Okay, after the big block made it’s last appearance in 1974 there was a new fuel introduced,- low lead or more precisely, unleaded. In addition, the Corvette engineering team was now faced with tougher emission standards that required the use of a catalytic converter and smog equipment that literally choked the power from the [...]
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An enthusiast shares his knowledge and passion for Corvettes
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Mar
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13
Mar
Designer vs. engineer is how i would describe the evolution of the C-1 series solid axle Corvette. The very first ones, 315 or so hand built were examples all polo white with red interiors, 2 speed powerglide transmissions and all sporting the “blue flame” special inline six cylinder engine. A testament to Harley Earl, Ed [...]
13
Mar
While reviewing the video brochure for the new 2005 C-6 Corvette, there was a statement made that said “every Corvette ever made is a race car the average person can drive every day”. This was never more true than in the late sixties/early seventies when the new 1968 Corvette debuted. The shark series (as they [...]
