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General Information |
Make |
Chevrolet |
Model |
Corvette Convertible |
Production Year |
1998 |
Country |
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Designer |
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Production Number |
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Model Code |
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Model Family |
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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 |
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Length / Wheelbase Ratio |
1,72 |
Weight |
1472 kg (3242,3 lb) |
Weight Distribution (front/rear) |
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Fuel Capacity |
72,4 litre (15,9 Imp gal , 19,1 US gal) |
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Aerodynamics |
Drag Coefficient |
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Frontal Area |
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Cx |
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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 |
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Fuel Consumption |
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Performance |
0 - 80 km/h |
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0 - 60 mph |
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0 - 100 km/h |
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0 - 160 km/h |
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80 - 120 km/h (in top gear) |
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0 - 400 m Acceleration |
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0 - 1000 m Acceleration |
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Top Speed |
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Gearbox and Transmission |
Transmission Type |
6M |
Top Gear Ratio |
0,5 : 1 |
Final Drive Ratio |
3,42 : 1 |
Drive Wheels |
RWD (Rear Wheel Drive) |
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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 |
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