The fifth generation Corvette was introduced in the 1997 model year, and a major upgrade from the C4 to the C5 was the engine. The C4 used a version of the LT engine, but the C5 introduced the LS series. This particular model features an LS1 5.7-liter small block Chevy V8, known for its all-aluminum design, delivering 345 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque.
While Corvettes are renowned for their powerful engines, another iconic feature is the removable roof. The C5 came in various body styles: a fixed roof coupe, a convertible with a soft top, and a standard coupe with a removable hard top.
Chevrolet made significant changes not just to the backbone structure but also to the transmission placement. This model features a transaxle, with the engine at the front and a torque tube running to the transmission/axle at the rear. This rear-mounted transaxle improved weight distribution, whether you opted for the manual or automatic transmission.
Let’s take a look at this 1999 C5 Corvette, which the folks from TFLclassics on YouTube purchased for only $14,000, and see if it truly offers the best performance value on the market today!
