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Chevrolet Corvette C5

General information

ModelChevrolet Corvette C5
Year1998
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating62.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size5737 ccm (350.07 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving14.0 litres/100 km (16.80 miles per gallon)
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 4-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement5737 ccm (350.07 cubic inches)
Engine typeV8
Max power281.00 PS (207 kW or 277 HP) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Max torque437.00 Nm (44.6 kgf-m or 322.3 ft.lbs) at 2400 Rev. per min.
Compression10.1:1
Bore x stroke99.1 x 91.9 mm (3.9 x 3.6 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlPushrod/overhead valve (OHV)
GearboxAutomatic, 4-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed265.0 km/h (164.7 mph)
0-60 miles5.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1788 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4730 litres (1,250 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1572 kg (3,465.7 pounds)
Max weight with load1750 kg (3,858.1 pounds)
Towing weight4264 kg (9,400.5 pounds)
Overall length4570 mm (179.9 inches)
Overall width1880 mm (74.0 inches)
Overall height1220 mm (48.0 inches)
Wheelbase2860 mm (112.6 inches)
Fuel capacity117.0 litres (30.91 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new USD39040
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