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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2002 Corvette Specifications for the Coupe, Convertible, and ZO6 Hardtop

2002 Corvette Specifications for the Coupe, Convertible, and ZO6 Hardtop

2002 Corvette Information, C5 Corvette Information, Corvette Specifications
2002 Corvette Specifications: Engines, transmissions, chassis/suspension, brakes wheel/tires dimensions interior capacities. Kathi Richardson's 2002 at the Corvette Chevy Expo in Galveston Texas. We take a look back at the 2002 Corvette Specifications for the Coupe, Convertible, and ZO6 hardtop. The engines, transmissions, chassis/suspension, brakes, wheel/tires, dimensions, interior capacity, and fuel economy specs were listed here in this article which appeared in the August 2001 issue of Vette Vues Magazine. So let us take a quick glance back at the 2002 Corvette Specifications. New for 2002 C5 Corvette The C5 Corvette was released with the 1997 model year and ran through the 1996 models. LS6 engine (Z06 model) receives a 20 horsepower increase, to 405 hp, and receives15 foot-pounds more torque for a total of 400 lbs. ft. of torque.Revised rear…
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C5 CORVETTE BODY KITS (PART 4 IN THE SERIES)

C5 CORVETTE BODY KITS (PART 4 IN THE SERIES)

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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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OVRKL 2002 Custom Corvette Z06

OVRKL 2002 Custom Corvette Z06

2002 Corvette Information, C5 Corvette Information, Corvette Chevy Expo, Corvette Features
2002 Custom Corvette Z06 - One Wild Ride! OVRKL 2002 Custom Corvette Z06 Photographers: Mark Jenkins & Luke Bhothipiti This is a story about a man and his 2002 Custom Corvette Z06 that has gone from a daily driver with 113,000 miles on it, to Best of Show Corvette at the 2012 Corvette Chevy Expo. Chris Johnson, an 11th-generation Texan, ordered her up new. Chris, only 24 years old, was fresh out of graduate school when he decided he wanted to buy a Corvette. He picked his new 2002 ZO6 Corvette up at the National Corvette Museum in Bowling Green, KY, and drove her back to Texas. This particular Corvette has led a busy life under his care. Chris, greatly enjoying his car, has driven it as far west as…
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2002 Indianapolis 500 Corvette Pace Car is a 2003 Vette

2002 Indianapolis 500 Corvette Pace Car is a 2003 Vette

2002 Corvette Information, 2003 Corvette Information, C5 Corvette Information
A 2003 Vette will be the 2002 Indianapolis 500 Corvette Pace Car We are looking back at a press release for the 2002 Indy 500 Corvette Pace Car that paced the 86th Indy 500 on May 26, 2022. We also have some press photos from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Exterior Color: 50th Anniversary RedInterior Color: 50th Anniversary Shale 2003 Chevy Corvette86th Indy 500May 26, 2002 - Photo Credit Indy Speedway The 2002 Indianapolis 500 Corvette Pace Car was driven by actor Jim Caviezel. - Photo Credit Indy Speedway 2002 Indianapolis 500 Corvette Pace Car - 2002 marked the 13th time that a Chevrolet served as the Indy 500 pace car, the most appearances by any brand. Photo Credit Indy Speedway 2002 Indianapolis 500 Corvette Pace Car - Photo Credit Indy Speedway 2002…
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