4th Generation | Corvette C4 Generation | 1984-1996

Welcome to 1984! During this time the Corvette saw its most major update since the '63 stingray. The all-new '84 Corvette roared out of the gate with a 96.2-inch wheelbase, featured a more spacious interior and simply put, better all-around engineering. In fact, the changes to the new Corvette were so extensive that Chevy needed an extra year to prepare the factory for its build (hence no 1983 Corvette). The new '84 Corvette came with all-new mechanical features like a completely revised transmission, suspension and steering (rack-and-pinion).

As the years went on so did the Corvette. The remainder of the '80s saw improved horsepower, the return of the convertible ('86), larger tires and cosmetic improvements. The '90s were a true milestone, thanks in no small part to the introduction of the Chevy Corvette ZR-1. Below you'll find a few more interesting facts about the 4th generation Chevy Corvette.

• 1984 - One piece removable targa top roof (no longer T top), full body front hood. Car & Driver calls the new Corvette 'the most advanced production car on the planet'. Testing revealed the highest lateral acceleration of any production car.
• 1986 - Return of the Corvette convertible (manual top).
• 1987 - "B2K" Callaway Twin Turbo engine package available-$19,995 option. 184 total built.
• 1988 - 56 Corvette race cars built for Sports Car Club of America's SCCA Corvette challenge racing series.
• 1989 - Introduced the ZF 6 speed manual transmission.
• 1990 - ZR-1 finally arrived, Lotus designed 375 HP built by Mercury Marine included wide body rear and rounded square tail lamps.
• 1992 - 1,000,000th Corvette produced July 2, 1992.
• 1993 - ZR1 now at 405 HP! 40th anniversary package-ruby red.
• 1995 - ZR-1 Production ends, Pace Car for Indianapolis 500 (1978, 1986, 1995)
• 1996 - Introduced 2 new special editions, the Grand Sport and Collector's Editions. Last year of C4 Corvette.