1997
Corvette C5 |
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T he C5 (Fifth
Generation) Corvette was scheduled for release in 1993, but internal problems
with GM, productions delays, and financial problems delayed it's introduction
until January of 1997. The result is a Corvette most call the best ever. The
1997 is the first totally new Corvette in history, even the 1953 used parts
intended for other automobiles. This Corvette has a totally new frame, engine,
and rear mounted transmission (a Corvette first). This combination provides near
equal weight distribution (51.4/48.6) with the automatic transmission. Wheel
size is 17 x 8.5 front, and 18 x 9.5 rear. Top speed is 172 MPH
Got an early productions C5? Check
here for special RPO Codes
1997 Options:
Code |
Description |
MSRP |
Quantity |
Percent
Of Build |
1YY07 |
Base Corvette Sport Coupe |
$37,495 |
9752 * |
100 |
AAB |
Memory Package |
150 |
6186 |
63.4 |
AG2 |
Power Passenger Seat |
305 |
8951 |
91.8 |
AQ9 |
Sport Seats |
625 |
6711 |
68.8 |
B34 |
Floor Mats |
25 |
9371 |
96.1 |
B84 |
Body Side Moldings |
75 |
4366 |
44.8 |
CC3 |
Removable Roof Panel Blue
Tint |
650 |
7213 |
74 |
CF7 |
Base Roof |
- |
2078 |
21.3 |
C2L |
Dual Removable Roof Panels |
950 |
416 |
4.7 |
CJ2 |
Dual Zone Air Conditioning |
365 |
7999 |
82 |
C60 |
Manual A/C |
- |
1753 |
18 |
CV3 |
Mexico |
- |
46 |
.5 |
D42 |
Security Shade |
50 |
8315 |
85.3 |
EXP |
Export |
|
426 |
4.4 |
FE1 |
Base Suspension |
- |
8675 |
89 |
FE3 |
Sport Suspension
(Included With Z51) |
- |
1077 |
11 |
FE9 |
Federal Emissions |
- |
8929 |
92.5 |
F45 |
Selective Real Time
Damping, Electronic |
1695 |
3094 |
37.1 |
G92 |
Performance Axle Ratio -
3.15:1 |
100 |
2739 |
28.1 |
GU2 |
Std.
Axle Ratio 2.73:1 MXO Auto |
- |
4204 |
43.1 |
GU6 |
Std.
Axle Ratio 3.42:1 Six Speed |
- |
2809 |
28.8 |
LS1 |
Std. 5.7 Liter SFI
Aluminum V8 |
- |
9752 |
100 |
MN6 |
Six Speed Manual
Transmission |
815 |
2809 |
28.8 |
MX0 |
M30-Automatic Transmission |
- |
6943 |
71.2 |
NG1 |
Massachusetts/New York
Emissions |
170 |
677 |
6.9 |
QD4 |
Standard Factory Aluminum
Wheels |
- |
9752 |
100 |
R8C |
NCM Customer Pickup |
- |
9 |
.1 |
T96 |
Fog Lamps |
69 |
8829 |
90.5 |
UN0 |
Stereo System Delco-Bose
with CD |
100 |
6282 |
64.4 |
U1S |
Remote Compact Disk
Changer |
600 |
4496 |
46.1 |
V49 |
Front License Plate Frame |
15 |
2258 |
23.2 |
XGG |
Front Tire - P245/45ZR17
BW SBR |
- |
9752 |
100 |
YGH |
Rear
Tire - P275/40ZR18 BW SBR |
- |
9752 |
100 |
YF5 |
California Emissions |
170 |
885 |
9.1 |
Z49 |
Canadian Options |
- |
325 |
2.4 |
Z51 |
Performance Handling
Package* |
350 |
1077 |
11 |
* Of the
1077 Z51 Optioned 1997 C5's, 629 had RPO MN6 Six Speed Manual,
and 448 were equiped with RPO M30 the Automatic Transmission
*45 Cars
were built and counted, but not sold.
VIN Numbers: 1G1YY22G1V5100001 through
1G1YY22G1V5109707
The 9th Digit is a check code, and varies.
The 8th Digit is the Engine Code (G=345.69ci 345hp LS1)
Suffix LS1 Engine
ZYC:
345.69ci 345hp AT |
ZYD:
350ci 345hp MT |
Block Number: 12550592
Head: 10215339
MT=Manual Trans, AT=Automatic Trans.
Base Engine: LS1- Displacement 5.665 liters or 345.69 cubic inches, V8 345hp
- Four Speed Automatic Standard
Colors:
Code |
Exterior |
Wheels |
Interior |
10U |
Arctic
White |
Alloy |
B-Lg-R |
13U |
Sebring
Silver Metallic |
Alloy |
B-Lg-R |
23U |
Nassau
Blue Metallic |
Alloy |
B-Lg-R |
41U |
Black |
Alloy |
B-Lg-R |
53U |
Light
Carmine Red Metallic |
Alloy |
B-Lg |
70U |
Torch
Red |
Alloy |
B-Lg-R |
87U |
Fairway
Green Metallic |
Alloy |
B-Lg-R |
Abbreviations: B=Black, Lg=Light Gray, R-Firethorn Red
Interior Codes: 193=Black 923=Light Gray 943=Firethorn Red
Interior-exterior
color combinations are recommended, but any color combination could be ordered.
1997 Model Year Build Statistics
Total Build - 9752 |
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|
|
Option Number |
Color |
Quantity |
% of Total Build |
Exterior
Colors |
|
|
|
10U |
Arctic White |
1341 |
13.7 |
13U |
Sliver |
2164 |
22.2 |
23U |
Nassau Blue Metallic |
292 |
3 |
41U |
Black |
2393 |
24.5 |
53U |
Light Carmine Red Metallic |
381 |
3.9 |
70U |
Torch Red |
3026 |
31 |
87U |
Fairway Green |
155 |
1.6 |
Interior
Colors |
|
|
|
19 I |
Black |
6481 |
66.5 |
92 I |
Pewter Interior |
2543 |
26.1 |
94 I |
Firethorn Red Interior |
728 |
7.5 |
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