What kind of car was the 1996 Corvette?

What kind of car was the 1996 Corvette?

The 1996 Corvette Grand Sport Coupe tributes the most famous competition Corvettes ever, the 1963 Grand Sport lightweight racers. Only five Grand Sports were built, but these Sting-Ray based machines made history in a hurry, and then they were gone. The 1996 Grand Sport is the highest performance regular-production Corvette you can buy.

What was the last year of the C4 Corvette?

The 1996 Corvette was the final year of the C4. The 1996 introduced the new LT4 engine, with 330 horsepower, it was available only with the 6-speed manual transmission. The LT1 engine was limited to the automatic transmission. Chevrolet commemorated the ending of the fourth generation of Corvettes by making two special edition Corvettes available.

What kind of handling system does a 1996 Corvette have?

New to the Corvette for 1996 is an optional Selective Real Time Damping system, which adjusts the shock absorbers every 10 to 15 milliseconds to provide optimum control of the vehicle. Coupes can be equipped with a Z51 Performance Handling Package, tuned for autocross and gymkhana enthusiasts.

Are there any special editions of the corvette?

Chevrolet commemorated the ending of the fourth generation of Corvettes by making two special edition Corvettes available. Both of these special editions feature an upgraded version of the LT1 power plant, the LT4 engine, which was showcased in both the Collectors Edition Corvette and a limited edition Grand Sport Corvette.

Can you change performance parts on a corvette?

Getting more oomph out of a Corvette can be as simple as changing out one critical part, or it can involve a complete replacement of entire systems, depending on the abilities and desires of the car’s owner. Performance parts for a car like the 1984-1996 Vette is a fairly inclusive category.