CERV stands for Chevrolet Engineering Research Vehicle. GM’s CERV III (Corporate Engineering Research Vehicle III), which debuted in 1990, represented the evolution of the Corvette Indy Concept. The CERVIII is one of the most advanced concepts ever created. Never before has so much working technology crammed into one car for performance purposes. The cost to develop a car like the CERVIII would be astronomical. Coming from a long line of mid-engine Corvette prototypes, the CERV III was the final attempt towards a mid-mounted engine. Inspiration for the car’s design came from the Corvette Indy, released four years earlier than the CERVIII. Unlike this prototype, the Indy was a display model, incapable of being driven. The body of the CERV III is made of carbon fiber, Nomex, and kevlar, reinforced with an aluminum honeycomb. This material forms a one-piece composite unit. Highlighting the structure is an exceptionally low drag at 0.277 Cd. Powering the car is a Lotus-tuned 5.7-liter V8. This engine, combined with the low-drag body, gives CERVIII a calculated top speed of 225 mph! Mahle pistons, stronger connecting rods, and twin Garett Turbochargers help the engine achieve 650 horsepower. Learn more @ https://www.story-cars.com/post/1990-chevrolet-cerv-iii