The car is in excellent condition and has been maintained and stored in a heated garage. The z51 is as close to a competition setup for the corvette as we can go, while still. Spent over 5k in parts alone to get it to this point. All specifications, performance and fuel economy data of chevrolet corvette z51 182. This stunning 1988 black 2door convertible corvette is an 8 cylinder 375horsepower beast. This car felt very good, except for the large slip angles generated by the fulltread tires.
Although the 1988 corvette featured several improvements over the previous years. Where stingray is the standard corvette specification, think of z51 as a sport package which readies the car for track use and hard driving. Available today is a 1988 l98 c4 corvette with rare z52 option. The corvette, in general, is a wonderful daily driver. Last years crop of improvements included the z52 suspension package, which spanned the gap between the base calibration and the z51. This car was driven in all 10 races by doc bundy, a professional driver for both lotus and chevrolet. When the c4 corvette was banned for being too good, it had. Out of the box, chevrolet claimed that the 1988 corvette could hit 0to60 in 5. From the description, johnnyones car is not equipped with z51. This car cornered at higher slip angles than the two race cars, primarily because of the deeper tread on the unshaved tires.
Used 1988 chevrolet corvette for sale with photos cargurus. Road test of the 1988 chevrolet corvette full authoritative. Learn about vehicle, engine, mechanical, and production specifications. Z51 includes b4p boost fan, the little forward fan in front of the condenser he doesnt say.
Richard george the z51 chassis pieces include stiffer springs and suspension bushings, larger antiroll bars, bilstein gas shocks with tighter. Following several experimental cerv prototype vehicles, it is the first midengine corvette since the models introduction in 1953 as well as gms first production midengine sports car since the pontiac fiero was discontinued in 1988, differing from the. Our test results from every corvette since 1955 is a testament to how far. Car and driver ran the 75 corvette off against the ignoble bricklin sv1 in its may 1975 issue and. Supporters say that the z51 is easier to get tires. Chevy corvette with z51 package with 17 wheels 1988, b8 series sport rear driver or passenger side monotube shock absorber for stock height vehicles by bilstein.
The chevrolet corvette c4 is a sports car produced by american automobile manufacturer chevrolet from 1983 to 1996. The top 10 fastest cars from 1988 are ranked from fastest to slowest based on their 060 times. Our last such showdown, in fact, pitted a corvette z51 against a porsche 911 club sporta car that in september of 1988 cost half again as. Well, discounting the gearlimited top speed of the morrisonbaker car and giving credit to the very experienced right foot of corvettes jim ingle helping the twin turbos acceleration, were. Bilstein chevy corvette with z51 package with 17 wheels. Z51 package official c4 vette registry c4 corvette. In this video i give a full in depth tour of a 1988 chevrolet corvette.
Dropping the z51 package transforms the corvette into a car completely capable of driving crosscountry in comfort, with a soft ride thats still taut enough to be considered sporty. What followed is a long thread confirming and defending the z51s existence. Is a loaded z51 the most pointless corvette you can buy. Corvette coupe, the grand touring edition of americas exotic car, offers a stunning combination of advanced design, luxurious comfort and outstanding performance. The system allowed for six damping settings in each of the three driving. The chevrolet corvette c4 is a sports car produced by american automobile manufacturer.
The convertible returned, as did higher performance engines, exemplified by the. Except for such boutique machines as the porsche 959 and the lamborghini lm002, the 1988 corvette is the first car in modern times to be outfitted with seventeeninch wheels and tires. As americas highestperformance production car and one of the worlds. Search over 5,800 listings to find the best local deals. The sales downturn continued for 1988, with production slipping to just under 23,000 units, the lowest. For 15 model years the names corvette, sting ray, and stingray were. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 57 corvette models in freeport. Z51 includes bilstien shock absorbers, which are yellow. A 1988 corvette challenge car started as a base model. While the 35th anniversary car was a sellout, it wasnt enough to lift the corvettes fortunes at dealerships. Louis car museum is a 1988 chevrolet corvette that has been family owned f. Used chevrolet corvette for sale in massapequa, ny.
The hagerty classic car valuation tool is designed to help you learn how to value your 1988 chevrolet corvette and assess the current state of the classic car market. Chevrolet went racing with the corvette in 1988, producing 56 cars for the inaugural season of the powell development americainspired scca corvette challenge series. If youre looking for a performance lowering shock absorber or strut, the bilstein b8 sport series is up to the task. Runs great, fun to drive and no issues mechanically. Used 1988 chevrolet corvette for sale in wellington 1988 chevrolet corvette posted by sergio perez in wellington. When the c4 corvette was banned for being too good, it had to. Search new and used cars, research vehicle models, and compare cars, all online at. For general motors as a whole, and especially for the teams of people responsible for the design and development of americas sports car, this anniversary was significant not only because of the milestone it represented, but because the thirtieth anniversary of. Oh yes, to have your gears changed for you is so fancy. It has the 250 hp l98 engine which doesnt have as much power as the lt1, but has proven to be very reliable and trouble free even at 93,000 miles. I had to turnin slightly earlier than i had with the race cars four. Total 1989 corvettes built 26,412 9,749 convertibles, 16,663 coupes. The convertible returned, as did higher performance engines, exemplified by the 375 hp 280 kw lt5 found in the zr1. It is being offered with only 40,xxx original miles.
Slight exterior changes distinguished the 1995 corvettes, and the car once again paced the indy 500, with just over 500 pace car replica convertibles produced. Performance handling package coupe z51 heavy duty steering and suspension upgrade for improved handling. My uncle owned a 1986 c4 corvette in white with the same red interior, he let me drive my date to jr. Total 1988 corvettes built 22,789 7,407 convertibles, 15,382 coupes. The car, based on the zr1 trim c4, competed in the popular gt1 class in. Dark red metallic exterior code 74, saddle interior 602 sl with. Corvette coupe, the grand touring edition of americas exotic car, offers a stunning combination of advanced. We at car and driver dont need a lot of encouragement to roadtest a corvette. Sports car engineering has now been unequivocally elevated to a fine art. The chevrolet corvette c8 is the eighth generation of the corvette sports car manufactured by american automobile manufacturer chevrolet. With the blood red paint and new 17inch, 12slot wheels that came with the z51 and z52 suspension packages, the car looked fantastic, like a contender for 1990 production corvette. From model year 1984 available jan, 1984 through 1988, the corvette was. Corvette z51 see all 56 photos where stingray is the standard corvette specification, think of z51 as a sport package which readies the car for track use and hard driving. Production of the coupe dropped from just over 20,000 the previous year to,332.
Nov 06, 2012 well, discounting the gearlimited top speed of the morrisonbaker car and giving credit to the very experienced right foot of corvette s jim ingle helping the twin turbos acceleration, were. Used 1988 chevrolet corvette for sale in wellington letgo. Dec 11, 2015 with the blood red paint and new 17inch, 12slot wheels that came with the z51 and z52 suspension packages, the car looked fantastic, like a contender for 1990 production corvette. While the 35th anniversary car was a sellout, it wasnt enough to lift the corvette s fortunes at dealerships. The corvette has since become widely known as americas sports car. History following the 1987 season porsche howled so loudly in protest that the scca banished corvettes from the series. Supporters say that the z51 is easier to get tires for, its narrow body looks nicer, and its a better daily driver.
Is that a chevrolet corvette with an automatic transmission. Find 1988 chevrolet corvettes for sale on oodle classifieds. The white coupe offered here is one of those original 56. The chevrolet corvette, colloquially known as the vette, is a twodoor, twopassenger sports. Corvette challenge racing wasnt without its mishaps. Z51 package forums c4 official vette registry corvette. Standard features on the car this year included sixway power seats for both of the seats as opposed to just the driver, as well as automatic climate control and heated door mirrors. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car.
The newest version of the porsche 911 spells out its mission in crisp letters along the. For general motors as a whole, and especially for the teams of people responsible for. The 1963 stingray boasted a 327cubicinch v8 that produced. In 1975, car and driver tests showed the base 350 with a threespeed. The arrival of the 1988 model year brought with it the 35th anniversary of the chevy corvette. My 1988 convertible corvette my particular car is an 88 convertible with a 9296 body kit. Race conversion included roll cage, racing seat and harness, and fire system. Edmunds has 1,030 used chevrolet corvettes for sale near you, including a 2002 corvette base convertible and a 2016 corvette z06 w3lz coupe ranging in price. Shop chevrolet corvette vehicles for sale in freeport, ny at cars. Join millions of people using oodle to find unique used cars for sale, certified preowned car listings, and new car classifieds. The sales downturn continued for 1988, with production slipping to just under 23,000 units, the lowest modelyear total since 1972.