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Chevrolet Corvette

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Key specifications

Highlights
Gas V8
Engine Type
17 City / 25 Hwy
MPG
345 hp
Horsepower
2
Seating Capacity
Engine
Gas V8
Engine Type
5.7L/346
Displacement
345 @ 5600
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
350 @ 4400
SAE Net Torque @ RPM
Suspension
Independent
Suspension Type - Front
Independent
Suspension Type - Rear
SLA Aluminum
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
5-Link
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Weight & Capacity
3,307 lbs
Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Electrical
525
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
110
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
Power
Brake Type
4-Wheel
Brake ABS System
N/A
Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes
Disc - Front (Yes or )

Engine

Gas V8 Engine Type
5.7L/346 Displacement
345 @ 5600 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
350 @ 4400 SAE Net Torque @ RPM

Suspension

Independent Suspension Type - Front
Independent Suspension Type - Rear
SLA Aluminum Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
5-Link Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Weight & Capacity

3,307 lbs Base Curb Weight
Not Available lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
19 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Electrical

525 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
110 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Brakes

Power Brake Type
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
12.6 x 1.26 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
11.8 x 1.02 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Factory warranties

New car program benefits

Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
6 years / 100,000 miles
Powertrain
3 years / 36,000 miles
Roadside Assistance
3 years / 36,000 miles

Certified Pre-Owned program benefits

Age / mileage
5 model years or newer / up to 75,000 miles
Basic
12 months / 12,000 miles bumper-to-bumper original warranty, then may continue to 6 years / 100,000 miles limited (depending on variables)
Dealer certification
172-point inspection

Consumer reviews

4.7 / 5
Based on 55 reviews
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Comfort 4.3
Interior 4.4
Performance 5.0
Value 4.7
Exterior 4.9
Reliability 4.5

Most recent

2000 c5

I purchased my 2000 C5 dark bowling green in 2014 it only had 23,000 miles on it, today it has close to 200,000 miles I drive it the only upgrades that I've done is I put different Wheels that mimic the stock ones they're just one inch wider front and back, an air intake from K&N and a Cat-Back system from Flowmasters. I can't go anywhere where at least two people come up and comment on my car and no one can believe it's 23 years old I do keep it in good shape it is the original paint. Like any other vehicle you have little issues water pumps I change the air conditioning a leak in the rear end had to get a new alternator all the normal stuff for cars that are 23 years old no major failures. The performance on this car is fantastic it's fast a Corners well. And if I can keep my foot out of it it gets pretty good gas mileage for the most part. I will say if you plan to get one of these C5 Corvettes you have to be willing to work on the car if you want it to run the way it's designed has a ton of sensors all kinds of grounds there's a lot to it, but the joy and the fun that you get out of it is well worth it.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 4.0
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More than worth it

Convertible, six speed clutch aftermarket supercharger (350HP factory-550HP or higher bottoms out even on highway at times want to install rollbar $850 kenwood cameras front and rear $6000 aftermarket wheels +originals engine compartment packed heads-up all gages traction control suspension select too much to list glad l looked expecting above average maintenance cost but worth it Feels safe at any speed tops out at 191mph l’m told easily gets speeding tickets so use cruise control >120mph feels safe and slow very fun for hairpin curves some city bumps require <5mph Deserving of a garage
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 3.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 5.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 5.0
Reliability 4.0
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2000 Chevrolet Corvette review: Our expert's take

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In autospeak, Corvette is just another word for magic.

Just ask my friend, Matt Seichepine. This young man knows Corvettes upside down and backward. He thinks, reads and dreams about them, and when that won’t do he turns his considerable artistic talent to creating fine illustrations of them.

When the 2000 Corvette came my way for a test drive, it seemed only natural to give him a chance to check it out. Decked out in a Green Bay Packers cap and a Corvette T-shirt, he soaked up every detail like a sponge. After a short spin he pronounced it “truly unbelievable.”

While my friend’s response might just be the unbridled enthusiasm of a youthful fan, I noticed that many other people reacted to it in the same way.

Corvettes, you see, are as much a part of the American automotive lexicon as the Model T and Harley-Davidson. Their appeal is so visceral that no matter where I drove the dark red coupe shown here, heads turned to mark its passing. From a performance-per-dollar perspective, it is serious competition for Porsches, BMWs and the like.

The current generation Corvette was born in 1997, and in the ensuing years it has continued to evolve as a world-class performer. The aluminum 5.7-liter, LS1 V8 engine spits out 345 angry horsepower so compellingly that it is hard to resist letting it run free at the slightest opportunity. Almost more intriguing is the 350 lb.-ft. of torque this baby cranks out, because torque is the force you feel through the small of your back when you crack the throttle.

The abundance of torque makes the six-speed manual transmission almost unnecessary. The shift linkage is clunky enough, and the mandatory first-to-fourth skip-shift feature aggravating enough, that if I were choosing a Corvette for everyday driving, I would pick the automatic.

This year, Chevrolet engineers reduced emissions of nitrogen oxide by 50 percent and hydrocarbons by 70 percent, so the engine now complies with the government’s LEV (Low Emission Vehicle) standard.

So what else is new? Not much needed tweaking. The Z51 Performance Handling Package gets larger stabilizer bars for flatter cornering, and while this package is primarily aimed at drivers who will use their car for occasional competition, it is great fun on the street, at least for a few days. It heightens the ‘Vette’s responsiveness to the point where you can scoot through turns at racetrack velocities with very little body lean. The Z51’s ride can be sharp, and it gets noticeably choppy at highway speeds on anything less than perfect pavement.

For $500, you can specify the active handling system that intervenes to help negate skidding and wheelspin. The way this system shuts down power to the wheels can be a bit intrusive, but the reassurance it provides, particularly in the wet, is worth the cost.

Another new feature this year is the handsome, five-spoke aluminum wheels, 17-inch in front and 18-inch in back. They are avail able plain or polished. The polished wheels on the test car were the perfect accent for the dark-red color. Larger back wheels do a better job of managing the V8’s torque and enhance grip in turns. Goodyear EMT run-flat tires obviate the need for a spare and make it practical to have wheels of two different sizes. Since EMT tires are so stiff you can’t tell when they go flat, a tire-pressure indicator on the instrument panel is standard.

Settling down into the cockpit gets harder as I get older. Actually, getting out is harder than getting in. Once there, however, you feel secure and a part of the car. The wraparound seats are fairly narrow, which means they grip your body like orthopedic chairs. The cockpit is bigger than in previous models, but it is still pretty tight. A small luggage area is located behind the seats under the glass hatchback.

The transmission tunnel is rather tall, and shifting the manual gear lever requires a deliberate tug.

Instrumentation i simple and easy to read. The head-up display ($375) projects the speed, tachometer and fuel gauge on the windshield so it looks as if they are floating on the end of the hood. As quick as this car is, being able to keep a constant eye on the speedometer is a good thing.

The current Corvette’s gut-wrenching performance is balanced by a higher degree of civility than that found in the previous generation, and while it is far from perfect, it exhibits a raw magnetism that is unusual these days.

Just ask my friend.

Price

The base price of our test car was $39,130. Options included the six-speed transmission, adjustable sport bucket seats with leather, active handling system, performance handling package, six-way power passenger seat, fog lamps, tilt/telescoping wheel, floor mats, dual-zone air conditioning and a rear luggage shade.

The sticker price was $45,339.

Warranty

Three years or 36,000 miles.

To get in touch with Tom Strongman call (816) 234-4349 or e-mail: strongmn@kcstar.com.

Point: Corvettes are fun, fast and glamorous. The aluminum V8 is as subtle as an anvil and twice as strong. The ride is firm but the handling is worth it.

Counterpoint: The Z51 package is choppy on rough pavement, the seats are narrow and luggage space is limited. What do you expect?

SPECIFICATIONS:

Engine: 5.7-liter, V8

Transmission: Six-speed

Rear-wheel drive

Wheelbase: 104.5 inches

Curb weight: 3,246 lbs.

Base price: $39,130

As driven: $45,339

Mpg rating: 18 city, 27 hwy.

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