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Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

(1998 model)

Brief specs of 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

2-door 2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 8-cylinder 16-valve V engine, OHV (overhead valve, I-head), 5666 cm3 / 345.8 cu in / 345.8 cu in, 257.3 kW / 345.0 hp / 345.0 hp @ 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm, 475.0 N·m / 350.3 lb·ft / 350.3 lb·ft @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

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

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)394 l / 13.91 cu ft / 13.91 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4730 l / 167.04 cu ft / 167.04 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4564 mm / 179.7 in / 179.7 inTotal (curb) weight1472 kg / 3245 lb / 3245 lb
Width1869 mm / 73.6 in / 73.6 inDry weight
Height1212 mm / 47.7 in / 47.7 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2654 mm / 104.5 in / 104.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1575 mm / 62.0 in / 62.0 inTowing weight
Track rear1577 mm / 62.1 in / 62.1 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity72 l / 15.9 UK gal / 19.1 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.72  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.93 m2 / 20.7 sq ft / 20.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeLS1Total number of cylinders8
Engine TypeV engine (90.0° vee)Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerChevroletValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionaluminium block & headsBore99.0 mm / 3.90 in / 3.90 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke92.0 mm / 3.62 in / 3.62 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.08
Fuel supplySePFiEngine displacement5666 cm3 / 345.8 cu in / 345.8 cu in
Engine Main bearings5Unitary capacity708.25 cm3/cylinder / 43.220 cu in/cylinder / 43.220 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignOHV (overhead valve, I-head)Compression ratio10.1 : 1
SumpMax. output power257.3 kW / 345.0 hp / 345.0 hp at 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm / 5600 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque475.0 N·m / 350.3 lb·ft / 350.3 lb·ft at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm6000 rpm / 6000 rpm / 6000 rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)102.9 kW / 138.0 hp / 138.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output45.4 kW/l / 0.998 bhp/cu in / 0.998 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque83.8 N·m/l / 0.73 lb·ft/cu in / 0.73 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.5
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.42

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio234.4 kW/ton / 177.6 bhp/ton / 177.6 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)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion VPASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock2.7Turning circle12.6 m / 41.3 ft / 41.3 ft
Suspension frontIndependent, Double wishbones, Leaf spring, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Double wishbones,T Leaf spring, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front8.5 x 17Wheels rear9.5 x 18
Tyres frontGoodyear Eagle F1 P245/45 ZR 17Tyres rearGoodyear Eagle F1 P275/40 ZR 18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front302 mm / 11.9 in / 11.9 inBrake diameter rear302 mm / 11.9 in / 11.9 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

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