The fifth-generation Corvette (1997-2004) introduced a hydroformed steel frame, rear-mounted transaxle and the all-aluminium LS1 V8, delivering a major leap in rigidity and handling over the C4. It offered supercar-level performance with everyday usability, and spawned the lightweight Z06 as a track-focused halo.
The C5 brought genuine world-class dynamics and near 50/50 weight balance to an attainable American sports car, and its C5-R racing programme won Le Mans and Daytona class victories. The LS1 and its descendants became one of the most celebrated V8 families ever built.
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Sources: Car & Classic
Targa has recorded 12 auction sales of the Chevrolet Corvette C5 between 2022 and 2026, from Car & Classic. The cars sold were built between 1997 and 2003. In the last 12 months there has been one sale. Right now Targa is following 3 cars for sale on AutoScout24, built between 1998 and 2002.
Latest recorded sales
- 2003 Chevrolet Corvette (C5) 50th Anniversary Edition
- 2003 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Convertible 5.7L V8 "Manual"
- 1999 Chevrolet Corvette C5
- 2001 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Convertible 5,7L V8 “6 Speed - Manual”
- 1998 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Convertible 5,7L V8
- 2001 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Convertible 5.7L V8
- 2003 Chevrolet Corvette C5 Anniversary