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CORvmE COUPE
Corvette coupe offers the same standard features as
the hardtop, plus:
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• 6-way power driver seat
• AMIFM stereo
with
cassette player and Bose speakers
• Outer cargo bin covers.
• One-piece removable roof panel
• Integrated windshield and rear-window radio
antennas.
Functional
• Electronically controlled 4-speed automatic
transmission (6-speed manual transmission
becomes optional)
• lSI Suspension Package becomes optional
• 2.73 rear axle ratio replaces 3.42 ratio.
CORvmE CONVERTIBLE
Corvette convertible offers the same standard features
as Corvette coupe, plus:
Functional
• Easy-to-use manual convertible top with heated
rear glass window and an integral trunk.
Exterior
• Power radio antenna.
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Completing the three-phase launch of the all-new
fifth-generation Corvette is the hardtop. Corvette
coupe was actually unveiled in 1997 and Corvette
convertible followed in '98. And for '99, the hardtop
proudly takes to the streets.
The hardtop came to Ufe in response to customer
demand for a simpler, no frills Corvette. In its simplicity,
Corvette expands expands its customer base -
while maintaining
its
Legendary sports car performance
for which it is renowned.
SAFeTY
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SeCURITY
As a world leader in automotive safety research,
development and testing, General Motors has a
long history of setting automotive safety milestones.
Corvette is the vanguard of that research. The safety
features found on the 1999 Corvette models exemplify
GM's dedication to safety with an impressive list of
features. And, with a comprehensive system empha-
sizing crash avoidance and occupant protection,
Corvette owners get sports car performance with
additional peace of mind, as weH.
CR"S+I AVOIDJ.HCE fE"lURES
• STANDARD 4-WHE£L J.NTlLOCK DISC SRJ.KE
SYSTEM (ASS) automatically adjusts brake pressure
to the front and rear wheels during hard braking
situations, reducing wheel lockup and helping the
driver maintain steering control
• OJ. YTiME RUNNING LJ.Mf>S (DRL) illuminate the front
tum signaVparking lamps, increasing the visibility of
Corvette to other drivers. Parking brake must be
disengaged for the system to activate.
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J.UTOMJ.TlC EXTERIOR LJ.Mf> CONTROL
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SENTINEL) engages the headlamps to
"pop up" and illuminates them along with
all other exterior lamps to full intensity,
when low-light conditions are detected.
(Not available on hardtop.)
• SRAKE/TRJ.NSMISSION StilfT INTERLOCK, standard
on Corvette models equipped with the automatic
transmission, requires drivers to depress the brake
pedal to shift out of Park.
• CLUTCH/STJ.RTER SJ.f£TY SWITCH on Corvette
models equipped with the optional six-speed
manual transmission, requires drivers to depress
the clutch pedal to engage the ignition.
• £L£CTRONIC TRACTION CONTROL automatically
activates
if
wheels should spin on slick surfaces.
Traction Control works in conjunction with the ABS
and electronic throttLe control to optimize traction
by helping to reduce tire sUp on many surfaces.
An On-Off switch is included.
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