Background

• The 1992 Corvette is part of the fourth generation of 'Vettes produced from 1983 to 1996. In all, six generations of Corvettes had been produced through 2010. By the time the 1992 models rolled off the assembly line, the Corvette had lost most of its curves, including its bulging fenders, sculpted rear-end and sloping Mako shark-styled nose. The characteristics that made Corvette unique had disappeared in favor of conformity. Corvette styling slowly returned to its roots in the fifth and sixth generations, but the 1992 models had to be content with developments under the hood rather than the exterior.
  
  

The LT1

• Since 1975, Corvette's power was reduced to about 150 horsepower with the introduction of new federally mandated emission standards. Corvette slowly began the long climb towards regaining its muscle, and in 1992 it broke through with the LT1 V-8. The LT1 paid homage to the original LT-1 developed by Chevrolet for the 1970 Corvette at the height of the muscle car wars. The new version featured free-flow cylinder heads, computer controlled ignition timing, an improved camshaft and a low-restriction exhaust system. General Motors also used its new reverse cooling system in which the cylinder heads were cooled before the engine block. The new engine generated 300 horsepower at 5,700 rpm, according to Web-Cars.com.
  
  

Specifications

• The 1992 Corvette was placed on a 96.2-inch wheelbase and was 178.5 inches long. It stood only 46.7 inches tall, but measured wide at 71 inches. Its curb weight was rated at 3,223 pounds.
  
  

Options

• More than 20 options were available on the 1992 model. Among the most popular amenities was the power driver's seat, which accounted for 95 percent of all 1992 models. Ninety percent of all 1992 Corvettes were equipped with air conditioning and 74 percent of the models featured the Delco-Bose CD audio system. Yet only 4 percent of all 1992 'Vettes were equipped with the luggage rack, which was designed for the convertible. And only 4 percent of the convertibles were equipped with the auxiliary hardtop. The high-performance ZR1 package accounted for only 2 percent of 1992 model sales. Only 3 percent of the buyers opted for the adjustable suspension package.
  
  

Production

• A total of 20,479 Corvettes were produced during the 1992 model year. A total of 14,604 coupes, about 71 percent of the total sales, were produced. Convertibles numbered 5,875. A majority of the 1992 Corvettes--about 20 percent--were white with about 16 percent produced in black. The color yellow was the least favorite, accounting for only 3 percent of the total 1992 sales. The average 1992 Corvette coupe cost $33,635. The convertible was priced at $40,145.