"By the end of the small block evolutionary trail, Zora
Arkus-Duntov had the 1970 RPO LT1 cars delivering 370 of the
strongest horses known in any showroom. So, there was the pungent
odor of dej� vu when the LS1 engine, descendant of that original
small block, became the C5 Corvette's prime mover in 1997. At last
Corvette traditionalists have what they want; what they have
demanded since the small block Corvette V8 revolution of December,
1955." From the print ad featuring the C5-R and its relation to the
street car.
For consignment, a 2000 Chevrolet Corvette coupe with a title
verified 53,352 actual miles. A Vette for a Vet is a common theme
at car shows and this one shares that provenance.
Exterior
Artic White is as bright as a glacier and spills over every panel
of this American sports car. Its wedge shape starts with a pointed
front end with hidden headlights over sculpted intakes that house
fog lights, flanked by marker lights, and above a pair of intake
ducts on the lower fascia. The long slightly inclined hood channels
air over the raked windshield and its slightly rounded roofline.
Over the years, Corvettes alternate between straight, flat tails
and rounded ones, and the C5 is rounded and wide with a symmetrical
arrangement of quad tail lights, quad center exit exhaust, and
integrated air splitters that are a feast for the eyes, and the
typical angle you'll see as it flies by, augmented here by a
Corvette branded dress cover. A carbon fiber targa top provides a
break from the white but there's a solid white option too while the
17 and 18-inch chrome wheels carry low profile ZR rated tires.
Imperfections are minimal and include a touched up chip on the side
molding and minor chin scrapes.
Interior
The interior is as striking as a bright red light but starts with
black door panels with controls canted to fit the wrist, all in
good shape. The red leather sport bucket seats are in super shape
with straight stitched inserts and firm side bolstering with a
touch of damage on the driver's side. The thick black steering
wheel looks factory fresh, and the standard gauge package is clear
and easy to read with no unnecessary extras, just six gauges in a
symmetrical pattern that's within the sightline of the driver. The
standard AM/FM/CD radio is in the center stack along with the heat
and AC controls and everything is housed in molded black plastic.
The basic shifter is booted in black leather and is in great
condition and the plush red low pile carpet is perfect and
protected by matching carpeted mats. The back hatch area houses the
extra top and is covered in very nice red carpet.
Drivetrain
Power comes from a 5.7 liter LS1 V8 rated at 345 horsepower. It is
fed copious amounts of air and fuel via electronic fuel injection,
and this potent mill is tied to a 4L60E 4-speed automatic
transmission sending power to 3.15 gears with Positraction in back.
The engine bay, like the rest of the car, is in very clean
condition and the change to white valve covers with red writing
matches the exterior configuration and is a nice addition.
Undercarriage
Very clean conditions underneath with four wheel power disc brakes
aon board and a dual exhaust system that include a Corsa cat back.
The suspension consists of independent unequal length double
wishbones with transverse fiberglass monoleaf springs.To improve
handling and weight distribution, Chevrolet put an integrated
transaxle in the back, and this can be seen under the car.
Drive-Ability
No surprises on our short jaunt around the test loop. The car has
amazing acceleration, incredible handling, and the cabin is a very
nice place to be. This 2000 sounds great and tracks well and this
is one we could definitely live with especially as all functions
operate as intended. While Classic Auto Mall represents that these
functions were working at the time of our test drive, we cannot
guarantee these functions will be working at the time of your
purchase.
A nice basic Corvette coupe, but don't mistake basic for boring.
The Chevrolet Corvette offers some of the best bang for the buck in
the car world, and this one is a fine example that would be at home
on daily commutes as it would to cruise nights and Cars and Coffee.
If you're ready to have an arctic blast tomorrow, give us a call
today!
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