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1998 CHEVROLET CORVETTE CONVERTIBLE
Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive convertible
2-passenger, 2-door fibreglass body
Base price $44, 425 US
ENGINE
OHV V-8, aluminum block, aluminum heads
Bore x stroke 3.90 x 3.62 in. (99.0 x 92.0 mm)
Displacement 346 cu. in. (5760 cu. cm)
Compression ratio 10.1:1
Fuel system sequential multipoint injection
Power SAE net 345 bhp @ 5600 rpm
Torque SAE net 350 lb.-ft. @ 4400 rpm
Redline 6000rpm
DRIVETRAIN
4-speed automatic transmission
Gear ratios (I) 3.06 (II) 1.63 (III) 1.00 (IV) 0.70
Final-drive ratio 2.73:1
Traction control system
MEASUREMENTS
Wheelbase 104.5 in.
Track front/rear 62.0/62.1 in.
Length x width x height 179.7 x 73.0 x 47.7 in.
Curb weight 3246 lb.
Coefficient of drag 0.32
Fuel capacity 19.1 gal.
Cargo capacity top up/top down 13.9/11.2 cu. ft.
SUSPENSION
Independant double-wishbone front, with dampers, transverse leaf spring, anti-roll bar
Independant double-wishbone rear, with dampers, transverse leaf spring, anti-roll bar
STEERING
Rack-and-pinion, variable power-assisted
Turns lock-to-lock 2.3
Turning circle 40.0 ft.
BRAKES
Vented discs front and rear
Anti-lock system/h3>
WHEELS & TIRES
17 x 8.5-in. front, 18 x 9.5-in. rear
cast magnesium wheels
245/45ZR-17 front, 275/40ZR-18 rear Goodyear Eagle F1 extended mobility tires.
PERFORMANCE
0-60 mph (estimated) in 5.0 sec.
Top speed (est.) 170 mph.
Pounds per bhp 9.4
EPA city driving 17 mpg
1999 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
GENERAL
Location of final assembly: Bowling Green, Ky.
Body style: 2-door, 2-passenger
EPA size class: 2-seater
Drivetrain layout: Front engine, rear drive
Airbag: Dual
POWERTRAIN
Engine type: 90 degrees V-8, liquid cooled, cast aluminum block and heads
Bore x stroke, in./mm: 3.90.3 x 3.62/99.0 x 92.0
Displacement, ci/cc: 347/5680
Compression ratio: 10.1:1
Valve gear: OHV, 2 valves/cylinder
Fuel/induction system: Sequential Multipoint EFI
Horsepower, hp @ rpm, SAE net: 345 @ 5600
Torque, lb-ft @ rpm, SAE net: 350 @ 4400
Horsepower/liter: 60.7
Redline, rpm: 6000
Transmission type: 6-speed manual
Axle ratio: 3.42:1
Final-drive ratio: 1.7:1
Engine rpm, 60mph in top gear: 1350
Recommended fuel: Premium unleaded
DIMENSIONS
WHeelbase, in./mm: 104.5/2654
Track, f/r, in./mm: 62.0/62.1 / 1574/1577
Length, in./mm: 179.7/4564
Width, in./mm: 73.6/1869
Height, in./mm: 47.7/1212
Base curb weight, lb.: 3000
Weight distribution, f/r, %: 50/50
Cargo capacity, cu. ft.: 14.0
Fuel capacity, gal.: 19.1
Weight/power ratio, lb/hp: 8.7:1
CHASSIS
Suspension, f/r: Upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted leaf spring, anti-roll bar/upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted leaf spring, anti-roll bar
Steering type: Rack-and-pinion, power assist
Ratio: 16.1:1
Turns, lock-to-lock: 2.7
Turning circle, ft.: 38.5
Brakes, f/r: Vented discs/vented disc, ABS
Wheels, in.: 17 x 8.5/18 x 9.5, cast aluminum
Tires: Goodyear Eagle F1 GS Extended mobility 245/45ZR17 / 275/40ZR18
PRICE
Base price (est.): $35,000
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