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: |
|
LS1 Engine
Specifications
|
| 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 |
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 |
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 |
|
|
WHEELS / TIRES |
| Tires Front |
P245/45ZR17
Goodyear Extended Mobility |
| Tires Rear |
P275/40ZR18
Goodyear Extended Mobility |
| Wheels Front |
17 x 8 ½ in.
Cast Aluminum |
| Wheels Back |
18 x 9 ½ in
Cast Aluminum |
STEERING |
| Type |
Speed-Sensitive,
power assisted, magnetic variable effort |
| Ratio |
16.1:1 |
| Turns Lock to
Lock |
2.66 |
| Turning Circle |
40 Feet |
PERFORMANCE |
| 0-60 MPH |
5 Seconds
(Estimated) |
|
|
| Top Speed |
165 MPH |
| Lateral
Acceleration (g's) |
0.93 |
| Coefficient of
Drag |
0.32 |
