The real star of the 1999 Corvette show was the new hardtop model. It’s MSRP was $394 cheaper than the coupe, and $6,802 cheaper than the Convertible from which it took its styling cues. The hardtop was eighty pounds lighter than the other two ‘vettes, and it included the manual transmission and Z51 suspension from the factory. It was essentially the convertible with a fixed hardtop, and since the top was always attached, it was 12% stiffer than the coupe (Corvette Black Book).
To help keep costs down on the hardtop, Chevy limited what options were available. Only five colors (white, Light Pewter, Nassau Blue, Black, and Torch Red) were available, and standard black interior was the only choice. The new for ‘98 telescoping steering wheel wasn’t available on the hardtop either, but RPO UV6, the heads-up display, was offered on all models as an $375 option.
In its first year, the hardtop only sold 4,031 cars. 18,078 coupes sold, and 11,161 convertibles moved off of dealer lots, bringing total production for the 1999 model year to 33,270.
-
97-04 Polished Stainless Conv Waterfall Emblem Ring Price:Special Price $20.69 Regular Price $22.99SKU: X-2361
-
97-04 Polished Stainless Emblem Inserts (8pc) Price:Special Price $38.69 Regular Price $42.99SKU: X-2362
-
97-04 Polished Stainless Inner Fender Accent Plates Price:Special Price $179.99 Regular Price $199.99SKU: X-2363
-
97-04 Polished Stainless Inner Fender Liners Price:Special Price $179.99 Regular Price $199.99SKU: X-2364
-
97-04 Laser Mesh Stainless Rear License Plate Frame Price:Special Price $211.49 Regular Price $234.99SKU: X-2389
-
97-04 Laser Mesh Stainless Front Marker Light Grills Price:Special Price $139.49 Regular Price $154.99SKU: X-2390
-
97-04 Laser Mesh Stainless Fog Light Grills Price:Special Price $179.99 Regular Price $199.99SKU: X-2391
-
97-04 Laser Mesh Stainless Front Brake Duct Grills Price:Special Price $98.99 Regular Price $109.99SKU: X-2392
-
97-04 Laser Mesh Stainless Rear Bumper Grills Price:Special Price $139.49 Regular Price $154.99SKU: X-2393
-
97-04 Laser Mesh Stainless Side Fender Grills Price:Special Price $98.99 Regular Price $109.99SKU: X-2394
-
97-04 Laser Mesh Stainless Tail Light Grills (4pc) Price:Special Price $251.99 Regular Price $279.99SKU: X-2395
-
97-04 Laser Mesh Stainless 5th Brake Light Grill Price:Special Price $40.49 Regular Price $44.99SKU: X-2396
-
-
97-04 Laser Mesh Stainless Exhaust Port Filler Panel Price:Special Price $251.99 Regular Price $279.99SKU: X-2447
-
97-04 Inside Mirror Stainless Trim w/Corvette (STD Mirror) Price:Special Price $40.49 Regular Price $44.99SKU: X-2453
-
97-04 Inside Mirror Stainless Trim w/C5 Emblem (STD Mirror) Price:Special Price $40.49 Regular Price $44.99SKU: X-2454
-
97-04 Exterior Mirror Stainless Trim w/Corvette Price:Special Price $80.99 Regular Price $89.99SKU: X-2455
-
97-04 Exterior Mirror Stainless Trim w/C5 Emblem Price:Special Price $80.99 Regular Price $89.99SKU: X-2456
-
97-04 C5 Flag Style Stainless 5th Brake Light Grill Price:Special Price $53.99 Regular Price $59.99SKU: X-2472
-
97-04 Inside Mirror Stainless Trim w/Corvette (auto-dim mirror) Price:Special Price $40.49 Regular Price $44.99SKU: X-2494
-
97-04 Inside Mirror Stainless Trim w/C5 Emblem (auto-dim mirror) Price:Special Price $40.49 Regular Price $44.99SKU: X-2495
-
97-04 5pc Executive Series Factory Cap Cover Set Price:Special Price $87.29 Regular Price $96.99SKU: X-2505