Production for the ‘97 Corvette was low, mainly due to a shorter production run, but in 1998, GM tripled production from the previous model year, and introduced the C5 Convertible. Chevy sold a total of 31,084 cars in ‘98, and 11,849 of these were the new convertible.
The convertible marked the first time since 1962 that the Corvette was equipped with a traditional trunk. Its 13.9 cubic feet of storage space are easily accessible through the lid at the rear deck, and since the convertible top is not powered, plenty of trunk room remains even with the top down.
The 1998 Indianapolis 500 was paced by Corvette, and in celebration, GM continued its tradition of releasing pace car commemorative editions. The ‘98 pace car was a convertible painted purple. Its interior was black and yellow, and its wheels were painted yellow. RPO Z4Z was available with the manual transmission for $5,039, and 1,163 cars were sold.
The Active Handling System (RPO JL4) helped manage handling and traction during slippery road conditions, and through a computer system, applied specific amounts of brake force to individual wheels to eliminate wheel slippage, oversteer, and understeer, regardless of how much throttle was applied.
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97-04 2pc Polished Stainless Headlight Bucket Covers Price:Special Price $40.49 Regular Price $44.99SKU: X-2082
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97-04 Polished Stainless Plenum Cover Price:Special Price $139.49 Regular Price $154.99SKU: X-2083
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97-04 Stainless Polished Alternator Cover Price:Special Price $65.69 Regular Price $72.99SKU: X-2089
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97-04 Polished Stainless Radiator Cover Price:Special Price $202.49 Regular Price $224.99SKU: X-2090
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97-04 Polished Stainless Air Intake Duct Cover Price:Special Price $80.99 Regular Price $89.99SKU: X-2091
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97-04 Polished Stainless Belt Tension Cover Price:Special Price $67.49 Regular Price $74.99SKU: X-2092
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97-04 Polished Stainless Power Steering Throttle Body Cover Price:Special Price $161.99 Regular Price $179.99SKU: X-2093
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97-04 4pc Polished Stainless Flame Tail Light Grills Price:Special Price $139.49 Regular Price $154.99SKU: X-2094
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97-04 5th Brake Light Grill - Billet Style Stainless Price:Special Price $33.29 Regular Price $36.99SKU: X-2095
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97-04 5th Brake Light Grill - Ring Style Stainless Price:Special Price $33.29 Regular Price $36.99SKU: X-2096
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97-04 4pc Polished Stainless Tail Light Grills Price:Special Price $139.49 Regular Price $154.99SKU: X-2097
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97-04 4pc Polished Stainless Slotted Tail Light Grills Price:Special Price $139.49 Regular Price $154.99SKU: X-2098
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97-04 Stainless Exhaust Port Filler Panel - Stock Exhaust Price:Special Price $130.49 Regular Price $144.99SKU: X-2099
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97-04 Exhaust Port Filler Panel w/C5 Emblem - Stock Exhaust Price:Special Price $211.49 Regular Price $234.99SKU: X-2100
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97-04 Perforated Exhaust Port Filler Panel - Stock Exhaust Price:Special Price $211.49 Regular Price $234.99SKU: X-2102
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97-04 Exhaust Filler Panel - Borla w/Dual 4in Round Tips Price:Special Price $130.49 Regular Price $144.99SKU: X-2103
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97-04 Exhaust Filler Panel - Borla w/Quad Oval Tips Price:Special Price $130.49 Regular Price $144.99SKU: X-2104
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97-04 Diamond Plate Aluminum Floor Mats Price:Special Price $159.29 Regular Price $176.99SKU: X-2105
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97-04 2pc Perforated Stainless Vent Grilles Price:Special Price $80.99 Regular Price $89.99SKU: X-2109
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97-04 2pc Perforated Stainless Rear Vent Bumper Grilles Price:Special Price $80.99 Regular Price $89.99SKU: X-2110
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97-04 2pc Perforated Stainless Front Brake Vent Grilles Price:Special Price $80.99 Regular Price $89.99SKU: X-2111
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97-04 2pc Perforated Stainless Fog Light Grilles Price:Special Price $145.79 Regular Price $161.99SKU: X-2112
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97-04 Polished Stainless Door Jamb Covers Price:Special Price $202.49 Regular Price $224.99SKU: X-2117
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97-04 Polished Stainless Convertible Trunk Lid Price:Special Price $179.99 Regular Price $199.99SKU: X-2120
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97-04 Perforated Stainless Plenum Cover Price:Special Price $194.39 Regular Price $215.99SKU: X-2287
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97-04 Polished Stainless Master Cylinder Cover Price:Special Price $94.49 Regular Price $104.99SKU: X-2315
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97-04 Flamed Stainless 5th Brake Light Grill Price:Special Price $33.29 Regular Price $36.99SKU: X-2359
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97-04 Polished Stainless 2pc Emblem Rings Price:Special Price $38.69 Regular Price $42.99SKU: X-2360
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97-04 Polished Stainless Conv Waterfall Emblem Ring Price:Special Price $20.69 Regular Price $22.99SKU: X-2361