1999 CORVETTE

The fifth-generation Corvette, in its third model year, added a fixed-roof hardtop to the lineup that already consisted of coupe and convertible body styles.

• The fixed-roof Corvette was the first offered since the legendary second-generation Sting Rays of 1963-1967.
• The new hardtop Corvette featured body lines unique to that model and they subtly set it apart from the coupe and convertible.
• Its standard equipment included the six-speed manual transmission (an automatic transmission was not available), limited-slip rear axle with 3.42:1 ratio and Z51 suspension with stiff springs, large stabilizer bars and large mono-tube shock absorbers.
• The Z51 suspension was also optional on coupes and convertibles.
• All 1999 Corvettes were powered by the 345-hp 5.7-liter LS1 V-8.
• The coupe and convertible used the 4L60-E electronically-controlled four-speed automatic overdrive transmission, with the six-speed manual unit optional.
• New optional features for 1999 Corvette coupe and convertible models included a Heads-Up Display (HUD) system which projected key instrumentation readouts onto the windshield to allow drivers to view vehicle vitals without taking their eyes oft the road; Twilight Sentinel, with delayed shutoff of headlamps, allowed for exterior illumination after the ignition was turned off; and they also featured a power telescoping steering column that allowed drivers to more accurately tailor the position of the steermg wheel to their specific needs.
• Optional again on all 1999 Corvettes was the Active-Handling System (AHS).
• AHS operated in harmony with the anti-lock braking and traction-control systems to selectively apply any of the four brakes in an effort to help the driver counteract and diffuse dangerous handling characteristics such as oversteer and understeer
• The Corvette's standard equipment list included next-generation dual airbags; air conditioning; leather seating; power door locks and windows; a Passkey II theft-deterrent system; electronic speed control; an electronic Driver Information Center; and Remote Function Actuation with Remote Keyless Entry.
• Colors for 1999 CS Corvette coupes and convertibles were: Arctic White; Light Pewter Metallic; Sebring Silver Metallic; Nassau Blue Metallic; Navy Blue Metallic; Black; Torch Red; and Magnetic Red II Clearcoat.
• The fixed-roof hardtop came only in five colors: Artic White; Light Pewter Metallic; Nassau Blue; Black; and Torch Red.
• Leather interiors were standard and came in Black; Light Oak; Light Gray; and Red.
• Convertible tops were available in White, Black, and Light Oak.

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 Fixed roof hardtop serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY12G*X5100001 to 1G1YY12G*X5133283
• The coupe serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY22G*X5100001 to 1G1YY22G*X5133283
• The convertible serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY32G*X5100001 to 1G1YY32G*X5133283

• The 1999 Corvette exterior colors were:
  • 10U = Arctic White
  • 11U = Light Pewter Metallic
  • 13U = Sebring Silver Metallic
  • 23U = Nassau Blue Metallic
  • 28U = Navy Blue Metallic
  • 41U = Black
  • 70U = Torch Red
  • 86U = Magnetic Red II Clear Coat
• Upholstery Codes

IDENTIFICATION

Model	Model No.	Body/Style No.	Body Type	Factory Price	Shipping Weight	Production Total
Coupe	1Y	Y07	2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger	$39,171	3245	18,078
Hardtop	1Y	Y37	2-dr. Hardtop Coupe - 2 passenger	$38,777	3153	4,031
Convertible	1Y	Y67	2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger	$45,579	3246	11,161

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

• 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

CHASSIS

OPTIONS

HISTORICAL NOTES