These are standard specifications for the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
4 Automatic Hydra-Matic , 6 Manual Borg-Warner
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Unitized steel |
| Production Years for Series : | 1997 - 2004 |
| Price : | $38,000 |
| Weight : | 3230 lbs | 1465.103 kg |
| MPG City : | 18 |
| MPG Highway : | 28 |
| Chassis Range : | 1G1YY22GxV5100001 - 1G1YY22GxV5109093 |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 4.72 seconds. |
| 1/4 Mile : | 13.3 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 172 mph | 276.748 km/h |
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.29 |
Engine & Transmission
| V 8 | Sequential Multi-port injection (MPI) system | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 5666 cc | 345.8 cu in. | 5.7 L. |
| Power : | 345 BHP (253.92 KW) @ 5600 RPM |
| Torque : | 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 4400 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.9 in | 99 mm. |
| Stroke : | 3.6 in | 92 mm. |
| Compression : | 10.1:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 16 OHV (2 valves per cylinder) |
| Construction : | Cast-Aluminum block and head |
| Sequential Fuel Injection | |
| Redline : | 6000 RPM |
4 Automatic Hydra-Matic , 6 Manual Borg-Warner
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 3.06 |
| 2nd Gear : | 1.063 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.00 |
| 4th Gear : | 0.7 |
Production Figures
| Total Chevrolet Production for 1997 : | 650,820 |
| Total 1997 Corvette C5 production : | 9,092 |
| 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 | |
| Hatchback Coupe 2 dr. 2 P : | 9,092 |
Handling
1997 Averages
| Avg. Car Cost : | $16,900 |
| Avg. Household Income : | $37,005 |
| Avg. Home : | $124,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $1.22 |
1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5?
Q: How fast is the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5? A: The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 has a top speed of 172 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5? A: The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 has a wheelbase size of 104.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5? A: The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 has a length of 179.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5? A: The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 has a width of 73.60 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 have?A: The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 has 37.80 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 have?A: The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 has legroom of 42.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 cost when new?A: The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 had a base price of approximately $38,000 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5? A: The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 was a Hatchback Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1997? A: Chevrolet produced 650,820 automobiles in 1997.Q: How many 1997 Corvette C5s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 9,092 examples of the Corvette C5 in 1997.Q: What engine did the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 have? A: The engine powering the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 was a V 8 (5666 cc | 345.8 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 345 BHP (253.92 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 have? A: The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic, 6 speed Manual Borg-Warner.
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5?
How many 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 were produced?
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Q: How fast is the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5? A: The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 has a top speed of 172 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5? A: The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 has a wheelbase size of 104.50 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5? A: The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 has a length of 179.70 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5? A: The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 has a width of 73.60 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 have?A: The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 has 37.80 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 have?A: The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 has legroom of 42.70 inches.Q: How much did the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 cost when new?A: The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 had a base price of approximately $38,000 (USD).Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5? A: The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 was a Hatchback Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Chevrolet produce in 1997? A: Chevrolet produced 650,820 automobiles in 1997.Q: How many 1997 Corvette C5s were produced? A: Chevrolet produced 9,092 examples of the Corvette C5 in 1997.Q: What engine did the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 have? A: The engine powering the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 was a V 8 (5666 cc | 345.8 cu in. | 5.7 L.) with 345 BHP (253.92 KW) @ 5600 RPM and 350 Ft-Lbs (475 NM) @ 4400 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 have? A: The 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 had the following gearbox options: 4 speed Automatic Hydra-Matic, 6 speed Manual Borg-Warner.Similarly Sized Vehicles
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