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| familiar with the ultra-classic Chevrolet Corvette, | | | | but it does devour gasoline. But this is a sports |
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| managed to stand the test of time. And adapt to | | | | nuances in this legendary small block, aimed |
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| The modern used Chevrolet Corvette features a | | | | The latest engine is a 427 cubic inch 435 |
| projection system for on-board data display onto | | | | horsepower with the new system of no less than |
| the windshield, designed to let the driver keep his | | | | three twin barrel Holley carbs, although a rare L88 |
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| oil pressure, speed and the basic parameters of | | | | whopping 560 horsepower. Although the GM listed |
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| attract rubber-necking of less fortunate used | | | | long history and many people strive to buy a |
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| You do have to be a little energetic to lower | | | | interested them when they were children or |
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| has a tendency to be easily caught on any high | | | | But on balance, we are talking about a V8, which |
| roadside object especially when parking, but that's | | | | already was an old acquaintance in the fifties, |
| one of the very few minor drawbacks to this | | | | when it was introduced in the first Corvette. You |
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| will find in a used corvette is the 5.7L version that | | | | |