"Still eliciting the passion of bargain-minded speed fiends, the Chevrolet Corvette delivers power, handling and style at a relatively reasonable price," said Motor Trend in its October 1999 "Complete Buyer's Guide 2000 & 2001 New Cars" issue.
As in 1989, the hardtop was the "loss leader" model from a pricing and marketing standpoint, but the stripped-tor-highperformance model from the enthusiast's view.
The Goodyear Eagle Fl tires and an upgraded version of the Z51 Performance Handling suspension package were offered with this model.
A coupe and a convertible remained available.
New exterior and interior color options were the main changes for 2000.
A new five-spoke aluminum wheel design with an optional high-polish version was made available.
The Corvette's standard equipment list again included next-generation dual airbags; air conditioning; leather seating; power door locks and windows; a Passkey II theft-deterrent system; electronic speed control; an electronic Driver Information Center; and Remote Function Actuation with Remote Keyless Entry.
Colors for 2000 Corvette C5 Coupes and Convertibles were: Arctic White; Light Pewter Metallic; Sebring Silver Metallic; Nassau Blue
Metallic; Navy Blue Metallic; Black; Torch Red; Millennium Yellow Clear Coat; Magnetic Red II Clear Coat and Dark Bowling Green Metallic.
Leather interiors were standard and came in Black; Light Oak; Torch Red; and Light Gray.
Convertible tops were available in White, Black, and Light Oak.
I.D. NUMBERS
The serial number [Vehicle Identification Number -- VIN] was stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.
The Fixed roof hardtop serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY12G*Y5100001 to 1G1YY12G*Y5133682
The coupe serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY22G*Y5100001 to 1G1YY22G*Y5133682
The convertible serial numbers ranged from 1G1YY32G*Y5100001 to 1G1YY32G*Y5133682
Position
Character
Description
1
1
US built
2
G
General Motors product
3
1
Chevrolet Motor Division vehicle
4&5
YY
Corvette
6
1 or 2 or 3
Body style number
1 = Two-door fixed-roof hardtop
2 = Two-door hatchback style 07, 08, 77, or 87
3 = Two-door convertible GM body style 67
7
2 or 4
2=Active manual belts with driver and passenger inflatable restraint system 4=Active manual belts with frontal and side-impact driver and front passenger inflatable restraint system
A check digit that calculates the characters in the serial number and gives it a single digit code and can be used to verify that the serial number is legitimate
10
Y
The model year where 2000
11
5
Bowling Green, KY
12-17
100001 and up
production sequence
The 2000 Corvette exterior colors were:
10U = Arctic White
11U = Light Pewter Metallic
13U = Sebring Silver Metallic
23U = Nassau Blue Metallic
28U = Navy Blue Metallic
41U = Black
70U = Torch Red
79U = Millennium Yellow Clear Coat
86U = Magnetic Red II Clear Coat
91U = Dark Bowling Green Metallic
Upholstery Codes
Color
Leather Upholstery
Black
193
Light Oak
673
Light Gray
903
Torch Red
703
IDENTIFICATION
Model
Model No.
Body/Style No.
Body Type
Factory Price
Shipping Weight
Production Total
Coupe
1Y
Y07
2-dr. Hatch Coupe - 2 passenger
$39,475
3245
18,113
Hardtop
1Y
Y37
2-dr. Hardtop - 2 passenger
$38,900
3173
2,090
Convertible
1Y
Y67
2-dr. Convertiple - 2 passenger
$45,900
3248
13,479
ENGINE
Feature
Standard Engine (RPO LS6)
Type
V-8, 90-degree Overhead valve
Block
Cast aluminum block and cylinder head
Displacement
346 cid (5.7 liters)
Bore & Stroke
3.90" x 3.62"
Compression ratio
10.1:1
Brake horsepower
345 @ 5600
Torque
350 lb-ft @ 4400
Main bearing
five
Valve lifters
hydraulic, two valves per cylinder
Fuel supply
Sequential Multi-port injection (MPI) system
TRANSMISSION
Four Speed Turbo Hydra-Matic Automatic Transmission (TMH 700-R4) with floor-mounted gear shifter
Six-speed Borg-Warner Manual with floor-mounted gear shifter
Independent SLA forged-aluminum upper and lower control arms and steering knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel stabilizer bar, and spindle offset.
Rear suspension
Independent five-link design with tow and camber adjustment, cast-aluminum upper and lower control arms and knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel tie rods and stabilizer bar, and tubular U-jointed metal matrix composite driveshaft.
Brakes
Antilock four-wheel power disc
Body construction
Fiberglass; integral perimeter frame with center backbone/all-welded steel body frame construction
Fuel tank
19.1 US Gal (15.9 Imp Gal) (72 liters)
OPTIONS
RPO 1SA coupe and convertible base equipment group (no-cost option).
RPO AAB Memory package to recall settings for outside rearview mirrors, radio, power seats and heating/ventilation and air-conditioning controls for coupe and convertible ($150).
RPO AG1 Power six-way passenger seat, hardtop only ($305).
RPO AP9 Parcel net, hardtop only ($15).
RPO AQ9 Sport seats, coupe and convertible, requires AG2 ($625).
RPO B34 Front floor mats ($25).
RPO B84 Body side moldings ($75).
RPO CC3 Roof panel with blue tint ($650).
RPO C2L Dual body color-keyed roof panel and blue transparent roof panel ($1,100).
RPO CJ2 Dual-zone air conditioning ($365).
RPO CV3 Mexico export (no-cost option).
RPO D42 Luggage shade and cargo net for coupe ($50).
RPO DD0 Electronic monochromatic mirrors (N/A).
RPO EXP Export option (N/A).
RPO FEl Base suspension (N/A).
RPO FE3 Sport suspension, included with Z51 (N/A).
RPO FE9 Federal emissions (no-cost option).
RPO F45 Selective Real Time Damping, not available with RPO Z06 package ($1,695).
RPO G92 Performance 3.15:1 axle ratio, for automatic transmission only ($300).
RPO GU2 2.73:1 standard axle ratio with M30 automatic transmission (N/A).
RPO GU6 3.42:1 standard rear axle ratio with manual transmission (N/A).