1978 Chevrolet Corvette
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The Silver Anniversary Corvettes were 25 years in the making, and to celebrate the first quarter century of Corvettes, a completely re-designed body was rolled out with new 'fastback' styling. Every Corvette this year came with special 25th anniversary badging and the special 'Anniversary Edition' In 1978 those who were unable to get their hands on a Pace Car edition could still purchase one of these Anniversary Edition Corvettes. The 1978 Corvette performance has been improved with a dual snorkel air cleaner and new low-restriction exhaust system and mufflers on the available 'L82' optioned 350 C. I. D. V8 powerplant. This engine also features a higher lift camshaft, special cylinder heads with larger valving, impact-extruded pistons and a forged crankshaft with 4-bolt main bearing caps, plus finned aluminum rocker arm covers to disperse heat more efficiently. The transverse rear leaf spring in the independent rear suspension was...