Chevrolet Corvette C5 Convertible (1999-2004)

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Product Overview

Chevrolet Corvette C5 Convertible is a high-performance mid-size convertible sports car in production from 1999 to 2004. It was available with a range of V8 engines that displaced 5.7 liters.
Like all past Corvettes, the C5 uses composite body panels. It remains the flagship sports car in GM's lineup. It employs double wishbone suspensions in all corners and offers much improved handling compared to previous Corvettes.

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Neofiliac score 83% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
  • Iconic LS engine
  • Solid drivetrain
  • Double wishbone suspensions all around
  • Sleek styling
Cons

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    Specifications

    ZR-1ZR-1 ATZ06Z06 AT

    Capacity

    Cargo Capacity393 L / 13.9 cu-ft
    Coolant Capacity12.6 L / 13.3 qt
    Engine Oil Capacity6.1 L / 6.4 qt
    Fuel Capacity72.0 L / 19.0 gal72.0 L / 19.0 gal72.0 L / 19.0 gal70.0 L / 18.5 gal
    Passengers2
    Payload245 kg / 540 lbs245 kg / 540 lbs245 kg / 540 lbs210 kg / 463 lbs

    Chassis

    Brakes | FrontVentilated discs
    Brakes | RearDisc
    Power SteeringHydraulic Steering
    Suspension | FrontDouble-wishbone
    Suspension | RearDouble-wishbone
    Tire Size245/45 R18, 275/40 R18

    Construction

    Body Style2-door Convertible

    Dimensions

    Size | Height1211 mm / 47.7 in1211 mm / 47.7 in1211 mm / 47.7 in1215 mm / 47.8 in
    Size | Length4566 mm / 179.8 in4566 mm / 179.8 in4566 mm / 179.8 in4564 mm / 179.7 in
    Size | Width1870 mm / 73.6 in1870 mm / 73.6 in1870 mm / 73.6 in1869 mm / 73.6 in
    Track Width | Front1575.0 mm / 62.0 in
    Track Width | Rear1577.0 mm / 62.1 in
    Weight1470.0 kg / 3240.8 lbs1470.0 kg / 3240.8 lbs1475.0 kg / 3251.8 lbs1550.0 kg / 3417.2 lbs
    Wheel Size18 in
    Wheelbase2656 mm / 104.6 in2656 mm / 104.6 in2656 mm / 104.6 in2654 mm / 104.5 in

    Performance

    Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h4.9 sec4.9 sec4.7 sec5.3 sec
    Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph4.7 sec4.7 sec4.5 sec5.0 sec
    Fuel Economy13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)13.1 L/100km / 18.0 MPG (urban) | 8.4 L/100km / 28.0 MPG (highway)19.3 L/100km / 12.2 MPG (urban) | 8.9 L/100km / 26.4 MPG (highway)13.8 L/100km / 17.0 MPG (urban) | 9.4 L/100km / 25.0 MPG (highway)
    Top Speed275.0 km/h / 170.9 mph275.0 km/h / 170.9 mph281.0 km/h / 174.6 mph260.0 km/h / 161.6 mph

    Powertrain

    Drivetrain LayoutFront-engine (longitudinal), Rear-wheel drive
    EngineLS1
    Engine | Bore99.0 mm / 3.9 in
    Engine | Compression Ratio10.1:1
    Engine | Displacement5.7 L / 345.7 cu-in / 5665.0 cc
    Engine | Power345.0 hp / 257.3 kW @ 5600 rpm345.0 hp / 257.3 kW @ 5600 rpm355.0 hp / 264.7 kW @ 5600 rpm355.0 hp / 264.7 kW @ 5600 rpm
    Engine | Specific Output60.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in60.9 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in62.7 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in62.7 hp/L / 1.0 hp/cu-in
    Engine | Stroke92.0 mm / 3.6 in
    Engine | Torque475 Nm / 350.3 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm475 Nm / 350.3 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm253 Nm / 186.6 lb-ft @ 5400 rpm474 Nm / 349.6 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm
    Engine | TypeNaturally-aspirated multi-port injected petrol V8 engine with 2 values per cylinder
    Transmission | Gears6-speed4-speed6-speed4-speed
    Transmission | TypeManualAutomaticManualAutomatic

    Production

    Availability1999 ~ 20011999 ~ 20012001 ~ 20042001 ~ 2004

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