| General information |
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| Brand | Chevrolet |
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| Model | Corvette |
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| Generation | Corvette Convertible (C5) |
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| Modification (Engine) | 5.7 i V8 16V (345 Hp) |
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| Start of production | 1999 year |
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| End of production | 2001 year |
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| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
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| Body type | Cabriolet |
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| Seats | 2 |
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| Doors | 2 |
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| Performance specs |
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| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban |
13.1 l/100 km
17.96 US mpg21.56 UK mpg7.63 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban |
8.4 l/100 km
28 US mpg33.63 UK mpg11.9 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
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| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 4.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 4.9 sec |
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| Acceleration 0 - 60 mph | 4.7 sec |
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| Maximum speed |
275 km/h
170.88 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 4.3 kg/Hp, 234.7 Hp/tonne |
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| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3.1 kg/Nm, 323.1 Nm/tonne |
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| Engine specs |
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| Power | 345 Hp @ 5600 rpm. |
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| Power per litre | 60.9 Hp/l |
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| Torque |
475 Nm @ 4400 rpm.
350.34 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
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| Engine displacement |
5665 cm3
345.7 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 8 |
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| Position of cylinders | V-engine |
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| Cylinder Bore |
99 mm
3.9 in. |
| Piston Stroke |
92 mm
3.62 in. |
| Compression ratio | 10.1 |
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| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
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| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
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| Engine aspiration | Naturally aspirated engine |
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| Space, Volume and weights |
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| Kerb Weight |
1470 kg
3240.8 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum |
393 l
13.88 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity |
72 l
19.02 US gal | 15.84 UK gal |
| Dimensions |
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| Length |
4566 mm
179.76 in. |
| Width |
1870 mm
73.62 in. |
| Height |
1211 mm
47.68 in. |
| Wheelbase |
2656 mm
104.57 in. |
| Front track |
1575 mm
62.01 in. |
| Rear (Back) track |
1577 mm
62.09 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs |
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| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
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| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
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| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 6 |
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| Front suspension | Coil spring |
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| Rear suspension | Helical spring |
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| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
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| Rear brakes | Disc |
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| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
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| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
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| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
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| Tires size | 245/45 R18; 275/40 R18 |
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