acclaim in 1984, with good 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. The bodyshell was very aerodynamic whilst retaining traditional Corvette styling cues. The Corvette was still powered by a 5.7 litre V8, with Tuned Port Injection introduced for 1985. One unusual feature was the availability of a four-plus-three speed transmission, with computer-controlled overdrive on the top three gears. The C4 progressively improved over the years and by 1992 there had been a host of major upgrades, including ABS and the long- anticipated return of the convertible. The V8 now had Multiport Fuel Injection and developed 300bhp at 5000rpm and came with the option of the six-speed manual transmission employed in the ZR-1, along with a revised dashboard, traction control system and Goodyear GS-C tyres. Today the C4 Corvette is a very affordable car to buy and run, looks great, and in convertible form makes a desirable collector car.