Corvette Generations:
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8
Corvette: Year by Year
1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 19631964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974
1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985
1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007
2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Corvette Terms
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C1:1953 - 1962 Corvettes, also known as the "Straight Axle" Corvettes.
C2:
1963 - 1967 Corvettes, also known as the "Mid Year" Corvettes.
C3:
1968 - 1983 Corvettes.
C4:
1983 - 1996 Corvettes.
C5:
1997 - 2004 Corvettes.
C5R:
A C5 based race car highly successful at LeMans, Daytona and Sebring.
C6:
2006 - 2013 Corvettes.
C7:
2014 - ? Corvettes
Cafaro, John:
Corvette designer credited with the styling of the C5.
CAGS:
Computer Aided Gear Selection. A fuel economy feature introduced in 1989 that skipped second and third gears during casual driving.
Callaway:
Callaway Engineering produced a series of modified Corvettes some of which were sold through Chevrolet dealers. See callawaycars.com for more information.
CERV:
Short for Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle. A series of race / show cars built for R&D efforts.
Clamshell:
A hood design that hinges at the front and offers access to the engine, tires and suspension. Used in the C4 Corvettes.
Cole, Ed:
GM executive who was an early proponent of the Corvette.
Correct:
Parts, accessories and options that were installed by the factory and a term that is sometimes a source of controversy. For example, a CD player installed in a 1960 Corvette would not be considered "correct".
Corss-Fire Injection:
An early electronic fuel injection system used in 1982 to 1984 Corvettes.
Corvette:
A small, light and easily maneuverable warship after which the Chevrolet sports car was named. See en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Corvette.
Cowl Vents:
Vents mounted near the cowl in front of the windshield in C1 and C2 Corvettes.
Cusinart:
A wheel style used in 1991 Corvettes, nicknamed due to the design similarity with the food processor.
