More About the 1999 Corvette
1999 Corvette
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Body Specs |
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| Model Code: |
1YY07 (Coupe)
1YY67 (Convertible) 1YY37 (Hardtop) |
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| 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 (Coupe)
47.7 inches / 1211.5 mm (Convertible) 47.9 inches / 1216.7 mm (Hardtop) |
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| Min. Ground Clearance: | 3.7 inches | ||
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Ground Clearance:
Rear Bumper to Ground |
9.2 inches | ||
| Head Room: |
Coupe: 37.9 inches / 955.0 mm
Convertible: 37.6 inches / 955.0 mm Hardtop: 37.8 / 959.5 mm |
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| 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 | ||
| Cargo Capacity: |
24.8 Cubic Feet /
704.1 Liters (Coupe) 13.9 Cubic Feet / 394.7 Liters (Convertible, Top Up) 11.2 Cubic Feet / 318.0 Liters (Convertible, Top Down) N/A (Hardtop) |
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| 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 | ||
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Recommended
Tire Inflation: |
Coupe: 35 PSI Front / Rear | ||
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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 | ||
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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 | ||
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Steering Turns,
Lock to Lock: |
2.66 | ||
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Turning Diameters,
Outside Front: |
41.3 feet (Wall to Wall)
39.0 feet (Curb to Curb) |
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| Steering Wheel Diameter: | 15 inches (380 mm) | ||
| Weight: |
3,247 lbs. (Convertible)
3,172 lbs. (Coupe) |
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Engine Specs |
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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: |
Three Way Catalyst
Air Injection Reactor (AIR) Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) |
| Assembly Site: | Romulus, MI |
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| Type: | Coil-Near Plug |
| Coil Manufacturer: | Nippondenso |
| Coil Model: | 5-09970-456 |
| Spark Plug Manufacturer: | Delphi |
| Spark Plug Model: | 41-952; Part No. 25171803 |
| Spark Plug Thread: | 14.0 mm |
| Spark Plug Tightening Torque: | 7 - 15 lb. ft. |
| Spark Plug Gap: | 1.5mm (0.060 inch) |
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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 |
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Weight to Power Ratio
Automatic Transmission: |
9.4 lbs.:hp |
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Weight to Power Ratio
Manual Transmission: |
9.3 lbs.:hp |
| Frontal Area: | N/A |
| Coefficient of Drag: |
0.29 (Coupe)
0.32 Convertible |
| Specific Output: | 60.53:1 (hp / liter) |
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0 - 60 MPH:
Manual Transmission |
4.72 seconds |
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0 - 60 MPH:
Automatic Transmission |
5.05 seconds |
| Top Speed: | 172 MPH |
| 1/4 Mile Acceleration: |
13.36 Seconds
109.4 MPH |
| Lateral Acceleration: | 0.93 g |
| Braking, 60 - 0 MPH: | 125 feet |
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) |
1999 Corvette Options
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| 86U | Magnetic Red Metallic Paint (coupe and convertible) | 2,733 (8.21%) | $500.00 |
| AAB | Memory Package (coupe and convertible) | 23,829 (71.62%) | $150.00 |
| AG1 | Power Driver Seat (hardtop) | 3,716 (11.17%) | $305.00 |
| AG2 | Power Passenger Seat (coupe and convertible) | 27,089 (81.42%) | $305.00 |
| AP9 | Parcel Net (hardtop) | 2,738 (8.23%) | $15.00 |
| AQ9 | Sports Seats (coupe and convertible) | 27,089 (81.42%) | $305.00 |
| B34 | Floor Mats | 32,706 (98.30%) | $25.00 |
| B84 | Body Side Moldings | 19,348 (58.15%) | $75.00 |
| C2L | Dual Removable Roof Panels (coupe) | 6,307 (18.96%) | $950.00 |
| CC3 | Removable Roof Panel, blue tint (coupe) | 5,235 (15.73%) | $650.00 |
| CJ2 | Dual Zone Air Conditioning | 25,672 (77.16%) | $365.00 |
| D42 | Luggage Shade and Parcel Net (coupe) | 18,058 (54.28%) | $50.00 |
| F45 | Selective Real Time Damping (coupe and convertible) | 7,515 (22.59%) | $1,695.00 |
| G92 | Performance Axle (3.15 ratio for automatic) | 14,525 (43.66%) | $100.00 |
| JL4 | Active Handling System | 20,174 (60.64%) | $500.00 |
| MN6 | 6-Speed Manual Transmission (coupe and convertible) | 13,729 (41.27%) | $825.00 |
| N37 | Telescopic Steering, Power (coupe and convertible) | 16,847 (50.64%) | $350.00 |
| N73 | Magnesium Wheels | 2,029 (6.10%) | $3,000.00 |
| T82 | Twilight Sentinel (coupe and convertible) | 18,895 (56.79%) | $60.00 |
| T96 | Fog Lamps | 28,546 (85.80%) | $69.00 |
| TR9 | Lighting Package (hardtop only) | 3,037 (9.13%) | $95.00 |
| U1S | Remote Compact 12-Disc Changer | 16,997 (51.09%) | $600.00 |
| UN0 | Delco Stereo System with CD | 20,442 (61.44%) | $100.00 |
| UV6 | Head Up Instrument Display | 19,034 (57.21%) | $375.00 |
| UZ6 | Bose Speaker Package (hardtop) | 3,348 (10.06%) | $820.00 |
| V49 | Front License Plate Frame | 17,742 (53.33%) | $15.00 |
| YF5 | California Emissions | 3,336 (10.03%) | $170.00 |
| Z51 | Performance Handling Package; Hardtop included RPO Z51. | 10,244 (30.79%) | $350.00 |
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Total Production:
33,270
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 346 cu. in. 345 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $39,171.00. |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | |
| 10 | Arctic White | 2,756 (8.28%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak / Red | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 11 | Light Pewter Metallic | 6,164 (18.53%) | Black / Light Gray / Red | Black / White | |
| 13 | Sebring Silver Metallic | 3,510 (10.55%) | Black / Light Gray / Red | Black / White | |
| 23 | Nassau Blue Metallic | 1,034 (3.11%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 28 | Navy Blue Metallic | 1,439 (4.33%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 41 | Black | 7,235 (21.75%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak /Red | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 70 | Torch Red | 8,361 (25.13%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 86 | Magnetic Red Metallic | 2,733 (8.21%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak | Black / Light Oak / White | |
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Notes: Listed are recommended color combinations but any combination was possible. All colors were available with the hardtop except codes 13 and 86. The Hardtop was limited to a black interior. |
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