2000 Corvette

The 2000 Corvette had limited styling changes, though the five-spoke standard aluminum wheels were revised; despite their thinner spokes, they were now fully forged with a flow-formed rim for greater durability. A polished finish for the alloy wheels was newly optional; at $2,000, the optional magnesium wheels, which were now also available on the hardtop, cost a third less than before. A new body color, Millennium Yellow, was available for an additional $500.

The 2000 Corvette hardtop, like the other C5 hardtops, was an artifact of an aborted plan for a stripped-down model aimed at all-out performance enthusiasts. See more pictures of Corvettes.

The proximity-based keyless-entry system, which was reported to be perplexing to many buyers, was discontinued for 2000 in favor of a more-conventional keyfob-button-controlled configuration. What's more, the passenger-side outside door lock was now deleted, leaving the driver-side key cylinder the only mechanical way to unlock the car from the outside in the case of a dead battery.

The Z51 Performance Handling Package added larger stabilizer bars at the front and rear, along with revised shock-absorber damping; these changes increased roll stiffness for added cornering stability without resulting in a noticeably harsher ride. Also for 2000, quality and engineering improvements were made to the manual-transmission shifter, Selective Real-Time Damping suspension, windshield seals, dual-zone climate control, seat belts, and seat materials and construction.

Power for the 2000 Corvette remained unchanged at 345 bhp.

With fairly negligible price increases for 2000 boosting the hardtop to $38,705, the coupe to $39,280, and the convertible to $45,705, sales ticked up slightly, to 33,659 units on the year.

Encouraged by the C5-R's performance in 1999, Chevrolet replaced the race car's 6.0-liter engine with a 7.0-liter V-8 in 2000, gaining 20 horsepower. The car went on to place third and fourth in its class (10th and 11th overall) at the 24 Hours of LeMans in June 2000. It then racked up its first victory at the American LeMans Series race when Ron Fellows and Andy Pilgrim drove it at Ft. Worth, Texas, that September.

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Although changes from the previous model year were limited, the 2000 Corvette still boasted increased sales. The minor modifications that were made for 2000 included engineering improvements to the transmission shifter, windshield seals, and comfort features such as dual-zone climate control. Here are the specifications for the 2000 Corvette:

The 2000 Corvette offered a Performance Handling Package to increase stability without compromising the smoothness of the ride.

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	3,173

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
rear: P275/40ZR-18

Brakes
front: anti-lock 12.6-inch disc
rear: anti-lock 11.8-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

Vehicle Production and Base Prices

Car Type	Production	Price
2-door hatchback	18,113	$39,475.00
2-door coupe	2,090	38,900.00
2-door convertible	13,479	45,900.00

Options and Production

Option	Production	Price
Memory Package	26,595	$150.00
Power Driver Seat	1,841	305.00
Power Passenger Seat	29,462	305.00
Sport Seats	27,103	700.00
Parcel Net	938	15.00
Floor Mats	33,188	25.00
Body Side Moldings	18,773	75.00
Dual Removable Roof Panels	6,280	1,100.00
Removable Roof Panel, blue tint	5,605	650.00
Dual Zone Air Conditioning	29,428	365.00
Luggage Shade and Parcel Net	15,689	50.00
Selective Real Time Damping	6,724	1,695.00
Performance Axle Ratio (3.25 ratio for automatic)	14,090	100.00
Active Handling System	22,668	500.00
6-Speed Manual Transmission	13,320	815.00
Telescopic Steering, Power	22,182	350.00
Magnesium Wheels	2,652	2,000.00
Polished Aluminum Wheels	15,204	895.00
Twilight Sentinel	23,508	60.00
Fog Lamps	31,992	69.00
Lighting Package	1,527	95.00
Delco Stereo System w/CD	24,696	100.00
Head Up Instrument Display	26,482	375.00
Bose Speaker Package	1,766	820.00
Remote Compact 12-Disc Changer	15,809	600.00
Front License Plate Frame	17,280	15.00
California Emissions	3,628	0.00
Performance Handling Package (std w/hardtop)	7,775	350.00
Millennium Yellow	3,578	500.00
Magnetic Red Metallic Paint	2,941	500.00

Color Choices and Production

Color Choice	Production	Color Choice	Production
Arctic White	1,979	Light Pewter Metallic	5,125
Sebring Silver Metallic	2,783	Nassau Blue Metallic	851
Navy Blue Metallic	2,254	Black	5,807
Torch Red	6,700	Millennium Yellow	3,578
Dark Bowling Green Metallic	1,663	Magnetic Red Metallic	2,941

Learn about other Corvettes in this generation:

1997 Corvette	1998 Corvette	1999 Corvette
2000 Corvette	2001 Corvette	2002 Corvette
2003 Corvette	2004 Corvette

Looking for more information on Corvettes and other cars? See:

• Corvettes: Learn about the history behind each model year and see Corvette photographs.
• Corvette Specifications: Get key specifications, engine and transmission types, prices, and production totals.
• Corvette Museum: The National Corvette Museum draws Corvette lovers from all over the world. Learn more about the museum.
• Corvette Pictures: Find pictures of the hottest classic and current-year Corvettes.
• Muscle Cars: Get information on more than 100 tough-guy rides.
  
• Consumer Guide Corvette Reviews: Considering a Corvette purchase? See what Consumer Guide has to say.

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