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1997
2002 Groups & Popular Options
Preferred Equipment Group 1 - Coupe 1SB
Sport Bucket Seats
6-way Power Passenger Seat
Electronic Dual-Zone Air Condition
Fog Lamps
Memory Package
Luggage Parcel Shade
Preferred Equipment Group 1 - Convertible 1SB
Sport Bucket Seats
6-way Power Passenger Seat
Electronic Dual-Zone Air Condition
Fog Lamps
Memory Package
Twilight Sentinel
Electrochromatic Mirrors
Preferred Equipment Group 2 - Coupe 1SC
1SB equipment
Electrochromatic Mirrors
Head-Up Display (HUD)
Twilight Sentinel
Power-Telescopic Steering Column
Preferred Equipment Group 2 - Convertible 1SC
Everything in 1SB equipment plus
Head-Up Display (HUD)
Power-Telescopic Steering Column
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.
Body Side Moldings - B84
Plastic adhesive moldings that runs from the body side coves to the
end of the door.
These moldings have 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.
CC3 was only available for the Coupe.
Electrochromatic Mirrors - DD0
Outside mirrors LH and RH with electric remote control, heated, and
light sensitivity.
DD0 was only available for the Z06.
Magnetic Selective Ride Control - FF5
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 Z06 Hardtop.
Performance Axle - 3.15:1 ratio - Automatic - G92
Optional performance axle ratio of 3.15:1 with automatic transmission.
The standard automatic transmission featured an axle ratio of 2.75:1.
By comparison, the manual transmission model featured a 3.42:1 axle
ratio
6-Speed Manual Transmission - MN6
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.
Magnesium Wheels - N73
Optional magnesium wheel package replacing the standard polished aluminum wheels.
Polished Aluminum Wheels - QF5
High Polish 5-spoke Forged Aluminum Wheels
Delco Stereo Cassette - UL0
Remote Compact 12-Disc Changer - U1S
Remote 12-disc CD player/disc changer (installed in rear storage compartment.
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.
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 made available on vehicles equipped with Selective Real Time
Dampening (RPO F45).
Millenium Yellow Paint - 79U
Other Notes
LS6 engine (Z06 model) receives 20-horsepower increase, to 405 hp, and 15 foot-pounds more torque for a total of 400 lb-ft of torque.
The Z06-specific FE4 High-Performance suspension system features a larger front stabilizer bar, a stiffer rear leaf spring and specific camber settings – all calibrated for maximum control during high-speed operation.
The Z06 has new rear shock valving for a more controlled ride.
The Z06 and models equipped with the available Z51 package now have aluminum front stabilizer bar links for lighter weight.
New high performance front brake pads on the Z06 provide improved lining durability and fade resistance in high performance situations.
Aluminum automatic transmission cooler case.
Cast aluminum wheels replace forged aluminum on Z06.
Coupes and Convertibles receive an AM/FM/In-dash CD system as the new standard entertainment system.
AM/FM/Cassette is only available with 12-disc CD changer on the Coupe and Convertible.
Head-Up Display (HUD) is now standard on the Z06.
New Electron Blue exterior color (Navy Blue Metallic and Dark Bowling Green Metallic no longer available)
New Colors
Electron Blue
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