Daily Slideshow: Why Corvettes are the Most Legendary Cars of All Time

Spectrum

Corvettes range from base convertibles that are still super fast to the average person, to models that warp the space time continuum before your pulse even has a chance to move. Whatever type of driving experience a person craves can be satisfied by turning the key to a variety of great models across several different platforms. 

Lineage

Dating back to 1953, the C1 was the first in a long line of cars that would rewrite the book on American-made performance. It is the longest lasting U.S. born and raised muscle car that has survived decades to not only endure, but thrive and conquer. With every generation, it gets better, sharper, faster, and leaner without ever doing what it’s competitors have done…

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Bare Knuckle Brawler

The Corvette never backs down from a fight. Just as the bar is raised from generation to generation, the Corvette is expected to exceed expectations while staying accessible to the average enthusiast. This is what sets it apart from the rest of the pack: GM understands a way to offer a piece of the supercar experience for a fraction of the price. That doesn’t mean it’s a diluted experience though, lap times from base Vettes come in striking space of exotic cars when modified on even a basic level. 

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Outright Speed

You can be the pound for pound greatest, but to obtain global recognition any serious competitor has to take on the giants of their generation. With models like the ZR1 leading the charge against an onslaught of Ferraris and domestic brands —all hungry for the throne— Chevrolet strikes with speed and efficiency that even million dollar supercars envy.

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GOAT

The greatest of all time is a title that is always changing, always debated and always evolving, but Corvette will be there to lead the charge and make sure the crown stays where it should. With a new wave of electric sports cars like the Porsche Mission E, GM will have another mountain to climb. Engineers and designers will tire, but when the dust settles, the Corvette will remain on top with another battle scar to hurtle it into the next generation. I can’t wait for the C8…

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