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1970 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1970's |
| For 1970 Corvette, the firebreathing 427s has been replaced with Chevy's new 454 V8. But while the Chevrolet Chevelle SS received Chevy's top engine, the 454 LS6 rated at 450 bhp, the Corvette had to make due with the 454 LS5 rated at 390 bhp. |
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1971 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1970's |
| For 1971, the powerful LS6 454 engine was finally received by Corvette, but it can't run on unleaded gas, it was rated at 425 bhp, down 25 bhp from the 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS. The carryover LT1 and LS5 engines were also detuned. Only 188 LS6 Corvettes were built, with 12 more appearing under RPO... |
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1972 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1970's |
| With the order that GM made that all its engines be test and rate using the new SAE net method, that rates an engine with all accessories attached, engine power ratings dropped across the board |
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1973 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1970's |
| Also known as the fifth generation "Shark", the 1973 Corvette debuted in the years of the first energy crisis. The 1973 differs among other Corvettes in combining a smooth body-colored nose with the original 1968-vintage "Kamm" tail. The front bumpers were always checked and updates were made to me... |
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1974 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1970's |
| The changes in 1974 Corvette includes the new smooth urethane body-color rear end it receive that would match to the front styling. The new rear end also hid the new Federal mandated 5 mph bumpers. Bowing to increasing government regulations, 1974 would be the last year for the big block engines an... |
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1975 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1970's |
| Due to low sales and government threats, 1975 would be the last year for Convertible. |
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1976 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1970's |
| Due to a higher compression ratios made possible by a newly adopted catalytic converter, engine output climbed for 1976. A new four-spoke steering wheel has been installed and the rear-deck |
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1977 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1970's |
| For the 1977 Corvettes, the "Stingray" name was officially dropped. Changes included revamped controls and center |
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1978 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1970's |
| In 1978, Corvette celebrates its 25th Anniversary. A special commemorative emblems were given to all Corvettes. For 1978 Corvettes, |
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1979 Corvette |
Topic: Changes in Corvette 1970's |
| To improve its "cruising" the 1979 Corvette saw many optional features including air conditioning, power windows, and a telescoping steering column. The front and rear spoiler package that was used on the previous year's Pace Car was now available as an option on any Corvette. |
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