Impressions of the Chevrolet Corvette for 2003

As time has gone by several things can be said about the Chevrolet Corvette series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 8-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.

Chevrolet Corvette Engine Specs

The Corvette Base is equipped with a General Motors 5.7 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 16 valves. The Chevrolet engine is mated to a General Motors 4-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

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.

Corvette Base Statistics

104.50 of wheelbase allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers. It sits a comfortable 47.70 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The dimensions of the Corvette Base are 179.70 inches long by 73.60 inches wide.

Cost is always a factor when looking at a car. The Chevrolet Corvette lists at $51,435 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $45,006. This price was in line with the industry standard price for a 2-door convertible.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2003 Corvette is a traditional SFI, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.00 gallons.

The 2003 Corvette gets 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 19 in the city. This is exceptional for a convertible car.

Conclusion

The 2003 model year was unsuccessful for the Chevrolet Corvette. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Base version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..