Chevrolet 2002 Corvette Owner's Manual page 7

In 1984, the fourth generation of America's favorite
sports car anticipated the future with a sleek look and
advanced technology that provided superior handling
and performance. Windshield angle was the sheerest of
any domestic vehicle, cornering ability the tightest of
any production car. In short, the 1984 redesign enhanced
the Corvette's reputation as a leader in the world sports
car market.
After 44 years of production, Corvette only got better.
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The fifth generation Corvette arrived in 1997, featuring
a completely restyled body and a new, all
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5.7 Liter, 345 horsepower LS1 V8 engine.
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The structure of the fifth
the stiffest ever developed in 44 years of Corvette
production, resulting in unparalleled ride quality and
outstanding handling. Also unique to the new Corvette
is a rear
Available as a Coupe for 1997, the new Corvette
offered such standard features as extended
tires, a Bose
roof designed for easy removal.
With many design cues inspired by the classic models
of the 1960s, the new fifth-generation Corvette is
an impressive combination of sleek styling and
world
addition to the Coupe, a convertible was reintroduced.
The fifth-generation Corvette rollout was completed in
1999 with the introduction of the hardtop model.
For 2001, all hardtop models became the higher
performance Z06. The Z06 model featured the
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aluminum,
performance enhanced LS6 engine, specific suspension
components and exterior/interior differentiation.
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generation redesign is
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mounted transmission.
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audio system, and a new, latch
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class sports car performance. For 1998, in
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mobility
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operated