Car of the Year for 1993: The Chevrolet Corvette
There have been several award-winning cars from Chevrolet over the years, including the Chevrolet Corvette of 1993. There are three trim levels to the Corvette, including 40th Anniversary Edition, Base, and ZR-1. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 1992 the popular 5.7 liter Chevrolet has made this a popular choice for hatchback buyers nationwide.
1993 Chevrolet Corvette Base Specs
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 ZF six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1992 version.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Corvette uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by leaf front springs and leaf in the rear.
The fuel system for the 1993 Corvette is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.
Statistics
96.20 of wheelbase allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers. It sits 46.30 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the Corvette Base are 178.50 inches long by 70.70 inches wide.
The standard warranty period for the Corvette is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the hatchback market.
The Chevrolet Corvette lists at $34,595 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-low price.
MPG Ratings
The 1993 Corvette gets 24 – 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a hatchback car.
In 1992 and 1993 the Corvette Base was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were available as special orders from the factory.
What We Think of the Chevrolet Corvette
In summation the 1993 Chevrolet Corvette Base was a great success. Chevrolet responded to critisims about the 1992 Corvette and made sweeping changes. The result is a great car and even better hatchback. Let’s hope the Chevrolet Corvette for 1993 is a sign of the future.