Getting 25 – 27 Miles a Gallon: The Chevrolet Corvette for 2000
The 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Base was introduced to compete in the hatchback market. The Base is a member of a series of one trim levels for the Corvette which include Base. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Chevrolet. There is strong competition from vehicles from Hyundai.
Chevrolet Corvette Engine Specs
Chevrolet Corvette Engine Specs: The Corvette Base comes outfitted with a Chevrolet 5.7 liter, 8-cylinder motor that uses 16 valves. The engine, manufactured by General Motors, is teamed up with a Borg Warner 6-speed transmission. This arrangement has demonstrated to be an effective style for Chevrolet.
For the 2000 Corvette, the fuel delivery system is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 18.50 gallons.
The Corvette uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses leaf and leaf springs front and rear respectively.
Vehicle Statistics
The Corvette is 179.70 inches long, 73.60 inches wide, and 47.70 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 104.50 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
The Chevrolet Corvette lists at $39,280 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $34,370.
The standard warranty period for the Corvette is 36 months, or 36,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the hatchback market.
Fuel Efficiency
The Corvette Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 – 18 MPG driving in the city and 25 – 27 when it came to long-distance. The gas-powered Corvette is a non-green car.
We Think…
The 1999 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Corvette. The 2000 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Chevrolet hopes that the Corvette Base will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
There’s no doubt that Chevrolet is up to it’s old tricks with the Corvette? I’m hoping next year’s model is improved.