2003 Corvette Specifications
In celebration of its 50th birthday, any 2003 Corvette coupe or convertible could be ordered with the 1SC package that included special anniversary and trim. Oddly, it was not available on the Z06. And as a birthday present to buyers, Corvette made a host of options standard for the 2003 model year. Here are the specifications for the 2003 Corvette:
The 50th Anniversary package for the 2003 Corvette included the new Magnetic
Selective Ride Control suspension with variable damping shock absorbers.
| Vehicle Specifications | Hatchback | Convertible | Coupe |
| Wheelbase, inches | 104.5 | 104.5 | 104.5 |
| Length, inches | 179.7 | 179.7 | 179.7 |
| Width, inches | 73.6 | 73.6 | 73.6 |
| Track, inches | front: 62.1 rear: 62.2 | front: 62.1 rear: 62.2 | front: 62.1 rear: 62.2 |
| Height, inches | 47.8 | 47.7 | 47.9 |
| Curb weight, pounds | 3,246 | 3,248 | 3,118 |
Mechanical Specifications (2-door hatchback/convertible/coupe)
Suspension
front: Independent; upper and lower A-arms, transverse composite monoleaf spring, tube shock absorbers, antiroll bar
rear: Independent, upper and lower A-arms, toe links, transverse composite monoleaf springs, tube shock absorbers, antiroll bar
Wheels/Tires
front: P245/45ZR-17 (Z06, P265/40ZR-17)
rear: P275/40ZR-18 (Z06, P295/35ZR-18)
Brakes
front: anti-lock 12.6-inch disc
rear: anti-lock 11.6-inch disc
Transmission
4-speed automatic
6-speed manual
Standard axle ratio
2.73:1 (auto) 3.42:1 (manual)
Engine Specifications
| Type | ohv V-8 | ohv V-8 |
| Displacement, liters/cu inch | 5.7/350 | 5.7/350 |
| Bore × stroke, inches | 3.90 × 3.62 | 3.90 × 3.62 |
| Fuel management | Sequential Injection | Sequential Injection |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 350 @ 5,600 | 405 @ 6,000 |
| Torque @ rpm, pound-foot | 375 @ 4,400 | 400 @ 4,800 |
Published Performance Numbers
| Acceleration | 350 hp, 6-speed manual |
| 0-60 mph, sec | 4.9 |
| 0-100 mph, sed | 11.5 |
| 1/4-mile, sec @ mph | 13.4 @ 101.1 |
Source: Road & Track
Vehicle Production and Base Prices
| Car Type | Production | Price |
| 2-door hatchback | 12,812 | $43,895.00 |
| 2-door Z06 coupe | 8,635 | 51,155.00 |
| 2-door convertible | 14,022 | 50,370.00 |
Options and Production
| Option | Production | Price |
| Preferred Equipment Group (hatchback) | 7,310 | $1,200.00 |
| Preferred Equipment Group (convertible) | 6,643 | 1,200.00 |
| 50th Anniversary Edition (hatchback) | 4,085 | 5,000.00 |
| 50th Anniversary Edition (convertible) | 7,547 | 5,000.00 |
| Commemorative Edition (convertible) | 2,659 | 3,700.00 |
| Memory Package (Z06) | 8,241 | $175.00 |
| Body Side Moldings | 22,243 | 150.00 |
| Dual Removable Roof Panels | 5,184 | 1,200.00 |
| Removable Roof Panel, blue tint | 3,150 | 750.00 |
| Electrochromatic Mirrors (Z06) | 8,227 | 120.00 |
| Magnetic Selective Ride Control | 14,992 | 1,695.00 |
| Performance Axle (3.15 ratio, automatic only) | 9,785 | 395.00 |
| 6-Speed Manual Transmission | 8,590 | 915.00 |
| Magnesium Wheels | 293 | 1,500.00 |
| Polished Alloy Wheels | 10,290 | 1,295.00 |
| Corvette Museum Delivery | 787 | 490.00 |
| Stereo with Cassette (replaces std radio) | 4,664 | 0.00 |
| Remote 12-Disc Changer | 15,979 | 600.00 |
| Front License Plate Frame | 20,605 | 15.00 |
| Performance Handling Package | 2,592 | 395.00 |
| Millennium Yellow w/tint coat | 3,900 | 750.00 |
Color Choices and Production
| Color Choice | Production | Color Choice | Production |
| Quicksilver | 2,387 | Electron Blue | 2,770 |
| Speedway White | 679 | Black | 5,597 |
| Torch Red | 5,205 | Millennium Yellow | 3,900 |
| Medium Spiral Gray | 3,299 | Anniversary Red | 11,632 |
Learn about other Corvettes in this generation:
| 1997 Corvette | 1998 Corvette | 1999 Corvette |
| 2000 Corvette | 2001 Corvette | 2002 Corvette |
| 2003 Corvette | 2004 Corvette |
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