1997 Corvette Specifications
Exceptional braking, handling, ride, comfort, roominess, ergonomics, and value -- the 1997 Corvette C5 had it all. And it was one of the fastest cars in the world to boot. The six-speed went from 0 to 60 mph in 4.7 seconds, a half-second less than an LT4 and just as quickly as the 405-bhp ZR-1. A 172 mph top speed put it about two mph in front of the fastest C4 and just seven mph shy of the ZR-1. On the skid pad, its .93g was the best number ever achieved by a production Corvette, while braking from 60 mph was a supercar-short 125 feet. Here are the specifications for the 1997 Corvette:
 The 1997 Corvette was the first production Corvette with a rear-mounted transmission linked to the engine via a stout aluminum tube. |
| Vehicle Specifications | Hatchback |
| Wheelbase, inches | 104.5 |
| Length, inches | 179.7 |
| Width, inches | 73.6 |
| Track, inches | front: 62.0 rear: 62.0 |
| Height, inches | 47.7 |
| Curb weight, pounds | 3,230 |
Mechanical Specifications (2-door hatchback)
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
rear: P275/40ZR-18
Brakes
front: anti-lock 12.8-inch disc
rear: anti-lock 12.0-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 |
| Displacement, liters/cu inch | 5.7/350 |
| Bore × Stroke, inches | 3.90 x 3.62 |
| Fuel Management | Sequential Injection |
| Horsepower @ rpm | 345 @ 5,600 |
| Torque @ rpm, pound-foot | 350 @ 4,400 |
Published Performance Numbers
| Acceleration | 345 hp, 6-speed manual |
| 0-60 mph, sec | 4.8 |
| 0-100 mph, sec | 11.5 |
| 1/4-mile, sec @ mph | 13.3 @ 108.0 |
Source: Road & Track
Vehicle Production and Base Prices
| Car Type | Production | Price |
| 2-door coupe | 9,752 | $37,495.00 |
Options and Production
| Option | Production | Price |
| Memory Package | 6,186 | $150.00 |
| Power Passenger Seat | 8,951 | 305.00 |
| Sport Seats | 6,711 | 625.00 |
| Floor Mats | 9,371 | 25.00 |
| Body Side Moldings | 4,366 | 75.00 |
| Dual Removable Roof Panels | 416 | 950.00 |
| Removable Roof Panel, blue tint | 7,213 | 650.00 |
| Electronic Dual Zone Air Conditioning | 7,999 | 365.00 |
| Luggage Shade and Parcel Net | 8,315 | 50.00 |
| Selective Real Time Damping, electronic | 3,094 | 1,695.00 |
| Performance Axle Ratio (Automatic only) | 2,739 | 100.00 |
| 6-Speed Manual Transmission | 2,809 | 815.00 |
| Massachusetts/New York Emissions | 677 | 170.00 |
| Fog Lamps | 8,829 | 69.00 |
| Delco Stereo System w/CD | 6,282 | 100.00 |
| Remote Compact 12-Disc Changer | 4,496 | 600.00 |
| Front License Plate Frame | 2,258 | 15.00 |
| California Emissions | 885 | 170.00 |
| Performance Handling Package | 1,077 | 350.00 |
Color Choices and Production
| Color Choice | Production | Color Choice | Production |
| Arctic White | 1,341 | Sebring Silver Metallic | 2,164 |
| Nassau Blue Metallic | 292 | Black | 2,393 |
| Light Carmine Red Metallic | 381 | Torch Red | 3,026 |
| Fairway Green Metallic | 155 |
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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