1998 Corvette Convertible

For the first time since 1962, the Corvette Convertible has a trunk, and experts agree…. It's the best Corvette yet!!

Base Price: $44,990

1998 Corvette Convertible Specifications:


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Wheel Base 104.5
Tread Width (Front/Rear) 62.0 / 62.1
Overall Length 179.7
Overall Width 73.6
Height 47.7
Ground Clearance 3.7
Overhang (Front/Rear) 38.8 / 35.7
Curb Weight 3,246 lbs.
Cargo Capacity Top Up 13.9 Cubic Ft.
Cargo Capacity Top Down 11.2 Cubic Ft.
Fuel Capacity 19.1 Gallons
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TRANSMISSIONS
Automatic M30 Hydra-Matic, Rear Mounted four speed with OD
Manual Borg-Warner, Rear Mounted Six-Speed T56
Axle Ratio Automatic: Std. 2.73 Opt. 3.25
Six-Speed: 3.42
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BRAKES
Type Four Wheel Disk Bosch ABS V Anti-Lock
Rotor Diameter / Width Front 325 x 32 mm
Rotor Diameter / Width Rear 305 x 26 mm
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WHEELS / TIRES
Tires Front P245/45ZR17 Goodyear Extended Mobility
Tires Rear P275/40ZR18 Goodyear Extended Mobility
Wheels Front 17 x 8 ˝ in. Cast Aluminum
Wheels Back 18 x 9 ˝ in Cast Aluminum
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STEERING
Type Speed-Sensitive, power assisted, magnetic variable effort
Ratio 16.1:1
Turns Lock to Lock 2.66
Turning Circle 40 Feet
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PERFORMANCE
0-60 MPH 5 Seconds (Estimated)
Top Speed 165 MPH
Lateral Acceleration (g's) 0.93
Coefficient of Drag 0.32

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