1992 Chevy Corvette Review
1992 Chevy Corvette Review
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What’s new
New base V8 is the LT1 engine, making 300 horsepower. ZR-1 gets fender badging to distinguish itself from lesser Corvettes. All Corvettes get traction control standard. Speedometer swaps spots with the fuel gauge for better readability. A Quiet Car option adds weather-stripping and sound insulation.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.50 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$235/mo for Corvette Base
Corvette Base
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$179/mo
Avg. Compact Car
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4.88 out of 5 stars
WOW ! Great quality almost 12 years !!!
Ted Leonardi, 07/25/2003
1992 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Convertible
I bought this 1992 beauty 6 months /
8000 miles ago, at 17000 original miles
after 10 year storage in
Indianapolis... drove home to
Vancouver, Washington via El Paso and
San Diego... 4000 miles in 13 days...
Got 30.1 mpg and didn't use a drop of
oil... Now at 25000 miles and 12 years
of age, car is flawless, with a history
of zero repairs to date, still on
original … spark plugs, dry oil pan
bottoms (no drip or leaks), not even a
rattle... every-day driver, averaging
22.3 mpg around town with perfect
performance from the 300 hp LT-1 5.7
liter, 6-speed manual, 3.45 axle
drivetrain... "Hats Off" to the Bowling
Green contingent of General Motors!!!
5 out of 5 stars
1991 C4 Corvette ZR-1 "King of the Hill"
James Carson, 08/16/2016
1991 Chevrolet Corvette ZR1 2dr Coupe
In the late 1980’s, Chevrolet Corvette designers and engineers began planning a competitive response to the European supercars of the day, such as Ferrari Testarossa, 308 Spyder, Lamborghini Countach and Porshe 911 Turbo with the goal of building the most powerful and responsive American car of its generation. The result was the Corvette ZR-1 which was built from 1990 to 1995. Total … production over that time was only 6,993 vehicles. This particular vehicle is an example of the second ZR-1 model year. Although packaged in a subtly modified C4 body style with wider rear fender flares and a wider, convex rear fascia, the drive train and transmission were entirely new to GM. The Lotus-designed aluminum block 5.7 liter 32 Valve DOHC LT5 engine was so revolutionary and so complex that the assembly of these engines was subcontracted to the Mercury Marine Engine Division in Stillwater, Oklahoma. These engines were hand built, and then shipped to the Bowling Green Kentucky assembly plant. Interestingly, the assembly line for Mercury Marine at the time was staffed largely by women. This remarkable engine produces 375 BHP and 375 lb-ft of torque. These figures are mild by today's standards, but were considered stratospheric in the early 1990's. At the time, it was the most powerful production vehicle made in the United States. Not until the introduction of the Z06 Corvette in 2001 was there a more powerful production Corvette. The ZR-1 only came with a manual transmission, which was built by ZF Friedrichshafen AG in Germany and provided gear ratios from 0.5 up to 4.89 in 6th gear. The action and throw distances were engineered to high tolerances and the action is literally based on a movement of a watch, using a ‘jewel’ type movement. This robust transmission allows the ZR-1 to reach well over 180 MPH. In 1990, the LT5 equipped ZR-1 set a world endurance record of 24 hours at an average speed of 175 MPH. This 24 year old ZR-1 can still turn 0-60 MPH in 4.8 seconds and run a quarter mile in 13.2 seconds at 108 MPH. In 1991, Chevrolet produced only 2,044 ZR-1’s in various and limited color schemes. The “Black on Black” color scheme was limited to 558 vehicles in 1991. Although not many of these cars are left around, they do have a passionate following among knowledgeable Corvette fans and are quite collectible. If you are interested in a high end performance ride at a used Chevy price, this might be the fun weekend car for you. In terms of collectability, the Corvette C4 body style (1984 to 1996) has still not achieved the popularity of the other Corvette generations, and correspondingly do not have the high price tag associated with them as do other more popular Corvette generations. They are still readily available at a very reasonable price.
4.5 out of 5 stars
Possible Viper Killer
norules119, 06/29/2002
1992 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Coupe
I love this corvette. I have had a
1980 and a 1973 and those were nice
but no comparison to this car. I put a
set of chrome Z06 wheels on it and it
makes the car look 100% better. i have
done a few alterations to push about
330hp. I am thinking about putting a
lingenfelter supercharger on it. If i
do that i could be pushing out 450+
hp. Now that would be a VIPER KILER!
5 out of 5 stars
Very Cool Ride!
David Hill, 03/26/2017
1991 Chevrolet Corvette 2dr Coupe
My 1991 Corvette is the 55th car I've owned, and the most fun to drive hands down. Getting in and out is harder for taller drivers because the car sits on the ground like all great handling cars do. After 7 years or so of driving it, I find it completely dependable, extremely fast, handles better than anything else I've driven, and is fairly easy to work on. If you are a street … warrior at heart, the 355 ft lbs of torque and 155 mph top speed could work nicely. Just a great car for the money.
Yes as with any old car, if you can't or won't do basic repairs yourself, it will get expensive to own over time.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1992 Chevrolet Corvette, so we've included reviews for other years of the Corvette since its last redesign.
1992 Corvette Highlights
Convertible
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 18 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $235/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 6.6 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
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IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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