1992 Chevrolet Corvette - Classic Muscle
The Chevrolet Corvette is an American Icon. I always wanted one when I was a kid. When I graduated college I finally got one. It was in 1992. I bought it new. I still have it (2016) and it only has 80,000 miles on it. It has the OLD LT1 engine in it. It has the Chevy LS motor which is entirely different than the new 2015 LT motors in Corvettes. It was not America's favorite body style. In the mid 80’s Chevy changed to this body style and changed it again around 1997. The first cars of this body style were WAY under powered. That was the “Port Tuned Injection” motors. They only had around 200 hp and 200 ft. lbs. of torque. The 1992 had a fairly good 300 HP, but an AWESOME 400 ft. lbs. of torque. Torque is what sets you back in the seat, not HP. The car performs very well. It drives like... (more)
Story
When in college. I drove a boring F150 that was 15 years old. I am a car guy so I was always at the local car show on Saturdays. Upon graduation I treated myself with the Corvette for graduating Engineering. I didnt tell anyone. I showed up to the car show as usual but this time, instead of parking way in the back, I pulled up front and center with a New Corvette. Wow everyone was surprised an... (more)
Pros
The leather interior is exceptional. The cockpit has a rocketship feel. The torque is unending. The motor is a Chevy LT1 and the parts are really cheap. The entire front end lifts away (instead of a hood) so you can reach everything to work on it (except the water pump and distributor lets not even go there). The suspension and handling is second to none (for 1992). The low and wide body rides the corners like a roller coaster. The wide tires in the front and back have endless grip. The price is REALLY cheap because this isn't peoples favorite body style. Everyone and their dog makes after... (more)
Cons
This is the worst body style of all the Corvettes (according to Corvette fans, but not me, I like it). It's only 2 seats with no trunk. Insurance can be quite high on it. Ground clearance is really low, so watch out.
2018 Chevrolet Corvette - The great Corvette Z06.
The Chevrolet Corvette has never been better. The front engine, rear wheel driven all-American sports car is one of the sweetest handling machines this side of supercar territory. But above the lowly Stingray and underpowered Grand Sport, the Z06 begs the question, what separates sports cars from supercars? Co-developed with the C7.R racecar, it shouldn’t surprise us that this has genuine pedigree. Available in standard form or with a Z07 handling package, this is the one ‘Vette to rule them all, particularly if your addiction is for chewing tires and spitting out rapid lap times around a race track.
Story
I took my wife on a romantic date in this car and we ended up making out in the back seat of the Corvette.
Pros
Much like the standard Corvette, entry and egress to and from the Z06 is tricky thanks to wide door sills and a low stance. Once inside, the two-seater is decidedly ‘snug’ though not uncomfortably so. An open top experience in the convertible changes the atmosphere to one of an airy nature, but at the compromise of the edgy driving dynamics. The driver-centric cockpit centers around standard GT seats, but Competition Sport seats are optionally available with extra side bolstering. Lightweight carbon fiber and aluminum trim adds refinement and an aggressive touch, as does a flat-bottomed st... (more)
Cons
The Corvette has not been crash tested, but does feature ABS brakes and stability control. Although the 2018 Chevrolet Corvette is considered to be a performance bargain, some models are still too expensive for the average car buyer. You will have to shell out at least $82,000 for the high-performance Z06 model.
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