"CORVETTE" What does it mean?
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 399
Likes: 1
From: LBL TN
"CORVETTE" What does it mean?
I've read the history of the Corvette in mags. It was first going to be called a Corvair etc. Anyway I can't find what the heck it means. I know, I know. I'm a dummy and a disgrace. But I just want to know what it means and why did they name the car a Corvette. 
:seeya Terry
:seeya Terry
Team Owner
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 26,555
Likes: 257
From: Florida
2021 C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified
C2 of the Year Finalist - Modified 2020
C2 of Year Finalist (performance mods) 2019
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '26
Re: "CORVETTE" What does it mean? (N5OMU)
It is named after a type of war ship; a navy boat.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 1999
Posts: 2,675
Likes: 13
From: Sudbury MA
Re: "CORVETTE" What does it mean? (Scott78)
And it was very quick and maneuverable. Maybe that's why they chose the name. Also, I read that one criteria was that it had to begin with a "C" as many other Chevrolet cars did.
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 13,858
Likes: 0
From: A 12/8 man in a 4/4 world
Re: "CORVETTE" What does it mean? (N5OMU)
During the napoleonic wars(C.1793-1814), the french navy built small, fast and easy to manuover frigates. these ships were called corvettes. They were the answer to the British Royal Navy's Blockading Frigates. The British Frigates were built more sturdier to handle the weather and the long times spent asea on blockading duty. The French hoped to use speed and manoeverablity to defeat the British who prefered ship to ship broadside battles.
[Modified by Got79Fever, 1:57 AM 10/12/2002]
[Modified by Got79Fever, 1:57 AM 10/12/2002]
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 399
Likes: 1
From: LBL TN
Re: "CORVETTE" What does it mean? (Got79Fever)
Thanks for the History lesson fellas. I guess that accounts for the The French Floura(sp) on the flag emblem of the 80 and 81s and some of others I think. Thanks for the info. Remember, "Asking is not the question. Asking is the answer." :seeya Terry
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 13,858
Likes: 0
From: A 12/8 man in a 4/4 world
Re: "CORVETTE" What does it mean? (jaybird81)
It was named after a french battleship!
battleships of the time contained 50+ cannons and had muliple decks for them
Safety Car
Joined: Feb 1999
Posts: 3,631
Likes: 14
From: Fountain Hills AZ
Re: "CORVETTE" What does it mean? (N5OMU)
Thanks for the History lesson fellas. I guess that accounts for the The French Floura(sp) on the flag emblem of the 80 and 81s and some of others I think. Thanks for the info. Remember, "Asking is not the question. Asking is the answer." :seeya Terry
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 7,245
Likes: 4
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 13,858
Likes: 0
From: A 12/8 man in a 4/4 world
Re: "CORVETTE" What does it mean? (Vetterodder)
vetterodder might be correct.
the fluer-de-lis can be found on other chevy makes from the 50's. some later than that too but im very uncertain.
the fluer-de-lis can be found on other chevy makes from the 50's. some later than that too but im very uncertain.
Pro
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 726
Likes: 0
From: Petaluma CA
Re: "CORVETTE" What does it mean? (N5OMU)
These folks is just pullin yer driveshaft, MU... It is Latin...coreus meaning cool and vetteous meaning very cool... hence "cool, very cool"...
like "Bond, James Bond" :lol:
like "Bond, James Bond" :lol:
Race Director
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 13,858
Likes: 0
From: A 12/8 man in a 4/4 world
Re: "CORVETTE" What does it mean? (Tominator)
Can you expand on that Floura(sp)
