2000 Corvette

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.

"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.
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
- Passkey II theft-deterrent system
- electronic speed control
- electronic Driver Information Center
- 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
- Dark Bowling Green Metallic
Leather interiors were standard and came in
- Black
- Light Oak
- Torch Red
- Light Gray
Convertible tops were available in White, Black, and Light Oak.

VIN 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
8	G	LS1 5.7-liter (346 cu. in) Sequential multiport-fuel-injection (SFI) V8
9	?	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. Convertible - 2 passenger	$45,900	3248	13,479

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

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

CHASSIS

Feature	Coupe & Convertible
Wheelbase	104.5 inches (2.654 m)
Overall length	179.7 inches (4.564 m)
Overall width	73.6 inches (1.869 m)
Overall height	47.9 inches (1.217 m)
Front tread	62.0 inches (1.575 m)
Rear tread	62.1 inches (1.577 m)
Standard Tires Front/Rear	P245/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT / P275/40ZR-18 Goodyear Eagle GT
Steering	rack and pinion (power assisted)
Front suspension	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).
RPO JL4 Active-handling System ($500).
RPO LS1 5.7-liter sequential fuel-injection aluminum V-8 (no-cost option).
RPO MN6 Six-speed manual transmission, no charge in hardtop, in other models ($815).
RPO MX0 M30 automatic transmission, included in G92 performance axle (no-cost option).
RPO NB8 California and Northeast emissions requirements (no-cost option).
RPO NC7 Emissions override.
RPO NG1 Massachusetts and New York emissions requirements (no-cost option).
RPO N37 Tilt-telescope power steering column in coupe and convertible ($350).
RPO N73 Custom magnesium wheels ($2,000).
RPO R8C National Corvette Museum factory delivery option ($490).
RPO T82 Twilight Sentinel for coupe or convertible ($100).
RPO T96 Fog lamps for coupe or convertible only ($69).
RPO TR6 Lighting package, hardtop only ($95).
RPO UN0 Delco-Bose music system with compact disc changer ($100).
RPO UlS Remote 12-disc CD changer ($600).
RPO UV6 Heads-up display ($375).
RPO UZ6 Bose speaker and amplifier, hard-top only ($820).
RPO V49 Front license plate frame ($15).
RPO XGG Front tires P245/45ZR-17 (no-cost option).
RPO CYF California emission system (no-cost option).
RPO Z15 Gymkhana-Autocross package for hardtop, includes MN6, Z51, XGG, YGH, and GUG (no-cost option).
RPO Z49 Canadian options (no-cost option).
RPO Z51 Performance handling package ($350).
RPO 79U Millennium Yellow paint with tint ($500).
RPO 86U Magnetic Red Metallic Clear Coat paint, coupe and convertible only ($500).

2000 CORVETTE

VIN Numbers

IDENTIFICATION

ENGINE

TRANSMISSION

CHASSIS

OPTIONS

HISTORICAL NOTES

PHOTOS

LITERATURE & LINKS