Facts about the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Base

The 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Base was introduced to compete in the hatchback market. There are 1 trim levels for the Corvette in 1999: . With two doors and spacious seating for two, the rear-wheel drive Corvette makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Hatchback market, including strong offerings from Nissan.

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 Borg Warner 6-speed Transmission. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Chevrolet.

The 1999 Corvette’s exceptional fuel system runs on gas. The fuel is regulated electronically, with a fuel-injected multi-port fuel injection style of design. The fuel capacity of the car is 19.10 gallons.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Corvette uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by leaf front springs and leaf in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the Corvette Base are 73.60 inches wide by 179.70 inches long. It sits 47.90 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.

The Chevrolet Corvette lists at $38,320 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $33,530.

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 1999 Corvette gets 28 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 in the city. This is subpar for a hatchback car.

What We Think of the Chevrolet Corvette

The 1998 model began the promise of the Chevrolet Corvette. The 1999 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.