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Corvette
1997 Chevrolet Corvette
United States
Gasoline
RWD
Coupe
Updated Aug 27, 2026
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Specifications
Vehicle Details
Powertrain
Dimensions
Engine & Performance
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Interior
Features
Safety & Security
Other
Vehicle Details
Year
1997
Make
Chevrolet
Model
Corvette
Body Style
Coupe
Generation
C5
Seats
2
Doors
2
Fuel
Gasoline
Drivetrain
RWD
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
6-speed
Powertrain
Engine Name
5.7 V8
Engine Configuration
V
Power (hp)
350 hp
Power (kW)
257 kW
Torque
508 Nm (375 lb-ft)
Displacement
5,665 cc
Dimensions
Length
4,565 mm
(179.7 in)
Width
1,869 mm
(73.6 in)
Height
1,211 mm
(47.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,655 mm
(104.5 in)
Engine & Performance
Engine
Engine Specification
Rev. at Max Power
5,600 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque
4,400 rpm
Engine Fluids
Synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
10W-30
Semi-synthetic Oil (viscosity)
5W-30
10W-30
Engine Oil, Volume
6 litres
Engine Configuration
Bore
99 mm
(3.9 in)
Stroke
92 mm
(3.6 in)
Compression Ratio
10.1 :1
Engine Configuration
V-Engine
Naturally Aspirated
Yes
Synchronization
Timing Chain
Engine Mount
Longitudinally
Type of Combustion Engine
Piston
Fuel System
Electronic Fuel Injection
Service Intervals
Oil Change & Engine Filter
15,000 km / 1 years
Transmission & Drivetrain
Transmission
Automatic
Manual, 4
6-speed
Brakes
Parking Brake
Manual
Lever
Front Brakes
Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes
Disc Brakes
Front Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Rear Brakes
Cooling
Ventilated
Suspensions
Spring, Front
Leaf
Spring, Rear
Leaf
Suspension, Front
Independent
Double Wishbone
Suspension, Rear
Independent
Double Wishbone
Dimensions & Weight
Exterior
Width, with Mirrors
2,081 mm
(81.9 in)
Track, Front
1,575 mm
(62.0 in)
Track, Rear
1,578 mm
(62.1 in)
Turning Circle
11.7 m
Ground Clearance
100 mm
(3.9 in)
Interior
Head Room, Front
960 mm
(37.8 in)
Leg Room, Front
1,085 mm
(42.7 in)
Hip Room, Front
1,377 mm
(54.2 in)
Shoulder Room, Front
1,404 mm
(55.3 in)
Weight
Max Roof Load
0 kg
(0 lb)
Exterior
Chassis & Body
Chassis
Chassis
Coupé
Pillars
A-B
Chassis Construction
Unibody
Doors
Front Doors
Conventional
Platform
General Motors Platforms
Y Platform (2nd Generation)
Equipment
Side Mirrors
Mirror Type
Conventional
Adjustments
Electrical
User Memory
Optional
Heated
Yes
House Colour
Same as Car
Windows
Window Lifts, Front
Powered
Heated Windows
Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows
Front
First Row
Tinted Windows
Optional
Windows › Tinted Windows
Rear Window
Optional
Other Equipment
Normal Roof
Yes
Antenna
Optional
Lights
Main Beam
Halogen
Low Beam
Halogen
Rear Lights
Halogen
Daytime Running Light
Halogen
Fog Lights
Optional
Rims & Tires
Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
Yes
Number of Bolts
5 pcs
Bolt Distance
120.6
Nut/Bolt Dimensions
M12x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front
70.3
Fastening Type
Lug Nuts
Rim Material
Aluminium
Rim Colour
Silver
Rim Type
Disc Wheel
Interior
Equipment
Instrument Cluster
Head-up Display (HUD)
Optional
Speedometer
Analogue
Tachometer
Analogue
Fuel Gauge
Analogue
Climate Control
Number of Climate Zones
2
Air Condition
Yes
Connectivity
Radio
AM
FM
Connectivity › Media Format
CD
Yes
Cassette
Optional
Speakers
Speaker Brand
Bose
Interior Storage › Storage Compartments
Glove Compartment
Lockable
Armrest Hatch
Front
Interior Storage
Cup Holders
Yes
Interior Storage › Cup Holders
Front
1
Lights
Read Light
Front
Guide Light
Yes
Other Equipment
Make-up Mirror
Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock
Digital
Carpets
Yes
Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror
Make-up Light
Driver
Passenger
Steering Wheel
Power Steering
Yes
Adjustments
Tilt
Material
Plastic
Colour
Black
Steering Mechanism
Rack and Pinion
Adjustments
Telescope
Optional
User Memory
Optional
Trunk
Rear Trunk
Yes
Rear Trunk
Volume
187 litres
Sill Height
601 mm
(23.7 in)
Seats
Colour & Material
Upholstery
Leather
Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger
Seat Depth
Yes
Seat Height
Yes
Backrest Angle
Yes
Front Seats
Power Seat, Driver
Yes
Power Seat, Passenger
Optional
Armrest
Middle
Features
Comfort Features
Keyless Entry
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Safety & Security
Seat Belt
Type of Belt
Three-Point-Belt
Yes
Seat Belt Colour
Black
Brake Systems
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Yes
Traction Control System (TCS)
Yes
Differential Lock
Limited Slip Differential (LSD)
Other Features
Anti-theft Alarm
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Airbags
Feature
Driver
Passenger
Rear
Frontal Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Side Chest Airbag
Driver
Yes
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Airbag cut-off Switch
Driver
-
Passenger
Yes
Rear
-
Other
Car Classification
Australian Classification
Sports Car
European Segment
S-Segment
Car.info Classification
Sports Car
Awards
North American
Car of the Year
1998
Motor Trend
Car of the Year
1998
Chevrolet
1,872 vehicles
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€67,000
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8.9
Body
Coupe
Variant
Corvette Standard
1978–2022
Corvette Coupe Generations
5 of 8
C5
1997–2004
Year
1997
Powertrain
5.7 V8
Horsepower
350 hp
Drivetrain
RWD
Fuel
Transmission
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 6-speed
Gasoline
Coupe
RWD
Automatic | Manual, 4 | 6-speed
Gasoline
