1989 Corvette

The Corvette is probably the best sports car legacy ever. Mixing muscle car acceration with sport car handling. It nice pure mix. A nice size V8 and a sleek body style. Making the most of what it has; and the C4 body style is usually what everyone thinks of when they think of a Vette. The top notch of the time that GM could make. In 89 no other American car was faster or handled better, and no one but Porsche, Ferrari, and Lamborgini could beat it on the track. Not bad for 245 horsepower. Its really makes the most of it by hitting 60 in 5.6secs, and a top speed of 160mph. At only 3150 this car handles great(.95g); and the four wheel disc brakes are good too.All of this is easily upgradable.
Whats new for 89... Well the Corvette got aluminum heads, making the car lighter. Though the heads were not ported or enlarged in any way; hence it retained the horsepower of previous years(87-88). The car also had new options for 89. Including the bad 375hp "King of the Hill" ZR-1; and handling options.(Touring,Sport,and Hard{performance} all changable in the by the flip of a switch) These all sound cool, but be aware that the ZR-1 is expencive to buy and fix. Most of its parts come from Lotus, and are imported. Be very aware of that. The handling option locks you into GMs suspention, and is also very expencive to fix. Fine for someone who wants a stock show car or a weekend cruiser, but not for hotrodders or the cheap forget these options. Either way you go;well, you can't go wronge.
Now my oppion of the Vette, starts with the first thing you notice. Its Sexy! One of the sexiest cars. Just change the Rims from the 80s style rim(not to flattering) for some modern rims, and its like you have a new car. Turning heads where ever you go. Getting in the car you'll notice it fits like a glove, and is very confortable. You get stuck in, and you feel as if you're in a cockpit. The problem is you get stuck in, and if you are overweight you'll feel you can't get out. I am 5'10" and I have to say that the car feels like it wouldn't be confortable and even impossible for a guy over 6'5". Then you'll be overwhelmed by an aray of switched; and mean over fifty of them. Also nothings where it would seem. Like a euro sports car. The windsheild wipers is on the door, I mean what? Either way its neat. Then you'll see an all digital set up(84-89). This is 80s digital, but neat none the less.(however if it goes bad it can cost over $1000 to replace) The headlights will do a cool flip, that excites the kid in you. I had to replace this part and the cost was $350-375. Yeah the one side is more than the other. Then you'll feel you're driving from the rear seat, gazing at a seemingly endless hood. Then you start driving. Now I share this car with my girlfriend, and its just fun for both of us. The thing I like most is the handling. You'll feel like an expert, apexing courners just for fun. The targa top is another fun option(highly recomended); but cumbersome to take off and put on. I don't think a average person could install it by them selves. But a really fun option.
The engine and transmissions are good. The stick and the auto are neck and neck under full throttle, so its what you would prefer. The TPI engine is good and has huge potental. Callaway twin turbo'd one to make over 800hp. Also this is one of the most areo dynmaic cars mass purdosed. The Callaway broke all records, and wasn't dethroned until 2005 of its top speed record of a mind blowing 254mph. So just think of the potental. Also the whole front end lifts up(like a ligitment race car), to give full view of the engine. It makes it easy to work on and maintaine. Its a really cool feature not use in any other Vette body style.
This is a great car. Even with small storage spaces; even smaller with the targa top off. Low rear viablility, and an odd lay out of switches that will push you towards the owners manual its still a great car to own. Its fun, reliable, and fast; but, if you're looking for a primary driver or anything but a weekend car this probably isn't for you. This is the perfect weekend cruiser or weekend warrior; but buy the car knowing your end intentions.
I'll sum it up by saying this car by saying if you like the vettes alittle, its a little fun. If you like vetts a lot, its a lot of fun. If you like vettes to much, its to much fun.