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Chevrolet Corvette C5

(1998 model)

Brief specs of 1998 Chevrolet Corvette C5

2-door convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 5737 cm3 / 350.1 cu in / 350.1 cu in, 207.0 kW / 277.6 hp / 277.6 hp @ 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm, 437.0 N·m / 322.3 lb·ft / 322.3 lb·ft @ 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm, automatic 4-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 265 km/h / 165 mph / 165 mph top speed, consumption 14.0 l/100km / 20.2 mpg-UK / 16.8 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)ChevroletIssued from1998
ModelCorvette C5Issued until
SerieCorvetteNumber made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerGeneral Motor CompanyCountryUS,BR,KR,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)4730 l / 167.04 cu ft / 167.04 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4570 mm / 179.9 in / 179.9 inTotal (curb) weight1572 kg / 3466 lb / 3466 lb
Width1880 mm / 74.0 in / 74.0 inDry weight
Height1220 mm / 48.0 in / 48.0 inLoad capacity178 kg / 392 lb / 392 lb
Wheelbase2860 mm / 112.6 in / 112.6 inGross (max.) weight1750 kg / 3858 lb / 3858 lb
Track frontTowing weight4264 kg / 9401 lb / 9401 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity117 l / 25.7 UK gal / 30.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.6  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.95 m2 / 21.0 sq ft / 21.0 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (V8)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore99.1 mm / 3.90 in / 3.90 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke91.9 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.08
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement5737 cm3 / 350.1 cu in / 350.1 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity708.85 cm3/cylinder / 43.257 cu in/cylinder / 43.257 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio10.1 : 1
SumpMax. output power207.0 kW / 277.6 hp / 277.6 hp at 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm / 5200 rpm
AspirationMax. torque437.0 N·m / 322.3 lb·ft / 322.3 lb·ft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)110.2 kW / 147.8 hp / 147.8 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output36.1 kW/l / 0.793 bhp/cu in / 0.793 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque76.2 N·m/l / 0.67 lb·ft/cu in / 0.67 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears4
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed265 km/h / 165 mph / 165 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)5.20 s / 5.20 s / 5.20 sPower-to-weight ratio178.8 kW/ton / 135.5 bhp/ton / 135.5 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)14.0 l/100km / 20.2 mpg-UK / 16.8 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions328 g/km / 527 g/mi / 527 g/mi (est.)
  Range836 km / 519 mi / 519 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front215/60-R16Tyres rear245/75-R16
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Corvette C5

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