Something about the C4 I didnt know: Perhaps the most notable change in the new Corvette’s appearance was the overall increase in the car’s width. One of the notable characteristics of the C3 Corvette had been the “pinched-waist” midsection that resided between the flared front and rear fenders. The C4 design eliminated this feature, and was replaced instead by a smoother, more streamlined contour. The flared fenders were still present, although when combined with the flat wheels and lower-sidewall profile tires, it gave the car a more “hunkered down” appearance. No longer interrupted by the fenders, the beltline wrapped its way uninterrupted from the front windshield towards a near-vertical Kammback style tail (a design style that calls for a body with smooth contours that continues to a back end that is abruptly cut off). The Kamm tail was fitted with the traditional pairing of rounded taillights. Effectively, the new profile of the Corvette was that of a wedge, and one which was aesthetically pleasing while being considered functional by General Motors
Posted on: Thu, 21 Aug 2014 11:49:20 +0000
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