1997 Chevrolet Corvette specs & colors
2dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Firethorn Red
Black
Pewter Gray
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Two Seater |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x 8.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | 17 x 4.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | N/A |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 x 9.5 in |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | 525 |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 110 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 350 @ 4400 |
| Displacement | 5.7L |
| Engine Type | Gas V8 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 340 @ 5600 |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | N/A mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | N/A mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | N/A MPG |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.70 |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Electronic |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 2.29 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.63 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 2.73 |
| Trans Type | 4 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 3.06 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Automatic w/OD, |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | SLA Aluminum |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | 5-Link |
| Suspension Type - Front | Independent |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Independent |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 11.92 x 0.79 in |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.89 x 1.10 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake Type | Power |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 19.1 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 15.70 |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | 41.3 ft |
| Steering Type | Power Speed Sensitive |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 40.0 ft |
| Spare Tire Size | T155/70D17 |
| Front Tire Size | P245/45ZR17 |
| Rear Tire Size | P275/40ZR18 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3307 lbs |
| Track Width, Front | 62.03 in |
| Liftover Height | 36.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.5 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 55.3 in |
| Trunk Volume | 3.47 ft³ |
| Passenger Volume | 21.28 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 37.8 in |
| Front Leg Room | 42.7 in |
| Second Leg Room | N/A in |
| Front Hip Room | 54.2 in |
| Height, Overall | 47.7 in |
| Length, Overall | 179.7 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 73.6 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 1.44 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Track Width, Rear | 64.4 in |
| Second Head Room | N/A in |
| Passenger Capacity | 2 |
| Second Shoulder Room | N/A in |
| Rear opening hood for easy engine access | Standard |
| Pwr driver seat | Standard |
| Framed glass rear hatch w/interior & remote releases | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system | Standard |
| Driver & passenger-side airbags (SIR) | Standard |
| Pwr windows w/driver & passenger-side express down | Standard |
| Console integral w/cupholder & ashtray | Standard |
| Acceleration Slip Regulation system (ASR) | Standard |
| Scotchgard fabric protector on floor covering | Standard |
| Headlamps-on warning tone | Standard |
| Side window defoggers | Standard |
| Pwr door locks | Standard |
| Independent front/rear suspension w/transverse fiberglass leaf springs/forged aluminum A-arms | Standard |
| Dual illuminated covered visor mirrors | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps | Standard |
| Courtesy lighting-inc: cargo area, console, glovebox | Standard |
| Base coat/clear coat paint | Standard |
| Lockable storage compartments-inc: console, glovebox, (3) rear compartments | Standard |
| Acoustic insulation pkg | Standard |
| Electronic white analog gauges w/multi-language driver information center | Standard |
| ETR AM/FM stereo w/cassette-inc: seek-scan, digital clock, automatic tone control, theft lock, speed compensated volume, hidden diversity antenna, Bose speaker system | Standard |
| Limited slip differential | Standard |
| Acceleration Slip Regulation system (ASR) | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped magnesium sport tilt steering wheel | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard |
| Electronic speed control w/resume speed | Standard |
| Uniframe design body structure w/corrosion resistant coating | Standard |
| P275/40ZR18 extended mobility Eagle F-1 GS rear tires | Standard |
| 4-speed electronically-controlled automatic transmission w/OD | Standard |
| HD pwr 4-wheel disc brakes | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock braking system | Standard |
| Interior release fuel filler door | Standard |
| Dual electrically adjustable heated outside folding rearview mirrors | Standard |
| Daytime running lamps | Standard |
| Solar-batch tinted glass | Standard |
| Leather bucket seats w/lateral support & back angle adjustment | Standard |
| Intermittent wipers w/integral washer in arm | Standard |
| Pwr operated retractable high output halogen headlamps | Standard |
| 18" x 9.5" rear 5-spoke aluminum wheels | Standard |
| Distributorless opti-spark ignition system | Standard |
| 2.73 rear axle ratio | Standard |
| 5.7L (350) SFI V8 engine-inc: steel cylinder liners, composite intake manifold w/roller valve lifters, outside air induction system, electronic throttle control | Standard |
| Underhood courtesy lamp | Standard |
| Low tire pressure monitor | Standard |
| PASS-Key II theft deterrent horn alarm system | Standard |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock | Standard |
| 5-MPH bumpers | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Speed sensitive variable assist steering | Standard |
| P245/45ZR17 extended mobility Eagle F-1 GS front tires | Standard |
| Low oil level warning light | Standard |
| 17" x 8.5" front 5-spoke aluminum wheels | Standard |
| Rear window defogger | Standard |
| Brake/transmission shift interlock | Standard |
| Dual lifetime stainless steel exhaust | Standard |
| One-piece removable body color roof panel | Standard |
| Day/night rearview mirror w/reading lamps | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry w/remote hatch release | Standard |
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