Getting 25 - 27 Miles a Gallon: The Chevrolet Corvette for 1995

Frequently you will discover that purchasers of the Chevrolet Corvette are quite excited about their purchase. The Corvette has held a position among the top of the Corvette line of car for a very long time. It is a significant car, and the 1995 model is no different. The Chevrolet Corvette comes under the heading of convertible models that are exiciting.

Under the Hood

Standard equipment in the Corvette for 1994 and 1995 includes the 5.7 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Chevrolet engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Corvette.

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

The Corvette is 178.50 inches long, 70.70 inches wide, and 46.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 96.20 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

Pricing is a vital consideration when shopping for a car. The Chevrolet Corvette lists at $36,785 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-high price. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 2-door convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1995 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 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and 25 - 27 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Corvette

The 1995 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Corvette. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Indianapolis 500 Pace Car version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.