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General information

Brand

Chevrolet

Model

Corvette

Generation

Corvette Convertible (C5)

Modification (Engine)

5.7 i V8 16V (345 Hp)

Start of production

1999

End of production

2001

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Roadster

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.1 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

8.4 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

4.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

4.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

4.7 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

275 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

4.3 kg/Hp, 234.7 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

3.1 kg/Nm, 323.1 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

345 Hp @ 5600 rpm.

Power per litre

60.9 Hp/l

Torque

475 Nm @ 4400 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

LS1

Engine displacement

5665 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

V-engine

Cylinder Bore

99 mm

Piston Stroke

92 mm

Compression ratio

10.1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Engine oil capacity

6.1 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

11.9 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1470 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

393 l

Fuel tank capacity

72 l

Dimensions

Length

4566 mm

Width

1870 mm

Height

1211 mm

Wheelbase

2656 mm

Front track

1575 mm

Rear (Back) track

1577 mm

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

245/45 R18;275/40 R18