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What was the horsepower of the 1985 Corvette?

What was the horsepower of the 1985 Corvette?

The 1985 Corvette replaced the 205 horsepower L83 engine with the L98 230 horsepower engine with Bosch tuned port fuel injection. Torque also increased from 290 lb-ft of torque to 330 lb-ft.

What was the spring rate on a 1985 Corvette?

Because of critizism about the harsh ride of the car the spring rates were reduced 26% in front and 25% in the rear. A “Tuned Port Injection” badge appeared on the side of the Vette to go along with the new engine.

What is the VIN on a 1985 Corvette?

1985 Corvette engines have the last six digits of the VIN stamped on the block after the engine number. The date code the engine was manufactured was also cast into the block.

What was the handling package for the 1985 Corvette?

The red and silver paint colors were changed slightly to make them more attractive. The Z51 handling package now included 9.5-inch wheels all around, with Delco-Bilstein gas-charged shock absorbers, thicker stabilizer bars and a heavy-duty cooling system. The instrument cluster was updated to make it more readable.

The 1985 Corvette replaced the 205 horsepower L83 engine with the L98 230 horsepower engine with Bosch tuned port fuel injection. Torque also increased from 290 lb-ft of torque to 330 lb-ft.

Where can I buy a 1985 Chevy Corvette?

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Because of critizism about the harsh ride of the car the spring rates were reduced 26% in front and 25% in the rear. A “Tuned Port Injection” badge appeared on the side of the Vette to go along with the new engine.

The red and silver paint colors were changed slightly to make them more attractive. The Z51 handling package now included 9.5-inch wheels all around, with Delco-Bilstein gas-charged shock absorbers, thicker stabilizer bars and a heavy-duty cooling system. The instrument cluster was updated to make it more readable.

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