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Reviewing A 4-Speed 1985 C4 Corvette

While there were few who questioned the technological superiority of the 1984 C4 over earlier generations of Corvette, it’s lack of robust horsepower and outright performance left many questioning this new version of America’s most beloved sports car. Chevrolet listened to the criticisms and quickly began to revamp the Corvette platform to become a more competitive contender. When the C4 Corvette returned for a second year in 1985, it did so with some much needed improvements.