1985 Chevrolet Corvette for sale
Rent one for a week first, or ask us to find one for you. Rated 13.8 L/100 km combined (EPA). 1 NHTSA recall campaign.
- For sale by us
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- Combined
- 13.8 L/100 km
- Recalls
- 1
For sale
Rent a 1985 Chevrolet Corvette for a week to try it on your own roads, and tell us what you want: we look for one for you.
1985 Chevrolet Corvette specs
| Spec | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 5.7L 8-cylinder | 5.7L 8-cylinder |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | 4-speed automatic | 4-speed manual |
| Fuel | Regular gas | Regular gas |
| City | 15.7 L/100 km | 15.7 L/100 km |
| Highway | 11.2 L/100 km | 11.8 L/100 km |
| Combined | 13.8 L/100 km | 13.8 L/100 km |
| CO₂ | 325 g/km | 325 g/km |
| Cost to drive 100 km | $21.39 | $21.39 |
1985 Chevrolet Corvette: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 5.7 L | 5.7 L |
| Cylinders | 8 | 8 |
| MPG city (US) | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway (US) | 21 | 20 |
| MPG combined (US) | 17 | 17 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 20 | 20 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,950 | US$3,950 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $4,278 | $4,278 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
- NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 16 complaints with NHTSA, most often about seat belts (8), power train (2) and steering (2). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 91V143000 | 1991-09-04 | seat belts:front:anchorage | UNDER CERTAIN VEHICLE OPERATIONS AND OCCUPANT USAGE CONDITIONS, THE SAFETY BELTS CAN LOCKUP OR JAM IN THE SAFETY BELT RETRACTOR. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
The 1985 Chevrolet Corvette for buyers
We rent cars and sell one only now and then. There is no 1985 Chevrolet Corvette for sale by us right now. Before buying the 1985 Chevrolet Corvette, read what the figures say and how to try one first.
A buyer's checks
There are 1 NHTSA recall campaigns on file; a dealer can check by the VIN whether each was done. A pre-purchase inspection at a shop you choose is money well spent. In Ontario, a used car needs a Safety Standards Certificate to be registered. Check whether every recall was done, by the VIN, before you pay.
What the figures tell you
Under the hood: the 5.7L 8-cylinder and rear-wheel drive. It runs on regular gas. Rear-wheel drive gives balanced handling; in winter, the tires make the biggest difference.
A combined rating of 13.8 L/100 km works out to about 41 litres per 300 km. At our price setting, it costs about $21.39 to drive 100 km. At US fuel prices, the EPA estimates US$3,950 a year for 15,000 miles.
A good match for
It suits a weekend away when the train does not reach where you are going. It suits a stretch of weeks between selling one car and buying the next.
Space, size and seats
As a two-seat sports car, it puts the driving first and the luggage second.
Drive it on your own roads
A test week in the Corvette tells you more than any review. If the Corvette is in our fleet, its page shows the rates; if not, a similar car helps you judge. Try the Corvette on your commute, then decide.
Picking a year and a trim
Within the 1985 lineup, trims share powertrains or differ in equipment; the trim pages show which. Set a budget that includes tax, licensing, insurance and the first set of tires. If two trims share a powertrain, the difference is equipment, which you can check in person.
The cost of driving it
A 1,000 km month costs roughly $213.90 at our price setting. The EPA estimates US$3,950 a year in fuel for 15,000 miles at US prices. Get an insurance quote for this exact model before you buy; rates differ a lot between models.
Still deciding?
A week with the car can save a costly mistake: request it now.
Rent it for a week before you buy
A week of your own driving tells you more than a test drive: the commute, the parking, the fuel. Rent a 1985 Chevrolet Corvette from us first.
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Buying the 1985 Chevrolet Corvette
Does CarmaCars sell the 1985 Chevrolet Corvette?
CarmaCars rents cars and sells one now and then. Tell us what you want and we look for one, or rent one for a week first.
Can I rent a 1985 Chevrolet Corvette before I buy one?
Yes. Request it for a week (or longer, up to 365 days) and drive it as your own; nothing is charged until we confirm and you approve.
Does the 1985 Chevrolet Corvette have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall campaign for it, in the table on this page. Ask for proof each was fixed.
What does the 1985 Chevrolet Corvette cost in fuel a year?
EPA puts it at US$3,950 a year for 15,000 miles at its fuel prices; at our price setting, 20,000 km cost about $4278.00.
Where do the figures come from?
Fuel use and fuel cost from the US EPA (fueleconomy.gov), dimensions and weight from NHTSA vPIC Canadian specifications, recalls and complaints from NHTSA. We leave out any figure no free source publishes.