The C5 Vette was launched in March of 1997. It was a clean slate
rethink of the Corvette formula: two seats, composite body, pushrod
V8 and independent suspension. The C5 shared very few parts with
the earlier Corvettes-or with any other GM products, for that
matter. The engineers took this opportunity to push the envelope
when it came to technology and manufacturing processes, and the
result was a vastly better car than before.
For consignment, a 2002 Chevrolet Corvette coupe with a title
verified 17,457 actual miles. If you missed the boat on getting a
C5 right out of Bowling Green, here's a second chance! This is a
pampered one owner example with super low mileage and a clean
presentation.
Exterior
Magnetic Red Tint Coat Metallic, a long name for dark red paint,
drapes the exterior of this sculpted fiberglass car with sensuous
body lines and hidden headlights, large intakes in the front
bumper, scalloped sides and fluid-like surfaces. Pure Corvette is
embodied in the round tail lights within the sculpted bumper and
oval quad exhaust making a center exit within the slotted valance.
A removable smoked and translucent targa top increases the fun
potential of this American sports car while a sloping rear window
sheds air like a sheepdog in spring. The 17-inch front, and 18-inch
rear cast aluminum chrome 5 spoke wheels are wrapped in their
original tires retaining a date code of late 2001. Overall the
paint and trim are in excellent shape with imperfections noted as
some paint chips on the driver door and rocker panel along with
some scuffs on that rocker, scuffs and rock chips on the front
fascia, and the typical chin scrapes including a rather deep
one.
Interior
A wash in satiny black greets you, first with molded door panels
with rubber faced buttons in fantastic shape and creating the
sidewalls for black leather high back bucket seats with all the
cushioning and support they left Kentucky with. The cockpit
continues with a robust steering wheel fronting a clean, analogue
instrument cluster with all the essential information, followed by
an AM/FM/CD and dual zone electronic A/C panel in the center stack.
Seamless black coverage continues to the console where the shifter
is accompanied by a ride control knob and all in beautiful
condition over charcoal carpet that cleanly extends over the cargo
area. In descriptive terms, this interior is showroom fresh!
Drivetrain
Under the shrouds is Chevy's formidable 5.7 liter LS1 V8 rated at a
healthy 350 horsepower and this one is mated to a 4L60E 4-speed
automatic transmission that sends power to the rear limited slip
axle with 2.73 gears. As with the interior, the engine presents in
showroom clean condition.
Undercarriage
With minimal signs of use, the underside does not disappoint. Dual
exhaust of course, is still running through original equipment
including mufflers and tail tips. Power disc brakes are supplied to
all four wheels and the complex independent suspension features
aluminum controls arms with transverse monoleaf springs.
Drive-Ability
Remember that first test drive at the dealership? That's not unlike
what we're experiencing here in this super clean Vette, and
functionally speaking, everything works as it should and it comes
as no surprise. We're on 25 year old tires so there will be no red
light acceleration testing or fast turns, but we know with a fresh
set of rubber, this beast can carve canyons with the best of them!
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.
Here's an unmolested stock C5 in a great spec and low mileage.
There's not much more to say as it speaks for itself. We suspect
you're already dialing the phone.
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1-USA
G-General Motors
1-Chevrolet
YY-Corvette
2-Coupe
2-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
G-5.7L LS1 V8 350hp
5-Check Digit
2-2002
5-Bowling Green, KY Assy Plant
113197-Sequential Unit Number
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There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
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With so many great cars, you know we have a lot to talk about, and
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in consignments and car prices, while interviewing celebrities and
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