These models, which include the L88 and ZL1 Corvettes, are considered to be the “holy grail” of the third-generation production run. We’ll be happy to answer any questions you may have about a prospective Corvette (or anything else related to the C3 (or any-generation) of Corvette.) The C3 Corvette Year By Year – What Are the Differences? 1968-1972 Original GM advertisement for the 1968 Corvette.įor serious Corvette collectors, the 1968 to 1972 model years contain some of the most sought-after Corvettes in the brand’s history. Should you have questions about a specific engine platform used in any of the C3 Corvettes, please contact us by clicking HERE. Instead, we provided a list of the engines provided with each model year in the “Year By Year – What Are the Differences” section below, and included specific information such as engine size, displacement, horsepower ratings, etc. Because there were so many different engines introduced throughout the C3’s production run, and because so many of these Corvettes have had their engines swapped out over the natural course of time, we did not include a lot of mechanical information (known mechanical issues, common fail-points, work-arounds, etc.) for each of the engines introduced in the C3 Corvettes as a separate section. Our C3 Corvette Buyers Guide starts with an overview of each model year which highlights all of the details that made each of these cars unique. We thought that it was important to understand the many differences between all of the C3 Corvettes. This configuration is unique to this single model year.īecause of the dramatic changes that occurred throughout the C3’s fifteen-year production run (and the number of different powerplants offered by GM during that period), this C3 Corvette Buyers Guide was written a little differently than others in our “Buyers Guide” series. A 1973 Corvette – note the urethane rubber front bumper cover/fascia assembly. By looking for ways to reduce the car’s weight and improve upon its overall design, they were able to continue to drive performance, even with the restrictions forced upon them. At the same time, these changes forced Chevrolet to improve upon their engineering standards. While early model years ( 1968 – 1972) featured big engines producing massive horsepower, stricter Federal emissions regulations would cause Chevrolet to reduce engine output ratings in later models ( 1973 – 1982). Much of the evolution of this generation followed the economic and political climate of the United States in the late 1960’s and 70’s.
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Introduced in 1968 and produced until 1982, the third-generation Corvette has a sorted history full of highs-and-lows throughout its 15 year production run. It was the first-generation to serve as the official pace car of the Indianapolis 500. It was showcased in movies, on television and in mainstream music. The C3 Corvette was owned by astronauts, celebrities and athletes all around the world.
It was the generation that saw the Corvette “grow-up” from being a powerful track car and Le Mans racer to an iconic sports car synonymous with the American Dream. While all Corvettes are iconic, and while each has a loyal following of owners and enthusiasts who claim “their generation” is the best, there is little doubt that the third-generation Corvette is one of the most iconic generations of them all.Consider this – the C3 still holds the record for the longest production run of any generation Corvette, before or since. The C3 Corvette Year By Year – What Are the Differences?įor many of us, the idea of purchasing a Corvette has been a dream of ours since the time we first saw one of these classic cars on the open road.The Definitive C3 Corvette Buyer’s Guide.
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