Chevrolet Corvette C4

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The Chevrolet Corvette C4 (1984–1996): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 15 versions in the United States and Canada.

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,400–4,707 mm Traficom	4,483 mm
Width	1,750–1,810 mm Traficom	1,803 mm
Height	1,179–1,260 mm Traficom	1,179–1,186 mm
Wheelbase	2,440 mm RDW	2,443 mm
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,460–1,580 kg RDW	1,418–1,470 kg
Mass in running order	1,560–1,680 kg RDW	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,705–1,797 kg RDW	–
Seats and space
Seats	2 RDW	–
Doors	2 RDW	–

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia (en, de), RDW type approvals (Netherlands). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

289 complaints for model years 1984–1996. 21 crashes · 11 fires · 9 injuries

Seat belts 63
Electrical system 37
Brakes 24
Airbags 21

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 15 versions of the Chevrolet Corvette C4

Show all 15 versions

United States 13 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1991–1996(350 V8) (FFS) (MPFI)	5.7 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1990–1996(350 V8) (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP	5.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA	307–325 g/km
1992–1995(350 V8) (FFS) (MPFI) · (350 V8) (FFS)	5.7 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1993–1994(350 V8) (FFS), CLKUP · (350 V8) (FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP	5.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1990–1992(350 V8) (FFS) · (350 V8) (FFS) (MPFI)	5.7 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
1990–1991(350 V8) (GUZZLER) (FFS,TRBO), SIL CMODE	5.7 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
1989–1990(350 V8) (FFS), SIL · (350 V8) (FFS) (MPFI)	5.7 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1988–1989(350 V8) (FFS) · (350 V8) (FFS), CLKUP	5.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1986–1988(350 V8) (FFS), SIL	5.7 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1985–1987(350 V8) (FFS)	5.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	17–18 MPG (13.1–13.8 L/100 km) EPA	307–325 g/km
1985(350 V8) (FFS)	5.7 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	17 MPG (13.8 L/100 km) EPA	325 g/km
1984(350 V8) (FFS) · (350 V8) (FFS) CA model	5.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	–	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km
1984(350 V8) (FFS) · (350 V8) (FFS) CA model	5.7 L	Petrol	4-speed manual	–	15 MPG (15.7 L/100 km) EPA	368 g/km

Canada 2 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1995–1996Two-seater	5.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	13.1–13.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	301–308 g/km
1995–1996Two-seater	5.7 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	13.2–13.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	304–315 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.