Flashback to 1983...
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
Flashback to 1983...
Here's some dealer brochures and other pics of what the world had to offer in 1983. The Corvette was definitely ahead of its time.
Ford:
Nissan:
Chevy:
Toyota:
Honda:
Ford:
Nissan:
Chevy:
Toyota:
Honda:
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From: San Diego , CA Double Yellow DirtBags 1985..Z51..6-speed
"...if you ever see one, it'll be a fleeting glimpse. Zero to 60mph in 8.3 seconds from a twin cam 2.8...."
8.3 seconds!?... I'd have time to catch two glimpses and a short nap in between.
8.3 seconds!?... I'd have time to catch two glimpses and a short nap in between.
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Indeed, the early-80s was a bad time for automobile styling! It's amazing how dated some of those cars look today (especially the stang - fortunately it got much better looking during the late 80s).
For performance and styling during this time, the C4 had zero competition from American, Japan and dare I say even German carmakers (Ok - you can probably argue the 911, but it was never my thing). You had to look at Italy for anything that even comes close to the C4.
I gotta admit, that 3rd Gen Camaro looks sharp, though...
For performance and styling during this time, the C4 had zero competition from American, Japan and dare I say even German carmakers (Ok - you can probably argue the 911, but it was never my thing). You had to look at Italy for anything that even comes close to the C4.
I gotta admit, that 3rd Gen Camaro looks sharp, though...
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I've said it before....The C4 Vette was the first REAL world class Vette. I think the Z28 had 175hp back in 1983 and then came out with a HO (high output) 190 hp motor. They were pretty good handling cars, (not near the Vette) I actually had an '84 Z28. The C4 was ahead of it's time..why do you think it lasted for so long before going to the C5??