Three models are available: Hardtop ($38,555); Coupe ($39,130); Convertible ($45,555). All use the same 345-horsepower 5.7-liter V8, revised for 2000 to meet California's Low Emissions Vehicle standards.
With its fixed roof, the hardtop presents a different profile than the coupe. The hardtop comes standard with the 6-speed manual gearbox, high-performance Z51 suspension, a 3.42 limited-slip rear axle and Goodyear Eagle F1 tires. It also comes with air conditioning, a tilt steering column, leather-wrapped steering wheel, active keyless remote, cruise control, leather-trimmed seats, AM/FM/cassette, and power windows and locks.
The coupe adds a six-way power driver's seat and illuminated visor vanity mirrors. Its roof panel removes easily when it's time for al fresco motoring.
The convertible offers the carefree feeling of top-down motoring. Sure, the coupe can put wind in your hair and it costs about $6,000 less than the convertible, but it doesn't match the feeling of driving with the top down.
Two suspension options are available for coupe and convertible: electronically controlled damping adds $1,695, while the Z51 performance handling package adds $350. For 2000, the Z51 package has been upgraded with larger stabilizer bars to improve handling. A four-speed automatic is standard on Corvette coupes and convertibles; a six-speed manual is an $815 option. The hardtop is only available with the six-speed.
Leather is standard, but optional sport bucket seats add $700. Other options: A $375 Head-Up Display projects key instrument readouts onto the windshield. It works well at night, but is difficult to see in daylight. Twilight Sentinel ($60) provides delayed shutoff of the headlights to help you find your way to your front door. A $350 power telescoping steering column allows better positioning of the steering wheel for drivers of different heights; as on all models, the steering wheel also offers a manual tilt adjustment.