Not Your Uncle’s Corvette – The Chevrolet Corvette for 1998
The restyled Corvette Base is equipped with a 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a Borg Warner six-speed transmission. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1997 version.
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.
Statistics
The dimensions of the Corvette Base are 73.60 inches wide by 179.70 inches long. It sits 47.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 104.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The retail price (MSRP) was $37,995 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $33,246. This price was average compared to the industry average price for a 2-door Hatchback.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1998 Corvette is a SFI system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The Corvette Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 – 18 MPG driving in the city and 25 – 27 when it came to highway driving. The gas-powered Corvette is a non-hybrid car.
Parting Shots
The 1998 model year was very successful for the Chevrolet Corvette. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.