The Lowdown: 1998 Chevrolet Corvette
By Thomas Brillstein
Introduction
The 1998 Corvette is manufactured in UNITED STATES for Chevrolet. It is Chevrolet's entry into the COUPE 2-DR market. It has a retail price of $37,995 USD in 1998.
Fuel Economy
The Corvette's standard 5.7L V8 OHV 16V engine weighs in at 17 - 18 miles/gallon city driving using a 19.10 gallon tank. This is average for its class.
Pricing
The Corvette retails for $37,995 USD with a invoice price of $33,246 USD for the base model with no options. A normal delivery charge of USD is also applicable. Additional options and trim levels can raise the price significantly.
Drivetrain
The Corvette comes standard with a 4-Speed Automatic Overdrive or 6-Speed Manual Overdrive transmission and is a rear-wheel drive vehicle. It has a curb weight of approximately lbs. The 4-Wheel ABS front brakes are Disc and the rear brakes are Disc.
Corvette Dimensions
The 1998 Corvette has standard length of 179.70 inches and a width of 73.60 inches. The Corvette rides 47.70 inches off the ground, with a clearance of inches. Front headroom is 37.90 inches.
The Ind front suspension gives the Corvette a radius of 40.00 inches. It uses 245/45R17 tires with a wheelbase of 104.50 inches.
Specs & Equipment
Normal equipment usually includes Power Door Locks, ABS Brakes, Driver Airbag, Passenger Airbag, Air Conditioning. Corvette optional equipment may include CD Player.
Exterior color choices include Arctic White, Black, Fairway Green Metallic, Light Carmine Red Metallic, Light Pewter Metallic, Medium Purple Pearl Metallic, Nassau Blue Metallic, Sebring Silver Metallic, Torch Red with interior choices of Black Leather, Firethorn Red Leather, Light Gray Leather, Light Oak Leather. The Corvette seats 2 people with 42.70 inches front leg room.
Warranty
The basic warranty period is months or miles. It also comes with a month/ mile drivetrain warranty. Extended warranties are available through the manufacturer. It is necessary to refer to the dealer to confirm all warranties.
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