FIFTH GENERATION MODEL OVERVIEWS
The fifth-generation Chevrolet Corvette (1997–2004) represented a decisive leap forward, redefining America’s sports car through uncompromising engineering and world-class performance. Developed with a clean-sheet philosophy, the C5 Corvette introduced a hydroformed frame, rear-mounted transaxle for near-perfect weight distribution, and the all-new LS-series V8—advancements that transformed the Corvette into a legitimate global performance benchmark. Lighter, stiffer, and dramatically more refined than its predecessor, the C5 excelled on the street and dominated on the track, with endurance-racing success reinforcing its credibility. By blending cutting-edge technology with everyday usability, the C5 Corvette firmly established the modern Corvette formula and set the trajectory for the high-performance models that followed.
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1997 CORVETTE OVERVIEW
The 1997 Corvette launched the all-new C5—and a true reset for America’s sports car. With…
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1998 CORVETTE OVERVIEW
The 1998 Corvette proved the C5 revolution was no fluke. With the debut of the…
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1999 Corvette Overview: The Year the C5 Found Its Full Identity
For 1999, Chevrolet did more than update the C5 Corvette. It completed the lineup, introduced…
