1976 Chevrolet Corvette Custom Street Rod

The Corvette C3 was patterned after the Mako Shark II designed by Larry Shinoda. Executed under Bill Mitchell's direction. the Mako II had been initiated in early 1964. Once the mid-engined format was abandoned the Shinoda/Mitchell car was sent to Chevrolet Styling under David Holls. where Harry Haga's studio adapted it for production on the existing Sting Ray chassis. The resulting lower half of the car was much like the Mako II. except for the softer contours. The concept car's name was later changed to Manta Ray. The C3 also adopted the "sugar scoop" roof treatment with vertical back window from the mid-engined concept models designed by the Duntov group. It was intended from the beginning that the rear window and that portion of the roof above the seats–be removable. [5]

The "Shark" has the distinction of being introduced to the motoring public in an unorthodox—and unintended—fashion. GM had tried their best to keep the appearance of the upcoming car a secret. but the release of Mattel's die-cast Hot Wheels line several weeks before the C3's unveiling had a certain version of particular interest to Corvette fans: the "Custom Corvette". a GM-authorized model of the 1968 Corvette.

1976 models featured steel floor panels shielding the catalytic converter exhaust. These steel floor panels weighed less than the previous fiberglass floor and reduced interior noise levels. Horsepower rose to 180 hp (134 kW) for the base L-48 engine; 210 hp (157 kW) for the optional L-82. To further reduce cabin noise levels. cowl induction was dropped in favor of the air cleaner ducted over the radiator. picking up outside air from the front of the car. thus reducing wind turbulence at the base of the windshield. The hood was carried over. with its cowl vent grille and induction system opening becoming non-functional. The optional cast aluminum wheels were finally made available. which reduced the unsprung weight of the car by 32 pounds. Nearly 15% of the cars were ordered with the new wheels at a cost of $299. A standard steel rim spare was used. This was the last year for optional white striped tires. as 86% of the cars were being delivered with the optional white lettered tires. [12] A new rear nameplate for the rear bumper cover was introduced. eliminating the individual "Corvette" letters used since 1968. An unwelcome change was the "Vega GT" 4-spoke steering wheel. although its smaller diameter did provide extra room and eased entry/exit. The steering wheel. color-keyed to the interior. continued on 1977 through 1979 models. limited to non-tilt wheel cars only. GM's "Freedom" battery. a new sealed and maintenance-free unit. was now installed in all cars. [12] The rear window defroster option was changed from the forced-air type of previous years to the new "Electro-Clear" defogger. an in-glass heated element type. [12] Even without a convertible model. the Corvette still set new sales records.

Car and Driver recorded 6. 8 second 0-60 times in both L-48 and L-82 4-speed equipped 1976 Corvettes. The magazine ordered an L-48 4-speed for a 4. 00-mile (6. 00 km) road trip to Alaska. C&D summarized: "The Corvette was a big hit–we expected and thoroughly enjoyed that–but we were surprised at how well it withstood the ordeal. once we recovered from the trip we conceded that we'd developed new respect for a car we'd long regarded as something of a put on. In every sense of the word. our Yukon Corvette proved to be tough and we'd have to say that even the production versions impressed us as coming closer to being real touring cars than we might ever have thought. There's a lot more sincere ring now to our stock answer to the question. Why a Corvette?" [27]

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