1997 Corvette
Wheelbase: 104.5"
Track: 62.1" Front / 62"
Rear
Height: 47.8" Coupe
Length: 179.6"
Width: 73.6"
Curb Weight: 3,221 lbs.
Coupe
Tire Size: P245/45ZR17 Front
P275/40ZR18 Rear
Plant: Bowling Green
The C5 (Fifth Generation) Corvette was scheduled for release in 1993, but internal problems with GM, productions
delays, and financial problems delayed it's introduction until January of 1997. The result is a Corvette most call the best
ever. The 1997 is the first totally new Corvette in history, even the 1953 used parts intended for other automobiles. This
Corvette has a totally new frame, engine, and rear mounted transmission (a Corvette first). This combination provides
near equal weight distribution (51.4/48.6) with the automatic transmission. Wheel size is 17 x 8.5 front, and 18 x 9.5 rear.
Top speed is 172 MPH
Base Engine: LS1- Displacement 5.665 litres or 345.69 cubic inches, V8 345hp
Engine Options: 350ci 345hp
