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Corvette Statistics

The Chevrolet Corvette is a sports car that has been manufactured by General Motors since 1953. Today it is built at a General Motors assembly plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky, but in the past it was built in Flint, Michigan and St. Louis, Missouri. The National Corvette Museum and annual National Corvette Homecoming are also located in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

The Corvette was Motor Trend magazine’s Car of the Year for 1984 and 1998. It has also been on Car and Driver magazine’s annual Ten Best list fourteen times: the C4 from 1985 through 1989, the C5 in 1998, 1999, and 2002 through 2004, and the C6 from 2005 through 2008. The C6 was also nominated for the North American Car of the Year award for 2005. The C6 Z06 was named “Most Coveted Vehicle” in the 2006 Canadian Car of the Year contest.

Automobile Magazine called the Sting Ray the “coolest car in history”, and Sports Car International placed it at number 5 on their list of the Top Sports Cars of the 1960s.

The 1999 Corvette Convertible, along with the Mercedes-Benz S500, were named “Best Engineered Car of the 20th century” by the Society of Automotive Engineers publication Automotive Engineering International.

A Corvette has been selected as the pace car at the Indianapolis 500 ten times: 1978, 1986, 1995, 1998, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008.

1953 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 235ci/150hp 11.0 sec 17.9 sec @ 76.0 mph Estimate

1954 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 235ci/150hp 11.0 sec 17.9 sec @ 76.0 mph Road and Track Jun 54

1955 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 265ci/195hp 8.7 sec 16.3 sec Road and Track Jun 55

1956 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 265ci/225hp 7.5 sec 15.9 sec @ 91.0 mph Sports Car Illustrated Jun 56

1957 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 283ci/283hp 5.9 sec 14.3 sec @ 100.0 mph Internet
Corvette 283ci/283hp 6.0 sec 14.9 sec @ 95.0 mph Motor Trend Dec 56

1958 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 283ci/290hp 6.9 sec 15.6 sec @ 95.0 mph Motor Trend Mar 58
Corvette 283ci/250hp 7.6 sec 15.7 sec @ 90.0 mph SportsCar Illustrated Dec 57
Corvette 283ci/230hp 9.2 sec 17.4 sec @ 83.3 mph Motor Trend Mar 58

1959 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 283ci/270hp 6.6 sec 14.5 sec @ 95.0 mph Road and Track Jan 59
Corvette 283ci/250hp 7.8 sec 15.7 sec @ 90.0 mph Motor Trend Apr 59
Corvette 283ci/290hp 6.8 sec 14.9 sec @ 96.0 mph Internet

1960 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 283ci/230hp 8.4 sec 16.1 sec @ 89.0 mph Motor Trand Jul 60

1961 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 283ci/315hp 6.0 sec 15.5 sec @ 106.0 mph SportsCar Illustrated Dec 60
Corvette 283ci/315hp 5.5 sec 14.2 sec @ 99.0 mph Car Life
Corvette 283ci/230hp 7.7 sec 16.5 sec @ 83.0 mph Car Life

1962 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 327ci/360hp 5.9 sec 14.5 sec @ 104.0 mph Sports Car Graphic Dec 61
Corvette 327ci/360hp 5.9 sec 14.2 sec @ 104.0 mph Hot Rod

1963 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 327ci/360hp 5.9 sec 14.9 sec @ 95.0 mph Road and Track Oct 62
Corvette 327ci/360hp 6.2 sec 14.6 sec Motor Trend Dec 62
Corvette 327ci/300hp 7.2 sec 15.5 sec @ 86.0 mph Car Life Dec 62

1964 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 327ci/250hp 7.6 sec 16.2 sec Internet
Corvette 327ci/375hp 5.6 sec 14.2 sec @ 100.0 mph Motor Trend

1965 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 396ci/425hp 5.7 sec 14.1 sec @ 103.0 mph Road and Track Aug 65
Corvette 327ci/350hp 6.2 sec 14.9 sec @ 94.0 mph Motor Trend Oct 64
Corvette 327ci/375hp 6.3 sec 14.4 sec @ 99.0 mph Motor Trend Aug 65
Corvette 327ci/300hp 7.5 sec 15.8 sec @ 90.0 mph Motor Trend Apr 65
Corvette 396ci/425hp 6.0 sec 14.1 sec @ 104.0 mph Car Life

1966 Corvette

1966 Chevrolet Corvette Picture

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 427ci/425hp 5.7 sec 14.0 sec Internet
Corvette 427ci/425hp n/a 12.8 sec @ 112.0 mph Car & Driver

1967 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 427ci/435hp 5.6 sec 13.8 sec @ 110.5 mph Motor Trend 4/97
Corvette 427ci/435hp n/a 13.9 sec @ 106.3 mph PopularHot Rod
Corvette Convertible 327ci/300hp 7.8 sec 16.0 sec @ 86.5 mph Car & Driver

1968 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 427ci/435hp 6.5 sec 13.4 sec @ 109.5 mph Car Life
Corvette 327ci/350hp 7.1 sec 15.0 sec @ 92.0 mph Car & Driver
Corvette 427ci/435hp n/a 13.3 sec @ 108.0 mph HC

1969 Corvette

1969 Chevrolet Corvette Picture

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette ZL1 427ci/430hp n/a 12.1 sec @ 116.0 mph Internet
Corvette 427ci/435hp 6.6 sec 14.6 sec @ 98.6 mph Car Life
Corvette L88 427ci/430hp n/a 13.6 sec @ 111.1 mph Hot Rod
Corvette ZL-1 427ci/460hp n/a 10.9 sec @ 130.0 mph Motor Trend

1970 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette LS5 427ci/390hp 6.1 sec 14.3 sec Internet
Corvette 350ci/370hp 5.7 sec 14.2 sec @ 102.2 mph Car Life

1971 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette LS6 454ci/425hp 6.5 sec 13.7 sec @ 102.0 mph Car Craft 8/71
Corvette 454ci/365hp n/a 14.0 sec @ 95.64 mph PopularHot Rod

1972 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 350ci/255hp 6.9 sec 14.3 sec Internet

1973 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 350ci/250bhp 7.2 sec 15.5 sec @ 94 mph Road and Track
Corvette 350ci/250bhp 6.7 sec 15.1 sec @ 95.4 mph Car & Driver

1974 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 350ci/250hp 8.9 sec 15.6 sec @ 92.3 mph Road Test Feb 74

1975 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 350ci/205hp 7.7 sec 16.1 sec @ 87.4 mph Car and Drive May 1975
Corvette 350ci/175hp 9.6 sec 16.4 sec Internet

1976 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 350ci/210hp 7.4 sec 15.2 sec @ 92.4 mph Road Test Jun 76
Corvette 350ci/210hp 8.1 sec 16.5 sec @ 87.0 mph Road and Track Mar 76

1977 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 350ci/210hp 6.8 sec 15.5 sec @ 92.5 mph Road and Track Jun 77
Corvette 350ci/210hp 8.8 sec 16.6 sec @ 82.0 mph Motor Trend Dec 76

1978 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 350ci/220hp 7.8 sec 16.1 sec @ 88.1 mph Car and Drive Oct 77

1979 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 350ci/230hp 6.6 sec 15.3 sec @ 95.0 mph Road and Track Dec 78
Corvette 350ci/230hp 7.3 sec 15.7 sec Internet

1980 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 350ci/230hp 7.4 sec 15.4 sec Internet
Corvette 350ci/190hp 7.6 sec 15.9 sec @ 88.0 mph Car and Drive May 80
Corvette 350ci/190hp 9.2 sec 17.0 sec @ 82.0 mph Road and Track 1980

1981 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 350ci/200hp 7.9 sec 16.1 sec @ 84. 5 mph Estimate

1982 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 350ci/200hp 7.9 sec 16.1 sec @ 84. 5 mph Road and Track Nov 82
Corvette 350ci/200hp 9.2 sec 16.6 sec Internet

1984 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 350ci/230hp 6.7 sec 15.1 sec Internet

1985 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 350/230 5.7 sec 14.1 sec Internet

1986 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 350/230 350ci/255hp 5.8 sec 14.4 sec @ 96.0 mph Road and Track Feb 86

1987 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 350ci/240hp 6.3 sec 14.8 sec @ 95.0 mph Road and Track Jun 87
Corvette 350ci/240hp 6.7 sec 15.3 sec @ 90.8 mph Motor Trend Nov 89

1988 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 350ci/245hp 6.0 sec 14.2 sec @ 98.0 mph Car and Driver Sep 88
Corvette 350ci/245hp 6.0 sec 14.6 sec @ 95.5 mph Road and Track Feb 88
Corvette 350ci/245hp 6.5 sec 15.0 sec @ 93.6 mph Motor Trend 9/88

1989 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette Callaway TT 350ci/382hp 4.4 sec 12.9 sec @ 111.0 mph Car & Driver 5/89
Corvette 350ci/240hp 5.6 sec 14.5 sec @ 95.27 mph Motor Trend 11/89
Corvette 350ci/245hp 6.2 sec 14.8 sec @ 97.0 mph Road and Track 1989
Corvette 350ci/245hp 6.4 sec 15.0 sec @ 94.6 mph Motor Trend 5/89

1990 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette ZR1 350ci/375hp 4.7 sec 13.1 sec @ 110.0 mph Motor Trend Jun 89
Corvette man 350ci/250hp 5.6 sec 14.1 sec @ 101.5 mph Motor Trend Apr 90
Corvette auto 350ci/250hp 5.7 sec 14.2 sec @ 99.1 mph Motor Trend Apr 90
Corvette Conv 350ci/245hp 6.3 sec 14.8 sec @ 95.0 mph Motor Trend Apr 90

1991 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 350ci/245hp 5.3 sec 13.9 sec Internet
Corvette Conv. 350ci/245hp 5.6 sec 14.1 sec Internet

1992 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 350ci/300hp 5.0 sec 13.6 sec @ 104.0 mph Car and Driver Dec 91
Corvette 350ci/300hp 5.6 sec 13.9 sec Internet
Corvette 350ci/300hp 5.7 sec 14.1 sec Internet

1993 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette ZR1 350ci/405hp 4.9 sec 13.4 sec @ 110.0 mph Motor Trend 6/93
Corvette ZR1 350ci/405hp 5.2 sec 13.6 sec Internet
Corvette 350ci/300hp 5.3 sec 13.9 sec @ 101.0 mph Motor Trend 6/93

1994 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette ZR1 350ci/405hp 4.7 sec 13.1 sec Internet
Corvette 350ci/300hp 5.5 sec 14.1 sec Internet

1995 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette Lingenfelte 383ci/470hp 3.9 sec 12.0 sec @ 122.9 mph Motor Trend 3/96
Corvette Rippie DRM 385ci/550hp 4.4 sec 12.7 sec @ 115.3 mph Road & Track 6/95
Corvette ZR1 350ci/405hp 5.2 sec 13.6 sec @ 105.7 mph Road & Track 6/95

1996 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette GS 350ci/330hp 4.7 sec 13.3 sec Internet
Corvette GS 350ci/330hp 4.9 sec 13.3 sec Internet
Corvette GS 350ci/330hp 5.2 sec 13.6 sec @ 103.8 mph Car Craft 6/96

1997 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 346ci/345hp 4.7 sec 13.4 sec @ 109.4 mph Car Craft 2/97
Corvette 346ci/345hp 4.8 sec 13.3 sec @ 108.9 mph Road & Track Feb 97
Corvette 346ci/345hp 4.8 sec 13.2 sec @ 109.6 mph Motor Trend Apr 97
Corvette 346ci/345hp 4.9 sec 13.4 sec @ 108.0 mph Car and Driver Feb 97

1998 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette Conv 346ci/345hp 5.1 sec 13.5 sec @ 107.0 mph Car & Driver Mar 98
Corvette 346ci/345hp 5.3 sec 13.8 sec @ 103.0 mph Car & Driver Nov 97
Corvette 346ci/345hp 5.2 sec 13.8 sec @ 102.1 mih Road and Track 1998 Sp>

1999 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 346ci/345hp 4.7 sec 13.4 sec @ 109.4 mph Corvette Quarterly Win 98
Corvette 346ci/345hp 4.8 sec 13.3 sec @ 108.6 mph Motor Trend Sep 99
Corvette 346ci/345hp 5.3 sec 13.6 sec @ 107.3 mph Road and Track Sep 98

2000 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 346ci/345hp 5.3 sec 13.6 sec @ 108.0 mph Internet

2001 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 346ci/345hp 3.5 sec 10.3 sec @ 109.3 mph Motor Trend Mar 01
Corvette Conv 346ci/345hp 4.5 sec 13.1 sec @ 111.0 mph Car and Driver Aug 01
Corvette 345ci/385hp 4.6 sec 13.0 sec @ 110.5 sec Road and Track 2001 Sp>

2002 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette Z06 5.7L/405hp 4.7 sec 13.1 sec @ 111.0 mph Road and Track Mar 2002
Corvette Z06 5.7L/405hp 3.9 sec 12.4 sec @ 116.0 mph General Motors

2003 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 345ci/350hp 4.9 sec 13.4 sec @ 101.1 mph Road and Track Aug 02

2004 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 6.0L/400hp 4.2 sec 12.7 sec @ 102.5 mph Estimate

2005 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 6.0L/400hp 4.2 sec 12.5 sec Edmunds 2005

2006 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 427ci/500hp 3.5 sec 11.5 sec Motor Trend Oct 05
Corvette 6.0L/400hp 4.8 sec 13.1 sec @ 108.9 Road and Track Sep 2005
Corvette 7.0L/505hp 4.4 sec 11.9 sec @ 124 mph Edmunds 2006

2007 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 6.0L/400hp 4.8 sec 13.1 sec @ 108.9 Estimate

2008 Corvette

Performance Engine 0 to 60 Quarter Mile Source
Corvette 6.0L/400hp 4.8 sec 13.1 sec @ 108.9 Estimate

2009 Corvette



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