The eagerly awaited new generation Corvette missed the 1983 model year, but arrived in Spring 1983 as a 1984 model. There was a completely new aerodynamic exterior with a 64 degree sloped windshield. There was now a one piece removable roof panel instead of two tops. Sole engine was once again the L83 with Crossfire fuel injection equipped with stainless steel headers and magnesium air cleaner and valve covers. A new Doug Nash 4+3 overdrive manual transmission was available. Body colors were: red, black, white, and seven metallics: gold, light and medium blue, light bronze, dark bronze, silver or gray. Standard interiors came in graphite, blue, bronze, saddle or gray cloth. Optional leather came in graphite, saddle, bronze, dark red and gray. Corvettes standard equipment included an advanced anti-theft alarm with starter kill. Other standard equipment included: A/C, electronic am/fm stereo, recliniing bucket seats, leather wrapped tilt/tele steering wheel, luggage security shade and side window defoggers. Car and Driver called the new Corvette "The most advanced production vehicle in the world". It was the best handling production vehicle ever produced regardless of price with .95G. Only 6,443 came with a manual transmission, and only 410 came with the performance axle ratio. 3,729 had Delco/Bilstein shocks installed. The 1984 Corvette could go from 0-60 in 6.9 seconds and topped out at an at the time incredible 140mph.

There were two ways to tell an 85 from last years model on the exterior. A Tuned Port Injection badge on each side of the car and straight exhaust pipes at the rear. The venerable 350 received Tuned Port Injection this rear resulting in better gas milaege and more power. 230 horsepower and 330 ft/lbs of torque was now on tap. 0-60 times were now 6 seconds flat, and top speed was up to an awesome 150mph. The Z-51 suspension option now included massive 9.5 inch wide wheels at all four corners. To keep the Corvette light, GM used over 400 lbs of aluminum on each car starting in 1984. A total of 14,802 1985 Vettes came with the Z-51 suspension option. Only 9,576 had the manual transmission. 16 1985 Corvettes were sold with a CB radio.

For 1986 Chevrolet brought back the convertible. It was the first one since 1975. It was $5000 more than the coupe. Also new for this year was anti-lock brakes and aluminum heads. The Corvette also paced Indy this year so of course a pace car model was available to the public. All pace cars were convertible and packaged with Indy decals but were not mounted. 12,821 corvettes this year came with the Z51 suspension package and only 6835 had a manual transmission.

New for the 1987 Corvette was rollor rockers in the aluminum heads. 99.9% of the car was carry over from 1996. 0-60 times were down to 5.7 seconds. Quarter mile times were 14.6 and top speed was 150mph.

Rollor rockers in the aluminum heads. 0-60 times were down to 5.7 seconds. Quarter mile times were 14.6 and top speed was 150mph. New for 1988 were monster 17 inch wheels and tires that greatly improved road holding

A new six speed manual was introduced this year replacing the 4+3 Doug Nash tranny. 0-60 times with the 6 speed were in the 5.6 second range. 84 ZR1's were built this year, but none were sold to the public.

The awesome ZR1 option went on sale to the public this year. It developed 375 horsepower and went from 0-60 in less than 5 seconds. Top speed was over 180mph. List price for the ZR1 was an astounding $59,495. There were 3049 ZR1's sold in 1990. The motor was designed by GM and Lotus and built by Mecury Marine. The ZR1 had unigue bodywork in the rear to accomodate massive 315-35-17 tires on 17X11 wheels. All corvettes this year received a totally redesigned interior. Gone was the 80's Star Wars style dash. The new wrap-around dash was much more ergonomic and less prone to rattling like the previous interior.

The 1991 Corvette received some new body work this year. There was a new front nose with wraparound headlights, the side fender louvers were now horizontal intsead of vertical. A new rear bumper that was similar to the ZR1's was now installed on all Corvettes along with new turbine style 17 inch wheels. There were 2044 ZR1's sold this year. Only 5875 Corvettes were sold with the 6 speed transmission, 6894 with the FX3 adjustable suspension, and only 733 ZO7 Corvettes were sold. This was the last year of the great L98 Tuned Port Injection motor. It had been in use since 1985.

Big news this year was the new LT1 engine. Horsepower was up to 300 from last years 250 along with better gas milaege. 0-60 times were about the same as last year, but quarter mile times were down to the high 13's and top speed was now an incredible 170mph. The 1 millionth Corvette rolled of the production line this year. ZR1 production was down to only 502 units this year. A total of 915 convertible's were sold with the auxilary hardtop, and only 5487 had a manual transmission.

Model year 1993 marks the 40th anniversary of the Corvette. To commemorate that fact, Chevrolet had a 40th anniversary model. It was available only with a ruby red exterior and interior. There were 40th anniversary emblems on the hood, deck and fenders. There were also color keyed wheel centers and special headrest embroidery. 6479 cars came equipped with the option. Only 448 ZR1's were built this year and only 5330 Corvettes came with the 6 speed manual transmission. Horsepower and torque figures were up for the ZR1 to 405 horsepower and 385 ft-lbs respectively.

On September 2, 1994 the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky opened it's doors after years of planning. The 94 was essentialy a carry over from the 93's, but 2 new colors were added: Admiral Blue and Copper Metallic. A new option was extended mobility tires. They would drive up to 500 miles with zero air pressure. This option was installed on 2781 Vettes. 682 convertibles came with the auxilary hardtop, 448 had the ZR1 option, and only 6012 had a manual transmission.

The 1995 Corvette was basically the same as the 94's. The side fender gills were slightly redesigned and there was a Pace Car model. This would be the 3rd time there was a Corvette Indy Pace Car. It was a two-tone plum and white convertible. Only 527 were built. This was the swan song year for the mighty ZR1. It's reign as King of the Hill was now at an end. 448 were sold. R.I.P. One new option for the year was a spare tire delete option. Only 418 cars came that way. 3783 1995 Corvette's came had extended mobility tires, 459 had an auxilary hardtop, and 4784 were built with the 6 speed manual transmission.

The last C4 was built on June 20, 1996. To commemorate, there were two special editons for this year. The Collector's edition was painted Sebring Silver and had special trim and silver 5 spoke wheels. There were 5412 built. There was also a Grand Sport model. It had the 330 horsepower LT4, Admiral Blue paint with a white center stripe and special trim. Interior was either black or red/black. Black 5 spoke wheels were used with 275-40-17 tires in front and 315-35-17 tires out back. Fender flares were installed in the rear to accomodate the massive tires. A total of 6359 LT4 equipped Corvettes were built. 0-60 times with this motor was under 5 seconds.