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The Chevrolet Corvette

New Vehicle Engineering and Technical History

This collection chronicles the development of America's favorite sports car by the designers and engineers who made it happen. These 30 papers cover more than 50 years and six generations of the engineering, styling, and research and development of the Chevrolet Corvette. Twenty-two papers focus on the first five generations, with the last eight papers detailing the new sixth-generation Corvette. Material collected in this volume truly has unprecedented historical value. A 1954 paper by Maurice Olley presents a technical description of the first production Corvette. The book's preface includes insight from Zora Arkus-Duntov into the reasons behind the Corvette's development. Other highlights include comments from Corvette's chief engineer, a press release created by General Motors on its fiftieth anniversary, and a timeline with photos documenting the Corvette's evolution. Contents Includes: Preface
  • Production Improves the Breed by Dennis Simanaitis
  • Zora's Contribution to the Corvette by Dave McLellan
  • Sports Car Development by Zora Arkus-Duntov
  • McLellan's Corvette Era by Dave McLellan
  • Comments from Corvette's Chief Engineer by David C. Hill
  • Corvette People : GM Press Release
  • Corvette Timeline by GM for the 50th Anniversary of the Corvette


  • Published By: SAE International
    Pages: 402
    30 Papers   See List
    Binding: Softbound
    Product Code: PT-118
    Product Status: Available
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    Daniel J. Holt

    Daniel J. Holt holds a Masters of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering and a Masters of Science degree in Aerospace Engineering. He is currently the Editor-at-Large for SAE’s Automotive Engineering International magazine. For 18 years Mr. Holt was the Editor-in-Chief of the SAE Magazines Division where he was responsible for the editorial content of Automotive Engineering International, Aerospace Engineering, Off-Highway Engineering, and other SAE magazines. He has written numerous articles in the area of safety, crash testing, and new vehicle technology. Prior to joining SAE Mr. Holt was a biomedical engineer working with the Orthopedic Surgery Group at West Virginia University. He was responsible for developing devices to aid orthopedic surgeons and presented a number of papers on crash testing and fracture healing. Mr. Holt is a member of Sigma Gamma Tau and a charter member of West Virginia University’s Academy of Distinguished Alumni in Aerospace Engineering. He is also a member of SAE.

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    The Chevrolet Corvette

    ISBN: 978-0-7680-1501-0
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