Corvette From The Inside By Chief Engineer Dave McLellan
As Corvette’s Chief Engineer from 1975 to 1992, Dave McLellan had a front-row seat to one of the most dynamic eras in the car’s history. In Corvette From the Inside, McLellan shares an unfiltered, engineer’s-eye view of how America’s Sports Car was designed, tested, and refined—revealing the vision, challenges, and breakthroughs behind the C3, C4, and the foundational work for the C5.
More than just an insider’s account, this book dives into the corporate politics of GM, development struggles, and the creative decisions that helped Corvette survive gas crises, safety regulations, and internal resistance. Illustrated with archival images and McLellan’s own engineering sketches, this is essential reading for anyone seeking the story behind the badge.
Features
• Author: Dave McLellan – Corvette Chief Engineer, 1975–1992
• Over 200 black and white photographs
• Insider view of GM’s design, engineering, and corporate culture
• Details C3, C4 development and early C5 planning
• Paperback, 8 in. x 9 in., ISBN-13: 9780837617763 / ISBN: 0837617766
Because Details Matter
From engineering drawings to boardroom strategy, McLellan’s narrative captures the Corvette’s evolution from both the shop floor and the executive suite. A must-read for serious Corvette enthusiasts and historians alike.
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