2000 CORVETTE

As in 1989, the hardtop was the "loss leader" model from a pricing and marketing standpoint, but the stripped-for-high-performance model from the enthusiast's view.

• "Still eliciting the passion of bargain-minded speed fiends, the Chevrolet Corvette delivers power, handling and style at a relatively reasonable price," said Motor Trend in its October 1999 "Complete Buyer's Guide 2000 & 2001 New Cars" issue.
• The Goodyear Eagle Fl tires and an upgraded version of the Z51 Performance Handling suspension package were offered with this model.
• A coupe and a convertible remained available.
• New exterior and interior color options were the main changes for 2000.
• A new five-spoke aluminum wheel design with an optional high-polish version was made available.
• The Corvette's standard equipment list again included
  • next-generation dual airbags
  • air conditioning
  • leather seating
  • power door locks and windows
  • Passkey II theft-deterrent system
  • electronic speed control
  • electronic Driver Information Center
  • Remote Function Actuation with Remote Keyless Entry
• Colors for 2000 Corvette C5 Coupes and Convertibles were:
  • Arctic White
  • Light Pewter Metallic
  • Sebring Silver Metallic
  • Nassau Blue Metallic
  • Navy Blue Metallic
  • Black
  • Torch Red
  • Millennium Yellow Clear Coat
  • Magnetic Red II Clear Coat
  • Dark Bowling Green Metallic
• Leather interiors were standard and came in
  • Black
  • Light Oak
  • Torch Red
  • Light Gray
• 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*Y5100001 to 1G1YY12G*Y5133682
• The coupe serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY22G*Y5100001 to 1G1YY22G*Y5133682
• The convertible serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY32G*Y5100001 to 1G1YY32G*Y5133682

• The 2000 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
  • 79U = Millennium Yellow Clear Coat
  • 86U = Magnetic Red II Clear Coat
  • 91U = Dark Bowling Green Metallic
• 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	$39,475	3245	18,113
Hardtop	1Y	Y37	2-dr. Hardtop - 2 passenger	$38,900	3173	2,090
Convertible	1Y	Y67	2-dr. Convertible - 2 passenger	$45,900	3248	13,479

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

• RPO 1SA coupe and convertible base equipment group (no-cost option).
• RPO AAB Memory package to recall settings for out-side rearview mirrors, radio, power seats and heat-ing/ventilation and air-conditioning controls for coupe and convertible ($150).
• RPO AG1 Power six-way passenger seat, hardtop only ($305).
• RPO AP9 Parcel net, hardtop only ($15).
• RPO AQ9 Sport seats, coupe and convertible, requires AG2 ($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 ($1,100).
• RPO CJ2 Dual-zone air conditioning ($365).
• RPO CV3 Mexico export (no-cost option).
• RPO D42 Luggage shade and cargo net for coupe ($50).
• RPO DD0 Electronic monochromatic mirrors (N/A).
• RPO EXP Export option (N/A).
• RPO FEl Base suspension (N/A).
• RPO FE3 Sport suspension, included with Z51 (N/A).
• RPO FE9 Federal emissions (no-cost option).
• RPO F45 Selective Real Time Damping, not available with RPO Z06 package ($1,695).
• RPO G92 Performance 3.15:1 axle ratio, for automatic transmission only ($300).
• RPO GU2 2.73:1 standard axle ratio with M30 automatic transmission (N/A).
• RPO GU6 3.42:1 standard rear axle ratio with manual transmission (N/A).
• RPO JL4 Active-handling System ($500).
• RPO LS1 5.7-liter sequential fuel-injection aluminum V-8 (no-cost option).
• RPO MN6 Six-speed manual trans-mission, no charge in hardtop, in other models ($815).
• RPO MX0 M30 automatic transmission, included in G92 performance axle (no-cost option).
• RPO NB8 California and Northeast emissions requirements (no-cost option).
• RPO NC7 Emissions override.
• RPO NG1 Massachusetts and New York emissions requirements (no-cost option).
• RPO N37 Tilt-telescope power steering column in coupe and convertible ($350).
• RPO N73 Custom magnesium wheels ($2,000).
• RPO R8C National Corvette Museum factory delivery option ($490).
• RPO T82 Twilight Sentinel for coupe or convertible ($100).
• RPO T96 Fog lamps for coupe or convertible only ($69).
• RPO TR6 Lighting package, hardtop only ($95).
• RPO UN0 Delco-Bose music system with compact disc changer ($100).
• RPO UlS Remote 12-disc CD changer ($600).
• RPO UV6 Heads-up display ($375).
• RPO UZ6 Bose speaker and amplifier, hard-top only ($820).
• RPO V49 Front license plate frame ($15).
• RPO XGG Front tires P245/45ZR-17 (no-cost option).
• RPO CYF California emission system (no-cost option).
• RPO Z15 Gymkhana-Autocross pack-age for hardtop, includes MN6, Z51, XGG, YGH, and GUG (no-cost option).
• RPO Z49 Canadian options (no-cost option).
• RPO Z51 Performance handling package ($350).
• RPO 79U Millennium Yellow paint with tint ($500).
• RPO 86U Magnetic Red Metallic Clear Coat paint, coupe and convertible only ($500).

HISTORICAL NOTES