1986 Corvette
Wheelbase: 96.2"
Track: 59.6" Front / 60.4"
Rear
Height: 46.7" Coupe
Length: 176.5"
Width: 71"
Curb Weight: 3,239 lbs.
Coupe
Tire Size: P255/70VR16
Plant: Bowling Green
A 1986 Corvette convertible was the Official Pace Car for the 70th Indianapolis 500 race. The first Lotus/Chevrolet V8
engine was fired up on a test bed at Hethel, England (LT-5). Chevrolet entered into a business relationship with Callaway
Engineering to produce a 345hp twin-turbo Corvette at a cost of $51,000. The 1986 Corvette convertible was the first
factory convertible option since 1975 and all were designed as Pace Car Replicas. The ABS braking system became
standard equipment with 1986 Corvettes. A center line "High Mount" stoplight was added to the 1986 Corvette to comply
with federal requirements. 50 Malcom Konner Commemorative Edition 1986 Corvettes were built in a special arrangement
honouring the New Jersey Chevrolet dealership's founder Malcom Konner .
Base Engine: 350ci V8 230hp (Iron Heads)
Engine Options: 350ci 235hp (Aluminum Heads)
