1987 C4 Chevrolet Corvette Model Guide
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During the middle of the 1986 model year, General Motors had acquired a controlling interest in Lotus; a small, British automotive manufacturing company. Already known around the world for having an enviable reputation in Formula One Grand Prix racing and building some truly amazing automobiles, General Motors saw in their acquisition the opportunity to explore advancements in their own engine development programs.
In fact, Tony Rudd, Lotus’s technical director, had entered into an agreement with GM to design twin-cam, sixteen-valve cylinder heads for the L98 engine. The challenge that they were to be faced with was how to squeeze the additional hardware into an already limited amount of engine space.
At the same time, other significant advancements were being made within the existing Corvette program. The return of the Corvette Convertible in 1986 had represented the first re-uniting of the coupe and the convertible (offered in the same model year) in more than a decade. Despite less than stellar sales numbers in its first year, the return of the convertible option was well received by critics and Corvette enthusiasts alike.
Many Corvette purists pointed out that the Corvette had began its existence as a convertible, and it seemed only logical that General Motors should continue to offer the convertible option as part of the Corvette’s heritage. In fact, many Corvette enthusiasts had strongly criticized the absence of a convertible option when it had been previously discontinued at the onset of the 1976 model year.
1987 Corvette Special Editions
Below we take you through all the special edition Corvettes for 1987. From race cars to third party specials.
1987 Corvette Technical Research & Data
Dig into the numbers behind the 1987 Corvette and check out these hand-curated research papers and data-driven reports, including VIN information, production numbers, pricing/options, color samples, and more.
1987 Corvette Engines
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1987 Corvette Market & Sales Data
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In the early 1990s, long before the automotive industry was pushing electric vehicles as the next big thing in transportation,...
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These are the top full exhausts for 1984-1996 Corvettes. The installation of a custom exhaust provides a great way to enhance the C4’s naturally-aggressive exhaust tone, while also potentially increasing overall horsepower as well. Find Your Next Full Exhaust We vetted the market so you don’t have to! Our Exhaust...
Offered from 1987 to 1991, the RPO-B2K upgrade was available from any Chevrolet dealer and also Callaway’s first major Corvette...
New for 1987 was an aftermarket option that was offered to consumers when ordering their Corvettes from the factory. Although...
The 1987 Callaway Corvette produced 345 horsepower (257 kW) and 465 lb-ft (630 Nm) of torque and could reach a top speed of 178 mph (286 km/h). This put the car on-par with European sports car like Ferrari and Lamborghini, though the Corvette cost considerably less than either of its more expensive Italian counterparts. ...
Despite its flaws, the 1987 Corvette was still able to proved itself as a genuine performance car. Motor Trend Magazine...
This 1987 C4 Corvette never fails to deliver results. It’s incredibly low (thanks to its full Ridetech suspension), loud, and...
The C4 Corvette debuted to a frenzy of publicity and would ultimately enjoy a lengthy run, spanning 13 years of production. During this period, GM installed a number of memorable powerplants. Many of these engines proved to be quite innovative in design, even when saddled with newly-mandated emissions equipment of the era. The following is a comprehensive guide to powerplants of the C4 era.
For all 1987 Corvettes, the Vehicle Identification Number was stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.
Download this 1987 Corvette Dealers Sales Brochure for a quick look at the features of the car. It's characteristically American - the urge to travel. As American as our ongoing affection for nice cars. How appropriate then to explore the country - ocean to ocean, forest and prairie...
We've scoured the web to curate the factory pricing, options, and interior/exterior color options for the 1987 Chevrolet Corvette.
The following list of common issues is intended for individual reference only, and may not reflect the specific issues of every 1987 Corvette.
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After a yearlong hiatus leading to a non-existent 1983 production run, the completely redeveloped fourth-generation Corvette emerged onto the scene...
The early C4's had their problems, what with the 1984 Cross-Fire Injection and its unusual 4+3 manual transmission. By the late 1980's, the fourth-generation Corvette had evolved into a more desirable automobile, thanks in part to the arrival of the ZR-1.
For the 1987 model year, Corvette sales did continue to decline, although overall sales were still respectable with a total sales yield of 30,632 cars total
When Dick Guldstrand introduced the GS80 series in 1986, the car was targeted specifically at Pro-Solo and autocross enthusiasts. He knew all about the needs of these groups, as he was a longtime provider of performance upgrades for the C3 and a direct supporter of a small team of racers from the Western Council of Corvette Clubs. Up to this point, Dick had basically been a tuner. With the intro of the GS80 he was venturing into the realm of small-volume manufacturing.
