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Even with eleven years already behind it, the C4 Corvette still managed to receive the accolades of enthusiasts and critics alike. It received praise for its jaw-dropping acceleration and equally for its intense road grip and superior handling. However, with the announcement that an all-new, fifth generation Corvette was under development and on track for the 1997 model year, there were few who were surprised by Chevrolet's decision to make minimal changes to the existing C4 Corvette coupe, and to completely eliminate the ZR-1 early in the 1995 production year.
That's not to say that there weren't any changes made to the 1995 Corvette.
Mechanically, the already robust LT1 engine received additional refinements.
The connecting rods were revised to improve strength and weight uniformity, the engine fan was made quieter, and the fuel injection system was improved to utilize alcohol-blend fuels, which began to have an increased appearance at gas pumps around the world at about that same time. Additionally, the new fuel injectors were developed to reduce fuel dripping when the engine was turned off.
Beyond the engine, additional mechanical improvements were also made to the drive train and other areas of the car. The electronically controlled four-speed automatic transmission was refined to provide smoother shifting, and the torque converter was made stronger and lighter.
350 cubic-inch V-8 engine, 300 horsepower
Multi-port fuel injection
4-speed automatic transmission
96.2-inch wheelbase
$36,785 base price new
20,742 C4 Corvettes produced in 1995, with 15,771 of those being coupes
Modern & Imports / 1980–Today
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1980 Metro Plumbing Sprint Car
1980 Auburn 866 Boattail Speedster (Replica)
1981 DMC DeLorean
1987 Chevrolet El Camino Custom
1988 Pontiac Grand Prix SE (Daytona 500 Pace Car Edition)
1990 Ford NASCAR "Baby Ruth Car"
1991 Buick Reatta Convertible
1992 Chevrolet Corvette Lister C4
1993 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 40th Anniversary Edition
1994 Chevrolet Camaro Z28
