Chevrolet Corvette
Fiberglass American coupe
The Chevrolet Corvette is an American sports car produced by General Motors since 1953, considered the flagship of the Chevrolet brand.
Often called simply the Corvette or the Vette, it represents America's longest-running continuously produced sports car.
The name evokes a small, fast warship—fitting for a vehicle known for performance and sleek design: He's been restoring a '63 Corvette in his garage.
Reinforced woven strand composite
- carbon fiberReinforced polymer composite
- fastbackSedan with sloped rear
- convertibleCar with folding roof
- coupeTwo-door fixed-roof car
vents · spoiler · diffuser · aerodynamics · sculpted · aggressive · sleek · low-slung
High-performance American vehicle
- V8Eight-cylinder engine layout
- DetroitMichigan automotive hub
- General MotorsMajor American car manufacturer
- CamaroChevrolet sports coupe
Route 66 · NASCAR · Indy 500 · Ford Mustang · Dodge Challenger · American Dream · stars and stripes · heartland
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- top speedMaximum achievable velocity
- quarter mile1,320 feet exactly
0-60 · supercharged · turbocharged · big block · intake · headers · cam · dyno
Third neck vertebra
- C4Moldable military explosive
- 1953Mid-century year
- classicOf lasting excellence
- vintageQuality from past eras
collectible · restoration · nostalgia · car show · pace car · Le Mans · Sebring · landmark
Treatment or management
- rear-wheel drivePropulsion from back axle
- manual transmissionDriver-operated gear selector
- automaticOperating without intervention
- paddle shiftersSteering-mounted gear controls
suspension · grip · cornering · oversteer · throttle response · road feel · cockpit · bucket seats
Coveted ideal vehicle
- mid-life crisisMiddle-aged existential distress
- weekend warriorSporadic recreational exerciser
- car meetGathering of vehicle enthusiasts
- cruise nightClassic car evening event
car enthusiast · valet · head-turner · status symbol · aspirational · bucket list
fiberglass
Reinforced woven strand composite
- carbon fiberReinforced polymer composite
- fastbackSedan with sloped rear
- convertibleCar with folding roof
coupe · vents · spoiler · diffuser · aerodynamics · sculpted · aggressive · sleek · low-slung · two-seater
muscle car
High-performance American vehicle
- V8Eight-cylinder engine layout
- DetroitMichigan automotive hub
- General MotorsMajor American car manufacturer
Camaro · Route 66 · NASCAR · Indy 500 · Ford Mustang · Dodge Challenger · American Dream · stars and stripes · heartland · freedom
horsepower
Rate of mechanical work
- torqueRotational force measurement
- accelerationRate velocity changes
- top speedMaximum achievable velocity
quarter mile · 0-60 · supercharged · turbocharged · big block · intake · headers · cam · dyno · track day
C3
Third neck vertebra
vintage · collectible · restoration · nostalgia · car show · pace car · Le Mans · Sebring · landmark · anniversary edition
handling
Treatment or management
- rear-wheel drivePropulsion from back axle
- manual transmissionDriver-operated gear selector
- automaticOperating without intervention
paddle shifters · suspension · grip · cornering · oversteer · throttle response · road feel · cockpit · bucket seats · steering wheel
dream car
Coveted ideal vehicle
- mid-life crisisMiddle-aged existential distress
- weekend warriorSporadic recreational exerciser
- car meetGathering of vehicle enthusiasts
car enthusiast · cruise night · valet · head-turner · status symbol · aspirational · bucket list
- carscar, auto, automobile, sedan, coupe
- RoadstersMazda Miata, Austin-Healey, Shelby Cobra, Morgan
- convertiblesconvertible, roadster, cabriolet, soft top, drop top
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Multipurpose family vehicle
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Chevrolet CorvetteYugo
Defunct Serbian automobile
Ford Pinto · base model · fleet vehicle · rental car · econobox
Chevrolet CorvettePorsche 911
Luxury German sports coupe
Ferrari · Jaguar · Aston Martin · Alfa Romeo · BMW M3