The desert wasn’t the only thing hot in Tucson back in 1957.
The Chevrolet Corvette made its debut to the world and forever laid the
foundation for high-performance vehicles to come.
While the Corvettes of back then look nothing like the
seventh-generation models we see burning rubber on the freeway today, they still
took the world by storm! The first production runs were split into two options.
The 684 Heavy-Duty Suspension package also known as the “Big Brake” package,
and the rarer option 579E, known as the “Airbox” package. We say rare as in
only 43 of the Airbox variants were produced.
What made this option unique was that it featured a special
sealed air intake system which drew cooler air from the front of the engine
compartment. That denser, cooler air made all the difference and allowed the
Corvette to reach its top performance during those long races. If you ever have
the chance to witness one of these beauties in person, do take advantage of it!
Each generation of Corvette shows the vehicle’s continued
progression in performance technology over these past 60 years, and how
Chevrolet always finds a way to continue to push boundaries and raise the bar.
We’re not sure how the eighth generation will blow us out of the water, but
we’re certainly excited for what lies ahead!
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