Not Your Father’s Corvette - The 1994 Chevrolet Corvette Base

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 mated to a four-speed transmission by General Motors. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Corvette comes equipped with 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.

Vehicle Statistics

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

The standard warranty period for the Corvette is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the hatchback market.

The manufacturer retail price (MSRP) was $36,285 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-high price. This price was high compared to the industry average price for a 2-door Hatchback.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1994 Corvette is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.

The Corvette Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 24 - 27 when it came to long-distance. The gas-powered Corvette is a non-hybrid car.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Corvette

The 1993 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Corvette. The 1994 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Corvette Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.