Car of the Year for 1992: The Chevrolet Corvette
Frequently you will find that buyers of the Chevrolet Corvette are very excited about their new car. The Corvette has held a place among the top of the Corvette line of car for more than a decade. It is an important automobile, and the 1992 model is no different in that respect. The Chevrolet Corvette comes under the heading of hatchback models that are suitable for families.
Performance
Chevrolet Corvette Engine Specs: The Corvette ZR-1 comes outfitted with a Chevrolet 5.7 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 32 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a ZF 6-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
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.
Fuel is handled for the Corvette is a MPI design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 20.00 gallons.
Corvette ZR-1 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. This is standard in the hatchback market.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $33,635 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Hatchback.
Fuel Efficiency
The Corvette ZR-1 received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 MPG driving in the city and 25 when it came to distance driving. The gas-powered Corvette is a non-green car.
In 1992 the Corvette came in the exterior colors of several colors. Other options were made available by the manufacturer.
In Summary
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 ZR-1 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.