Getting 25 - 27 Miles a Gallon: The Chevrolet Corvette for 1998
The Chevrolet Corvette is a 2-door car available at your Chevrolet dealer. The Corvette came in two configurations: Base and Indianapolis 500 Pace Car. The Base configuration is powered by the 5.7-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 25 - 27 highway miles and 17 - 18 city. The Corvette competes in the Hatchback market segment, in direct competition with Toyota.
Under the Hood
Standard equipment in the Corvette for 1997 and 1998 includes the 5.7 liter engine by General Motors, weighing in at 8 cylinders and sixteen valves. A 6-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the Chevrolet engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Hatchback arena.
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.
Vehicle Statistics
104.50 of wheelbase allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers. It sits 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.
Pricing is an important consideration when buy a car. The Chevrolet Corvette lists at $37,995 when new. The dealer cost on the car was $33,246. This price was high compared to the industry average price for a 2-door hatchback.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1998 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 19.10 gallons.
The Corvette Base received an fuel efficiency rating of 17 - 18 MPG driving in the city and 25 - 27 when it came to long-distance. The gas-powered Corvette is a non-hybrid car.
What We Think of the Chevrolet Corvette
The 1998 model year was telling year 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.