1998 CORVETTE

In its 45th year, the Corvette returned to offering convertible and coupe models with the debut of a "top-less" version of the C5 Corvette.

The convertible's glass rear window was heated and the top had an "express-down" feature that released the tonneau cover and automatically lowered the windows part way at the touch of a button.
New-for-1998 was a magnesium wheel option featuring lightweight wheels with a unique bronze tone.
Standard features included stainless steel exhaust system; Extended Mobility Tires capable of running for 200 miles with no air pressure; dual heated electric remote breakaway outside rearview mirrors; daytime running lamps; and five-mph front and rear bumpers.
The LS1 V-8 and four-speed automatic transmission were again the standard offering, with the T56 six-speed manual transmission optional.
Corvettes were available in Arctic White; Sebring Silver Metallic; Nassau Blue Metallic; Black; Light Carmine Red Metallic; Torch Red; Magnetic Red II Clear Coat; and Fairway Green Metallic.
Leather seats were standard and came in Black; Yellow; Light Oak; Light Gray; and Firethorn Red.
Convertible tops came in Black, Light Oak, and White.

V.I.N. NUMBERS

The serial number [Vehicle Identification Number -- VIN] was stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.
The coupe serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY22G*W5100001 to 1G1YY22G*W5131069
The convertible serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY32G*W5100001 to 1G1YY32G*W5131069

Position	Character	Description
1	1	US built
2	G	General Motors product
3	1	Chevrolet Motor Division vehicle
4 & 5	YY	Corvette
6	2 or 3	Body style number 2 = Two door hatchback style 07, 08, 77, or 87 3 = Two-door convertible GM body style 67
7	2 or 4	2=Active manual belts with driver and passenger inflatable restraint system 4=Active manual belts with frontal and side-impact driver and front passenger inflatable restraint system
8	G	LS1 5.7-liter (346 cu. in) Sequential multiport-fuel-injection (SFI) V8
9	?	A check digit that calculates the characters in the serial number and gives it a single digit code and can be used to verify that the serial number is legitimate
10	W	The model year where 1998
11	5	Bowling Green, KY
12-17	100001 and up	production sequence for coupes and convertibles

Model	Model No.	Body/Style No.	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
Coupe	1Y	Y07	2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger	$37,495	3245	19,235
Convertible	1Y	Y67	2-dr. Convertiple - 2 passenger	$44,425	3246	11,849

Feature	Standard Engine (RPO LS1)
Type	V-8, 90-degree Overhead valve
Block	Cast aluminum block and cylinder head
Displacement	346 cid (5.7 liters)
Bore & Stroke	3.90" x 3.62"
Compression ratio	10.1:1
Brake horsepower	345 @ 5600
Torque	350 lb-ft @ 4400
Main bearing	five
Valve lifters	hydraulic, two valves per cylinder
Fuel supply	Sequential Multi-port injection (MPI) system

Four Speed Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission (TMH 700-R4) with floor-mounted gear shifter
Six-speed Borg-Warner Manual with floor-mounted gear shifter

Feature	Coupe & Convertible
Wheelbase	104.5 inches (2.654 m)
Overall length	179.7 inches (4.564 m)
Overall width	73.6 inches (1.869 m)
Overall height	47.7 inches (1.212 m)
Front tread	62.0 inches (1.575 m)
Rear tread	62.1 inches (1.577 m)
Standard Tires Front/Rear	P245/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT / P275/40ZR-18 Goodyear Eagle GT
Steering	rack and pinion (power assisted)
Front suspension	Independent SLA forged-aluminum upper and lower control arms and steering knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel stabilizer bar, and spindle offset.
Rear suspension	Independent five-link design with tow and camber adjustment, cast-aluminum upper and lower control arms and knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel tie rods and stabilizer bar, and tubular U-jointed metal matrix composite driveshaft.
Brakes	Antilock four-wheel power disc
Body construction	Fiberglass; integral perimeter frame with center backbone/all-welded steel body frame construction
Fuel tank	19.1 US Gal (15.9 Imp Gal) (72 liters)

RPO AAB	Memory package to recall settings for outside rearview mirrors radio power seats heating-ventilation and air-conditioning Controls	$150
RPO AG2	Power six-way passenger seat	$305
RPO AQ9	Sport seats	$625
RPO B34	Front floor mats	$25
RPO B84	Body side moldings	$75
RPO CC3	Roof panel with blue tint	$650
RPO C2L	Dual body color-keyed roof panel and blue transparent roof panel	$950
RPO CJ2	Dual-zone air conditioning	$365
RPO D42	Luggage shade and cargo net	$50
RPO F45	Continuously Variable Real Time Damping, not available with RPO ZS1 package	$1695
RPO G92	Performance axle ratio, not available with six-speed manual transmission	$100
RPO JL4	Active-handling system	$500
RPO MN6	Six-speed manual transmission	$815
RPO NG1	Massachusetts/New York emissions requirements	$170
RPO N73	Custom magnesium wheels	$3,000
RPO T96	Fog lamps	$65
RPO UNO	Delco-Bose music system	$100
RPO UlS	Remote CD changer	$600
RPO V49	Front license plate frame	$15
RPO CYF	California emissions system	$170
RPO Z4Z	Indy Pace Car package with automatic transmission	$5,039
RPO Z4Z	Indy Pace Car package with manual transmission	$5,804
RPO Z51	Performance handling package with Bilstein adjustable Ride-Control system	$350

1998 Corvette Notes

Model-year production was 31,084 units.
For the fourth time (1978, 1986, 1995,1998), a Corvette was selected to pace the Indianapolis 500 with Indy 500 veteran Parnelli Jones driving the purple and yellow pace car.
Corvette made its long-awaited return to Trans-Am racing successful by placing first in the 1998 season-opening event on the street circuit at Long Beach, California, in the No.8 AutoLink Corvette driven by veteran road racer Paul Gentilozzi.
A total of 1,163 Corvettes had the Indy Pace Car package.

1998 Corvette