All specifications are preliminary and subject to change. Chevrolet Motor Division, June 1998.
Steering | Brakes | Engines | Transmissions | Chassis |
Mileage/Performance | Trailering Information | Wheels & Tires
Model Availability | ||||
Corvette hardtop, Corvette coupe, Corvette convertible | ||||
EPA vehicle class | Two Seaters | |||
Assembly | Bowling Green, Kentucky | |||
Dimensions & capacities (inches/millimeters, unless otherwise noted) | ||||
Exterior Dimensions | ||||
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104.5/2655.5 | ||||
179.7/4565.6 | ||||
73.6 /1869.6 | ||||
47.8/1214.1 (coupe) 47.7/1211.5 (convertible) 47.9/1216.7 (hardtop) |
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62.0/1575.6 | ||||
62.1/1575.6 | ||||
Interior Front Dimensions | ||||
coupe - 37.9/955.0 convertible - 37.6/955.0 hardtop - 37.8/959.5 |
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42.7/1085.8 | ||||
55.3/1405.4 | ||||
54.2/1377.8 | ||||
Capacities | ||||
2 | ||||
coupe - 51.4/1459.4 convertible - not applicable hardtop - 51.7/1467.9 |
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coupe - 24.8/704.1 convertible - 13.9/394.7 (top up) 11.2/318.0 (top down) hardtop - 13.3/377.6 |
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19.1/75.7 | ||||
coupe (with manual) - 3230/1465 coupe (with auto) - 3253/1476 convertible (with manual)- 3231/1466 convertible (with auto)- 3254/1476 hardtop (manual only) - 3174/1440 |
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6.0/5.6 (with filter) | ||||
11.5/10.9 (11.8/11.2 with manual transmission) | ||||
Steering | ||||
Power-assisted, speed-sensitive, magnetic variable-effort power rack and steering | ||||
16.1:1 | ||||
2.32 | ||||
40.0/12.2 | ||||
41.3/12.6 |
Brakes | |||
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Power-assisted, four-wheel vented disc with 4-wheel ABS | |||
U. S. STANDARD | METRIC | ||
22.6/8.7 sq. in. | 145.8/56.1 sq. cm. | ||
22.3/8.7 sq. in. | 144/56 sq. cm. | ||
12.6 x 1.26 in. | 302.3 x 1981.2mm | ||
11.8 x 1.0 in. | 302.3 x 1981.2mm | ||
263/158 sq. in. | 1696/1018.0 sq. cm. |
Engines | |||
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5.7 Liter (LS1) V8 SFI | |||
Cast aluminum | |||
Cast aluminum | |||
Overhead (OHV) intake manifold | |||
Yes/Roller | |||
3.90 x 3.62 | |||
99.0 x 92.0 | |||
Chain | |||
6000 | |||
5.67/346 | |||
10.1:1 | |||
Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI) | |||
345 @ 5600/257 kW @ 5600 | |||
350 @ 4400/475 N-m @ 4400 | |||
Aluminized stainless steel | |||
4, rear center exit | |||
Coil near plug | |||
50 at idle; 120 maximum | |||
600 | |||
Premium unleaded |
Transmissions | |||
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Model | Corvette hardtop | Corvette coupe/ Corvette convertible |
Corvette coupe/ Corvette convertible |
6-speed manual (std.) | 4-speed elec. automatic with overdrive (std.) |
6-Speed Manual (opt.) | |
RWD, mounted ahead of rear axle |
RWD, mounted ahead of rear axle |
RWD, mounted ahead of rear axle |
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Gear ratios: | |||
2.66 | 3.06 | 2.66 | |
1.78 | 1.63 | 1.78 | |
1.30 | 1.00 | 1.30 | |
1.00 | 0.70 | 1.00 | |
0.74 | - | 0.74 | |
0.50 | - | 0.50 | |
2.90 | 1.91 | 1.91 | |
Final-drive ratio | 3.42 | 2.731 | 3.42 |
1 3.15 with optional Performance Ratio. |
Chassis | |
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Integral perimeter frame with center backbone/all-welded steel body frame construction | |
Fiberglass-reinforced plastic | |
Suspension -- Front | |
Independent SLA forged aluminum upper and pressure-cast aluminum lower control arms; forged-aluminum steering knuckle, transverse monoleaf spring and steel stabilizer bar, spindle offset | |
Link/23.0 (25.4 with hardtop and optional Z51 Handling Package) | |
Suspension -- Rear | |
Independent 5-link design with toe and camber adjustment, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms and knuckle, transverse monoleaf spring, steel stabilizer bar and tie rods, tubular u-jointed metal matrix composite driveshafts | |
Ball joint link/19.1 (27.1 with hardtop and optional Z51 Handling Package) |
Mileage/Performance* | ||||
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Model | Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Hardtop | |||
Transmission Type | 4-speed automatic | 6-speed manual | ||
Mileage: | mpg | litres/100 km | mpg | litres/100 km |
17 | 13.8 | 18 | 13.1 | |
25 | 9.4 | 28 | 8.4 | |
20 | 11.8 | 21 | 11.2 | |
Estimated cruising range: | mi. | km | mi. | km |
325 | 523 | 344 | 553 | |
478 | 769 | 544 | 875 | |
382 | 615 | 401 | 645 | |
*Based on 1999 GM engineering fuel economy estimates. 1999 EPA estimates not available at time of publication. The 1999 Corvette hardtop, coupe and convertible EPA estimates are projected to be the same. |
Trailering Information | |
NOTE: Corvette models are not rated for trailering. | |
Coefficient of Drag | |
Coupe | .29 |
Convertible | .34 |
Hardtop | .31 |
Wheels & Tires | |
Model | Corvette Coupe, Corvette Convertible, Corvette Hardtop |
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Cast-aluminum 5-spoke (standard) Magnesium 5-spoke (optional on coupe and convertible) |
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17" x 8.5" | |
18" x 9.5" | |
Extended Mobility (EMT) Goodyear Eagle F1 high performance | |
P245/45ZR-17 | |
P275/40ZR-18 | |
Not applicable |
Paint Codes | |||||||||
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RPO Code | Color | Valspar Code | PPG Code | DuPont Code | RM Code | SW Code | MS Code | Azko Code | WA Code |
10U | Arctic White | W243 | 4185 | B8949 | 19005 | 40911 | - | GMA89:10 | 9567 |
11U | Light Pewter Metallic | N1248 | 5377 | B9810 | 28019 | 54690 | - | GMA98:11 | 382E |
13U | Sebring Silver Metallic | S057 | 3822 | D8590 | 21787 | 35369 | - | GMA35:13S | 9021 |
23U | Nassau Blue Metallic | L3182 | 5215 | B9773 | 27001 | 54111 | - | GMA97:23 | 348D |
28U | Navy Blue Metallic | L3325 | 5381 | B9808 | - | 54695 | - | GMA98:28 | 352E |
41U | Black | K090 | 9700 | F02H | 13572 | 33756 | 3069 | GMA78:19 | 8555 |
70U | Torch Red | R311 | 4230 | B9008 | 20002 | 42027 | - | GMA91:70 | 9075 |
86U | Red Pearl tri-coat | L2161/62 | 4999/00 | B9542/49 | - | 50245/49762 | - | GMA95:86 | 127B |
86U | Red Tint tri-coat | L2382/83 | 5402/03 | B9803/04 | - | 54703/49762 | - | GMA98:86 | 379E |