Chevrolet Corvette (C5)

Chevrolet Corvette (C5)
Overview
Manufacturer	Chevrolet (General Motors)
Production	October 1, 1996 – July 2, 2004[1][2]
Model years	1997–2004
Assembly	Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
Designer	John Cafaro (1993)[3]
Body and chassis
Class	Sports car (S)
Body style	2-door coupé (1997–2004) 2-door convertible (1998–2004) 2-door hardtop (1999–2004)
Layout	Front engine, rear-wheel-drive
Platform	Y-body
Related	Callaway C12
Powertrain
Engine	5.7 L LS1 V8 5.7 L LS6 V8 (Z06: 2001–04)
Transmission	6-speed manual T-56 4-speed automatic 4L60E
Dimensions
Wheelbase	104.5 in (2,654 mm)[4]
Length	179.7 in (4,564 mm)
Width	73.6 in (1,869 mm)
Height	47.7 in (1,212 mm) Convertible: 47.8 in (1,214 mm)
Curb weight	1,472 kg (3,245 lb) Convertible: 1,473 kg (3,247 lb) Hardtop: 1,439 kg (3,172 lb)[5]
Chronology
Predecessor	Chevrolet Corvette (C4)
Successor	Chevrolet Corvette (C6)

The Chevrolet Corvette (C5) is the fifth generation of the Corvette sports car, produced by the Chevrolet division of General Motors for the 1997 through 2004 model years. Production variants include the high performance Z06. Racing variants include the C5-R, a 24 Hours of Daytona and 24 Hours of Le Mans GTS/GT1 winner. The C5 Corvette was the first GM vehicle to feature the third generation small block "LS" engines. Pop-up headlights were featured on a Corvette for the final time during this generation.