From the first Corvette in 1953 to the current mid-engined Corvette, the American high performance icon has seen a lot. Here is every Corvette ever produced, sorted by year. From the C1 to the current eighth generation Corvette, the American high-performance icon has seen a lot. Here\u2019s every Corvette ever produced, sorted by year. There have been many Corvettes since 1953 including numerous concepts, special editions, race series custom cars and tuner Corvettes (that we\u2019ve covered in other parts of the site). This list below is focused on regular production series Corvettes. For more details on each model year specifically, check out our guides below where you can quickly navigate to each model year where you can learn about each years history, factory specs, VIN Info, problems, recalls, performance and more.<\/span><\/p>\n When considering the history of the brand, it is fascinating to look at the \u201corigin story\u201d of Corvette and recognize just how much the first-generation (C1) model evolved in a period of just ten years. For the purposes of this discussion, the C1 Corvette can effectively be divided into four sub-eras (based mostly on the outward physical build of its body): the 1953\u20131955 Corvette, the 1956\u20131957 Corvette, the 1958\u20131960 Corvette and the 1961\u20131962 Corvette. See our C1 Research Hub<\/a><\/u><\/strong>. <\/p>\n The iconic C2 Corvettes \u2013 from 1963 to 1967 \u2013 solidified the brand as a serious contender on the world racing stage (even though it was developed in an era when GM was actively participating in the AMA racing ban). The second-generation Corvettes gave us disc brakes, independent suspension, revolutionary engine development, including the introduction of big-block power, and advances in technology on both the interior and exterior of the car. More than that, the design of the C2 Corvettes was simply beautiful \u201cart-in-motion.\u201d See our C2 Research Hub<\/a><\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Almost from day one, the third-generation Corvette would fall under the discriminating eye of enthusiasts and critics alike, especially given that the second-generation Corvette had become so revered around the world. Where the second-generation Corvette was an asphalt pounding, straight-line missile that was capable of producing impressive acceleration numbers, there were a number of other cars on the market \u2013 including many of Chevy\u2019s own models \u2013 that were capable of producing the same straight-line speed for a fraction of the price. See our C3 Research Hub<\/a><\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n In addition to the stagnation of mechanical development that had occurred over the previous two decades, there was a genuine demand from the public that General Motors rethink the design of their \u201cAmerican Sports car.\u201d After many years of rumors that an \u201call new Corvette\u201d had been under development, legions of Corvette fans were eager to see something completely new roll out of Bowling Green\u2019s Corvette assembly plant. In 1984, the faithful would get their wish. See our C4 Research Hub<\/a><\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n In May, 1989, the C5\u2019s unveiling was rescheduled for 1994 and was then pushed out to 1995 just three months later. Despite these delays, the design of a 21st century styled, fifth generation Corvette really began in earnest, and even the earliest design drawings alluded to a car that was unlike anything that came before it. However, by October, 1992, it seemed that nobody within General Motors could accurately predict when the C5 Corvette would actually arrive. See our C5 Research Hub<\/a><\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n In some respects, the C6 Corvette could be considered the C5 after an extreme makeover. The new Corvette has a sleeker, more chiseled appearance, with more horsepower, and noticeably improved levels of quality and refinement. Unlike any other Corvette before it, the C6 was also the first \u2018Vette to be developed in tandem with another GM car \u2013 the Cadillac XLR, the suave two seat retractable-hardtop convertible launched for 2004 as the for-sale version of the striking 1999 Evoq concept car. See our C6 Research Hub<\/a><\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n The arrival of the C7 Corvette was the culmination of months of speculation by enthusiasts, car experts, critics, and countless fans, and was treated with more fanfare and pomp-and-circumstance than a Hollywood blockbuster movie debut. Development of the seventh-generation Corvette began about a year after the introduction of the C6 model in 2005. Tom Peters, Chevrolet\u2019s Design Director, who had designed the sixth-generation Corvette had been tasked with improving upon the design that had already been considered such a resounding success the world over by car enthusiasts and critics alike. See our C7 Research Hub<\/a><\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\n For more than half a century, Zora Arkus-Duntov had dreamed of a mid-engine Corvette. On July 18, 2019, that dream officially became a reality. The official reveal began with retired astronauts Dr. Mae Jemison and Scott Kelly presenting on the main stage with video of the Apollo 11 moon-landing mission, and with General Motors executive vice president Barry Engle talking about how many Mercury and Apollo astronauts owned Corvettes. Then, as the excitement within the venue reached a climax, the all-new 2020 Mid-Engine Corvette was driven out onto the stage. It did not disappoint! See our C8 Research Hub<\/a><\/u><\/strong>.<\/p>\nActivate Your Membership<\/span><\/h2>\n
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