C4 (1984 to 1996)

Launched in 1984, the Chevrolet Corvette C4 marked a clean-sheet rethink of America’s sports car, prioritising handling, aerodynamics, and modern engineering over brute force alone. With a lighter chassis, advanced suspension, digital instrumentation, and a range of V8 engines that evolved significantly over its 1984–1996 production run—including later LT1 and LT4-powered performance variants—the C4 closed the gap to contemporary European rivals while retaining unmistakable Corvette character. In the Australian market, the C4 remains relatively niche due to left-hand-drive configuration and limited official presence, but interest has grown among collectors seeking affordable entry into classic American performance with genuine engineering depth. Values are influenced by engine specification, transmission, condition, mileage, and originality, with late-production performance models and well-kept manual cars attracting the strongest demand as recognition of the C4’s role in Corvette history continues to improve.