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1998 - Chevrolet - Corvette Convertible

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1. Corvette Convertible 1985
2. Corvette Convertible 1987
3. Corvette Convertible 1998
4. Corvette Convertible 2004
General Information
Make Chevrolet
Model Corvette Convertible
Production Year 1998
Country
Designer
Production Number
Model Code
Model Family
Chassis and Dimensions
Chassis Type 2S DHC
Number of Doors 2
Wheelbase 2654 mm     (104,5 in)
Front Track 1575 mm     (62 in)
Rear Track 1577 mm     (62,1 in)
Length 4564 mm     (179,7 in)
Width 1869 mm     (73,6 in)
Height 1212 mm     (47,7 in)
Ground Clearance
Length / Wheelbase Ratio 1,72
Weight 1472 kg     (3242,3 lb)
Weight Distribution (front/rear)
Fuel Capacity 72,4 litre   (15,9 Imp gal ,  19,1 US gal)
Aerodynamics
Drag Coefficient
Frontal Area
Cx
Engine Specifications
Engine Manufacturer Chevrolet
Engine Location Front
Engine Alignment Longitudinal
Engine Construction aluminium block & head
Coolant Type Water
Engine Type OHV
Number of Cylinders and Placement V-8
Valves per Cylinder 2    (Total of 16 Pieces)
Engine Displacement 5666 cc     (345,76 cu in)
Bore 99 mm     (3,9 in)
Stroke 92 mm     (3,62 in)
Bore / Stroke Ratio 1,08
Unitary Capacity 708,25 cc/cylinder    (43,22 cu in/cylinder)
Number of Main Bearings 5
Compression Ratio 10,1 : 1
Fuel System Type SePFi
Aspiration Type Normal
Compressor Type -
Intercooler Type None
Catalytic Converter Yes
Maximum Engine Power 345 HP     (257,3 kW)
Maximum Engine Power rpm 5600 d/d
Maximum Engine Torque 475 N.m     (350,6 lb.ft ,  48,4 kg.m)
Maximum Engine Torque rpm 4400 d/d
Engine Torque at Max. Engine Power rpm 438,7 N.m    (5600 d/d)
Power / Weight Ratio 234,4 HP/ton    (174,8 W/kg)
Power / Engine Displacement Ratio 60,9 HP/litre    (45,4 kW/litre)
CO2 Emissions
Fuel Consumption
Performance
0 - 80 km/h
0 - 60 mph
0 - 100 km/h
0 - 160 km/h
80 - 120 km/h (in top gear)
0 - 400 m Acceleration
0 - 1000 m Acceleration
Top Speed
Gearbox and Transmission
Transmission Type 6M
Top Gear Ratio 0,5 : 1
Final Drive Ratio 3,42 : 1
Drive Wheels RWD (Rear Wheel Drive)
Handling, Suspension Geometry and Brakes
Steering Type rack & pinion VPAS
Steering Turns (lock to lock) 2,7
Turning Circle Diameter 12,6 m    (41,3 ft)
Suspension (front) I.DW.LS.ARB.
Suspension (rear) I.DW.TLS.ARB.
Brakes (front/rear) VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake Disc Diameter (front) 302 mm
Brake Disc Diameter (rear) 302 mm
Wheels (front) 8.5 x 17
Wheels (rear) 9.5 x 18
Tyres (front) Goodyear Eagle F1 P245/45 ZR 17
Tyres (rear) Goodyear Eagle F1 P275/40 ZR 18