1985 Corvette
Wheelbase: 96.2"
Track: 59.6" Front / 60.4"
Rear
Height: 46.7"
Length: 176.5"
Width: 71"
Curb Weight: 3,224 lbs.
Tire Size: P255/70VR16
Plant: Bowling Green
Planning for the Lotus 4-valve heads for the L-98 engine began in 1985 with a meeting with Tony Rudd, this would
eventually lead to 1989 LT-5 engine which powered the ZR-1 Corvette. 47,000 1984 Models were recalled in 1985 to
repair a problem with the cruise control system Genuine Fuel injection returned to the Corvette in 1985 with the
introduction of tuned-port injection as standard equipment. Horsepower for the L-98 increased from 205 to 230hp. Car and
Driver Magazine proclaimed the Corvette to be America's fastest production car in the January 1985 issue.
Base Engine: 350ci V8 230hp
Engine Options: None
