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1999 Corvette Base Convertible Specs

If numbers tell half the story, checking the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Base Convertible specs is an easy first step useful for easily narrowing down your decisions. An once-over of the data we have here will tell you if a car is too big or small, too light or heavy, has the right balance between power and gas mileage, and so on and so forth.
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1999 Chevrolet Corvette Research

1999 Chevrolet Corvette

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Transmissions: 4-Speed Automatic; 6-Speed Manual; 6-Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive

Corvette Base Convertible Specifications

Performance & Efficiency Hide
5,665 cc 5.7 liters 8 V front longitudinal engine with 99 mm bore, 92 mm stroke, 10.1 compression ratio, light alloy block, light alloy head, overhead valve and two valves per cylinder
Premium unleaded fuel
Fuel economy EPA highway (l/100km): 9.4
Multi-point injection fuel system
72 liter fuel tank
Power: 257 kW , 345 HP @ 5,600 rpm; 350 ft lb , 475 Nm @ 4,400 rpm
Handling, Ride & Braking Hide
ABS
2.73:1 axle ratio
Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
Electronic traction control via engine management
Immobilizer
Limited slip differential
Wishbone front suspension with stabilizer bar independent with leaf springs , multi-link rear suspension with stabilizer bar independent with leaf springs
Exterior & Aerodynamics Hide
Front and rear body color bumpers
Coefficient of drag: 0.29
Softtop manual convertible roof with hard storage cover and glass rear window
Day time running lights
Driver and passenger power heated body color door mirrors
External dimensions: overall length (mm): 4,564, overall width (mm): 1,869, overall height (mm): 1,212, wheelbase (mm): 2,654, front track (mm): 1,575, rear track (mm): 1,577 and curb to curb turning circle (mm): 12,192
Mechanical foldable mirrors
Conventional lens halogen bulb twin concealed headlights
Heat reflective glass
Luxury trim leather on gearknob
Metallic paint , black paint , gloss paint
Rear window
Tinted glass
Weights: gross vehicle weight rating (kg) 1,718 and curb weight (kg) 1,472
Windshield wipers with variable intermittent wipe
Interior Hide
Air conditioning
Power antenna
Remote control peripheral anti-theft protection
Front ashtray
Audio anti-theft protection:
Stereo Bose audio system with AM/FM
Cargo area dimensions:
Cargo area light
Cargo capacity: rear seat up; to lower window (liters): 394
Front seats cigar lighter
Clock
Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption, instantaneous fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
Dashboard full console , floor full console with covered storage box
Delayed/fade courtesy lights in footwell
Cruise control
Front seats cup holders
Door ajar warning
Floor covering: carpet in passenger compartment and carpet in load area
Driver and passenger front airbag
Sports seat , sports seat
3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat
Front seat center armrest with integral box
Lockable illuminated glove compartment
Two head restraints on front seats
Illuminated entry system
Internal dimensions: front headroom (mm): 955, front hip room (mm): 1,377, front leg room (mm): 1,085 and front shoulder room (mm): 1,405
Low fuel level warning
Low washer fluid level warning
Remote power locks
Vehicle speed proportional power steering
Front power windows with two one-touch
Front reading lights
Rear view mirror
Electric remote fuel filler door release
Electric remote trunk/hatch release
Leather seat upholstery with additional cloth
Seating: two seats
Four speakers
Leather covered steering wheel
Tachometer
Driver and passenger illuminated vanity mirror
Ventilation system with five fan speeds and recirculation setting