1997 Corvette specifications, including engine, drivetrain, dimensions, brakes, suspension, colors, wheels, performance numbers, paint codes and more.
| Dimensions |
| Wheelbase (in.) |
104.5 |
| Track Frt/Rear (in.) |
62.0 / 62.1 |
| Length (in.) |
179.7 |
| Width (in.) |
73.6 |
| Height (in.) |
47.7 |
| Frontal Area (in.) |
NA |
| Ground Clearance (in.) (minimum) |
3.7 |
| Curb
Weight (lbs) |
3,229 (auto.trans.)
3,218 (man.trans.) |
| Weight-to-power ratio (lbs:hp) |
9.4:1 (auto.trans.)
9.3:1 (man.trans.) |
| Coefficient of Drag |
0.29 |
| Weight Dist. F/R (%) |
51.4 / 48.61 |
| Coolant Capacity (qt.) |
11.4 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal.) |
19.1 |
| Oil Capacity (qt.) (w/ filter) |
6.5 |
| Engine
Specifications |
| Type |
Overhead valve, pushrod V8, cast aluminum block
and heads, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore |
3.90 in. |
| Stroke |
3.62 in. |
| Displacement |
5.68 Liters |
| Compression
Ratio |
10.1:1 |
| Horsepower |
345 bhp @ 5600 rpm |
| Torque |
350 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Redline (RPM) |
6,000 |
| Induction System |
Sequential Fuel Injection |
| Valvetrain |
Hydraulic roller lifters |
| Miscellaneous |
| Brakes |
| Type |
4-wheel, Bosch Anti-Lock Brakes |
| Front Rotors (diam. x thickness)(mm) |
325 x 32 |
| Rear Rotors (diam. x thickness)(mm) |
305 x 26 |
| Tires / Wheels |
| Tire Type |
Goodyear EMT |
| Front Tires |
P245/40ZR-17 |
| Rear Tires |
P275/40ZR-18 |
| Wheel Type |
Cast Aluminum |
| Front Wheel Size (in.) |
17 x 8.5 |
| Rear Wheel Size(in.) |
18 x 9.5 |
| Transmission |
| |
Automatic |
Manual |
| Type |
4-Speed Automatic |
6-Speed Borg-Warner |
| Gear Ratios |
|
|
| 1st |
3.06 |
2.66 |
| 2nd |
1.630 |
1.78 |
| 3rd |
1.00 |
1.30 |
| 4th |
0.7 |
1.00 |
| 5th |
NA |
0.74 |
| 6th |
NA |
0.50 |
| Reverse |
2.29 |
2.90 |
| Axle Ratio |
2.73 (3.15 opt.) |
3.42 |
| Final Drive Ratio |
1.91 (2.21 opt.) |
1.71 |
| Paint Codes |
| RPO Code |
Color |
Valspar Code |
PPG Code |
DuPont Code |
RM Code |
SW Code |
MS Code |
Azko Code |
WA Code |
| 10U |
Arctic White |
W243 |
4185 |
B8949 |
19005 |
40911 |
- |
GMA89:10 |
9567 |
| 13U |
Sebring Silver Metallic |
S057 |
3822 |
D8590 |
21787 |
35369 |
- |
GMA35:13S |
9021 |
| 23U |
Nassau Blue Metallic |
L3182 |
5215 |
B9773 |
27001 |
54111 |
- |
GMA97:23 |
348D |
| 41U |
Black |
K090 |
9700 |
F02H |
13572 |
33756 |
3069 |
GMA78:19 |
8555 |
| 53U |
Light Carmine Red Metallic |
R2127 |
5219 |
B9723 |
27005 |
52974 |
- |
GMA97:53 |
307D |
| 70U |
Torch Red |
R311 |
4230 |
B9008 |
20002 |
42027 |
- |
GMA91:70 |
9075 |
| 87U |
Fairway Green Metallic |
G1992 |
5250 |
B9729 |
27000 |
53516 |
- |
GMA97:87 |
309D |