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roadsters. They were determined to dial that “something” into the equation and
set the Corvette squarely on the path to perfection.
They
started by shortening the wheelbase four inches. But the most significant change
was the incorporation of an independent rear suspension to replace the solid
rear axle design. While the IRS proved to be the most fundamental engineering
upgrade to the new Corvette, the most noticeable change was in the fiberglass
shell. Larry Shinoda, who styled the striking Mako Shark for Mitchell in
