Last Year’s Convertible: The 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition

A lot has been said about the Chevrolet Corvette for 2003. As Chevrolet’s entry in the convertible market the Corvette (and in this case specically the 50th Anniversary Edition version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door Corvette is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Chevrolet as a brand in general.

Engine Performance

The Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition 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.

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

Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition 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 50th Anniversary Edition are 179.70 inches long by 73.60 inches wide.

The OEM suggested retail price (MSRP) was $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

For the 2003 Corvette, the fuel delivery system is a electronic SFI, using gasoline for fuel. A fuel-injected MFI configuration. The gas tank holds 18.00 gallons.

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

In Summary

Considering all factors the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette 50th Anniversary Edition was a rowsing. Chevrolet responded to critisims about the 2002 Corvette and made drastic changes. The result is better than the sum of its parts. Look for more from Chevrolet along these lines in the future.