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Racer
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Fun Facts
I checked out a book about Corvettes recently and it had few facts I didn't know.
Feel free to add on others or correct the ones below if they are no longer true:
Feel free to add on others or correct the ones below if they are no longer true:
- The Chevy Corvette is named after corvette warships.
- The first model sold for $3,498.
- It is the longest American made sports car (1953 - present).
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To save weight (approximately 1.1 pounds) and reduce complexity, the new Corvette uses a smart material wire to operate a cabin vent in the cargo area that required a motorized actuator on previous models.
My comment: Fail.
On the positive, getting 50/50 weight distribution on a front engine car is impressive.
To save weight (approximately 1.1 pounds) and reduce complexity, the new Corvette uses a smart material wire to operate a cabin vent in the cargo area that required a motorized actuator on previous models.
My comment: Fail.
On the positive, getting 50/50 weight distribution on a front engine car is impressive.
Racer
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From: Tx
Quote: Car and Driver
To save weight (approximately 1.1 pounds) and reduce complexity, the new Corvette uses a smart material wire to operate a cabin vent in the cargo area that required a motorized actuator on previous models.
My comment: Fail.
On the positive, getting 50/50 weight distribution on a front engine car is impressive.
To save weight (approximately 1.1 pounds) and reduce complexity, the new Corvette uses a smart material wire to operate a cabin vent in the cargo area that required a motorized actuator on previous models.
My comment: Fail.
On the positive, getting 50/50 weight distribution on a front engine car is impressive.
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Quote: Car and Driver
To save weight (approximately 1.1 pounds) and reduce complexity, the new Corvette uses a smart material wire to operate a cabin vent in the cargo area that required a motorized actuator on previous models.
My comment: Fail.
On the positive, getting 50/50 weight distribution on a front engine car is impressive.
To save weight (approximately 1.1 pounds) and reduce complexity, the new Corvette uses a smart material wire to operate a cabin vent in the cargo area that required a motorized actuator on previous models.
My comment: Fail.
On the positive, getting 50/50 weight distribution on a front engine car is impressive.
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I checked out a book about Corvettes recently and it had few facts I didn't know.
Feel free to add on others or correct the ones below if they are no longer true:
Feel free to add on others or correct the ones below if they are no longer true:
- The Chevy Corvette is named after corvette warships.
- The first model sold for $3,498.
- It is the longest American made sports car (1953 - present).
Just 2 options in '53...AM radio & heater.
Only the Suburban has been around longer at GM....1934 to present.
