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The 1996 model year would mark the final year of both the C4 and the Generation II small block engine that powered it. As such, Chevrolet was prepared to commemorate its departure by offering two special edition Corvettes, both of which would feature an upgraded version of the LT1 power plant. Denoted as the LT4, the 330-horsepower engine would be showcased in both the Collectors Edition Corvette and a limited edition Grand Sport Corvette.
The LT4 engine featured a number of enhancements over its LT1 counterpart. To start, the LT4 received newly designed aluminum heads that featured taller ports and bigger valves; 2.00-inch intakes and 1.55 inch exhaust. Each of these valves had hollow stems that were specially designed to save weight.
They each received special oval-wire springs that could handle increased lift without binding. To help increase the LT4’s valve lift, Chevrolet employed the Crane Company to provide higher ratio (1.6:1) roller rocker arms.
1996 Corvette Special Editions
If the Special Edition Corvette was a welcome addition, the limited-edition Grand Sport was nothing short of a game-stopper. Updates coming soon...
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Introduced in 1984 following a one-year break, the C4 Corvette revitalized Chevrolet’s flagship model, pulling it out of the performance...
Denver Corvette dealer Purifoy Chevrolet collaborated with two successful Corvette tuners, John Greenwood and Doug Rippie Motorsports, to create “The...
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...
The 1996 model year would mark the final year of both the C4 and the Generation II small block engine...
Here is a list of all the quirks and features you probably didn’t know about the C4 Corvette....
The 1996 model year would mark the final year of both the C4 and the Generation II small block engine that powered it. As such, Chevrolet was prepared to commemorate its departure by offering two special edition Corvettes, both of which would feature an upgraded version of the LT1 power...
The Special Edition Corvette, which included a special Sebring Silver paint color, 5-spoke matching alloy wheels with special “collector edition”...
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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.
To understand why the Guldstrand GS-90 coupe and convertible differ so much, keep in mind that during the course of the C4 development cycle, no ZR-1 convertibles were planned, so the base C4 convertible had to be used in building a GS-90 Nassau Roadster, as it was called. The coupe, however, had the advantage of using the ZR-1 platform right from the get-go.
Priced at an additional $3250 for the coupe or an additional $2880 for the convertible, the Grand Sport package included exclusive Admiral Blue paint and featured a single white stripe that ran the length of the body as well as two red accent stripes (also known as “Sebring Stripes”) on the driver side front fender. This unique paint scheme was deliberately developed by GM to pay homage to the classic Corvette Grand Sport Racer of the 1960’s.
For all 1996 Corvettes, the Vehicle Identification Number was stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.
You can download for free this exclusive 1996 Corvette User Manual for more information about the car. Corvette Grand Sport Coupe. There is special significance to the "Grand Sport" nameplate. This newest Corvette is a tribute to the most famous competition Corvettes ever, the 1963 Grand...
The 1996 Corvette was maturing as both a performance platform and as an aesthetic knockout. Get all the options, pricing, and color data here.
The following list of common issues is intended for individual reference only, and may not reflect the specific issues of every 1996 Corvette.
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1996 Corvette Grand Sport Donated to NCM Many of the cars showcased at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, Kentucky are lent to the museum by private owners from around the world. Others, like the 1996 Corvette Grand Sport showcased in this article, are donated to the museum where...
Chevrolet knows their clientele, and with the 1996 Corvette Collector's Edition LT4, the automaker put together a special package that would entice hard-core 'Vette fans with a unique tribute to the outgoing C4 model. The $1250 option brought unique Sebring Silver Metallic paint, 5-spoke wheels, and, of course, special badges and embroidery. It also received the upgraded LT4 powerplant available in the Grand Sport, and with 330 horsepower on tap.
Get a Beautiful Corvette Coupe The C4 Corvette’s last year was 1996, and the car was a seriously good version...
