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1998 Chevy Corvette Comparisons
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Year
1998
Make
Chevrolet
Model
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Trim
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Convertible
- RWD V8
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Coupe
- RWD V8
General Pricing
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Chevrolet Corvette
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230
BMW Z3
Porsche Boxster
MSRP
$37,995.00
$39,700.00
$36,200.00
$41,000.00
Destination
$565.00
$595.00
$570.00
$775.00
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Engines & Power
Engines & Power
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Chevrolet Corvette
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK230
BMW Z3
Porsche Boxster
Standard Engine
5.7L 345hp V8
2.3L 185hp I4
2.8L 189hp I6
2.5L 201hp H6
Horsepower
345 @ 5600 RPM
185 @ 5300 RPM
189 @ 5300 RPM
201 @ 6000 RPM
Torque
350 @ 4400 RPM
200 @ 4800 RPM
203 @ 3950 RPM
181 @ 4500 RPM
Valves
2
4
4
4
Displacement (cc)
5665
2295
2793
2480
Bore X Stroke (in.)
3.9 X 3.6
3.6 X 3.5
3.3 X 3.3
3.4 X 2.8
Compression Ratio
10.1:1
8.8:1
10.2:1
11:1
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy
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City (mpg)
17
22
19
19
Highway (mpg)
25
30
26
27
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
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Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.)
3245.2
3035.8
2844
2821.9
Wheelbase (in.)
104.5
94.5
96.3
95.2
Length (in.)
179.7
157.3
158.5
171
Width (in.)
73.6
67.5
66.6
70.1
Height (in.)
47.7
50.7
50.7
50.8
Track Front (in.)
62
58.6
55.6
57.7
Track Rear (in.)
62.1
58.5
58.8
60.2
Ground Clearance (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior Dimensions
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Standard Seating
2
2
2
2
Front Headroom (in.)
37.8
37.4
37.6
38.2
Rear Headroom (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Front Legroom (in.)
42.7
42.7
41.8
N/A
Rear Legroom (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Front Shoulder Room (in.)
55.3
51.7
51.7
51.7
Rear Shoulder Room (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Front Hip Room (in.)
54.2
54.7
N/A
53.4
Rear Hip Room (in.)
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Payload & Towing
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Passenger Volum (cu. ft.)
N/A
43.8
47
N/A
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
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Front Suspension
wishbone
wishbone
strut
strut
Rear Suspension
multi-link
multi-link
trailing
multi-link
Tires
245/45R17
205/55R16
225/50R16
205/55R16
Anti-Theft & Locks
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Power Door Locks
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Braking & Traction
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4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
rear wheel drive
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel)
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Limited Slip Differential or Axle
Std.
N/A
Std.
N/A
Vehicle Stability Control System
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
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Radio
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
AM/FM
Cassette Player
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
CD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
CD Changer
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
DVD Player
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Navigation Aid
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Interior
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Cruise Control
Std.
Std.
Std.
N/A
Tilt Steering
Yes
N/A
Yes
N/A
Telescopic Steering Column
N/A
Yes
N/A
Yes
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
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Air Conditioning
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Safety
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Driver Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Front Side Airbag
N/A
Std.
Std.
Std.
Passenger Side Airbag
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
Rear Side Airbag
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A
Seats
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Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat
Yes
N/A
Yes
Yes
Roof
Roof
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Sunroof / Moonroof
Std.
N/A
N/A
N/A
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
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Power Windows
Std.
Std.
Std.
Std.
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