The second generation of the Chevrolet Corvette model C2 witnessed some great changes in the appearances and design of the car. The changes were absolutely inspirational and instrumental and it was indeed, a great success. Larry Shinoda, the automobile designer was responsible for the new model of the Corvette sports car in the year 1963. The second generation of the Chevrolet Corvette started in the year 1963.

There was a model of the Corvette known as "Q" Corvette, and Mr.Larry felt this model was too impressive and this actually led to the design of the new Corvette model in the year 1963. The 1963 model Corvette had great changes since instead of solid axles; those cars used independent rear suspensions otherwise known as IRS. This new model of Corvette cars were known as "Corvette Sting Ray" and it actually clicked. The other specialty of the first second generation Corvette cars was that it included a split rear window. This split rear window was not continued in the coming years due to safety and security concerns.

The year 1965 witnessed great changes in Corvette cars and there was one major development in the second generation Corvette models. It was the introduction of disc brakes and it was applicable to all the four wheels of the car.

Lots of other car manufacturing companies started following the Chevrolet Corvette path after witnessing their great success in the industry but their cars could not match with Corvette types, as the models kept changing whenever the others tried to match a car - not being able to provide the same level of safety and comfort (two things that impacted the auto insurance online quotes a consumer could get, which was vital for the budget-oriented corvette-buyers).

The year 1967 stands out as one of the years when critical changes to the engines and carburizers where made. The L-88 engine was introduced at that time and it was one of the most powerful at that time. The 427 CID version Corvette engine proved to be extremely powerful at that time and many other models tried to imitate that. This successful series of Corvette car engines were not produced in huge numbers due to various reasons. Unofficial sources substantiate so many reasons for that. Anyways, this Corvette series could only produce as many as 20 car engines of that type. The Corvette cars which had those powerful engines incorporated are available for auctions now, and it is astonishing to hear that those cars could actually cost $1, 00,000 at present.

The 1967 model Chevrolet Corvette would actually go to the third generation C3 class of Corvette cars, but the delay in starting the production with all parts of a new series enabled the 1967 model Corvette to be categorized into the second generation Chevrolet Corvette. The Corvette cars of this generation did possess AM-FM radio facilities which were a revolution and a trendsetter in cars at that period of time. The importance of entertainment accessories has enjoyed stupendous support since then. Apart from that a majority of Corvette cars of the second generation were completely air conditioned. The best part about every generation of Corvette marvels is that they have always moved with the times by making changes as needed to blend with changing times.