Prototypes and Specialty Corvettes

Corvette Prototypes




1956 Corvette SR-2 Racer: This 1956 Chevrolet Corvette SR-2 Racer is the very first General Motors factory-sponsored, purpose-built Corvette racer. Under the direction of Harley Earl and Zora Arkus-Duntov. VIN E56F002522.
Active Suspension 1990 Corvette ZR-1: Documented history, technical information and auction listings for the 1990 Corvette ZR-1 Active Suspension Prototype.
Aerovette: Press release for the experimental, mid-engine fast-back coupe, the Chevrolet Aerovette.
Astro-Vette - 1968: Official press release and advance information from the Chevrolet Public Relations Department on the 1968 Astro-Vette prototype Corvette.
Caballista Corvette: Limited production, aftermarket Corvette built in 1979-1980 by the Dunham Motor Coach Co.
Callaway Corvettes: Special Callaway Corvettes from all generations.
CERV I: GM Press Release - CERV-I -- An Automotive Benchmark
CERV II: A detailed interview with Larry Shinoda regarding the CERV II.
CERV III: Chevrolet Research Vehicle - CERV III Corvette
Corvette SS - 1957: A look at the 1957 Corvette SS
Gallery: A gallery of prototype Corvettes.
Grand Sport II-B: A detailed interview with Larry Shinoda regarding the Grand Sport II-B.
Mako Shark I: A detailed interview with Larry Shinoda regarding the Mako Shark I.
Mako Shark II and Manta Ray: A detailed interview with Larry Shinoda regarding the Mako Shark II and the Manta Ray.
Monza GT Corvair: A detailed interview with Larry Shinoda regarding the Monza GT Corvair.
Mosler MT900: General specifications and production figures for the Mosler MT900.
Mosler MT900S 2002 Prototype: Specifications and production figures for the 2002 Mosler MT900S prototype.
Mosler MT900 2002 Photon: Specifications and production figures for the 2002 Mosler MT900 Photon.
Rick Mears "Special Edition" Corvette: A detailed interview with Larry Shinoda regarding the 1990 Rick Mears "Special Edition" Corvette.
Turbo Corvette - 1979: This prototype is a 1979 turbocharged Corvette built by GM. I featured a L82, 350 ci engine, AiResearch turbo charger and a modified Cadillac fuel injection system.
1973 Corvette XP-987 GT Two Rotor Prototype: Interesting article on the 1973 Corvette XP-987 GT Two Rotor Prototype that appeared in the Telegraph UK newspaper.
Unusual Corvettes Gallery: A gallery of unusual Corvettes.
XP-819 - 1964 - Larry Shinoda: A detailed interview with Larry Shinoda regarding the XP-819 prototype.
XP-819 - 1964 - March 2013 Amelia Island: Press release from Mid America Motorworks announcing the special appearance of the 1964 XP-819 Corvette at the Amelia Island Concours D'Elegance, March 2013.
1990 Corvette ZR-1 Marlboro Team Penske RM1: This is the Mecum Auction listing for the 1990 Corvette ZR-1 Marlboro Team Penske RM1 that was created to honor Rick Mears.