What's Hot
    History

    The Best Corvette of Every Generation

    Clubs

    Texas Corvette Club TCA is in a League of its Own

    C6-C7

    The Corvette Performance Package of a Lifetime

    Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest TikTok
    Facebook Twitter Instagram
    Corvette Resource
    • Home
    • Corvettes
      1. C1-C3
      2. C4-C5
      3. C6-C7
      4. C8-C9
      5. View All

      Top Things to Look for When Purchasing a C3 Corvette Stingray

      06/04/2023

      The 1967 Corvette L88: The Ultimate C2 Sting Ray

      19/03/2023

      Carlisle Car Auction: 1953 Corvette Confirmed

      14/03/2023

      A Few Things to Know Before Buying a C3 Corvette

      16/02/2023

      Why the C4 Corvette ZR1 is a Smart Investment for Car Enthusiasts

      13/03/2023

      Overview of the C4 Corvette

      29/12/2022

      10 Myths You Didn’t Know About the C5 Corvette

      30/11/2022

      10 Fascinating Facts About the Chevrolet Corvette C5

      27/11/2022

      A Look Back at the Iconic Chevrolet Corvette C6.R

      09/03/2023

      A Look Back at the Highly Collectable 2011 Z06 Carbon Limited Edition Corvette

      03/02/2023

      The Corvette Performance Package of a Lifetime

      11/01/2023

      C7 Corvette ZR1 Engine is NO Laughing Matter

      04/01/2023

      A Look Back at the $3.6 Million Dollar C8 Chevy Corvette Z06

      29/03/2023

      The Hennessey C8 Corvette H700: The Ultimate Horsepower Upgrade

      08/03/2023

      The Battle of American Muscle vs. British Hybrid: C8 Z06 vs. McLaren Artura

      07/03/2023

      C8 Corvette Problems You Should Understand Before Buying

      27/02/2023

      Top Things to Look for When Purchasing a C3 Corvette Stingray

      06/04/2023

      A Look Back at the $3.6 Million Dollar C8 Chevy Corvette Z06

      29/03/2023

      The 1967 Corvette L88: The Ultimate C2 Sting Ray

      19/03/2023

      Carlisle Car Auction: 1953 Corvette Confirmed

      14/03/2023
    • Recent News

      Carlisle Car Auction: 1953 Corvette Confirmed

      14/03/2023

      The Hennessey C8 Corvette H700: The Ultimate Horsepower Upgrade

      08/03/2023

      The Battle of American Muscle vs. British Hybrid: C8 Z06 vs. McLaren Artura

      07/03/2023

      Corvette Invasion: The Largest Corvette Car Shows in Texas

      02/03/2023

      C8 Corvette Problems You Should Understand Before Buying

      27/02/2023
    • Road Tests

      High-Performance Driving at Ron Fellows Performance Corvette Driving School

      26/01/2023

      What You Should Know in the Battle of the C8 Corvette Winter Tires

      05/01/2023

      C7 Corvette ZR1 Engine is NO Laughing Matter

      04/01/2023

      The C8 Corvette Supercar Road Test Review

      04/01/2023

      The 10 Most Expensive Corvettes of All Time

      27/11/2022
    • Clubs

      Corvette Invasion: The Largest Corvette Car Shows in Texas

      02/03/2023

      45th Galveston Corvette Chevy Expo – A Spring Break Dream

      09/01/2023

      Texas Corvette Club TCA is in a League of its Own

      02/01/2023

      Corvette Funfest: A Great American Corvette Event

      01/01/2023

      The 10 Best Corvette Lovers Clubs In America

      21/11/2022
    • History

      Top Things to Look for When Purchasing a C3 Corvette Stingray

      06/04/2023

      A Look Back at the $3.6 Million Dollar C8 Chevy Corvette Z06

      29/03/2023

      The 1967 Corvette L88: The Ultimate C2 Sting Ray

      19/03/2023

      Why the C4 Corvette ZR1 is a Smart Investment for Car Enthusiasts

      13/03/2023

      A Look Back at the Highly Collectable 2011 Z06 Carbon Limited Edition Corvette

      03/02/2023
    • Racing

      The 1967 Corvette L88: The Ultimate C2 Sting Ray

      19/03/2023

      A Look Back at the Iconic Chevrolet Corvette C6.R

      09/03/2023

      The Hennessey C8 Corvette H700: The Ultimate Horsepower Upgrade

      08/03/2023

      The Battle of American Muscle vs. British Hybrid: C8 Z06 vs. McLaren Artura

      07/03/2023

      Unleashing the Speed: The 2024 Chevrolet Corvette Z06 GT3.R

      08/02/2023
    • Events

      Carlisle Car Auction: 1953 Corvette Confirmed

      14/03/2023

      Corvette Invasion: The Largest Corvette Car Shows in Texas

      02/03/2023

      High-Performance Driving at Ron Fellows Performance Corvette Driving School

      26/01/2023

      45th Galveston Corvette Chevy Expo – A Spring Break Dream

      09/01/2023

      Texas Corvette Club TCA is in a League of its Own

      02/01/2023
    Corvette Resource
    Home»Corvettes»C4-C5»10 Incredible Facts You Didn’t Know About the Corvette C4
    C4-C5

    10 Incredible Facts You Didn’t Know About the Corvette C4

    Facebook Twitter Pinterest WhatsApp
    Share
    Facebook Twitter Pinterest Telegram WhatsApp

    Corvette fans are an incredibly dedicated bunch and many of them have devoted countless hours to learning everything they can about the history and future of the legendary C4 Corvette from 1984-1996. You may think you know everything there is to know about the ’Vette, but you’d probably be surprised at how much you don’t actually know about this famous sports car. Here are 10 facts you didn’t know about the Corvette C4 that every enthusiast should commit to memory.

    1) The C4 was the first Corvette with a fiberglass body

    The Corvette C4 was first introduced in 1984 and was America’s first sports car with a fiberglass body. Fiberglass is one of the most popular materials for making cars because it’s lightweight and durable. The C4 is also pretty fast, with a top speed of 180 miles per hour.

    2) The C4 was available with a Doug Nash 4+3 transmission

    The C4 was available with a Doug Nash 4+3 transmission. That’s right, you could get your ‘vette with a manual transmission! The 4+3 was an extra-cost option, but it came standard on ZR-1s. A four-speed automatic was also offered as an option, in place of the 3+2.
    The fuel economy is 15 mpg city/21 mpg highway and 17 mpg combined with the four-speed auto transmission and 16 city/25 highway/19 combined for those who go for three pedals.

    3) The C4 was the first Corvette to be produced entirely in Kentucky

    The first-generation Chevrolet Corvette, also known as the C4 or third-generation Chevy Corvette, is a sports car produced by Chevrolet from 1983 to 1996. This generation saw many significant changes over its lifetime and is often considered one of the most desirable generations in terms of collectability. The C4 was the first Corvette to be produced entirely in Kentucky, USA. Upon its release in 1983 it quickly became known for its fuel efficiency and cutting-edge tech.

    4) The C4 was available with a ZR1 performance package

    The Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car manufactured by General Motors since 1953. The first generation of the Chevrolet Corvette was introduced in 1953, as an open-top roadster featuring a powerful V8 engine. It’s notable for being America’s first muscle car. In 1962, it was redesigned with a removable hardtop and became known as the ‘C2’. The third generation of this iconic vehicle, dubbed the ‘C3’, was introduced in 1968 and would come to be one of the most popular generations of all time.

    5) The C4 was the first Corvette to be produced with a live axle

    The Corvette is known for its performance and elegance. The 1984 release of the new Corvette, dubbed the C4, was a radical change from previous models. Not only did it have a live axle, it also had four-wheel disc brakes and a driver air bag.

    6) The C4 was available with an automatic transmission

    The first generation of Corvettes, from 1953 to 1962, were available with a choice of 3 transmissions: 4-speed manual, 2-speed Powerglide automatic, or 4-speed manual. This changed for 1963 when Chevrolet introduced the new Muncie M20 wide-ratio 4-speed transmission. The M20 transmission was available on all 1963 Corvettes and would remain an option until 1965 when it became standard equipment on all models.

    7) The C4 was the first Corvette to be produced with ABS

    In 1987, the C4 was introduced to the world and became an instant classic. It was a major departure from its predecessor, which had been in production since 1983. The 1986 model year also marked the first time that ABS brakes were offered on a Corvette. The four-spoke steering wheel was replaced with a two-spoke unit that was borrowed from other General Motors vehicles, and safety belt anchors were integrated into headrests for both front seats for added safety.

    8) The C4 was available with a Bose sound system

    The Corvette C4 was equipped with a Bose sound system. The Bose sound system had an amplified mono speaker in each door and one in the center of the dash. The speakers were powered by a 50-watt amplifier, which was also located in the center of the dash. There was no control knob for adjusting volume or bass levels; instead, both adjustments were done using an individual slider on each side of each speaker.

    9) The C4 was the first Corvette to have power windows

    In addition to its other features, the Corvette C4 was also one of the first cars in America to have power windows. This made it a very desirable model for many drivers. The power window switches are located on either side of the driver’s seat, and they control all four windows at once.

    10) The C4 was the first Corvette to have a removable roof panel

    The Chevrolet Corvette was originally introduced in 1953 and has continued to evolve with newer models. The fourth generation, or C4, is known for being the first model to have a removable roof panel. In 1986, General Motors introduced the third generation of Corvettes that were equipped with a targa top called an easy-action top. This new feature allowed drivers to remove the roof panel without having to remove any other panels or components from their car.

    Share. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Telegram WhatsApp
    Previous Article10 Surprising Facts About the Corvette C3 You Didn’t Know
    Next Article 10 Fascinating Facts About the Chevrolet Corvette C5

    Related Posts

    Top Things to Look for When Purchasing a C3 Corvette Stingray

    A Look Back at the $3.6 Million Dollar C8 Chevy Corvette Z06

    The 1967 Corvette L88: The Ultimate C2 Sting Ray

    Carlisle Car Auction: 1953 Corvette Confirmed

    Why the C4 Corvette ZR1 is a Smart Investment for Car Enthusiasts

    A Look Back at the Iconic Chevrolet Corvette C6.R

    The Hennessey C8 Corvette H700: The Ultimate Horsepower Upgrade

    The Battle of American Muscle vs. British Hybrid: C8 Z06 vs. McLaren Artura

    Add A Comment

    Comments are closed.

    Stay In Touch
    • Facebook
    • Twitter
    • Pinterest
    • Instagram
    • YouTube
    • TikTok
    DON'T MISS
    C8-C9

    C8 Corvette Problems You Should Understand Before Buying

    The C8 Chevy Corvette is the latest addition to the iconic sports car lineup, but…

    Corvettes

    Angelyne’s Pink Corvettes: The Iconic Cars of LA’s Self-Made Celebrity Queen

    Angelyne’s pink Corvettes and billboard promotion in Los Angeles in the 1980s were the stuff…

    Racing

    10 Reasons Why Corvettes Make Great Racing Cars

    When people think of racing cars, they often envision high-performance vehicles that cost hundreds of…

    C1-C3

    The Production of the 1964 Corvette

    The 1964 Corvette was a standout vehicle in the Chevrolet lineup and remains a popular…

    C1-C3

    10 Corvette Facts You Didn’t Know About the C2

    How many Corvette owners do you know? If you’re like most people, it’s probably not…

    OUR PICKS
    History

    A Brief History of Corvette Racing

    Since the early 50s Chevrolet Corvette has been in the game of sports cars. It…

    The 1953 Corvette the Beginning of a Supercar

    01/01/2023

    How the Chevrolet Corvette Changed Through the Years

    27/11/2022

    10 Myths You Didn’t Know About the C5 Corvette

    30/11/2022

    Corvette Resource is a Professional Corvette Blog. Here we will provide you with only exciting content that you will enjoy and find useful. We’re working to turn our passion into a successful website. We hope you enjoy our Content as much as we enjoy offering them to you.

    Email Us: contact@corvetteresource.com
    Address: 12335 Kingsride Ln | Suite 414 | Houston, Texas | 77024

    Categories
    • Clubs (6)
    • Corvettes (54)
      • C1-C3 (16)
      • C4-C5 (5)
      • C6-C7 (6)
      • C8-C9 (10)
    • Events (7)
    • History (25)
    • Racing (13)
    • Recent News (19)
    • Road Tests (6)
    Our Picks
    C8-C9

    What You Should Know in the Battle of the C8 Corvette Winter Tires

    Clubs

    Corvette Invasion: The Largest Corvette Car Shows in Texas

    History

    10 Corvette Cars That Are Unbelievably Bad

    Twitter Pinterest
    • Home
    • About Us
    • Contact us
    • Privacy Policy
    • Terms & Conditions
    © 2023 Corvette Resource

    Type above and press Enter to search. Press Esc to cancel.

    x
    x