Chevrolet Corvette V photos

1997 — 2004 · coupe, convertible

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345–405

4.1 s

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Corvette C5

Corvette C5

Corvette C5

Corvette C5

Corvette C5

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C5R

101

C5R

118

Corvette C5

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Corvette C5

Corvette C5

Corvette C5

Corvette C5

Corvette C5

About this generation

The fifth generation that returned the Corvette to the supercar elite.

The introduction of the transaxle and LS1 engine made the car incredibly balanced and fast.

Specifications

10 in 2 body styles

Coupe C5 6 specifications

4564 mm179.7 in

Length

1869 mm73.6 in

Width

1212 mm47.7 in

Height

2657 mm104.6 in

Wheelbase

702 l24.8 cu ft

Trunk

Petrol

5.7

345hp(257 kW)

5.7 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 4.7 s

1997–2000

Torque: 475 Nm (350 lb-ft)
Top speed: 274 km/h (170 mph)
Displacement: 5665 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: LS1
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1460 kg (3219 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

5.7

345hp(257 kW)

5.7 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 5.1 s

1997–2000

Torque: 475 Nm (350 lb-ft)
Top speed: 262 km/h (163 mph)
Displacement: 5665 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: LS1
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1475 kg (3252 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

5.7

350hp(261 kW)

5.7 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 4.7 s

2001–2004

Torque: 508 Nm (375 lb-ft)
Top speed: 274 km/h (170 mph)
Displacement: 5665 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: LS1
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1460 kg (3219 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

5.7

350hp(261 kW)

5.7 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 5.0 s

2001–2004

Torque: 488 Nm (360 lb-ft)
Top speed: 262 km/h (163 mph)
Displacement: 5665 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: LS1
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1475 kg (3252 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

Z06

385hp(287 kW)

5.7 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 4.3 s

2001–2001

Torque: 522 Nm (385 lb-ft)
Top speed: 275 km/h (171 mph)
Displacement: 5665 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: LS6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1414 kg (3117 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

Z06

405hp(302 kW)

5.7 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 4.1 s

2002–2004

Torque: 542 Nm (400 lb-ft)
Top speed: 275 km/h (171 mph)
Displacement: 5665 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: LS6
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1414 kg (3117 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

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Convertible C5 4 specifications

4564 mm179.7 in

Length

1869 mm73.6 in

Width

1214 mm47.8 in

Height

2657 mm104.6 in

Wheelbase

394 l13.9 cu ft

Trunk

Petrol

5.7

345hp(257 kW)

5.7 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 4.8 s

1998–2000

Torque: 475 Nm (350 lb-ft)
Top speed: 270 km/h (168 mph)
Displacement: 5665 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: LS1
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1473 kg (3247 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

5.7

345hp(257 kW)

5.7 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 5.2 s

1998–2000

Torque: 475 Nm (350 lb-ft)
Top speed: 260 km/h (162 mph)
Displacement: 5665 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: LS1
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1490 kg (3285 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

5.7

350hp(261 kW)

5.7 l 6-speed manual RWD 0–100 4.8 s

2001–2004

Torque: 508 Nm (375 lb-ft)
Top speed: 270 km/h (168 mph)
Displacement: 5665 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: LS1
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1473 kg (3247 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

5.7

350hp(261 kW)

5.7 l 4-speed automatic RWD 0–100 5.1 s

2001–2004

Torque: 488 Nm (360 lb-ft)
Top speed: 260 km/h (162 mph)
Displacement: 5665 cc
Cylinders: 8
Engine: LS1
Aspiration: naturally aspirated
Curb weight: 1490 kg (3285 lb)
Fuel tank: 70 l (18.5 gal US)

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