Speaking of that engine, the C5 Corvette was a beast. The base model in 1998 packed a 5.7L V8 with a healthy 345 horsepower, enough to launch Dale from 0 to 60 mph in a thrilling 4.8 seconds.

The production history of the Corvette Stingray goes back to the 1963 debut of the first Corvette Sting Ray (originally expressed as two words). This car, available as both a coupe and a ...

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