Chevrolet Debuts the New 1987 Corvette on October, 9, 1986
When Chevrolet pulled the cover off the 1987 C4 Corvette on October 9, 1986, it wasn’t a radical redesign—but it didn’t need to be. Instead, the C4 continued to evolve with more power, improved drivability, and the kind of real-world performance that everyday enthusiasts could actually enjoy. With the L98 small-block now producing 240 horsepower and delivering strong mid-range torque, the 1987 Corvette proved that refinement—not reinvention—was the key to making America’s sports car better year after year.
