2013-07-04

Corvettes like this 1994 coupe represent perhaps the biggest bang for your performance buck in the world. Offering 300 horsepower, world-class suspension and brakes, plus an interior with every possible luxury and convenience feature, you just can't beat a C4 in terms of fun per dollar. OK, you know and we know the ZR1 badges aren't real, but this Corvette can stand proudly on its own merits. The Torch Red paint was applied less than two years ago, and thanks to nearly two decades of paint technology since it was new, it looks better than ever. Fit and finish on the C4s improved steadily over the years, and the later examples like this show excellent shut lines, a clamshell hood that lines up right, and doors that close with a distinctive thud that even sounds expensive. The smoother nose and convex rear bumper make it arguably the best-looking of the C4s, especially with the tinted glass that adds a menacing attitude. For being nearly 20 years old, this car still looks and acts like an icon. The tan interior is a refreshing change from the more common red and black options, and gives a bright traditional look to the 'Vette's high-tech driver's compartment. Those seats are every bit as comfortable as they look, with a myriad of adjustments to suit drivers of all shapes and sizes, one of the Corvette's strong suits. The leather still looks great, with only modest "comfort marks" on the driver's seat that are more about character and comfort and less about wear and tear. Tan carpets also remain in very good condition, and the door panels with their black inserts that blend into the dash don't even show a depression where the driver might rest his elbow. The combination of digital and analog gauges were an effort to combine the highest visibility for quick information assimilation, and it definitely works and adds a high-tech look that was all the rage in the mid-90s. Of course, everything was standard, from climate control to a high-end stereo system, with one of the few options being the smoked glass removable roof. There's even reasonable storage under the rear hatch for a long weekend road trip. Chevy's LT1 needs no introduction, and in the Corvette, it provided effortless power and surprising efficiency. Its many tricks are well-documented, ranging from the reverse-flow cooling system to the water pump that was driven by the camshaft instead of a belt, and even today it remains a benchmark against which many others are measured. Also rather remarkably, this one has not been modified despite it being one of the most mod-friendly engines ever built. From the intake to the exhaust system, this one is 100% stock, which also speaks volumes about how nicely preserved it is. The 700R4 4-speed transmission is one of GM's best automatics and it spins a set of 3.08 gears out back that give it exceptionally long legs on the highway. The suspension and brakes need no upgrades to be truly remarkable in their abilities, and this 1994 Corvette wears slightly oversized 285/40/17 Firestones on the original factory alloys. If you've always wanted a bright red Corvette, this nicely preserved 1994 C4 fits the bill and delivers big performance without a big investment. Call today! This vehicle is located in our Charlotte showroom. For more information, please call (704) 598-2130 or toll free (866) 542-8392.

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