Corvette Timeline

History of Corvette Development

C3 Information

From the 1971 Corvette brochure, a good illustration of the seldom understood difference between Gross and Net (in parentheses) power ratings. This was the last year that Gross Power ratings were shown in brochures.

Above – Finally – in 1982 an opening hatch was introduced on the Collector’s Edition – the last C3. 

Above – 1982 CE Wheels

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