Impressions of the Chevrolet Corvette for 1995

The restyled Corvette ZR-1 is equipped with a 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a ZF six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1994 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Corvette uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by leaf front springs and leaf in the rear.

Statistics

96.20 of wheelbase allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers. It sits 46.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the Corvette ZR-1 are 178.50 inches long by 70.70 inches wide.

The standard warranty period for the Corvette is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the hatchback market.

The Chevrolet Corvette lists at $36,785 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-low price.

Fuel Efficiency

For the 1995 Corvette, the fuel configuration is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 20.00 gallons.

The Corvette ZR-1 received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 25 - 27 when it came to highway driving. The gas-powered Corvette is a non-hybrid car.

Parting Shots

The 1995 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Corvette. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the ZR-1 version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.