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1985 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe - genuine fuel injection returned to the Corvette in 1985 for the first time in two decades. The 1985 tuned-port injection, built by Bosch, was standard equipment and featured a mass airflow sensor. Aluminum-tube tuned intake runners, a mold-cast plenum, and an air cleaner mounted forward of the radiator support. This new L98 engine delivered a horsepower increase from 2OShp to 230hp, a torque increase from 290 lb.-ft to 330, and a real-world fuel economy increase of about 11%. Suspension rates were lowered in 1985, a result of harsh ride criticism. Springs for the base suspension were softer by 26% in front, 25% in the rear. Springs fro RPO Z51 were 16% softer in front and 25% softer in the rear. To compensate for the spring change, larger-diameter stabilizer bars were included with Z51 equipped models. In its January 1985 "ten best" issue, Car and Driver magazine pronounced the Corvette to be America's fastest production car at an even 150mph top speed. Corvette also took top honors in top-gear acceleration and tied for best (with Porsche) in road holding as measured by 0-force skid-pad adhesion. |
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