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It was announced that an all-new C5 Corvette was on track for the 1997 model year, and with testing already underway on the new model, changes for the 1995 Corvette would remain incremental at best. Revised "gill" air vents now graced the car's front fenders. Inside, seats carried stronger "French" seam stitching, the CD player was given stronger mounting to prevent skipping, and several adhesive-fabric straps were installed in key places around the cabin to help reduce rattles.
High price and low sales helped kill the mighty Corvette ZR-1 after 1995.
Since the available extended-mobility tires effectively did away with the need for a spare, buyers who chose the optional run-flat rubber could delete the spare tire (in the name of weight reduction as well as a lower price) via RPO N84 for a $100 credit.
Buyers who purchased the 1995 Corvette Indy Car replica got the same special
paint and graphics, but not the actual pacer's roof "hoop," light bar, and other
track-required features.
Prices had risen by a small amount and were now up to $36,875 for the coupe and $43,665 for the ragtop -- and dealers were discounting. Sales slid by several thousand units, however, and were down to 20,742 for the model year. Only 448 ZR-1s were sold for 1995, marking a total of 6,939 built during its six-year run. The last model was built on April 28, 1995.
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1995 Corvette Specifications
Though the 1995 Corvette had been around in its basic form for 11 years, the media still found good things to say about it, particularly regarding its traditional strong suits, like neck-snapping acceleration and ultra-grippy handling. And thanks to Chevy's ongoing improvements, the buff books were now also praising the car for its much-improved finish and build quality. Here are the specifications for the 1995 Corvette:
 Like past Indy Pace Car Chevys, the 1995 Corvette was available as a replica, actually a $2,816 option that was purchased by a mere 527 fans. |
| Vehicle Specifications | Hatchback | Hatchback (ZR-1) | Convertible |
| Wheelbase, inches | 96.2 | 96.2 | 96.2 |
| Length, inches | 178.5 | 178.6 | 178.6 |
| Width, inches | 70.7 | 73.1 | 70.7 |
| Track, inches | front: 57.7 rear: 59.0 | front: 57.7 rear: 60.6 | front: 57.7 rear: 59.0 |
| Height, inches | 46.3 | 46.4 | 47.3 |
| Curb weight, pounds | 3,203 | 3,465 | 3,360 |
Mechanical Specifications (2-door hatchback/convertible)
Suspension
front: Independent; unequal length upper and lower A-arms, transverse fiberglass leaf spring, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, antiroll bar
rear: Independent, upper and lower trailing arms, lateral arms, tie rods, halfshafts, transverse fiberglass leaf springs, tubular hydraulic shock absorbers, antiroll bar
Wheels/Tires
front: P255/45ZR-17 (ZR-1, P275/40ZR-17)
rear: P285/40ZR-17 (ZR-1, P315/35ZR-17)
Brakes
front: anti-lock 12.9-inch disc
rear: anti-lock 11.9-inch disc
Transmission
4-speed automatic
6-speed manual
Standard axle ratio
3.45:1
Engine Specifications
| Type | ohv V-8 | dohc V-8 |
| Displacement, liters/cu inch | 5.7/350 | 5.7/350 |
| Bore × Stroke, inches | 4.00 x 3.48 | 3.90 x 3.66 |
| Fuel Management | Sequential Injection | Sequential Injection |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 300 @ 5,000 | 405 @ 5,800 |
| Torque @ rpm, pound-foot | 340 @ 4,000 | 385 @ 5,200 |
Vehicle Production and Base Prices
| Car Type | Production | Price |
| 2-door coupe | 15,771 | $36,785.00 |
| 2-door convertible | 4,971 | 43,665.00 |
Options and Production
| Option | Production | Price |
| Power Driver Seat | 19,012 | $305.00 |
| Power Passenger Seat | 15,323 | 305.00 |
| Sport Seats | 7,908 | 625.00 |
| Auxiliary Hardtop | 459 | 1,995.00 |
| Dual Removable Roof Panels | 2,979 | 950.00 |
| Removable Roof Panel, blue tint | 4,688 | 650.00 |
| Removable Roof Panel, bronze tint | 2,871 | 650.00 |
| Selective Ride and Handling, electronic | 3,421 | 1,695.00 |
| Performance Axle Ratio | 10,056 | 50.00 |
| 6-Speed Manual Transmission | 4,784 | 0.00 |
| New York Emission Requirements | 268 | 100.00 |
| Spare Tire Delete | 418 | -100.00 |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning Indicator | 5,300 | 325.00 |
| Stereo System w/CD, Delco-Bose | 15,528 | 396.00 |
| Tires, Extended Mobility | 3,783 | 70.00 |
| California Emission Requirements | 2,026 | 100.00 |
| Adjustable Suspension Package (coupe) | 753 | 2,045.00 |
| Indy 500 Pace Car Replica | 527 | 2,816.00 |
| Special Performance Package (ZR-1 coupe) | 448 | 31,258.00 |
Color Choices and Production
| Color Choice | Production | Color Choice | Production |
| Dark Purple Metallic | 1,049 | Dark Purple/White | 527 |
| Arctic White | 3,381 | Admiral Blue | 1,006 |
| Black | 3,959 | Bright Aqua Metallic | 909 |
| Polo Green Metallic | 2,940 | Competition Yellow | 1,003 |
| Torch Red | 4,531 | Dark Red Metallic | 1,437 |
Learn about other Corvettes in this generation:
| 1984 Corvette | 1985 Corvette | 1986 Corvette |
| 1987 Corvette | 1988 Corvette | 1989 Corvette |
| 1990 Corvette | 1991 Corvette | 1992 Corvette |
| 1993 Corvette | 1994 Corvette | 1995 Corvette |
| 1996 Corvette |
Looking for more information on Corvettes and other cars? See:
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