Supercars - 98 Corvette C5 Convertible

98 Corvette C5 Convertible



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Specifications
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Production Start 1998 Manufacturer Chevrolet Motor Division
Base Price $44,990 USD Engine Type Aluminum V8
Valve Train OHV 2 valve/cyl Displacement 5666cc
Bore X Stroke 99.0 X 92.0 mm Compression Ratio 10.1:1
Horsepower Not Available Torque 475 Nm/350 ft lb @ 4400
Max Engine Speed 6000 rpm Powertrain Layout Front Engine / RWD
Body / Frame steel unit frame Brakes Vented Discs
Front Tires P245/45ZR-17 Rear Tires P275/40XR-18
Steering Rack & Pinion Transmission Type 6-Speed Manual
Final Drive Ratio 3.42:1 Drag Not Available
Length 5022 mm / 198 in Wheelbase 2654 mm / 104 in
Width 1869 mm / 74 in Front/Rear Track 1575mm 62in / 1575mm 62in
Height 1212 mm / 48 in Weight 1472 kgs / 3240 lbs
Performance
Top Speed 264 kph / 165 mph 0 - 30 mph 2.0 secs
Braking From 60 mph 118 ft. 0 - 60 mph 5.2 secs
Braking From 80 mph 209 ft. 0 - 100 mph 13.3 secs
EPA City / Highway 18 / 28 MPG 0 - 1/4 mile 13.8 secs @ 102.1 mph
Lateral Acceleration Not Available 0 - 100 ft 3.0 secs

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