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Is a 1988 Corvette a C4?

Is a 1988 Corvette a C4?

It had been the undefeated class champion in SCCA Showroom Stock racing for three straight years. For 1988, Chevrolet decided to build fifty-six street-legal cars for the 1988 SCCA Corvette Challenge series….1988 Corvette Overview.

Model: 1988 Corvette
Generation: C4 Corvette
Type: 2 Door Coupe, 2 Door Convertible

What engine did the 1988 Corvette have?

Features include: The 240-HP 5.7 Liter Corvette V8 with Tuned-Port Fuel Injection….

Engine
5.7 Liter (350 cu. in.) V8 with Tuned-Port Fuel Injection
Stroke 3.48”
Horsepower 245 net @ 4300 RPM
Torque 340 lb.-ft. @ 3200 RPM

What was the engine for the C4 Corvette in 1988?

Tony Rudd, lead designer of the LT5, the engine that would power the C4 ZR-1 Corvette from 1990 – 1995. For 1988, the L98 received another five horsepower bump in power thanks to the addition of freer-breathing cylinder heads and a re-profiled camshaft. Additionally, Chevrolet introduced a new, less restrictive muffler package for the 1988 model.

When did the 1988 Anniversary Corvette come out?

As a homage to the original 1953 Motorama Corvette, which was originally introduced at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel, Chevrolet executives decided to introduce the 1988 35th Anniversary Corvette at the New York Auto Show on April 1, 1988. The car was well received and the limited edition Anniversary Corvettes quickly sold out.

What was the price of a 1989 C4 Corvette?

1989 C4 The 6-speed manual transmission made its debut in the 1989 C4. Even though there were no changes to the engine or its power, Chevy still increased their prices. A coupe now set buyers back a little over a cool $31K.

When did the C4 Corvette get a removable top?

There was the standard removable top, in 1986 the convertible was made available and then in 1989 the hardtop convertible option was available. This informational guide’s main focus is the removable tops for the C4 Corvette coupes (Commonly referred to as Targa tops) and their various changes throughout C4 production.

What was the year of the 1988 Corvette?

1988 marked the 35th year of the Corvette, and Chevrolet celebrated with the C4 Corvette 35th Anniversary Edition. 2,050 Anniversary Editions sold, and it was very much a car of its time. It was finished in ready-for-Miami-Vice “Triple White” with white paint, white seating upholstery and door panels, white steering wheel, and white wheels.

Tony Rudd, lead designer of the LT5, the engine that would power the C4 ZR-1 Corvette from 1990 – 1995. For 1988, the L98 received another five horsepower bump in power thanks to the addition of freer-breathing cylinder heads and a re-profiled camshaft. Additionally, Chevrolet introduced a new, less restrictive muffler package for the 1988 model.

1989 C4 The 6-speed manual transmission made its debut in the 1989 C4. Even though there were no changes to the engine or its power, Chevy still increased their prices. A coupe now set buyers back a little over a cool $31K.

When did the C4 Corvette Anniversary Edition come out?

To celebrate Chevrolet’s 35th anniversary, a special anniversary edition of the C4 was produced in 1988, 22,789 in total, with about 7,500 as convertibles. No change was made to the engine or its horsepower.

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Ruth Doyle