The Complete Book of Corvette 5th Edition: Every Model Since 1953 (Complete Book Series)

In this General Motors-official reference, relive the evolution of America’s legendary sports car, year by year, through stunning photography, technical specs, and engaging commentary.

Revealing a legacy of speed and innovation over more than seventy years of continuous production, the Corvette has evolved from its 1953 sporty-car debut to today’s world-class supercar. Its fascinating development story and stellar competition record across eight distinct generations are detailed in The Complete Book of Corvette, spanning:

The 1953 debut modelThe all-conquering L88 of the 1960sThe twenty-first century Z06The innovative E-Ray hybridThe 70th anniversary editionThe 1,064-horsepower, mid-engine Stingray ZR-1Prototypes, racers, Indy pace cars, and limited-edition production models
They’re all here as are the key designers and engineers. Every model year is discussed with insightful text, key technical specifications, and beautiful photography culled from the author’s own images and GM’s photographic archives.
 
Chevrolet’s Corvette has consistently set the standard for American high performance and ingenuity, and The Complete Book of Corvette is the ultimate reference to that storied history.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Motorbooks
Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 10, 2025
Edition ‏ : ‎ 5th
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0760394474
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0760394472
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.4 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.3 x 1.23 x 12.4 inches
Best Sellers Rank: #68,214 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #18 in Automotive Pictorial Books #26 in Automotive History (Books) #29 in Automotive Engineering (Books)
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