First Impressions of the Chevrolet Corvette for 1995

Chevrolet has been blessed with many award-winning designs, including the Chevrolet Corvette of 1995. There are three trim levels to the Corvette, including Base, Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, and ZR-1. The Base version is one of the more popular options. Like in 1994 the popular 5.7 liter Chevrolet has made this a popular choice for hatchback buyers around the world.

Performance

The Corvette Base is equipped with a General Motors 5.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

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

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

Corvette Base Statistics

The dimensions of the Corvette Base are 70.70 inches wide by 178.50 inches long. It sits a comfortable 46.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 96.20 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

The listed retail price in 1995 (MSRP) was $36,785, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Hatchback.

Fuel Efficiency

The Corvette Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and 25 - 27 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In 1994 and 1995 the Corvette Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

Conclusion

Considering all factors the 1995 Chevrolet Corvette Base was a very important. Chevrolet responded to critisims about the 1994 Corvette and made drastic changes. The result is better than the sum of its parts. Look for more from Chevrolet along these lines in the future.