Corvette: Year by Year
1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 19641965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976
1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988
1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012
2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024
Corvette Terms
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M20:A series of four speed manual transmissions installed in '60s and '70s Corvettes.
M21:
Close ratio version of the M20 four speed manual transmission.
M22:
Heavy duty version of the M21 four speed manual transmission.
Mako Shark I:
1962 show car that would be the styling basis for the C2 Corvettes.
Mako Shark II:
Show car that was the styling basis for the C3 Corvette.
Matching Numbers:
A car is said to have matching numbers when the major parts have the numbers stamped on them according to the build sheet. Although matching numbers cars are sought after by collectors, the process can be controversial.
McLellan, David:
Dave McLellan succeeded Zora Arkus-Duntov and became the second Corvette chief engineer. His legacy includes the C4 and ZR-1.
MFI:
Multi-port fuel injection.
Mid Year:
1963 - 1967 Corvettes, also known as the C2 generation.
Mitchell, Bill:
Bill Mitchell succeeded Harley Earl as GM Design Chief. He was a big fan of the Corvette and fought to keep it true to its performance intentions.
Motorama:
A 1949 to 1961 traveling GM auto show. The Corvette was introduced to the world at the 1953 Motorama.
Mouse Motor:
Term of affection for the small block motor; a reaction to the "rat motor" term for the big block.
