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2011 Australian International Motor Show Auction
Lot
17

1991 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible (RHD)

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Specifications

Engine 350cu V-8
Gearbox T-700 Automatic
Body Work Convertible
Colour Red
Interior Black
Trim Leather
Wheels Chrome Alloy
Brakes Discs

Description

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The sixth-generation C4 Corvette was launched to great acclaim in 1984, with great looks and excellent handling the two areas coming in for the most praise - indeed, Car and Driver magazine went so far as to describe the Corvette as "the most advanced production car on the planet". With rack and pinion steering, four-wheel disc brakes and forged-aluminium suspension arms the Corvette was certainly a big improvement on the outgoing C3 and the bodyshell was very aerodynamic whilst retaining traditional Corvette styling cues. The Corvette was still powered by the 5.7-litre V8, with Tuned Port Injection introduced for 1985. Like all 'Vettes the C4 was progressively improved over the years and by 1991 there had been a host of major upgrades, including ABS and the long anticipated return of the convertible. The base V8 now developed 250bhp at 4,400rpm and came with the option of a six-speed manual employed in the ZR-1, or four-speed automatic. Today, the C4 Corvette is an affordable performance car that is easy to run, and in convertible form looks and sounds even better.