Introduced in 1953, the Chevrolet Corvette established a distinctly American interpretation of the two-seat sports car. Originally launched with lightweight fiberglass bodywork, the Corvette soon adopted Chevrolet’s small-block V8 and evolved through generations of increasingly sophisticated performance and engineering. From early roadsters and Sting Rays to modern high-performance models, the Corvette has built an extensive road and racing legacy while becoming one of America’s most recognizable and collectible sports cars.