As in 1989, the hardtop was the "loss leader" model from a pricing and marketing
standpoint, but the
stripped-for-high-performance 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.
V.I.N. 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
| 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
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 back-bone/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 out-side rearview mirrors, radio, power seats and heat-ing/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 trans-mission, 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 pack-age 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).
