Impressions of the Chevrolet Corvette for 1991
Standard equipment in the Corvette for 1990 and 1991 includes the 5.7 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and thirty two valves. A 6-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the Chevrolet engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Hatchback arena.
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.
Vehicle Statistics
The Corvette is 178.60 inches long, 71.00 inches wide, and 46.70 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. This is standard in the hatchback market.
The manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $32,565 when new. The dealer cost on the car was an industry-average price. This price was high compared to the industry standard price for a 2-door Hatchback.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1991 Corvette’s traditional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection style of design. The fuel tank holds 20.00 gallons.
The Corvette ZR-1 received an fuel efficiency rating of 16 MPG driving in the city and 25 when it came to long-distance. The gas-powered Corvette is a non-hybrid car.
We Think…
The 1991 model year was telling year for the Chevrolet Corvette. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the ZR-1 version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..