CHEVROLET CORVETTE Convertible Automatic
as offered for 1998 since middle 1997 in North America U.S.

Country of origin:	USA
Make:	Chevrolet (U.S.)
Model:	Corvette C5
	1997-2004
Type:	Corvette C5 Convertible
	1998-2004
Optional equipment:
EEC segmentation:	S (sport cars)
Class:	grand tourer
Body style:	convertible
Doors:	2
Traction:	RWD (rear-wheel drive)

Length:	4564 mm / 179.7 in
Wheelbase:	2654 mm / 104.5 in
Fuel capacity:	72 liter / 19 U.S. gal / 15.8 imp. gal
Drag coefficient (Cw-Wert):
Cd claimed:
Cd estimated by a-c:	0.33

Inside and outside dimensions, turning circle, track, capacities, etc.:

Curb weight (without a driver):	1476 kg / 3254 lbs
Dry weight:
Shipping weight:
Curb weight estimated:
Gross weight GVWR:
Payload:
Payload estimated:

North America

Engine manufacturer:	GM LS1 5.7L
Engine type:	spark-ignition 4-stroke
Fuel type:	petrol (gasoline)
Fuel system:	indirect injection
Charge system:	naturally aspirated
Valves per cylinder:	2
Valves timing:
Additional features:	Sequential Fuel Injection
Emission control:	3-way cat, Lambda-Sensor
Cylinders alignment:	V 8
Displacement:	5665 cm3 / 346 cui
Power net:	257 kW / 350 PS / 345 hp (SAE net)
	/ 5600
Torque:	475 Nm / 350 ft-lb
	/ 4400
Power gross:
Torque gross:

Gearbox:	GM Turbo Hydramatic 4L60-E
Transmission type:	automatic
Number of gears:	4
Standard tires:	245/45 ZR 17 (F); 275/40 ZR 18

Check 1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE Convertible Automatic alternative wheel and tire sizes

Gear ratios, final drive, etc.:

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Factory claim

ProfessCars™ estimation ©
(for the car with basic curb weight, full fuel tank and 90 kg (200 lbs) load)