1998 Chevrolet Corvette specs & colors
2dr Car
MSRP
- 2dr Cpe
- $37,995
- 2dr Convertible
- $44,425
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Firethorn Red
Black
Camel
Pewter Gray
Packages
Specifications
Highlights
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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340 hp
Horsepower
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2
Seating Capacity
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Brakes
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Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )
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11.8 x 1.02 in
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
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N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
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Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or )
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Not Available
Drum - Rear (Yes or )
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Power
Brake Type
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12.6 x 1.26 in
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Electrical
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525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
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110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
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Engine
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5.7L/350
Displacement
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340 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
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Gas V8
Engine Type
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350 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
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M/T
6-Speed M/T A/T 4-Speed A/T Transmission Options
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18 City / 27 Hwy
MPG
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12.2 qts
Total Cooling System Capacity
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Measurements
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62 in
Track Width, Front
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74 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors
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37 in
Liftover Height
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2
Passenger Capacity
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43 in
Front Leg Room
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105 in
Wheelbase
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64 in
Track Width, Rear
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54 in
Front Hip Room
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180 in
Length, Overall
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25 ft³
Trunk Volume
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1 in
Min Ground Clearance
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N/A
Second Shoulder Room
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38 in
Front Head Room
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55 in
Front Shoulder Room
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N/A
Second Hip Room
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N/A
Second Leg Room
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N/A
Second Head Room
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51 ft³
Passenger Volume
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48 in
Height, Overall
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Steering
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2
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)
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Power Speed Sensitive
Steering Type
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40 ft
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
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16
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
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41 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall
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Suspension
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Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
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5-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
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SLA Aluminum
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
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Independent
Suspension Type - Front
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Tires & Wheels
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17 x 8.5 in
Front Wheel Size
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Not Available in
Spare Wheel Size
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Not Available
Spare Tire Size
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P275/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size
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Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material
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18 x 9.5 in
Rear Wheel Size
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Not Available
Spare Wheel Material
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P245/45ZR17
Front Tire Size
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Aluminum
Front Wheel Material
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Weight & Capacity
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
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Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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3,307 lbs
Base Curb Weight
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Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
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19 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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N/A
Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
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