1997 (C5) Chevrolet Corvette Specifications & Performance
1997 - 2002 (C5)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 5.7 L V8
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- 175 mph
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- 4.8 seconds
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- 339 BHP
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- 22.2 mpg
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- 2 Doors
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- 2 Seats
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- 187 L
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- 1,472 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 175 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 4.8 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 4.6 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 230 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 339 BHP
- Torque
- 356 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 22.2 mpg
- Total Range
- 351 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 5.7 Litre
- 5,665 cc
- Configuration
- V8
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 339 BHP @ 5,400 RPM
- 344 ps @ 5,400 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 356 lb·ft @ 4,200 RPM
- 483 N·m @ 4,200 RPM
- Valvetrain
- OHV
- Valves/Cylinder
- 2 (16v Total)
- Fuel Injection
- Multi-point
- Position
- Front Engine
- Orientation
- Longitudinal
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Fuel Tank Capacity
- 72 Litres
Extra Engine Specs
- Compression Ratio
- 10:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 99 x 92 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.08:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 60 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 42 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 708 cc
- BMEP
- 10.7 Bar
- 155.4 PSI
Drivetrain & Chassis
- Driven Wheels
- RWD
- Rear-wheel Drive
- Gearbox (MT)
- 6 Gears
- Gearbox (AT)
- 4 Gears
- Front Tyre Size
- 245/45 ZR17
- Rear Tyre Size
- 275/40 ZR18
- Front Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Rear Suspension
- Double Wishbone
- Front Brakes
- Vented Disc
- Rear Brakes
- Vented Disc
Dimensions & Practicality
- Body Style
- Sports Coupé
- Doors
- 2
- Seats
- 2
- Cargo Space
- 187 L
- Kerb Weight
- 1,472 kg
- Gross Weight
- 1,745 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 273 kg
- Length
- 4,566 mm
- Width
- 1,870 mm
- Height
- 1,211 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,656 mm
- Front Track
- 1,576 mm
- Rear Track
- 1,578 mm
UK Vehicle Tax Cost
Registered Before 01/03/2001
> 1549cc
£375
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