The Legend of the C5: The 1997–2004 Corvette
In 1997, Chevy made a break from the previous generation, the C4, with a new Corvette redesigned from the inside out. The exciting C5 was a beautiful and powerful Corvette that would become a legend and pave the way for more powerful Corvettes. The first C5 came standard with a 4-speed automatic transmission, and there was an available 6-speed manual tranny. It delivered on style, sophistication and performance. The curvy…