This 1996 Chevrolet Corvette is one of 1,381 Collector Edition convertibles produced and was recognized with NCRS Top Flight awards in 2013, 2014, and 2015 as well as the Dave Hill Mark of Excellence award in 2015.
The car is finished in Sebring Silver over black leather and powered by a 5.7-liter LT4 V8 paired with a six-speed manual transmission.
The 5.7-liter LT4 V8 was only available in the Corvette for the 1996 model year and was used in all manual transmission cars, including the Grand Sport and Collector Edition.
The engine was based on the LT1 and featured a revised intake manifold, crankshaft, and camshaft along with an increased compression ratio and high-flow aluminum cylinder heads.
Factory-rated output was 330 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque, which is sent to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual transmission and a 3.45:1 rear end.
A windows sticker, build sheet, and the aforementioned wheels and tires will accompany the car.
All Collector Edition Corvettes were finished in Sebring Silver Metallic and featured chrome commemorative badges on the nose, sides, and rear.
Additional equipment includes a black soft top, pop-up headlights, fog lamps, a glass rear window with defogger, power side mirrors, and dual exhaust outlets.
Silver 17” five-spoke wheels are fitted with Collector Edition center caps and wear Goodyear Eagle F1 tires measuring 255/45 up front and 285/40 out back.
The car is equipped with the FE1 soft-ride suspension package along with traction control and four-wheel anti-lock brakes with black-finished calipers.
A removed set of factory wheels is included in the sale.
The cabin features power-adjustable seats trimmed in perforated black leather with Collector Edition headrest embroidery.
Amenities include automatic climate control, a factory anti-theft system, a Delco/Bose CD and cassette stereo, cruise control, and power accessories.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a digital speedometer and fuel level display, an analog tachometer with a 6,300-rpm redline, and auxiliary gauges.
The digital odometer indicates 13k mile.
