This car on the left is a 1997 Corvette with the serial number #00001. That is when they debuted the Targa Top Corvette in 1997.
| 1997 Corvette Stats | |
| Vehicle Type | Front Engine, Rear-wheel Drive, 2 passenger, 2 door |
| Body | full length frame integral with fiberglass reinforced plastic |
| Curb weight | 2318 lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 104.5 in. |
| Width | 73.6 in. |
| Height | 47.7 in. |
| Ground Clearance | 3.7 in. |
| Weight Distribution | Front = 50%, Back = 49%. |
| Fuel Capacity | 19.1 Gallons |
| Oil Capacity | 6.5 Quarts |
| Engine | LS-1, V-8 aluminum block and heads |
| Displacement | 346 ci / 5680 c.c. |
| Horsepower | 345 h.p. @ 5,600 r.p.m. |
| Torque | 350 lb/ft. |
| Redline | 6,000 r.p.m. |
| Transmission | 6 Speed, or an automatic |
| Standing 1/4 mile | 13.3 Seconds @ 108 m.p.h. |
| Top Speed | 172 m.p.h., manufacturer estimated |
| Fuel Economy | 18 mpg City / 28 mpg Highway |
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1998 Corvette Stats |
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| Number Manufactured | 31,084 |
| Transmission | 6 speed manual, or automatic |
| 0-60 mph | 4.7 Seconds with a manual |
| Engine | LS1 5.7 Liter 16-Valve Aluminum V-8 |
| Displacement | 346 c.i.d. |
| Torque | 350 lb/ft. |
| Top Speed | 170 mph estimated |
| 1/4 mile | 12.69 seconds @112 mph |
| Horsepower | 345 @ 5600 r.p.m. |
This is the 1998 Convertible Corvette with the Serial #00001. This car won Motor Trend's Car of the Year Award.
This is the Fixed Roof Corvette that debuted in 1999 and it bears the Serial #00001. This car is only available with a 6-speed transmission. It is suppose to be more of a true sports car.
Pictures were taken by Gregory Hare.