1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 6MT
The 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 6MT is a 340-hp 5.7-liter V8 convertible with a manual 6-spd and rear-wheel drive. It starts at $44,425 MSRP and is rated at 19 mpg combined.
It makes 340 horsepower at 5,600 rpm and 350 lb-ft of torque at 4400 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 16 mpg city and 25 mpg highway (19 mpg combined).
The Corvette measures 179.7 inches long on a 104.5-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,307 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $44,425 ($88,577 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | LS1; Gas V8; 5.7L V-8; SFI |
| Displacement | 5.7 L |
| Horsepower | 340 hp @ 5,600 rpm |
| Torque | 350 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm |
| Injection Type | SFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | RWD |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | Manual 6-spd |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 16 MPG |
| Highway | 25 MPG |
| Combined | 19 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 19.1 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Independent; SLA Aluminum |
| Rear Suspension | Independent; 5-Link |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | 0.91 in |
| Rear Stabilizer Bar | 0.75 in |
| Turning Diameter | 40 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.6 x 1.26 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.8 x 1.02 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 8.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 18 x 9.5 in |
| Tires Front | P245/45ZR17 |
| Tires Rear | P275/40ZR18 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 179.7 in |
| Width | 73.6 in |
| Height | 47.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 104.5 in |
| Front Track | 62.03 in |
| Rear Track | 64.4 in |
| Ground Clearance | 1.44 in |
| Cargo Volume | 24.8 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,307 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 42.7 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 55.3 in |
| Hip Room Front | 54.2 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars