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From the 1984 model year (available January 1984) through the 1988 model year, the Corvette was available with a Doug Nash "4+3" transmission - a 4-speed manual coupled to an automatic overdrive on the top three gears. This unusual transmission was a synergy that allowed the Corvette to keep a stout 4 speed, but add an overdrive.
In a Car and Driver test event known as “Gathering of Eagles” (1987), Callaway drove a specially-modified Callaway Twin Turbo Corvette (C4), known as the "Top Gun" project, to a top speed of 231 mph (372 km/h), winning the magazine's shootout. A production Callaway managed a best of 187.95 mph (302.48 km/h).
Originally set to be introduced for the 2011 model year, the C7's debut was delayed until the 2014 model year to make changes to make the car more appealing to younger buyers. [89] Mid-engine and rear-engine layouts had been considered, but the front-engine, rear-wheel drive platform was retained to keep production costs lower. [90]
Only 53 of these packages were optioned during the 1970 to 1972 model years. For the 4th generation (C4) , the ZR1 was the top-tier package that was available from 1990 to 1995, with a special engine designed in partnership with Lotus, after General Motors acquired Group Lotus , and with the objective of creating the world's fastest production car.
The Chevrolet Corvette GTP was an American Grand Touring Prototype-class sports prototype racing car which successfully participated in the IMSA Camel GT from 1984 until 1989. The car was professionally fielded in competition as General Motors ' Chevrolet Corvette C4 official factory team effort in the IMSA GTP class.
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LT5 DOHC V8 engine (C4 Corvette ZR-1) 1989: 1993: Engine was built for GM by Mercury Marine. Located at 3003 N Perkins Rd. Closed in 2011. Sold in 2012 to Asco Industries. H: Navistar - Springfield Assembly Plant (Main Line) Springfield, Ohio: United States: Chevrolet Silverado Medium Duty International CV: 2019: Located at 6125 Urbana Road.
The mean of the top speed for both runs is taken as the car's top speed. [1] [2] In instances where the top speed has been determined by removing the limiter, the test met these requirements, and the car is sold with the limiter on then the limited speed is accepted as meeting this requirement. For the McLaren F1 the estimation by Car and ...