When it debuted in 1997, the C5 had the distinction of being the first Corvette designed as a convertible first, and then as a coupe. That design decision made the fifth-generation 'Vette the most structurally sound drop-top in Corvette history to date, making it feel safe and secure with or without a roof. With just 87,685 actual miles on its odometer, this 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, decked out in its (believed) original Electron Blue paint, looks and feels almost new.
Inside, we find a plush, two-tone tan leather interior contrasted by sleek black trim features dual power bucket seats complete with lumbar support, separated by a beautiful center body color teardrop that displays the iconic Crossed Flags emblem. A four-spoke padded steering wheel sits in front of a six-pod analog gauge cluster, featuring a large 7,000 rpm tachometer and a matching 200 mph speedometer, each flanked by a pair of auxiliary gauges on either side. The convertible top was made for manual operation to keep weight down, but the locks, windows, and mirrors are all power-assisted. Another C5 introduced feature is the trick Heads-Up Display, allowing the driver to keep an eye on both speed and the road at the same time. The original AC Delco AM/FM/CD player is situated above the push-button dual-zone HVAC controls, allowing both the driver and passenger to easily customize the soundtrack and temperature.
Underneath that signature front-hinged fiberglass hood, we find a numbers-matching 5.7-liter LS1 V-8 engine. One of the most advanced overhead valve engines to date, the LS1 utilized a lightweight aluminum block and heads setup, a 10.1:1 compression ratio, and a composite intake manifold to produce an advertised 350 horsepower and 350 pound-feet of torque when equipped with an automatic transmission. That transmission is a rear-mounted 4L60E four-speed auto transaxle that transfers power to the pavement via a limited-slip differential. Seventeen-inch polished five-spoke wheels shod in 245/45ZR-17 Kumho rubber, while wider 275/40ZR-17 Kumho tires out back to give this sports car an aggressive stance and look from any angle.
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87,685 Actual Miles Believed Electron Blue Paint Believed Original Body Panels Detailed Engine Bay Original LS1 V8 Believed Original 4L60E Four Speed Auto 2.73 Rear Gears Manual Top Power Windows Power Locks Power Mirrors Power Seats Telescopic Wheel Heads Up Display AC Cruise ABS Four Wheel Discs
This 2002 Chevrolet Corvette Convertible rides on a fully independent suspension, with a set of four-wheel power disc brakes ready to scrub off speed at a moment's notice. If you missed your chance the first time around, this low-mileage C5's fun factor is still a ten. The C5 was a revolutionary design that remains impressive all these years later. But don't wait because this one won't be around here long. Call today!
