Not Your Father’s Corvette – The 1992 Chevrolet Corvette Base
The restyled Corvette Base is equipped with a 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a Hydra-Matic four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1991 version.
The Corvette uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses leaf and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Corvette Base are 70.70 inches wide by 178.50 inches long. It sits 46.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 96.20 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The retail price (MSRP) was $33,635 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-low price. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1992 Corvette is a SFI design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.
The Corvette Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 25 when it came to highway driving. The gas-powered Corvette is a non-hybrid car.
Parting Shots
The 1991 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Corvette. The 1992 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Corvette Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.