Not Your Father’s Corvette - The 1991 Chevrolet Corvette Base

The restyled Corvette Base is equipped with a 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a Hydra-Matic four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1990 version.

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.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Corvette Base are 71.00 inches wide by 178.60 inches long. It sits 46.70 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 $32,565 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-low price. This price was high compared to the industry average price for a 2-door Hatchback.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1991 Corvette is a TPI-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 16 MPG driving in the city and 25 when it came to long-distance. The gas-powered Corvette is a non-hybrid car.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Corvette

The 1990 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Corvette. The 1991 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.