Corvette: Year by Year
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1998 - 20001999 Corvette Hardtop
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The new hardtop model had many advantages over the coupe. Although the coupe had slightly better aerodynamics*, the hardtop was lighter and therefore faster. Since it was not an open car, the structure was more solid. It would also cost less to build since the expenses involved with the rear window hatch and the targa roof hardware was eliminated.
*coupe: .29 Cd; convertible: .34 Cd; hardtop: .31 Cd.
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The last factor - lower cost - had many Corvette fans eager like a six year old on Christmas eve as the anticipation was that a lower cost, faster 'vette would be available. There were reports of a model with cloth seats, manual windows and locks along with smaller tires. But it would not happen; the best guess is that the Corvette product planners had a hard time coming up with a reason why they should sabotage the balance of the lineup. The hardtop was priced at $38,777.00, only $394 less than the coupe. Standard equipment with the hardtop included the six speed manual transmission which was a $825.00 option on the convertible and coupe.
A radical departure: The new hardtop Corvette was the first Corvette since the 1967 coupe that was not an open car. The "hardtop" name was derived from the fact that it looked much like a convertible with a hardtop attached. It was actually closer to the convertible than the coupe since it shared more parts with the fully open family member, such as the trunk. For 1999 it featured the same LS1 engine but an automatic transmission would not be available. The competition oriented Z51 suspension system was standard on every hardtop.
1999 Corvette Options, Prices
| RPO | Description | Production | Price |
| 86U | Magnetic Red Metallic Paint (coupe and convertible) | 2,733 (8.21%) | $500.00 |
| AAB | Memory Package (coupe and convertible) | 23,829 (71.62%) | $150.00 |
| AG1 | Power Driver Seat (hardtop) | 3,716 (11.17%) | $305.00 |
| AG2 | Power Passenger Seat (coupe and convertible) | 27,089 (81.42%) | $305.00 |
| AP9 | Parcel Net (hardtop) | 2,738 (8.23%) | $15.00 |
| AQ9 | Sports Seats (coupe and convertible) | 27,089 (81.42%) | $305.00 |
| B34 | Floor Mats | 32,706 (98.30%) | $25.00 |
| B84 | Body Side Moldings | 19,348 (58.15%) | $75.00 |
| C2L | Dual Removable Roof Panels (coupe) | 6,307 (18.96%) | $950.00 |
| CC3 | Removable Roof Panel, blue tint (coupe) | 5,235 (15.73%) | $650.00 |
| CJ2 | Dual Zone Air Conditioning | 25,672 (77.16%) | $365.00 |
| D42 | Luggage Shade and Parcel Net (coupe) | 18,058 (54.28%) | $50.00 |
| F45 | Selective Real Time Damping (coupe and convertible) | 7,515 (22.59%) | $1,695.00 |
| G92 | Performance Axle (3.15 ratio for automatic) | 14,525 (43.66%) | $100.00 |
| JL4 | Active Handling System | 20,174 (60.64%) | $500.00 |
| MN6 | 6-Speed Manual Transmission (coupe and convertible) | 13,729 (41.27%) | $825.00 |
| N37 | Telescopic Steering, Power (coupe and convertible) | 16,847 (50.64%) | $350.00 |
| N73 | Magnesium Wheels | 2,029 (6.10%) | $3,000.00 |
| T82 | Twilight Sentinel (coupe and convertible) | 18,895 (56.79%) | $60.00 |
| T96 | Fog Lamps | 28,546 (85.80%) | $69.00 |
| TR9 | Lighting Package (hardtop only) | 3,037 (9.13%) | $95.00 |
| U1S | Remote Compact 12-Disc Changer | 16,997 (51.09%) | $600.00 |
| UN0 | Delco Stereo System with CD | 20,442 (61.44%) | $100.00 |
| UV6 | Head Up Instrument Display | 19,034 (57.21%) | $375.00 |
| UZ6 | Bose Speaker Package (hardtop) | 3,348 (10.06%) | $820.00 |
| V49 | Front License Plate Frame | 17,742 (53.33%) | $15.00 |
| YF5 | California Emissions | 3,336 (10.03%) | $170.00 |
| Z51 | Performance Handling Package; Hardtop included RPO Z51. | 10,244 (30.79%) | $350.00 |
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Total Production:
33,270
Notes: Base Corvette Coupe with 346 cu. in. 345 hp engine and four speed automatic transmission: $39,171.00. |
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Colors
| Code | Exterior | Quantity | Interior | Soft Top | |
| 10 | Arctic White | 2,756 (8.28%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak / Red | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 11 | Light Pewter Metallic | 6,164 (18.53%) | Black / Light Gray / Red | Black / White | |
| 13 | Sebring Silver Metallic | 3,510 (10.55%) | Black / Light Gray / Red | Black / White | |
| 23 | Nassau Blue Metallic | 1,034 (3.11%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 28 | Navy Blue Metallic | 1,439 (4.33%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 41 | Black | 7,235 (21.75%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak /Red | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 70 | Torch Red | 8,361 (25.13%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak | Black / Light Oak / White | |
| 86 | Magnetic Red Metallic | 2,733 (8.21%) | Black / Light Gray / Light Oak | Black / Light Oak / White | |
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Notes: Listed are recommended color combinations but any combination was possible. All colors were available with the hardtop except codes 13 and 86. The Hardtop was limited to a black interior. |
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