The Ultimate 1997 Corvette Database

1997 Chevrolet Corvette Research

An in-depth guide to the 1997 'Vette: Specifications, photo galleries, VIN information, recalls, options, & everything else you could want to know about the fifth Corvette generation's first model year.

Everything You Want to Know About the '97 Corvette, All in One Place

Our team of Corvette fanatics obsess over the details that matter. After turning CorvSport.com into the largest Corvette database on the internet, we decided to take it a step further and build out model-year guides. Here you'll find everything from engines to maintenance schedules, wallpapers to detailed specifications. If it's about the 1997 Corvette, you'll find it here.

Start Here: 1997 Chevrolet Corvette Guide: History, Performance, & More

For Corvette enthusiasts the world over, March 7, 1997, was a date that would be long remembered. After the 13-year production run of the C4, Chevrolet had declared this date as the day that the first all-new Corvette would be made available for sale to the public. Given the massive amount of fanfare that surrounded the arrival of the C5 Corvette, it was little wonder that there was such an overwhelming clamor for this amazing new variant of the legendary sports car.

1997 C5 Chevrolet Corvette Model Guide

Specifications, VIN, Options, Performance, Recalls, & More

1997 Corvette Technical Research & Data

Dig into the numbers behind the 1997 Corvette and check out these hand-curated research papers and data-driven reports, including VIN information, pricing/options, color samples, and more.

1997 Chevrolet Corvette VIN Numbers

For all 1997 Corvettes, the Vehicle Identification Number was stamped on a plate on the inner vertical surface of the left windshield pillar visible through the windshield.

1997 Corvette Common Issues

The following list of common issues is intended for individual reference only, and may not reflect the specific issues of every 1997 Corvette.

1997 Corvette Performance & Specifications

See the complete technical specifications and performance information for the 1997 Chevrolet Corvette, including engine specs, acceleration, & quarter mile.

1997 Corvette Pricing, Factory Options, & Colors

The 1997 Corvette was maturing as both a performance platform and as an aesthetic knockout. Get all the options, pricing, and color data here.

1997 Corvette Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins, & Maintenance Schedule

Looking for information on how to maintain your 1997 Corvette? We've curated resources to help you keep your Corvette in great shape for years to come!

1997 Corvette Engine Guides

Looking for information on the engines powering the 97 'Vette? Look no further.

The LS1 Engine: Horsepower, Specs & Information

Where does the power behind an V8 engine come from? Read about the LS1 Engine, its history, and some of the most notable cars to be sporting its power.