The 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Base was introduced to compete in the hatchback market. The Base is a member of a series of two trim levels for the Corvette which include Base and Z06. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Honda.
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.
Standard equipment in the Corvette for 1992 and 1993 includes the 5.7 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transmission puts the power of the Chevrolet engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the Corvette.
Several things can be said about the Chevrolet Corvette series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The eight-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.