This is no lie a revoluationary car. Like no car before, it brought areo dynamics and ultra modern design to the masses. I am going to try to be positive about this year. I almost bought three of this year, and drove five. All suffering the same thing. The car brought four wheel disc brakes and unibody construction to aid handling. So much so that it had been hailed as the best handling car of 1984. Beating out Ferrari which the GTO. So that in a ironic twist the Euro sports cars became known for they're acceleration; and the American car was the one that handled. Though it did hit speeds quicker than the gastly Ferrari Mondial. The bold design and digital dash(Known to go bad in this year) this is the best looking car of 84 as well.
The fun ends when you get in and press on the gas. Also the car is noisey; loader than the 85 or 86. The car is like a great looking, well handling dud. This website list its power was 230. I don't know where that number came from, because the number given in on autotrader, American Muscle Car, NADA, and GM lists it at 205hp. (this the only miss print I have found so far) This is a year that fell between the cracks. The Tune-Port-Injection TPI 350 wasn't ready, so they used the 82 base engine. The Cross Fire, a more horible word I never heard. There are no improvements for this engine, and if you want more power take it out and replace it with something better. Honestly look for an 85 if you want one. The power, well... Isn't there. I was going to buy one to replace the engine, thats why I've been in so many. Also this is the most popular Vette. Make no mistake that the 4+3 is worthless, the auto is a better trans. Either way it is no faster than my 99 V6 Accord. With the same 0-60. The numbers I got from American Muscle car is a 0-60 of 7.4 secs and a top end of 125. Not good. Not good at all. Dark, dark day for the Vette. I would steer clear of this year if you're not looking at total customized engine and just need one cheap. Word to the wise, go for a 85 on up. The TPI is much better all around, and can be maniuplated to make more power. The Cross Fire should have died in 82, that way it wouldn't poison a beautiful car.
So to those guys who think this car is fast; well I am taking my V6 Accord and giving you a reality check. This is a average cars performance, not a Vette quality performance.
