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Fiberglass body
Corvette debuts with the industry's first regular-production fiberglass body. -
Four wheel drive
Chevy introduces fuel injection as an option on some Chevys and Corvettes, a first for an American production car, while Chevy trucks for the first time offer four-wheel drive. -
Only american car
the first and - to this day - only American car boasting a rear-mounted, air-cooled, six-cylinder engine. -
Rear window
The only model year for the split rear-window design, the car is highly coveted today by collectors. -
Extended range
The Chevrolet Volt "extended range" electric car debuts. Also, the Chevrolet brand celebrates its 100th birthday on Nov. 3, 2011. -
New features
Automatic Emergency Braking
Forward Collision Alert
Front Pedestrian Braking
Following Distance Indicator
Lane Keep Assist with Lane Departure Warning
Intellibeam Auto High Beam Assist