The First Impressions of the Chevrolet Corvette for 2004

Chevrolet has been blessed with many award-winning designs, including the Chevrolet Corvette of 2004. There are two trim levels to the Corvette, including Base and Z06. The Base version is one of the more popular options. Like in 2003 the popular 5.7 liter Chevrolet has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers around the world.

Performance

Chevrolet Corvette Engine Specs: The Corvette Base comes outfitted with a Chevrolet 5.7 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a General Motors 4-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

Fuel is handled for the Corvette is a SFI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.00 gallons.

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

Corvette Base Statistics

104.50 of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable 47.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the Corvette Base are 179.70 inches long by 73.60 inches wide.

The Chevrolet Corvette lists at $52,185 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $45,662.

The standard warranty period for the Corvette is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2004 Corvette gets 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Chevrolet Corvette Base sold well in 2004. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Chevrolet, specifically a Corvette.