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1999 CHEVROLET CORVETTE
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The Corvette exterior defines high style not only in
terms of automotive design, but in performance as
well Designed with an aggressive stance, Corvette
still proudly boasts its legendary long hood/short
deck design that is the hallmark of this American
sports car. Its outstanding 0.29 coefficient of drag
(coupe only) contributes to overall performance and
fuel-efficiency rating.
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• Corvette coupe owners have a choice between
a standard body-color removable roof
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an
optional transparent removable roof panel or an
optional roof package containing a combination of
body-color and transparent removable roof panels.
• Standard,
HE),
TED,
ELECTRIC MIRRORS
are
functional and styUsh.
• Optional
DU)'L H)'LOGEN fOGL)'MPS
provide
visibiUty in inclement weather.
(not available on hardtop).
• Optional
BODY -COLOR BODY -SIDE MOLDINGS
add an attractive accent and help protect from
dings and dents.
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Standard basecoatlclearcoat paint on Corvette
resists fading and provides a high gloss shine for
long·lasting exterior beauty. The clearcoat system is
formulated to minimize the effects of acid rain and
other environmental damage. Ciearcoat finish is
used with all colors.
• BODY P).N£LS
remain unattached until late in the
assembly process to help assure a quaUty paint
appearance.
• Painting is preceded by a
HIGH-TECH CLE)'NING
in a "clean-room" atmosphere designed to be
dust· and contaminant·free.
• W)'TERBORNE P)'INT PROCESS
is used to help
reduce environmental emissions and to attain a
clear, smooth appearance.
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COLORS
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Paint Color For '99:
• Magnetic Red Metallic (extra cost).
Exterior Colors (coype and convertible):
• Black
• Nassau Blue MetalUc
• Light Pewter MetalUc
• Magnetic Red Metallic
• Torch Red
• Sebring Silver Metallic
• Arctic White.
Exterior Colors (hardtop only):
• Black
• Nassau Blue Metallic
• Torch Red
• Arctic White
• Light Pewter Metallic.
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Every Corvette is manufactured at the Corvette
Assembly Plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky. This
advanced production faciUty uses computerized
manufacturing techniques to help provide quaUty.
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• )'DV)'NC£D TECHNOLOGY fR)'ME STRUCTURE
employs metal inert gas (MIG) laser welding.
• MODUL)'R CONSTRUCTION,
where complex
sub·assembUes are built !,S single units away from
the assembly line, improve overall quaUty and
simpUfy the final build.
• RIGOROUS W)'TER TESTING,
for every Corvette
before leaving the plant, helps reduce leaks.
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