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1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible

Carfolio.com ID95810

bodywork
1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible See all Chevrolet models
Type2S DHC

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 2

dimensions & weight
1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible See all Chevrolet models
Wheelbase 2654 mm 104.5 in
Track front 1575 mm 62 in
rear 1577 mm 62.1 in
Length 4564 mm 179.7 in
Width 1869 mm 73.6 in
Height 1212 mm 47.7 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.72
Ground clearance
Kerb weight 1472 kg 3245 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 72.4 litres 15.9 UK Gal 19.1 US Gal

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient
Frontal area
Cx

engine
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Bore × stroke 99.00 mm × 92.00 mm
3.9 in × 3.62 in
Cylinders V-8 in 90.0° vee
Displacement 5.7 litre
5666 cc
(345.761 cu in)
Type OHV
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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2 valves per cylinder
16 valves in total
Construction aluminium block & heads
Sump
Compression ratio 10.10:1
Fuel system SePFi
Maximum power
(SAEnet)		 349.8 PS (345 bhp) (257.3 kW)
@ 5600 rpm
Specific output 60.9 bhp/litre
1 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(SAEnet)		 475.0 Nm (350 ft·lb) (48.4 kgm)
@ 4400 rpm
bmep 1053.5 kPa (152.8 psi)
Specific torque 83.83 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 6000 rpm
Manufacturer Chevrolet
Code LS1
Main bearings 5
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1.08
Unitary capacity 708.25 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

performance
1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible See all Chevrolet models
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h
0-100 mph
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km
Top speed
Fuel consumption
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
Power-to-weight 234.38 bhp/ton

chassis
1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible See all Chevrolet models
Engine location Front
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion VPAS
Turns lock-to-lock 2.700
Turning circle 12.60 m
Suspension front I.DW.LS.ARB.
rear I.DW.TLS.ARB.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front 8½ x 17
rear 9½ x 18
Tyresfront Goodyear Eagle F1 P245/45 ZR 17
rear Goodyear Eagle F1 P275/40 ZR 18
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front 302 mm
rear302 mm
Braked area
Transmission 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.50
Final drive ratio 3.42

general
1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible See all Chevrolet models
RAC rating 48.6
Number made
Model code
Model family
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible added 2002-06-21.
Last modified 2009-09-15.
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