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1999 Groups & Popular Options
Memory Package (AAB)
Periphery devices memory package. This option remembers outside-rear-view-mirror, radio, heater-vent air conditioning control, and power driver seat settings. This option required dual zone air conditioning (RPO CJ2).
Power Driver Seat (AG1)
Six-way adjustable power electronic driver’s seat. AG1 is optional for the Hardtop only. AG1 is standard equipment for the base Coupe and Convertible.
Power Passenger Seat (AQ9)
Optional, six-way, adjustable passenger seat. AG2 was optional for the Coupe and Convertible. AG2 was not available for the Hardtop.
Floor Mats (B34)
Color matching, carpeted, driver’s and passenger’s floor mats.
Body Side Moldings (B84)
Plastic adhesive moldings that ran from the body side coves to the end of the door. These moldings had two pieces per side (one mounting ahead of the door to the front fender, the other mounting directly to the driver and passenger doors respectively), and their thickness tapered from front to rear.
Removable Roof Panel, Blue Tint (CC3)
Single piece, transparent, removable glass roof top with blue tint. CC3 was only available for the Coupe.
Dual Removable Roof Panels (C2L)
Single piece removable roof top panels – one painted, one tinted glass. The color on the painted panel exactly matched the body color of the car. The glass panel was tinted blue but remained otherwise transparent, providing the driver with an open feel in the cockpit, even when the panel was in place.
Dual Zone Air Conditioning (CJ2)
Separate, zone-control, driver’s and passenger’s side A/C thermostats. This option was required when ordering the Memory Package (RPO AAB). CJ2 was not available for the Hardtop.
Luggage Shade and Parcel Net (D42)
A thin, fabric cover used to shield the luggage area from exposure. This thin fabric cover attached to the rear hatchback. If not desired, it could be stored in a separate storage bag (which was included with the Corvette.) D42 was only available for the Coupe.
Selective Real Time Damping, Electronic (F45)
Electronic ride control system which adjusted ride to existing conditions. Included a driver-adjustable ride control system. This option was not available on Corvettes that were ordered with the Performance Handling Package (RPO Z51). F45 was not available for the Hardtop.
Performance Axle (3.15 Ratio (Automatic)) (G92)
Optional performance axle ratio of 3.15:1 with automatic transmission. The standard automatic transmission featured an axle ratio of 2.73:1. The standard transmission model featured a 3.42:1 axle ratio.
Active Handling System (JL4)
Automated handling control system. This option provided additional control in slippery conditions or in extreme handling conditions. The Active Handling System compensated for oversteer or understeer by automatically engaging the vehicle brakes in tandem or to individual wheels as needed. Throttle control was not affected.
Six-Speed Manual Transmission (MN6)
An optional, no-cost, 6-speed manual transmission. The rear transaxle combined a Borg-Warner six-speed manual transmission (utilizing a Computer-Aided Gear Selection (CAGS)) with a limited-slip axle built by Getrag. The Hardtop came standard with the 6-speed manual transmission.
Massachusetts/New York Emissions (NG1)
Specialized configuration of the emissions system to meet state requirements.
Telescopic Steering Wheel, Power (N37)
Manual tilt power telescoping steering wheel. The steering wheel could be extended or retracted by 20mm. This option requires RPO AAB Memory Package. This option was not available for the Hardtop.
Magnesium Wheels (N73)
Optional magnesium wheel package replacing the standard polished aluminum wheels.
Twilight Sentinel (T82)
Works with Automatic Exterior Lamp Control and features delayed shutoff of headlamps for exterior illumination after the engine is turned off. Not available for the Hardtop.
Fog Lamps (T96)
Optional fog lamps installed in the front radiator air inlets on the front bumper.
Delco Stereo System with CD (UN0)
An upgrade from the standard Delco Stereo which featured a compact disc player.
Head Up Display (HUD) (UV6)
Projects the instrument cluster readouts onto the windshield so that the driver could view a compliment of readings.
Bose Speaker Package (UZ6)
Bose Speakers with amplifiers.
Remote Compact 12-Disc Changer (U1S)
Remote 12-disc CD player/disc changer (installed in rear storage compartment. This option could be ordered either with the standard Delco Stereo with cassette, or the optional Delco Stereo with CD player (RPO UN0).
Front License Plate Frame (V49)
A “U” shaped plastic frame on the front bumper that a second license plate could slip into. This was an appearance item only, and was not required for mounting a front license plate to the C5 Corvette.
California Emissions (YF5)
Specialized configuration of the emissions system to meet state requirements.
Performance Handling Package (Z51)
Upgraded suspension system for better performance and handling. This option included stiffer springs and stabilizer bars. It required the Performance Axle Ratio (RPO G92) with automatic transmission. It was not available on vehicles equipped with Selective Real Time Dampening (RPO F45).
Magnetic Red Metallic Paint (86U)
Available at extra cost.
Notes
1999 saw the addition of the new Corvette Hardtop. The Corvette Hardtop had a lower starting price than the Coupe and Convertible with less options but also included the Z51 package and the six-speed manual transmission as standard equipment.
The steering wheel hardware was revised for better sensitivity and less “play” and “wander” while driving.
The Convertible has better rigidity and is stiffer than the previous year model. This reduced the lateral shake and made for a smoother ride. Over all curb weight was also reduced.
The 1999 Corvette has new redesigned airbags that have less force when deployed to protect the driver from injury but still supplement the lap belts sufficiently.
A new sill trim plate was added.
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