| 1968 Corvette | First C3. New radically restyled C3 Corvette dubbed "Shark". Coupes roof panels (t-tops) and rear window are removable. Side vents were gone but Astro Ventilation was new for 1968 Corvette. Last year for ignition swith on instument panel. |
| 1969 Corvette | First year of the 350 Small Block. Sting Ray name returns to Corvettes but as one word (Stingray). 1969 Corvette Coupe outsells the convertible for the first time. Standard engine is now a 350 cubic inch but four 427s are available. The ignition switch is now mounted on the column versus the dash. Pushbutton door openers ("thumb busters" from 1968) are dropped. |
| 1970 Corvette | First year of the 454 big block. New LT1 engine with solid lifters and 370 hp offered. Fender flares added to reduce damage from wheel-thrown debris. Eggcrate pattern in grille and side louvers. New interior design with deluxe option offered. 1970 production did not begin until January 1970 due to extended 1969 production. |
| 1971 Corvette | Significant horsepower drops due to new emissions standards. ZR1 and ZR2 (rare) racing packages offered. Last year for fiber optics lights monitoring system. High-rise hood included with 454. |
| 1972 Corvette | Last year for front chrome bumpers, the LT-1, and the optional removable rear window |
| 1973 Corvette | Only year with chrome rear and plastic front bumpers |
| 1974 Corvette | Plastic bumpers all around (rear with a center split); last year of the 454 |
| 1975 Corvette | Catalytic converters are new; last year of the convertible until 1986; new (simulated) pads stick out of the bumpers. One piece rear bumper |
| 1976 Corvette | Last year of "Stingray" emblem. Alloy wheels an option. |
| 1977 Corvette | New interior console. |
| 1978 Corvette | Silver Anniversary and Indy 500 Pace Car versions; new fastback rear and redesigned instruments & interior. |
| 1979 Corvette | New interior comfort features; highest Corvette sales year to date |
| 1980 Corvette | Lightened materials and bumper-cap spoilers; Federal government required 85 mph speedometer |
| 1981 Corvette | Production is switched from St. Louis to new Bowling Green plant. First Corvette with a computer, power seats, and oil temp. |
| 1982 Corvette | No manual transmission offered; new cross-fire fuel-injected L83 engine; Collectors Edition hatchback is ¼ of total sales |
