For Sale: 1998 Chevrolet Corvette in Bradenton, Florida

1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible �€" LS1 V8, 46K Actual Miles, Silver over Black Why This Car Is Special The fifth-generation Corvette, known as the C5, arrived for the 1997 model year and immediately reset expectations for what an American sports car could be. General Motors had spent years engineering it from the ground up, and the result was a car that was lighter, stiffer, and more powerful than the C4 it replaced �€" while also being significantly easier to live with every day. The 1998 model year brought one notable addition to the C5 lineup: the convertible. This was the first year a Corvette ragtop was offered in the C5 generation, and buyers responded immediately. For the 1998 model year, Chevrolet produced approximately 11,849 C5 Corvette convertibles, making them notably less common than the coupe. This particular 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is finished in silver over a black leather interior and carries just 46,000 actual miles. That mileage figure is significant for a C5 of this generation �€" these cars were frequently driven and enjoyed, so finding one with this kind of documented, low use puts it well ahead of most comparable examples on the market today. The combination of the LS1 engine, the convertible body, and the full factory equipment list makes this a strong representative of what the C5 Corvette was designed to be. Like most of Chevrolets Corvette's, this Corvette came loaded with options. It has the Famous LS-1 V8 5.7 engine, with the Automatic overdrive transmission, power steering, 4-power disc brakes, and factory A/C. It also has power windows, power door locks, tilt, cruise, power mirrors, dual climate control, memory recall seats, traction control, rear defrost, and leather reclining seats. This Silver exterior, and Black interior and convetible top is one of the most sought-after color combinations. That's very low miles. A 12 disc CD player, and Chrome 5 spoke Corvette wheels are also one this Beauty. This is the perfect cruise around and enjoy Classic car. Fly in and drive this beauty home! The engine under the hood is the LS1, a 5.7-liter all-aluminum V8 that was rated at 345 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque when new. The LS1 was a complete departure from the LT1 and LT4 that preceded it in the C4. It featured an all-new block architecture, revised cylinder head ports, and a more efficient combustion chamber design that produced more power with less weight than the old iron-block small-block it effectively replaced. The LS platform went on to become one of the most influential American V8 designs of the modern era, and this 1998 Corvette Convertible carries one of the earliest production examples of that engine in its most original context. Features List - LS1 5.7L V8, 345 horsepower - 4L60-E 4-speed automatic overdrive transmission - Independent rear suspension with aluminum cradle - 4-wheel disc brakes with red Corvette brake calipers - Traction control - Power steering - Power windows, locks, and mirrors - Tilt steering wheel - Cruise control - Factory dual-zone air conditioning - Memory recall seats - Black leather seats with Corvette embossed headrests - Factory Bose sound system - 12-disc CD changer - Dual front airbags - Heated rear glass window - Pop-up headlights - Black convertible soft top - Chrome 5-spoke wheels - 46,000 actual miles Mechanical The LS1 in this 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible displaces 5.7 liters and is built from an all-aluminum block and heads, which contributed to a significant weight reduction compared to previous small-block Chevrolet engines. The factory rating was 345 horsepower and 350 lb-ft of torque, with power delivered through the 4L60-E four-speed automatic overdrive transmission. The 4L60-E was a well-proven unit by this point in its production life, and when paired with the LS1's broad torque curve, it makes the car very capable in everyday driving without requiring any driver-side compromise. The C5's chassis was a maj