The base price of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe without any optional equipment.
A 346 cubic inch, 345 horsepower, 5.7 liter engine (LS1), 4-speed automatic transmission, removable body-color roof panel, a Delco stereo system with cassette, Bose speaker package, and leather seats were included in the base price.
The rear transaxle combined a GM-built, electronically-controlled four-speed automatic transmission with a limited-slip axle built by Getrag.
A second-gear select mode was added to automatic transmissions to limit wheel spin on slippery surfaces.
Base Corvette Hardtop (1YY37)
The base price of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop without optional equipment.
A 346 cubic inch, 345 horsepower, 5.7 liter engine (LS1), 6-speed manual transmission, a Delco stereo system with cassette, Bose speaker package, and leather seats were included in the base price.
The Z51 performance handling package.
Base Corvette Convertible (1YY67)
The base price of the 1999 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible without optional equipment.
A 346 cubic inch, 345 horsepower, 5.7 liter engine (LS1), 4-speed automatic transmission, a retractable soft top, a Delco stereo system with cassette, Bose speaker package, and leather seats were included in the base price.
The rear transaxle combined a GM-built, electronically-controlled four-speed automatic transmission with a limited-slip axle built by Getrag.
A second-gear select mode was added to automatic transmissions to limit wheel spin on slippery surfaces.
Memory Package (AAB)
Periphery devices memory package.
This option “remembered” outside-rear-view-mirror, radio, heater-vent air conditioning control, and power driver seat settings.
This option required dual zone air conditioning (RPO CJ2).
Power Driver Seat (AG1)
Six-way adjustable power electronic driver’s seat.
AG1 is optional for the Hardtop only.
AG1 is standard equipment for the base Coupe and Convertible.
Power Passenger Seat (AG2)
Optional, six-way, adjustable passenger seat.
AG2 was optional for the Coupe and Convertible.
AG2 was not available for the Hardtop.
Sports Seats (AQ9)
Special sport seats that featured inflatable lumbar support and power-adjusted side bolsters.
The sports seats were a new design in 1997 and carried over to the 1998 and 1999 model as well. They were developed by the Lear Corporation.
The sports seat option also required the power passenger seat (AG2) option.
The Sport Seats were not available for the Hardtop.
Floor Mats (B34)
Color matching, carpeted, driver’s and passenger’s floor mats.
Body Side Moldings (B84)
Plastic adhesive moldings that ran from the bodyside coves to the end of the door.
These moldings had two pieces per side (one mounting ahead of the door to the front fender, the other mounting directly to the driver and passenger doors respectively), and their thickness tapered from front to rear.
Removable Roof Panel, Blue Tint (CC3)
Single piece, transparent, removable glass roof top with blue tint.
CC3 was only available for the Coupe.
Dual Removable Roof Panels (C2L)
Single piece removable roof top panels – one painted, one tinted glass.
The color on the painted panel exactly matched the body color of the car. The glass panel was tinted blue but remained otherwise transparent, providing the driver with an open feel in the cockpit, even when the panel was in place.
CC3 was only available for the Coupe.
Dual Zone Air Conditioning (CJ2)
Separate, zone-control, driver’s and passenger’s side A/C thermostats.
This option was required when ordering the Memory Package (RPO AAB).
CJ2 was not available for the Hardtop.
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A thin, fabric cover used to shield the luggage area from exposure.
This thin fabric cover attached to the rear hatchback. If not desired, it could be stored in a separate storage bag (which was included with the Corvette.)
D42 was only available for the Coupe.
Selective Real Time Damping, electronic (F45)
Electronic ride control system which adjusted ride to existing conditions.
Included a driver-adjustable ride control system.
This option was not available on Corvettes that were ordered with the Performance Handling Package (RPO Z51).
F45 was not available for the Hardtop.
Performance Axle (3.15 Ratio (Automatic)) (G92)
Optional performance axle ratio of 3.15:1 with automatic transmission.
The standard automatic transmission featured an axle ratio of 2.73:1. By comparison, the standard transmission model featured a 3.42:1 axle ratio.
Active Handling System (JL4)
Automated handling control system.
This option provided additional control in slippery conditions or in extreme handling conditions.
The Active Handling System compensated for oversteer or understeer by automatically engaging the vehicle brakes in tandem or to individual wheels as needed. Throttle control was not affected.
6-Speed Manual Transmission (MN6)
An optional, no-cost, 6-speed manual transmission.
The rear transaxle combined a Borg-Warner six-speed manual transmission (utilizing a Computer-Aided Gear Selection (CAGS)) with a limited-slip axle built by Getrag.
The Hardtop came standard with the 6-speed manual transmission.
Massachusetts/New York Emissions (NG1)
Specialized configuration of the emissions system to meet state requirements.
Telescopic Steering Wheel, Power (N37)
Manual tilt power telescoping steering wheel.
The steering wheel could be extended or retracted by 20mm.
This option requires RPO AAB Memory Package.
This option was not available for the Hardtop.
Magnesium Wheels (N73)
Optional magnesium wheel package replacing the standard polished aluminum wheels.
Twilight Sentinal (T82)
Works with Automatic Exterior Lamp Control and features delayed shutoff of headlamps for exterior illumination after the engine is turned off.
T82 was not available for the Hardtop.
Fog Lamps (T96)
Optional fog lamps installed in the front radiator air inlets on the front bumper of the C5 Corvette.
Delco Stereo System with CD (UN0)
An upgrade from the standard Delco Stereo which featured a compact disc player.
Head Up Display (HUD) (UV6)
A sophisticated and high-tech system that projected the instrument cluster readouts onto the windshield so that the driver could view a compliment of readings.
Bose Speaker Package (UZ6)
Bose Speakers with amplifiers
Remote Compact 12-Disc Changer (U1S)
Remote 12-disc CD player/disc changer (installed in rear storage compartment.
This option could be ordered either with the standard Delco Stereo with cassette, or the optional Delco Stereo with CD player (RPO UN0).
Front License Plate Frame (V49)
A “U” shaped plastic frame on the front bumper that a second license plate could slip into.
This was an appearance item only, and was not required for mounting a front license plate to the C5 Corvette.
California Emissions (YF5)
Specialized configuration of the emissions system to meet state requirements.
Performance Handling Package (Z51)
Upgraded suspension system for better performance and handling.
This option included stiffer springs and stabilizer bars.
It required the Performance Axle Ratio (RPO G92) with automatic transmission.
It was not made available on vehicles equipped with Selective Real Time Dampening (RPO F45).
Magnetic Red Metallic Paint (86U)
This paint option required additional costs.
Notes
1999 saw the addition of the new Corvette Hardtop. The Corvette Hardtop had a lower starting price than the Coupe and Convertible with less options but also included the Z51 package and the six-speed manual transmission as standard equipment.
The steering wheel hardware was revised for better sensitivity and less “play” and “wander” while driving.
The Convertible has better rigidity and is stiffer than the previous year model. This reduced the lateral shake and made for a smoother ride. Over all curb weight was also reduced.
The 1999 Corvette has new redesigned airbags that have less force when deployed to protect the driver from injury but still supplement the lap belts sufficiently.
A new sill trim plate was added.
1999 Corvette Exterior & Interior Colors
Color Options & Quantities
CODE
EXTERIOR COLORS
COUPE
CONV
FRC
TOTAL
INTERIOR COLORS
10
Arctic White
1,466
979
311
2,756
Black, Light Grey, Light Oak, Red
11
Light Pewter Metallic
3,325
1,799
1,040
6,164
Black, Light Grey, Red
13
Sebring Silver Metallic
2,321
1,189
N/A
3,510
Black, Light Grey, Red
23
Nassau Blue Metallic
587
245
202
1,034
Black, Light Grey, Light Oak
28
Navy Blue Metallic
919
520
N/A
1,439
Black, Light Grey, Light Oak
41
Black
3,489
2,519
1,122
7,235
Black, Light Grey, Light Oak, Red
70
Torch Red
4,382
2,734
1,245
8,361
Black, Light Grey, Light Oak
86
Magnetic Red Metallic
1,569
1,164
N/A
2,733
Black, Light Grey, Light Oak
Convertible Top Colors & Quantities
CODE
COLOR
TOTAL
16T
White
673
41T
Black
7,583
67T
Light Oak
2,905
Exterior Colors
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