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1997 Chevrolet Corvette Base Coupe

Learn more about this Corvette trim line at Automobile Magazine online. This car comes standard with a V8 engine, a Manual transmission, and a Rear Wheel Drive drivetrain. With a 5.7L capacity, this Coupe gets roughly 17 miles per gallon in the city and 24 miles per gallon on the highway.
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1997 Chevrolet Corvette
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Engines: 5.0L V8; 5.7L V8; 6.0L V8; 6.2L V8
Transmissions: 3 Speed Automatic; 4 Speed Manual; 6 Speed Semi-Automatic; 0 Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
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Corvette Base Coupe Pricing

MileageTrade-In-ValueRetail Value
CleanAverageRoughExcellentCleanAverageRough
1 - 50,000$15,765$13,465$9,355N/A$18,650$15,950$12,225
50,001 - 60,000$15,665$13,365$9,355N/A$18,550$15,850$12,225
60,001 - 70,000$15,565$13,265$9,355N/A$18,450$15,750$12,225
70,001 - 85,000$15,465$13,165$9,355N/A$18,350$15,650$12,225
85,001 - 100,000$15,365$13,065$9,355N/A$18,250$15,550$12,225
100,001 - 115,000$15,265$12,965$9,355N/A$18,150$15,450$12,225
115,001 - 130,000$14,790$12,865$9,355N/A$17,675$15,350$12,225
130,001 - 150,000$14,215$12,390$9,355N/A$17,100$14,875$12,225
150,001 - 170,000$13,565$11,815$9,355N/A$16,450$14,300$12,225
170,001 - 190,000$12,815$11,140$8,805N/A$15,700$13,625$11,675
190,001 - 999,999$12,090$10,415$8,105N/A$14,975$12,900$10,975

Corvette Base Coupe Specs

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5,665 cc 5.7 liters 8 V 90° front longitudinal engine with 99 mm bore, 92 mm stroke, 10.1 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, overhead valve, automatic valve adjustment and two valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.8
Multi-point injection fuel system
Main 72 liter fuel tank
Power: 254 kW , 340 HP @ 5,600 rpm; 350 ft lb @ 4,400 rpm

Corvette Base Coupe Crash Ratings

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