Chevrolet Corvette C5

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The Chevrolet Corvette C5 (1997–2004): dimensions, weights, reliability and the official figures of its 14 versions in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada.

Dimensions, weights and capacity

Specification	Europe	Wikipedia
Dimensions
Length	4,450–4,720 mm Traficom	4,564 mm
Width	1,750–1,870 mm Traficom	1,869 mm
Height	1,210 mm RDW	1,212–1,214 mm
Wheelbase	2,650–2,670 mm RDW	2,654 mm
Front track	1,577–1,581 mm ASTRA	–
Rear track	1,542–1,574 mm ASTRA	–
Weights and towing
Kerb weight	1,265–1,480 kg RDW	1,409–1,473 kg
Mass in running order	1,365–1,580 kg RDW	–
Gross vehicle weight	1,632–1,745 kg RDW	–
Seats and space
Seats	2–4 RDW	–
Doors	2 RDW	–
Boot space	–	566 L
Fuel tank	–	70 L
Performance
Top speed	274–277 km/h RDW	275–297 km/h
0–100 km/h	–	4.2–5.1 s
Torque	483–546 Nm ASTRA	508–542 Nm

Tyre sizes (most common first): 245/45R17, 275/40R18, 245/40R18, 285/35R19

Ranges cover the generation’s versions and body styles; European and North American versions can differ. Sources: Traficom type approvals (Finland), Wikipedia (en, de, fr), RDW type approvals (Netherlands), ASTRA type approvals (Switzerland). Wikipedia figures are used under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Reliability and owner reports

Owner complaints to NHTSA (US)

1,799 complaints for model years 1997–2004. 65 crashes · 9 fires · 36 injuries · 2 deaths

Steering 897
Fuel system 209
Electrical system 100
Brakes 65
Wheels 49
Stability control 45

Complaints are reported by owners and not checked by NHTSA; they are not adjusted for how many cars were sold, so popular models have more. NHTSA owner complaints

All 14 versions of the Chevrolet Corvette C5

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United Kingdom 4 versions

New cars on sale in the UK, from the Vehicle Certification Agency. NEDC figures until 2018 and WLTP figures after; years are the editions a version appeared in.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2001–20045.7L V8	5.7 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	13.1 L/100 km NEDC	314 g/km
2001–20045.7L V8	5.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	12.1 L/100 km NEDC	290 g/km
20005.7I V8 A pack Coupé/ Convertible	5.7 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	12.8 L/100 km NEDC	299 g/km
20005.7I V8 B pack Coupé/ Convertible	5.7 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	13.1 L/100 km NEDC	306 g/km

United States 6 versions

Model years sold in the USA, from the EPA and the Department of Energy (fueleconomy.gov). MPG on the EPA test; litres per 100 km = 235.215 ÷ MPG.

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Drive	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
2000–2004	5.7 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	19–20 MPG (11.8–12.4 L/100 km) EPA	276–291 g/km
2001–2004CLKUP	5.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1998–2000(350 V8), CLKUP · CLKUP	5.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	18 MPG (13.1 L/100 km) EPA	307 g/km
1999(350 V8)	5.7 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	20 MPG (11.8 L/100 km) EPA	276 g/km
1997–1998(FFS) (MPFI) · (350 V8)	5.7 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km
1997(FFS) (MPFI), CLKUP	5.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	Rear-wheel drive	19 MPG (12.4 L/100 km) EPA	291 g/km

Canada 4 versions

Model years sold in Canada, from Natural Resources Canada fuel consumption ratings (5-cycle test).

Years and version	Engine	Fuel	Gearbox	Consumption (combined)	CO₂
1998–2004Two-seater	5.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	12.7–13.3 L/100 km 5-cycle	292–306 g/km
1998–2004Two-seater	5.7 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	11.7–12.7 L/100 km 5-cycle	269–292 g/km
2000Subcompact	5.7 L	Petrol	4-speed automatic	13.4 L/100 km 5-cycle	308 g/km
2000Subcompact	5.7 L	Petrol	6-speed manual	12.1 L/100 km 5-cycle	278 g/km

Similar models from other brands

Official figures are measured on standard test procedures and differ between markets. Your consumption depends on how, where and in what conditions you drive.