Vehicle Description
The 2000 Chevrolet Corvette Fixed Roof Coupe (FRC) was the one
built for serious drivers, and so it only gets better when it's
done in an intimidating all-black package. So when you combine the
full midnight appearance with the 345hp LS1 V8, sports suspension,
and a six-speed, you know you've got a car built for pure power
intimidation.
The sleek lines of the coupe look excellent with the seamless roof
lines and a long rear deck that helped finish the rear fender's
curves. Plus, enthusiasts recognize the fixer roof coupe's
silhouette almost instantly. It was the perfect setup where the C5
was built to be strong convertible from day one, and a fixed
hardtop took away bulky folding roof items. So when you can take
away 75 pound AND add rigidity, it's a no-brainer. Still, not
everyone was this focused on performance, and only around 6% of
this year's production were FRCs. So when you have low numbers on a
car made for added performance, that makes a great recipe for
collectability. That's especially true when this coupe was also
born in such a predatory black. The car has been driven and
enjoyed, but the finish still retains a shine that will make people
take notice when you pass them. Plus, the shining upgraded exhaust
tips and polished C6 wheels are nice additions that break up the
darkness with added flair.
The interior continues this car's dark side attitude as it
introduces you to a true driver's environment. The leather bucket
seat power adjusts to your ideal driving position. The
leather-wrapped sports steering wheel adjusts so you can get a good
view at the full gauge package, but that's not even needed, because
this also has the desirable head-up display option. And you just
know your right hand is itching to grab the upgraded Hurst shifter.
While this is built for aggressive driving, it's also done for
premium comfort, too. This includes dual zone climate control,
power steering, power windows, power locks, keyless entry/alarm,
power mirrors, cruise control, and an AM/FM/CD stereo system with
Bose speakers. Because this is a modern classic, it also means
modern safety features such as dual airbags and anti-lock
brakes.
The 5.7-liter LS1 V8 is at the heart of the FRC's appeal. This is a
345 hp fuel-injected powerhouse that was built for
performance-mined machines like this. You'll even see that this one
has an upgraded air intake for better breathing. These cars were so
hardcore, that the FRCs were only available with the Borg-Warner
T-56 six-speed manual transmission and Z51 performance handling
package, which were optional on other C5 models. Add that to
four-wheel disc brakes and grippy Continental ZR-rated tires, and
this is a recipe for a great weekend.
The sale comes complete with the owner's manual, reproduction
window sticker, and reproduction buildsheet. This is the rare,
striking, and sporty Corvette that is also in a brief window of
affordability. Don't miss out, call today!
