1984 -1996 Chevrolet Corvette C4 - Generation-Four Spotter's Guide
1986
What You See:
Convertibles were back! Corvette was pacing the Indy 500, so what kind of pace car would it be if it weren't a convertible? Also, with the introduction of the convertible came aluminum heads for Corvette. Originally, only the convertibles had them but it wouldn't be long before all Corvettes became light-headed.
What You Don't See:
Another advancement for the C4 was the introduction of ABS (antilock braking system), making the car significantly safer. This was also the first year for VATS (vehicle anti-theft system). Note the little pellet on the stem of your ignition key. It's actually a resistor that makes contact inside the ignition to let the computer know it's OK to start the car. Also, the caster was changed in the front-end alignment from 3.8 to 6 degrees. This helps keep the car more stable straight-line and prevents wander while driving. View Related Article
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