History of Chevy Corvette

The Chevy Corvette is a sports car that hasThe third phase in the history of Chevy Corvette
been designed by General Motors. The history ofstarted from 1968-1983. The new style had a
Chevy Corvette suggests that this racing car hassimilar look to Chevys Mako 2 concept car and
been admired by thousands of people worldwide.the car was exclusively designed by Larry
This sports car was introduced in 1953 as a showShinoda under the direction of Bill Mitchell. The
car to compete with European companies likebody was modified and four-wheel disc brakes
Jaguar and MG. The response was great and thewere introduced. The fourth stage (1983-1996)
production began in Flint, Michigan and St. Louis,allowed Chevy cars to achieve complete modern
Missouri. The purpose was to provide you withlooks. The new engine strength was increased to
best racing experience!200 hp with cross fire injection feature. A fuel
The first phase from 1953-1962 was crucial in theinjection carburetor was also added to L83 and
history of Chevy Corvette. The 1953 cars werethe manual transmissions were expelled. The C4
hand built with an attractive fiberglass body. As aChevy Corvette attained a fabulous look with
sports car, it was weak but still pretty. Manyhighest HP engine, 6-speed transmission, windows,
modifications allowed increasing the sale but therelocks, taillights, fiberglass body panels, etc.
was a dramatic collapse in 1955. With theThe fifth phase (1997-2003) in history of Chevy
assistance of specialist European team, manyCorvette provided the racing car with cutting
radical changes were implemented in the 1956edge design and improved consistency. The C4
cars. Many tests were conducted and in 1958, thecar was changed to C5 and Corvette celebrated
Chevy Corvette cars were on the right track ofthe 50th anniversary in 2003. Later the C5 racing
success. In between 1961 and 1962, Chevycar was converted to C5-R racer, which had an
Corvette became a part of American culture andenlarged engine and sleek body. The C5-R
the racing car was the first choice amongstachieved victory in many races including the
people in the United States. The second phaseAmerican Le Mans Series in GTS class. The
(1962-1967) gave the new name Corvette StingChevy Corvette had to face tough competition
Ray and the performance was taken to newfrom Ferrari but in the end was victorious.
level.