Chevrolet Corvette C5 | 1997-2004

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Trim:

Make:

Chevrolet

Model:

Corvette

Model Years:

1997 - 2004

Production Years:

1996 - 2004

Model Years (Trim):

Production Code:

Trim Levels:

50 AE, Base, Pace Car, Z06

Base Price:

Fully Loaded:

# Made (by trim level):

Total Produced:

Class:

Sports

Body Style:

Convertible, Coupe, Hardtop

Layout:

Front-mid engine/RWD

Interior Volume:

Trunk Volume:

Front Head/Leg Room:

Rear Head/Leg Room:

Engine Type:

Displacement:

5.7 Liters

Engine Code:

LS1

Years Offered:

1997 - present

Countries Available:

# Produced:

Max Power @ RPM:

340 HP - 350 HP

Max Torque @ RPM:

350 lb-ft - 365 lb-ft

Forced Induction:

Max Boost Pressure:

Redline:

HP/L:

Bore/Stroke:

99mm/92mm

Compression Ratio:

Firing Order:

Block Material:

Aluminum

Head Material:

Aluminum

Engine Management:

Fuel Delivery System:

Recommended Octane:

Premium

Valvetrain Type:

OHV

# of Valves:

16 valves

Fuel Type:

Gasoline

Fuel Capacity:

Recommended Oil:

Oil Volume:

Coolant Volume:

Coolant Type:

Vehicles with this engine

Driveline Type:

Automatic

Transmission Type:

Transmission Code:

4L60-E

1st Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:

2nd Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:

3nd Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:

4th Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:

5th Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:

6th Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:

7th Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:

8th Gear Ratio/Max RPM/MPH:

Final Drive Ratio:

Axle Ratio:

Differential:

Axle Size:

Fluid Type:

Fluid Capacity:

Reverse Ratio:

Vehicles with this transmission

Platform:

Y-body

Weight:

3,116 lb - 3,245 lb

Front/Rear:

Steering Type:

Variable-effort Power steering

Lock to Lock:

Wheel Base:

104.5 inches

Length:

179.6 inches

Width:

73.6 inches

Height:

47.8 inches

Front Track:

62.1 inches

Rear Track:

62 inches

Front Suspension Type:

Rear Suspension Type:

Front Brakes:

Front Disc/Drum Size:

Front Caliper Size:

Rear Brakes:

Rear Disc/Drum Size:

Rear Caliper Size:

Fuel Capacity:

19.1 gal, 18.5 gal, 18 gal

ABS:

Stability Control:

Stability Control Defeat:

Traction Control:

Hub Diameter:

Wheel Size Front:

P245/45ZR17

Wheel Size Rear:

P275/40ZR18

Tire Type:

Front Tires:

Rear Tires:

Bolt Pattern:

Stock Offset:

Camber:

Toe:

0-30 MPH:

0-60 MPH:

0-100 MPH:

0-150 MPH:

0-200 MPH:

1/4 Mile @ MPH:

Top Gear 30-50 MPH:

Top Gear 50-70 MPH:

Top Speed:

Top Speed Limited By:

Braking 60-0 MPH:

Braking 100-0 MPH:

Skidpad:

Idle dBA:

Full Throttle dBA:

Cruise dBA @ MPH:

Lb/Hp:

EPA City/Highway:

Range:

Turning Circle:

38.5 ft

Cd:

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