1988 Chevrolet Corvette
Base 2dr ConvertibleChevrolet Corvette Base 2dr Convertible
$18,997
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About This Chevrolet
1988 Chevrolet Corvette Base 2dr Convertible
| Condition | Used Clear Title |
| Miles | 39,005 |
| Engine | 5.7L 8 Cylinder |
| Transmission | 4 Spd Automatic |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Exterior Color | Red |
| Interior | Red |
| Stock # | SN3435 |
| VIN # | 1G1YY3188J5105741 |
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Vehicle Overview
1988 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible — L98 5.7L TPI V8, Red on Red, Clean Florida Car Why This Car Is Special The fourth-generation Corvette, introduced for 1984, represented a fundamental rethinking of what the Corvette could be. By 1988, the C4 had matured into a genuinely capable sports car — refined enough for daily use, fast enough to embarrass most of what else was on the road. The 1988 Chevrolet Corvette convertible is a particularly desirable variant of that generation because the ragtop body style had only returned to the lineup in 1986, after a ten-year absence. Buyers who wanted an open-air Corvette with the fully developed L98 engine and a sorted-out platform gravitated toward the 1987-1989 window, and for good reason. The L98 engine — a 5.7-liter V8 displacing 350 cubic inches — used Tuned Port Injection, a system that Chevrolet developed to deliver smooth, linear power across a wide rpm band rather than a peaky, hard-to-drive powerband. In 1988 trim, the L98 produced 245 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque. Those numbers look modest today, but the torque curve was broad and usable, and the Tuned Port Injection system gave the engine a throttle response that carbureted V8s of the same era simply could not match. The tall, individual runner intake manifold sitting on top of this engine is one of the most recognizable engine bay sights of the 1980s, and on this car it has been treated to a full polish, making it a visual centerpiece under the hood. For 1988 specifically, Chevrolet made an important chassis upgrade: the adoption of a 17-inch wheel and tire package, along with Selective Ride Control as an option. The 1988 Corvette also received improved brakes. These were meaningful engineering updates, not cosmetic ones, and they mark the 1988 model as a step forward from the 1986 and 1987 convertibles in terms of overall driving capability. The convertible body style, which had returned for 1986, was built on a reinforced chassis developed specifically for open-top use — Chevrolet did not simply cut the roof off the coupe. This particular 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is finished in red over a full red leather interior, making it one of the more visually cohesive color combinations the C4 was offered in. The car presents as a driver-quality example with notable engine bay detailing and a clean undercarriage, which is especially meaningful for Florida cars that spent decades in a humid, salt-air environment. Features List - L98 5.7-liter (350 cubic inch) Tuned Port Injection V8 - 4-Speed Automatic Transmission - Tuned Port Injection badge - Polished TPI intake manifold - Polished valve covers with red accent fins - Chrome alternator - Dual exhaust with quad polished stainless steel tips - Independent rear suspension with rear disc brakes - Factory aluminum wheels - Black convertible soft top - Power steering and power brakes - Air conditioning - Power windows - Red leather bucket seats with perforated inserts - Leather-wrapped steering wheel - Center console - Digital instrument cluster - In-dash stereo - Clean undercarriage Mechanical The heart of this 1988 Chevrolet Corvette is the L98 5.7-liter V8, fed by the Tuned Port Injection system that Chevrolet refined throughout the C4 generation. The TPI setup uses long individual runners to maximize low-end torque, which is why these engines feel so strong at street speeds. At 245 horsepower and 340 lb-ft of torque, the L98 in 1988 trim was a genuine improvement over the 230-horsepower version that launched the C4 in 1984. Paired with the 4-speed automatic transmission, this is an effortless car to drive hard in traffic or on the highway. The engine bay on this car has received cosmetic attention that goes well beyond what was factory. The TPI intake manifold has been polished to a mirror finish, the valve covers have been polished and painted with red accent stripes that echo the car's exterior color, and the alternator has been chromed. These details add up
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- Red with Red Interior
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