1998 Corvette Specifications
The 1998 Corvette helped boost sales to the highest they had been in 12 years with the reintroduction of a convertible to the line. The cars were sleek, stylish, powerful, and comfortable. Here are the specifications for the 1998 Corvette:
 The soft top on the 1998 Corvette convertible remained manual but was easier to use than the C4's. The rear window went from plastic to glass for improved convenience and long-term visibility. |
| Vehicle Specifications | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Wheelbase, inches | 104.5 | 104.5 |
| Length, inches | 179.7 | 179.7 |
| Width, inches | 73.6 | 73.6 |
| Track, inches | front: 62.0 rear: 62.0 | front: 62.0 rear: 62.0 |
| Height, inches | 47.7 | 47.7 |
| Curb weight, pounds | 3,245 | 3,246 |
Mechanical Specifications (2-door hatchback/convertible)
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, 4-speed automatic |
| 0-60 mph, sec | 5.1 |
| 0-100 mph, sec | 12.5 |
| 1/4-mile, sec @ mph | 13.5 @ 104.7 |
Source: Motor Trend
Vehicle Production and Base Prices
| Car Type | Production | Price |
| 2-door coupe | 19,235 | $37,495.00 |
| 2-door convertible | 11,849 | 44,425.00 |
Options and Production
| Option | Production | Price |
| Memory Package | 24,234 | $150.00 |
| Power Passenger Seat | 28,575 | 305.00 |
| Sport Seats | 22,675 | 625.00 |
| Floor Mats | 30,592 | 25.00 |
| Body Side Moldings | 17,070 | 75.00 |
| Dual Removable Roof Panels | 5,640 | 950.00 |
| Removable Roof Panel, blue tint | 6,957 | 650.00 |
| Electronic Dual Zone Air Conditioning | 26,572 | 365.00 |
| Luggage Shade and Parcel Net | 16,549 | 50.00 |
| Selective Real Time Damping, electronic | 8,374 | 1,695.00 |
| Performance Axle Ratio (3.25 ratio for automatic) | 13,331 | 100.00 |
| Active Handling System | 5,356 | 500.00 |
| 6-Speed Manual Transmission | 7,106 | 815.00 |
| Massachusetts/New York Emissions | 2,701 | 170.00 |
| Fog Lamps | 29,310 | 69.00 |
| Delco Stereo System w/CD | 18,213 | 100.00 |
| Remote Compact 12-Disc Changer | 16,513 | 600.00 |
| Front License Plate Frame | 16,087 | 15.00 |
| California Emissions | 3,111 | 170.00 |
| Indy Pace Car Replica ($5,804 w/manual) | 1,163 | 5,039.00 |
| Performance Handling Package | 4,249 | 350.00 |
Color Choices and Production
| Color Choice | Production | Color Choice | Production |
| Arctic White | 3,346 | Light Pewter Metallic | 3,276 |
| Sebring Silver Metallic | 4,637 | Pace Car Purple | 1,163 |
| Nassau Blue Metallic | 1,098 | Navy Blue Metallic | 14 |
| Black | 6,597 | Aztec Gold | 15 |
| Light Carmine Red Metallic | 1,567 | Torch Red | 8,767 |
| Fairway Green Metallic | 223 | Medium Purple Metallic | 381 |
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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