The second-generation Corvette, introduced in 1963, was really when this model hit its stride. It represented the work of the best minds of GM at the time
The original Grand Sport, which was internally called "The Lightweight," looks like a production car at first glance, but it's actually smaller
Seemingly out of nowhere, Chevrolet had created a Corvette that could genuinely compete against the Ferrari Testarossa and Porsche 911 Turbo.
I already waxed poetic about the C5-R yesterday, but in case you don't want to click away from this page, here's a quick summary.
The C5 Corvette was a quantum leap forward when it arrived in 1997. With an aluminum chassis, rear transaxle, and a new family of V8s, it was truly world-class.
This 7.0-liter naturally aspirated motor cranked out 505 hp and was closely related to the unit used in the C6.R race car. You could buy this car for its engine alone, but it handles great too
We have to admit that the C6 Z06 is more our style, but how can you not love the ZR1? This was the first supercharged Corvette, and the first to break the 200-mph barrier
Yes, the Z06 is much quicker, and we're big fans of the Grand Sport, but the C7 Stingray will be remembered as a watershed moment.