Chevrolet Corvette C4 on urheiluauto, jonka valmistus aloitettiin vuonna 1984 vuosi edellisen Corvetten valmistuksen loppumisen jälkeen (vuosimallin 1983 Corvettea ei ole olemassa kuin kaksi kappaletta: toinen museossa USA:ssa ja toinen rock-kitaristilla UK:ssa). Loput 43 kpl tehtaan testiautoa tuhoutuivat erilaisissa testeissä. C4 Corvette on tunnettu linjakkaasta muotoilustaan, lasikuidun sijaan sen osia on valmistettu muovista. Coupé mallissa on avattava takalasi vakiona, joten tavaratilaan pääsy on helpompaa (ensimmäinen avattava takalasi oli c3 Collectors Edition erikoismallissa). Auto oli täysin eri auto edeltäjäänsä verrattuna ja suurin muutos oli tapahtunut ajettavuudessa, joka oli luokkansa huippua myyntiintulohetkellä. Ensimmäinen amerikkalainen urheiluauto jolla saavutettiin yli 1 G:n kaarrekiihtyvyys. Yhteensä autoa valmistettiin 366 227 kappaletta.
| Moottori | Vuosi | Teho | Vääntö |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 L (350 cu in) L83 V8 | 1984 | 205 hp (153 kW) | 290 lb·ft (393 N·m) |
| 5.7 L (350 cu in) L98 V8 | 1985–1986 | 230 hp (172 kW) | 330 lb·ft (447 N·m) |
| 1987–1989 | 240 hp (179 kW) | 345 lb·ft (468 N·m) | |
| 1987 (B2K Callaway) | 345 hp (257 kW) | 465 lb·ft (630 N·m) | |
| 1988–1989 (coupes with 3.07 rear) | 245 hp (183 kW) | 345 lb·ft (468 N·m) | |
| 1988–1989 (B2K Callaway) | 382 hp (285 kW) | 562 lb·ft (762 N·m) | |
| 1990–1991 | 245 hp (183 kW) | 345 lb·ft (468 N·m) | |
| 1990–1991 (coupes with 3.07 rear) | 250 hp (186 kW) | 345 lb·ft (468 N·m) | |
| 1990–1991 (B2K Callaway) | 403 hp (301 kW) | 575 lb·ft (780 N·m) | |
| 5.7 L (350 cu in) LT5 V8 | 1990–1992 | 375 hp (280 kW) | 370 lb·ft (502 N·m) |
| 1993–1995 | 405 hp (302 kW) | 385 lb·ft (522 N·m) | |
| 5.7 L (350 cu in) LT1 V8 | 1992 | 300 hp (224 kW) | 330 lb·ft (447 N·m) |
| 1993–1995 | 300 hp (224 kW) | 340 lb·ft (461 N·m) | |
| 1996 | 300 hp (224 kW) | 335 lb·ft (454 N·m) | |
| 5.7 L (350 cu in) LT4 V8 | 1996 (with manual transmission) | 330 hp (246 kW) | 340 lb·ft (461 N·m) |
| Vuosi | Määrä | Hinta | Huomiot |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | 51,547 | $21,800 | First year for the C4. The C4 hatchback body is popular. Digital instrumentation is interesting. L83 engine continued from 1982. |
| 1985 | 39,729 | $24,891 | More powerful and fuel efficient L98 engine introduced. |
| 1986 | 35,109 | $27,027 | First convertible since 1975-all 7,315 have Indy 500 pace car console id plaque. New were Third brake light, antilock brakes, electronic climate control, and key-code anti-theft system. |
| 1987 | 36,632 | $27,999 | V8 engine now has roller hydraulic lifters increasing HP to 240. Callaway twin-turbo offered through dealers with GM warranty. |
| 1988 | 22,789 | $29,480 | New wheel design. All white 35th Anniversary special edition coupe. |
| 1989 | 26,412 | $32,045 | ZF 6-speed manual replaces Doug Nash 4+3. |
| 1990 | 23,646 | $32,479 | ZR-1 is introduced with DOHC LT5 engine. Interior redesigned to incorporate driver’s-side air bag. New optional Delco/Bose ”Gold” 200 watt six-speaker sound system. |
| 1991 | 20,639 | $33,005 | Restyled exterior. Last year for the Callaway B2K twin turbo. |
| 1992 | 20,479 | $33,635 | New LT1 engine replaces the L98. Traction control is standard. |
| 1993 | 21,590 | $34,595 | Passive keyless entry is a new standard feature. 40th Anniversary special edition. |
| 1994 | 23,330 | $36,185 | New interior including passenger airbag. LT1 receives mass air flow sequential fuel injection. |
| 1995 | 20,742 | $36,785 | Last year of the ZR-1. Minor exterior restyling. Indy Pace Car special edition. |
| 1996 | 21,536 | $37,225 | Optional LT4 engine with 330 hp (246 kW). Collector Edition and Grand Sport special editions. First year with OBD II diagnostics. Selective Real Time Damping is a new option. Last year of the C4 before its replaced with the C5 |
| Yhteensä | 366,227 |