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1999 CORVETTE 


PRODUCTION Mid year info 18118 - 10398 coupe, 5978 conv, 1742 HT
BASE PRICE $ 38,820 Sport Coupe / $ 45,220 Convertible/ $38,320 Hardtop
BASE STYLES Sport Coupe
SPECIAL STYLE Convertible, Hardtop (Fixed Roof Coupe)
BASE ENGINE LS1- Displacement 5.665 liters or 345.69 cubic inches, V8 345hp
ENGINE/HP OPTIONS none
COLOR CHOICES
Code Exterior Wheels Interior
10U Arctic White Alloy B-Lg-R
11U Light Pewter Metallic Alloy B-Lg-R-Lo
13U Sebring Silver Metallic Alloy B-Lg-R
23U Nassau Blue Metallic Alloy B-Lg-Lo

28U

Navy Blue Metallic Alloy B-Lg-Lo
41U Black Alloy B-Lg-R
70U Torch Red Alloy B-Lg-R
86U Red Metallic Clear Coat ** Alloy B-Lg-R

*Fixed Roof Coupe Will be available in Five Colors: 10U White,
11U Lt. Pewter, 41U Black, 70U Torch Red, 23U Nassau Blue

**Color 86U Magnetic Red with Tint $500 Option

*** Fixed Roof Coupe Standard Interior Will be:
Black Leather - No Optional Interior Package will Be Available On the HT for 1999

Abbreviations: B=Black, Lg=Light Gray/Pewter, Lo=Light Oak, R=Firethorn Red

Codes: 193=Black, 293=Light Gray/Pewter,  673 Light Oak, 943=Firethorn Red

Convertible Top Colors:

Code

Color

Liner

41T

Black

Black

10T

White

Black

67T

Light Oak

Black

Interior-exterior color combinations are recommended, but any color combination can be ordered.

POPULAR OPTIONS Z51 performance handling package - $350, foglamps and sport seats
SERIAL NUMBERS Body & Chassis Coupe    
Body & Chassis Conv      

Corvette History: .



1999 Corvette Convertible Info:

Price: $45,220
Performance: 0-60mph in 4.9 seconds; Top speed 165 mph
Fuel consumption (six speed): City 18 mpg; Highway 28 mpg
Weight (six speed): 3,246 Pounds
Engine: V8- 5,680 cc; Max power 345 hp at 5,600 rpm; Max torque 350 pound-feet at 4,400 rpm
Transmission: Six-speed manual  /  Four-speed automatic
Final drive ratio 1.71
Suspension: Front double wishbones, Transverse composite leaf spring, Antiroll bar; Rear double wishbones
Steering: Speed-sensitive, Power-assisted rack and pinion
Brakes: Front 12.7-inch vented discs; Rear 12.0-inch discs; Anti-lock standard
Tires: Front 245/45ZR17 Goodyear EMT; Rear 275/40ZR18 Goodyear EMT

Additional info:

MODEL

Corvette Coupe/ Convertible/Hardtop

Type 5.7Liter LS1 V8 SFI
Block Cast aluminum
Cylinder head Cast aluminum
Hydraulic lifters Yes/roller
Bore & stroke (in.) 3.90 x 3.62
Bore & stroke (mm) 99.0 x 92.0
Cam drive Chain
Redline (rpm) 6000
Displacement (liters/CID) 5.67/346
Compression ratio 10.1:1
Fuel induction Sequential Fuel Injection (SFI)
Horsepower @ engine rpm 345 @ 5600
Torque (lb.-ft. @ engine RPM) 350 @ 4400
Exhaust system Aluminized Stainless-steel
Tailpipe(s) 4, Rear center exit
Ignition system Coil near plug
Delcotron alternator rating 70-amp at idle; 110-amps maximum
Battery (SAE capacity rating) 525-cca
Recommended fuel (unleaded) Premium unleaded

Exterior Dimensions (in.)

Model

Coupe

Convertible

Hardtop

Wheelbase 104.5 104.5 104.5
Length (overall) 179.7 179.7 179.7
Width (overall) 73.6 73.6 73.6
Height 47.8 47.7 47.9
Tread width -- front 62.0 62.0 62.0
Tread width -- rear 62.1 62.1 62.1

Interior Dimensions (in.)

Model

Coupe

Convertible

Hardtop

Headroom

37.9

37.6

37.8

Legroom

42.7

42.7

42.7

Shoulder room

55.3

55.3

55.3

Hip room

54.2

54.2

54.2

Capacities

Model

Coupe

Convertible

Hardtop

Passenger capacity

2

2

2

Cargo capacity (cu. ft.)

24.8

13.9*
*11.2 with convertible top in the down position.

13.3

Fuel capacity (gal., approx.)

19.1

19.1

19.1

 


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