The Corvette has been a special car for Chevrolet as it is considered one of the most iconic American sports cars ever to be made. The vehicle began its life way back in 1953, and since then, it has seen many generations, each getting better than before. The legendary Corvette has evolved in terms of styling and overall performance throughout the years. It is fair to say that it began its life as a relaxed cruiser and has now become a performance-oriented machine. The iconic V8 engine has been known to produce class-leading performance and power figures. For 2023, the vehicle's specs get better than before, making it a catch.

To mark the seven decades since the first Corvette C1 rolled off the production line, the company has introduced a special 70th-Anniversary Edition. The Anniversary Edition adds some significant cosmetic changes, a few badges, and new colors for the interior. Apart from this, it remains unchanged from the current generation Corvette.

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70th Anniversary Edition Corvettes Stand Out In Two Unique Exterior Colors

2023 Corvette 70th Anniversary Edition's Color Options
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Perhaps the biggest change the Corvette has been through in the past few years is that the vehicle is now a rear mid-engine supercar with power figures of nearly 500 hp. The new exterior design has liberated some room in the front to allow cargo storage. The engine is now mounted behind the passenger compartment enabling the drivers to hear the V8 symphony. The vehicle's exterior adds two new color choices and racing stripes and badges to make the car look a touch more special. The two new colors are white pearl metallic tri-coat and carbon flash metallic. There is also an option to add the racing stripes, which are satin gray on white or satin black for the black finished car. There is also the inclusion of special wheels with a different design. The wheels that are 20-inches in size are finished in all black and have a red stripe around the rim. The vehicle's brake calipers are also finished in red along with the engine cover, and the car gets 70th-anniversary edition badges inside and out. Overall the silhouette remains unmistakable that of a Corvette, and with the aggressive aero and sharp styling, the car certainly looks purposeful and sporty.

70th Anniversary Edition Logo On The Interior

2023 Corvette 70th Anniversary Edition's Back View
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The interior has a dual-tone finish and looks much more upmarket than the standard all-black treatment previously offered. The car gets sports bucket seats, red-colored seat belts, and contrasting red color stitching throughout the cabin to give a sense of sportiness. There is also the inclusion of custom luggage set with contrasting red stitching. Besides, the seats, steering wheel, custom luggage set, and sill plates will all have the 70th Anniversary Edition logo. The Corvette is available as a convertible, and the roof can be detached and stored in a small compartment behind the engine bay. The cabin layout is also familiar, and all controls are angled towards the driver giving it a cockpit-like feel. A central infotainment screen is an 8-inch unit, and it uses Chevrolet’s latest-generation infotainment three-plus system. Android Auto and Apple CarPlay can be operated wirelessly, and the system is relatively easy to operate since it is quick to respond to commands. The vehicle's steering wheel is squared off and behind the wheel sits a 12-inch digital driver’s display that has a plethora of driving information on offer.

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Chevy’s Massive 6.2-liter Naturally Aspirated V8

2023 Corvette 70th Anniversary Edition's Front View
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The vehicle is powered by a massive 6.2 liter naturally-aspirated V8 engine with a power output of 490 HP and torque output of 470 lb-ft. Adding a Z51 package gives the vehicle an extra 5 HP as it has a dual-mode performance exhaust. The car uses an 8-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission that only sends power to the rear wheels. The vehicle also has a limited-slip differential and much more aggressive brakes for better performance. The Corvette can do the 0 to 60 mph sprint in just 2.8 seconds and has a fantastic quarter mile time of 11.2 seconds. The vehicle is electronically limited to a top speed of 185 mph. The Corvette also has a decent fuel economy of 19 mpg combined. With a curb weight of just about 3500 lbs, the Corvette has an incredible power to weight ratio and is a gem of a sports car to drive.

The Chevrolet Corvette will go down in history as one of the most iconic sports cars. Being in production for over 70 years is no small feat to achieve, and the Chevy has done it with flying colors. With every generation, the vehicle has become better in one way or another, and the 2023 70th Anniversary Edition marks a special milestone for the Corvette.

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