Dimensions

1999 C5 Corvette

1999 C5-R Corvette

Wheelbase

104.5"

104.7

Length

179.7"

182.8

Width

73.6"

76.4"

Height

47.8"

45.8"

Front Tread

62.0"

74.7"

Rear Tread

62.1"

76.1"

Curb Weight

3245 lbs. (coupe)

2510lbs.

Fuel Capacity

19.1 gals. (U.S.)

100 liters

Chassis/Suspension/Tires/Wheels

Structure/Frame

Steel welded perimeter frame with hydro-formed frame rails

Steel welded perimeter frame with hydro-formed frame rails

Body

Fiberglass-reinforced plastic

Carbon fiber

Front Suspension

Short/long arm double wishbone; forged aluminum control arms; transverse leaf spring; gas shocks; 23.0mm anti-roll bar (25.4mm w/hardtop or Z51 pkg.)

Short/long arm double wishbone; forged aluminum upper, cast aluminum lower control arms; fabricated steel knuckle; coil-over multi-adj. shocks; adj. anti-roll bar

Rear Suspension

Short/long arm double wishbone; cast aluminum control arms; composite transverse leaf spring with individual height adjusters; gas shocks; 19.1mm anti-roll bar (27.1 w/hardtop or Z51 pkg.)

Short/long arm double wishbone; steel fabricated upper, cast aluminum lower control arms; fabricated steel knuckle; coil-over multi-adj. shocks; adj. anti-roll bar

Front Tires/Wheels

P245/45Z5-17 Goodyear Eagle F-1 high performance Extended Mobility (EMT) 17" X 8.5" 5-spoke aluminum

Goodyear Racing Eagle 25X10-18 BBS forged magnesium 1 piece center lock wheel

Rear tires/Wheels

P275/40ZR-18 Goodyear F-1 high performance Extended Mobility (EMT) 18" X 9.5" 5-spoke aluminum

Goodyear Racing Eagle 28X12.5-18 BBS forged magnesium 1 piece center lock wheel

Brakes

Type

4-wheel vented disc w/standard ABS

4-wheel vented Alcon disc

Front Rotor Diameter/Thickness

12.6"/1.26"

15.0"/1.38"

Rear Rotor Diameter/Thickness

11.8"/1.0"

14.0"/1.26"

Total Swept Area Front/Rear

263 sq.in./158 sq. in.

343 sq. in./292 sq. in.

Engine

Type

LS1 Pushrod V8 with aluminum block and heads

LS1 Pushrod V8 with aluminum block and heads

Bore x Stroke/Displacement

3.90" x 3.62"/5.67 liters (346 cid)

4.125" x 3.42"/5.98 liters (365 cid)

Intake System

Electronic Sequential Fuel Injection

Electronic Sequential Fuel Injection

Ignition

Distributorless - one coil per cylinder

GEN III Delphi

Valvetrain

Two pushrod-operated valves per cylinder

Modified stock cam; aftermarket rocker arms

Compression Ratio

10.1:1

12.5:1

Horsepower

345 @ 5600 RPM

600 @ 7200 RPM

Torque

350 @ 4400 RPM

495 @ 5600 RPM

Transmission

Type

6-speed manual (coupe & hardtop) 4-speed 4L60-E automatic overdrive (convertible)

5-speed manual with drop gear

Final drive ratio

3.42:1 (w/6spd.) 2.73:1 (w/auto, 3.15:1 opt. w/auto)

3.11:1 (subject to change depending on race track)

Performance*

0-60 MPH (sec.)

5.0

1/4 mile (sec.)

13.36/109

Lateral Acceleration

0.93 g

Top Speed (

175 (hardtop)