50 Years of the Chevrolet Corvette

1990

The 1990 Corvette was incredibly anticipated with the release of the ZR-1, which Chevy initially slated for the previous year. It had a 350 cu in the DOHC LT5 engine with a 375 hp rating. The rest of the editions saw improvements too, including the supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR) airbag system, which placed a standard driver’s side airbag in every vehicle. The Corvette also received an upgraded antilock-braking system, which allowed better handling plus an improved L98 engine. An optional feature available this year was the “Gold” 200 watts six-speaker sound system. Despite the hype, sales slightly dropped when comparing the 1989 model.