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When you talk about America muscle cars the legendary Chevrolet Corvette is right up there with the best of the lot.

Chevrolet launched the first Corvette generation back in 1953 with the C1 and seven generations later it has become a firm favourite among car lovers ever since.

Continuing the DNA

A common denominator with the Corvette is its slim-lined body shape and distinctively round rear lights that become prominent from the second generation back in 1963.

WATCH: Sporty Chevrolet Corvette Grand Sport

The 70's was the prime for muscle cars and Chevrolet obliged when the coveted Stingray rolled off the production line. Its vast range of V8 engines made as much as 321kW.


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As of 1997, the C5 received quad exhaust outlet pipes and that DNA has been carried through to later generations.

It has also become an icon on the big screen in the Transformer movie series with the latest generation, the C7, nicknamed 'Bumblebee' rising to prominence.

Images: Budget Direct
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