1980 Chevrolet Corvette

1980 Chevrolet Corvette â?" 350ci V8, 4-Speed Manual, Maroon over Oyster White Leather Why This Car Is Special The 1980 Chevrolet Corvette sits at an interesting crossroads in C3 history. It was the first model year to feature an integrated front air dam and rear spoiler molded directly into the body â?" a functional aerodynamic upgrade that gave the car a cleaner, more purposeful look compared to earlier C3s. Chevrolet also made the aluminum intake manifold standard equipment on the 350ci engine for 1980, reducing weight while improving heat management. These were not cosmetic updates. They were engineering choices made to extend the relevance of a body style that had been in production since 1968. The C3 generation ran from 1968 through 1982, making it the longest-running Corvette generation to date.