Collector Car Information

Those in the market for a car who buy a Chevrolet Corvette are often enthusiastic about their purchase. Since its launch the Corvette has been one of the flagships of the Chevrolet brand. This has always been a meaningful car, and the 1996 model is no different. A hatchback for everyone in the family is what the Chevrolet Corvette provides.

1996 Chevrolet Corvette Collector’s Edition Specs

The restyled Corvette Collector’s Edition is equipped with a 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a General Motors four-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1995 version.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Corvette comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses leaf front springs and leaf in the rear.

The fuel system for the 1996 Corvette is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

Statistics

The Corvette is 178.50 inches long, 70.70 inches wide, and 46.30 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 96.20 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Corvette is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the hatchback market.

The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $37,225, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Hatchback.

MPG Ratings

The 1996 Corvette gets 25 – 27 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 – 17 in the city. This is below average for a hatchback car.

In 1995 and 1996 the Corvette Collector’s Edition was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.

Parting Shots

The 1995 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Corvette. The 1996 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 Collector’s Edition will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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