More About the 1997 Corvette
1997 Corvette
Body Specs |
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| Model Code: | 1YY07 | ||
| Wheelbase: | 104.5 inches | ||
| Overhang (Front): | 38.8 inches | ||
| Overhang (Rear): | 35.7 inches | ||
| Front Track: | 62.0 inches | ||
| Rear Track: | 62.1 inches | ||
| Length: | 179.7 inches | ||
| Width: | 73.6 inches | ||
| Height: | 47.8 inches / 1214.1 mm | ||
| Min. Ground Clearance: | 3.7 inches | ||
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Ground Clearance:
Rear Bumper to Ground |
9.2 inches | ||
| Overall Height: | 47.7 inches (Coupe) | ||
| Head Room: | Coupe: 37.8 inches | ||
| Shoulder Room: | 55.3 inches | ||
| Hip Room: | 54.2 inches | ||
| Leg Room: | 42.7 inches | ||
| Interior Passenger Volume: | 51.4 Cubic Feet | ||
| Interior Trunk Volume: | 25.0 Cubic Feet | ||
| Tire Size: |
P255/45ZR-17 (Front)
P275/40ZR-18 (Rear) (Goodyear Extended Mobility) |
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| Wheel Size: |
17" x 8.5" (Front)
18" x 9.5" (Rear) |
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| Wheel Type: | Cast Aluminum, Front and Rear | ||
| Recommended Tire Inflation: | Coupe: 35 PSI Front / Rear | ||
| Manual Six Speed Transmission: |
1st Gear 2.66:1
2nd Gear 1.78:1 3rd Gear 1.30:1 4th Gear 1.00:1 5th Gear .74:1 6th Gear .50:1 Reverse Gear 2.90:1 |
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| Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Transmission: |
1st Gear 3.06:1
2nd Gear 1.63:1 3rd Gear 1.00:1 4th Gear 0.70:1 Reverse Gear 2.29:1 |
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Axle Ratio Automatic Transmission: |
2.73:1 (3.15:1 Optional) | ||
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Axle Ratio Manual Transmission: |
3.42:1 | ||
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Final Drive Ratio Automatic Transmission: |
1.91:1 (2.21:1 Optional) | ||
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Axle Ratio Manual Transmission: |
1.71:1 | ||
| Turbo Hydra-Matic (Automatic) Type: |
Hydra-Matic Rear Mounted
4-Speed Automatic w/Overdrive (4L60-E) |
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| Manual Transmission: |
Borg-Warner
6-Speed Manual (T56) |
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| Standard Fuel Tank Capacity: | 19.1 Gallons | ||
| Battery, Cold Cranking Amps: | 600 | ||
| EPA Fuel Economy: |
Manual Transmission
18 MPG (City) / 28 MPG (Highway) Automatic Transmission 17 MPG (City) / 25 MPG (Highway) |
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| Maximum Cruising Range: | 534.8 Miles (City) / 477.5 Miles (Highway) | ||
| Steering Ratio: | 16.1:1 | ||
| Steering Turns, Lock to Lock: | 2.66 | ||
| Turning Diameter (curb to curb): | 38.5 feet | ||
| Turning Diameter (wall to wall): | 40.26 feet | ||
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Turning Diameters:
Outside Front |
41.3 feet (Wall to Wall)
40.0 feet (Curb to Curb) |
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| Steering Wheel Diameter: | N/A | ||
| Weight: |
3,229 lbs. (Automatic)
3,217 lbs. (Manual) |
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| Designation: | LS1 |
| Type: | 90° V8, Pushrod, OHV (overhead Valve) |
| Displacement: | 5.6 liters / 346 cubic inches |
| Bore / Stroke: | 3.90 inches (99.06 mm.) / 3.62 inches (91.95 mm.) |
| Horsepower: | 345 hp @ 5,600 RPM |
| Torque: | 350 lbs. - ft. @ 4,400 RPM |
| Fuel Induction System: | Sequential Fuel Injection |
| Fuel Requirement: | Premium Unleaded |
| Redline (RPM): | 6,000 |
| Compression Ratio: | 10.1:1 |
| Alternator: | 50 Amps (idle), 120 Amps Maximum |
| Cylinder Head Material: | Cast Aluminum |
| Cylinder Block Material: | Cast Aluminum |
| Engine Oil Capacity: | 6.5 Quarts, with filter |
| Engine Coolant Capacity: | 11.4 Quarts |
| Emission Control System: |
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| Assembly Site: | Romulus, MI |
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| Structure / Frame: | Integral Perimeter Frame with Center Backbone / All Welded Steel Body |
| Suspension - Front: |
Independent SLA (Sort Long Arm) forged aluminum upper and pressure-cast aluminum lower control arms; forged aluminum steering knuckle, transverse leaf spring and steel stabilizer bar, spindle offset.
Stabilizer Bar: Link/23.0 mm. (25.4 mm. with optional Z51 handling package) |
| Suspension - Rear: |
Independent five link design with toe and camber adjustment, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms and knuckle, transverse monoleaf spring and steel stabilizer bar and tie rods, tubular u-jointed metal matrix composite driveshafts
Stabilizer Bar: Ball joint link / 19.1 mm (27.1 mm with optional Z51 handling package) |
| Front Travel: | 90.0 mm full jounce, rebound |
| Rear Travel: | 96 mm full jounce, rebound |
| Spring, Front: |
Monoleaf, Filamount Wound Glass - Epoxy Composite
1152 mm x 90 mm Rate: FE1 - 77.2; FE45 - 79.8; FE3 - 92.2 n/M Rate at Wheel: FE1 - 18.5; FE45 - 18.7; FE3 - 20.0 n/M |
| Spring, Rear: |
Monoleaf, Filamount Wound Glass - Epoxy Composite
1152 mm x 90 mm Rate: FE1, FE45 - 103; FE3 - 92.2 n/M Rate at Wheel: FE1, FE45 - 18.7; FE3 - 25.2 n/M |
Brake Specs |
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| Type: | Power Assisted, Four Wheel Vented Disc with Four Wheel ABS |
| Total Swept Area: |
265 sq. in. (Front)
158 sq. in. (Rear) |
| Effective Area: |
22.3 sq. in. (Front)
8.7 sq. in. (Rear) |
| Rotor: |
Outer Working Diameter, Front: (325 mm.) 12.6 inches
Thickness, Front: (32 mm.) 1.26 inches Outer Working Diameter, Rear: (302.3 mm.) 11.8 inches Thickness, Rear: (26 mm.) 1.0 inches Type and Material: Vented, Gray Iron Vented (Front) HCE Iron Vented (Rear) |
| Anti-lock System: | Four Wheel (Bosch ABS V) |
| Parking Brake: | Internal |
| Parking Brake Drum Diameter: | 190 mm |
| Parking Brake Lining Size: | 400 mm (length) x 25 mm (width) x 3 mm (thickness) |
1997 Corvette Options
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| AAB | Memory Package | 6,186 (63.43%) | $150.00 |
| AG2 | Power Passenger Seat | 8,951 (91.79%) | $305.00 |
| AQ9 | Sport Seats | 6,711 (68.82%) | $625.00 |
| B34 | Floor Mats | 9,371 (96.09%) | $25.00 |
| B84 | Body Side Moldings | 4,366 (44.77%) | $75.00 |
| C2L | Dual Removable Roof Panels | 416 (4.27%) | $950.00 |
| CC3 | Removable Roof Panel, blue tint (coupe) | 7,213 (73.96%) | $650.00 |
| CJ2 | Electronic Dual Zone Air Conditioning | 7,999 (82.02%) | $365.00 |
| D42 | Luggage Shade and Parcel Net | 8,315 (85.26%) | $50.00 |
| F45 | Selective Real Time Damping, electronic | 3,094 (31.73%) | $1,695.00 |
| G92 | Performance Axle Ratio (Automatic only) | 2,739 (28.09%) | $100.00 |
| MN6 | 6-Speed Manual Transmission | 2,809 (28.80%) | $815.00 |
| NG1 | Massachusetts / New York Emissions | 677 (6.94%) | $170.00 |
| T96 | Fog Lamps | 8,829 (90.54%) | $69.00 |
| U1S | Remote Compact 12-Disc Changer | 4,496 (46.10%) | $600.00 |
| UN0 | Delco Stereo System with CD | 6,282 (64.42%) | $100.00 |
| V49 | Front License Plate Frame | 2,258 (23.15%) | $15.00 |
| YF5 | California Emissions | 885 (9.08%) | $170.00 |
| Z51 | Performance Handling Package | 1,077 (11.04%) | $350.00 |
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Total Production:
9,752
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 346 cu. in. 345 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $37,495.00. |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | ||
| 10 | Arctic White | 1,341 (13.75%) | Black / Light Gray / Red | ||
| 13 | Sebring Silver Metallic | 2,164 (22.19%) | Black / Light Gray / Red | ||
| 23 | Nassau Blue Metallic | 292 (2.99%) | Black / Light Gray / Red | ||
| 41 | Black | 2,393 (24.54%) | Black / Light Gray / Red | ||
| 53 | Light Carmine Red Metalli | 381 (3.91%) | Black / Light Gray | ||
| 70 | Torch Red | 3,026 (31.03%) | Black / Light Gray / Red | ||
| 87 | Fairway Green Metallic | 155 (1.59%) | Black / Light Gray / Red | ||
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Notes: Listed are recommended color combinations but any combination was possible. |
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