Chevrolet Corvette C5 Comm. Edition Targa specs
Car type | Convertible |
Curb weight | 1452 kg (3201 lbs) |
Introduced | 2003 |
Origin country | United States |
Views | 28.2k |
Lap times
Track | Time |
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Hockenheim Short | 1:15.90 |
Nürburgring Nordschleife | 8:18.00 |
Laguna Seca (post 1988) | 1:45.00 est |
Tsukuba | 1:07.00 est |
Monza | 2:13.00 est |
Performance
0 - 100 kph | 5.2 s |
0 - 200 kph | 17.9 s |
Est. 100 - 200 kph | 12.7 s |
Est. 0 - 60 mph | 4.9 s |
Est. 1/8 mile | 9.4 s @ 91.3 mph |
Est. 1/4 mile | 14.1 s @ 113.1 mph |
Top speed | 274 kph (170 mph) |
Est. max acceleration | 0.60 g (6 m/s²) |
Powertrain specs
Engine type | V8 n/a |
Displacement | 5.7 l (348 ci) |
Power | 355 ps (350 bhp / 261 kw) |
Torque | 509 Nm (375 lb-ft) |
Power / liter | 62 ps (61 hp) |
Power / weight | 244 ps (241 bhp) / t |
Torque / weight | 351 Nm (259 lb-ft) / t |
Transmission | 6 |
Layout | front engine, rear wheel drive |
Corvette C5 Comm. Edition Targa competition
07CorvetteZ51 7m ago
07CorvetteZ51 7m ago
On November 18th 2001, I purchased a brand new 2002 triple black Corvette Convertible with a six speed manual transmission for just over $53k. I used it for both commuting and competition in SCCA Solo2 for over five years and 62k miles. I have to say that it was unwise to sell it, it was a fine car. It did experience short battery life, and a steering lock issue, but otherwise it was great. My experience with the C5 led me eventually to purchase a C6 three years ago. To me the C5 and C6 are the best of the modern Corvettes since they are the lightest, and yet have the most cargo area, and the lowest coefficient of drag. The heads up display was introduced on the C5, and is a great feature of the C6. I have been to the Corvette Museum in Bowling Green several times, and I read the Corvette forums. According to Car and Driver a 2002 Corvette Convertible six speed manual could do 0-60 in 4.5 seconds and the quarter mile in 13.1 at 111 mph. On street tires it would pull 0.92g on the skidpad, but I estimate that on the Hoosier RS3 Race tires that it could pull about 1.03g. My current C6 benefits from new summer tires, and I estimate it could pull about 1.05g on the skidpad. I highly recommend C5 and C6 Corvettes to true sports car enthusiasts without reservation.
Kayleigh 11y ago
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Fangio Man 12y ago
For everyone who do not know what the abbreviation "Comm." means: It means Commemorative
Inline 6 rules 13y ago
Power is 261kw/350hp/355PS! Torque is 509 Nm. Year of introduction is 2003 (because the first Corvette was introduced in 1953).
http://www.automobile-catalog.com/car/2003/1429865/chevrolet_corvette_50th_anniversary_edition_6-speed.html
Haggis 13y ago
The special thing about this car is that it's a relatively cheap and very quick sportscar. The biggest advantage it has over the normal C5 models is the F55 Magnetic Ride Control, a suspension upgrade introduced for the 50th anniversary model. This car has run the Nordschleife at an impressive 8:18 and that's not bad at all for a stock C5 Coupe with only a suspension upgrade. Also, I believe the 0-100 times mentioned here are a bit conservative. C5 Vettes can hit 0-100 in about 4.7 seconds and 0-200 in 16.5. Also, this particular model has 350BHP, not the 344BHP of the 97-99 years.
Viking 15y ago
The horsepower and torque figures are incorrect. 2001-2004 C5 Corvettes have 350 hp and 375 lb/ft of torque. C5s are nice sports cars, but without the optional Z51 suspension they are a bit too soft for competition driving. The interior has nice features, but the leather is thin and the dash is a sea of plastic. Excellent fuel economy for such a fast car (good aerodynamics and the six speed Tremec transmision has a very tall sixth gear).
Anonymous 17y ago
i believe this is the 50th anniversaty edition. nad whats so special bout thos is that it has 5 more bhp..lol than a reg c5 350 from 345 and it has 25 lb ft more torque 375 from 350 and it has half inch bigger lauder exhaust and c5 zo6 suspension and new paint.