C5 Corvette Overview and Specs – What you want to know

C5 Corvette Overview and Specs – What you want to know

C5 Corvette Overview: The 5th Generation Corvette That Ran From 1997-2004 1997 C5 Corvette Instrument Panel Are you thinking about getting a C5 Corvette but need to know more before you buy? You've come to the right place. Check out our C5 Corvette Overview and Specs to learn more about the fifth-generation Corvette, which ran from 1997-2004. The 5th generation Corvette pushed the entire Corvette brand into the 21st century. With modern technology, a redesigned powertrain, and an active handling system, Chevrolet went all out to create one of the most impressive American sports cars at the time. While the C5 was incredibly impressive on the road, it was also a fairly economical car for its segment. This was emphasized by its surprising EPA rating of 18 miles to the gallon, which…
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11Feb 2022 by controllers
C5 CORVETTE BODY KITS (PART 4 IN THE SERIES)

C5 CORVETTE BODY KITS (PART 4 IN THE SERIES)

1997 Corvette Information, 1998 Corvette Information, 1999 Corvette Information, 2000 Corvette Information, 2001 Corvette Information, 2002 Corvette Information, 2003 Corvette Information, 2004 Corvette Information, C5 Corvette Information, Corvette History, Corvette News and Archives Category
THE HISTORICAL EVOLUTION of C5 CORVETTE BODY KITS (PART 4 IN THE SERIES) We are taking a look at the C5 Corvette body kits from 1996-to 2004. If you love Corvette, you'll love this! Wayne Ellwood shares the evolution in customing the C5 Corvettes. See how designers have been customizing cars as long as there have been cars to customize. This will give you a better understanding of what went into designing these body kits as well as how they changed from one year to the next. Check out the latest post from Vette Vues now! C5 CORVETTE BODY KITS The history of Corvette C5 body kitsCustomizing Your C5 RideIncluded are specific examples from the C5 Body Kit historyFind out how custom shops turned to Corvette as their platformFrom extensive…
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23Oct 2017 by vettevues
C5 Corvette Tiger Shark Body Kit

C5 Corvette Tiger Shark Body Kit

2001 Corvette Information, C5 Corvette Information, Corvette History
In the December 2017 issue of Vette Vues Magazine Scott Teeters looks at the history of the "2001 Tiger Shark Concept Corvette".  In his article, he mentions that there are aftermarket full-body kits for C5 Corvettes available.   I happened to run across a press release for one of these kits dated June 24, 2015 and thought you might enjoy reading it. Here is the Corvette Tiger Shark Body Kit press release... C5 Corvette Tiger Shark Body Kit Now Available Through Detroit-based Innovative Vehicle Solutions for 1997-2004 Corvettes Re-release of famed Tiger Shark Kit that has been out of circulation for many years June 24, 2015 – Tiger Shark is back, and is being exposed to the public for the first time in over a decade at Bloomington Gold – where special re-launch pricing…
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16Jan 2017 by vettevues
C5 Corvette Production Totals | Vette Vues Magazine

C5 Corvette Production Totals | Vette Vues Magazine

1997 Corvette Information, 2001 Corvette Information, C5 Corvette Information, Corvette History, Corvette Production Numbers
In this blog, we will look at the C5 Corvette Production Totals.  The C5 Chevrolet Corvette was produced by Chevrolet from 1997 through 2004 model years. [caption id="attachment_3637" align="aligncenter" width="640"] 1997 Chevrolet C5 Corvette Coupe. As we look at the C5 Corvette Production Totals we see that there were 9,752 1997 Corvette Coupes produced. The base Corvette sold for $37,495.[/caption] The C5 Chevrolet Corvette was produced by Chevrolet from 1997 through 2004 model years. In this post, is a pdf file with the C5 Corvette Production Totals. NOTE: This will take a few seconds to load the PDF file. [pdf-embedder url="https://vette-vues.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/C5-Production-Totals.pdf" title="C5 Production Numbers"]C5 Production Totals The fifth generation Corvette started with the 1997 model year. The 5th generation Corvette had an all new body, chassis, and interior. Even the…
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