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The 2003 Chevrolet Corvette

2003 Silver Corvette Coupe

2003 was the 50th anniversary for Corvette. A 50th anniversary edition was offered and it also was chosen as the pace car for the Indy 500. Buyers of the 50th anniversay edition could make it a pace car with the optional $495 graphics package. The anniversay edition included most of the options and a special "Anniversary Red Metallic" paint. The interior was decked out in shale leather and for the first time in a C5 the dashboard was not black. A new selective ride control RPO F55 replaced the F45 ride control this year. It used a magnetic fluid that could be electrically controlled to make up to 1,000 changes per second. This allowed a Vette travelling at 60 mph to make a change every inch of road travel. Light Pewter Metallic and Magnetic Red Metallic were deleted this year and the only new color was the Anniversary Red Metallic which is much darker than the older Magnetic Red. All 2003 included 50th anniversary badging. The Z06 hardtop was thickened to conform to safety standards.

Production Options and Build Statistics

Total 2003 Corvettes Built - 35,469

Total 2003 Coupes - 12,812
Total 2003 Convertibles - 14,022
Total 2003 Z06s - 8,635

Serial Numbers
Coupe1G1YY22Gx35100000 - 1G1YY22Gx35135469
Convertible1G1YY32Gx35100000 - 1G1YY32Gx35135469
Z061G1YY12Sx35100000 - 1G1YY12Sx35135469

The "Vehicle Identification Number" (also VIN or serial number) is stamped on a plate on the lower edge of driver's side windshield.

VIN (Serial) Number Decoder

PositionCharacterDescription
11US Built
2GGeneral Motors Product
31Chevrolet Motor Division Vehicle
4-5YYCorvette
61 or 2 or 3Body style number
1 = Two-door fixed-roof hardtop
2 = Two-door hatchback style 07, 08, 77, or 87
3 = Two-door convertible GM body style 67
72 or 42=Active manual belts with driver and passenger inflatable restraint system
4=Active manual belts with frontal and side-impact driver and front passenger inflatable restraint system
8GLS1 5.7-liter (346 cu. in) Sequential multiport-fuel-injection (SFI) V8
8SLS6 5.7 liter sequential multiport-fuel-injection Chevrolet V-8
9?A check digit that calculates the characters in the serial number and gives it a single digit code and can be used to verify that the serial number is legitimate
103The model year 3=2003
115Bowling Green, Kentucky
12-17100001 and upProduction Sequence

Production Options

RPO
Description
Cost
Coupe
Convertible
Z06
Total
Prod.
%
Prod.
%
Prod.
%
Prod.
%
1SABase Equipment Group
Includes Parcel Net and Luggage Shade (coupe), Fog lamps, Sport Seats, Power Passenger Seat, Dual Zone Auto HVAC
$0.00 1,502 11.7% 178 1.3% 8,613 99.7% 10,293 29.0%
1SBOption Package
Includes 1SA above, Head Up Display, Electrochromic Mirrors, Drivers Memory Package, Twilight Sentinel Headlamps, Power Telescoping Steering Column
$1,200.00 7,310 57.1% 6,643 47.4% 0 N/A 13,953 39.3%
1SC50th Anniversary Package
Not available on Z06. Includes 1SB above, 50th Anniversary Red Metallic Paint, Shale Two Tone Leather Trim, 50th Anniversary Paint/Trim Package, 50th Anniversary Aluminum Wheels, Magnetic Selective Ride Control
$5,000.00 4,085 31.9% 7,547 53.8% 0 N/A 11,632 32.8%
79UMillennium Yellow Paint w/ Tint$750.00 1,041 8.1% 1,151 8.2% 1,708 19.8% 3,900 11.0%
AABMemory Package(Requires RPO CJ2)$175.00 11,691 91.3% 13,880 99.0% 8,241 95.4% 33,812 95.3%
AG1Power 6-Way Driver Seat(Std. on Z06)$305.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AN4Child Seat TetherN/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AP9Parcel Net (Coupe only)$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
AQ9Driver/Pass. Recl. Bucket Seats$0.00 12,812 100.0% 14,022 100.0% 0 N/A 26,834 75.7%
AR9Driver/Pass. Bucket Seats (Euro)$0.00 0 N/A 0 N/A 8,635 24.3% 8,635 24.3%
B34Floor Mats$25.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
B84Body Side Moldings$150.00 7,688 60.0% 9,147 65.2% 5,408 62.6% 22,243 62.7%
C2LDual Roof Package$1,200.00 5,184 14.6% 0 N/A 0 N/A 5,184 14.6%
CC3Transparent Roof Panel$750.00 3,150 8.9% 0 N/A 0 N/A 3,150 8.9%
CF7Non-Transparent Roof Panel$0.00 4,478 12.6% 0 N/A 0 N/A 4,478 12.6%
CJ2Automatic Climate Control$0.00 12,812 100.0% 14,022 100.0% 8,635 100.0% 35,469 100.0%
CV3Mexico Export$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
DD0Electronic Monochromatic Mirrors$120.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
EXPExport OptionN/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
F55Magnetic Selective Ride Control(Not avail. with Z06)$1,695.00 5,696 44.5% 9,296 66.3% 0 N/A 14,992 42.3%
FE1Base Suspension$0.00 11,389 88.9% 12,853 91.7% 0 N/A 24,242 68.3%
FE3Sport Suspension(Included with Z51)$0.00 1,423 11.1% 1,169 8.3% N/A N/A 2,592 7.3%
FE9Federal Emissions$0.00 9,243 72.1% 10,869 77.5% 6,544 75.8% 26,656 75.2%
G92Perf. Axle Ratio - 3.15:1 MXO Auto(Not Avail w/Z06)$395.00 4,282 33.4% 5,503 39.2% 0 N/A 9,785 27.6%
GU2Std. Axle Ratio 2.73:1 MXO Auto$0.00 4,763 37.2% 3,696 26.4% 0 N/A 8,459 23.8%
GU6Std. Axle Ratio 3.42:1 Six Speed$0.00 3,767 29.4% 4,823 34.4% 8,635 100.0% 17,225 48.6%
LS1Std. 5.7L SFI Aluminum V8 350 hp Engine$0.00 12,812 100.0% 14,022 100.0% 0 N/A 26,834 75.7%
LS65.7L SFI Aluminum V8, 405 hp Engine(1YY37 only)$0.00 0 N/A 0 N/A 8,635 24.3% 8,635 24.3%
MM66-speed Manual$915.00 3,767 29.4% 4,823 34.4% 0 N/A 8,590 24.2%
M30Elect. 4spd. Automatic Transmission$0.00 9,045 70.6% 9,199 65.6% 0 N/A 18,244 51.4%
N37Steering Column, Power Telescope Manual Tilt$350.00 11,296 88.2% 13,585 96.9% 0 N/A 24,881 70.1%
N73Magnesium WheelsN/A 148 1.2% 145 1.0% 0 N/A 293 0.8%
NB8CA/Northeast Emission Override$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
NC7Federal Emissions Override$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
NG1Massachusetts/New York Emissions Requirements$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
QD4Domestic Standard Five Spoke Wheels$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
QF5Deluxe High Polish Wheels(Not avail. w/Z06)$1,295.00 5,659 44.2% 4,631 33.0% 0 N/A 10,290 29.0%
R6MNew Jersey Surcharge (mandatory in NJ)$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
R8CMuseum Delivery Package$490.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
U1SRemote Compact 12-Disc Changer (All Models)$600.00 6,440 50.3% 9,539 68.0% 0 N/A 15,979 45.1%
UL0AM/FM Stereo Cassette-BoseN/A 2,045 16.0% 2,619 18.7% 0 N/A 4,664 13.1%
UN0Stereo System Delco-Bose with CD$100.00 10,767 84.0% 11,403 81.3% 8,635 100.0% 30,805 86.9%
UV6Heads-Up DisplayN/A 11,638 90.8% 13,836 98.7% N/A N/A 25,474 71.8%
V49Front License Plate Frame$15.00 6,975 54.4% 8,315 59.3% 5,315 61.6% 20,605 58.1%
XGGFront Tire - P245/45ZR17 BW SBR$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
YF5California Emissions$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
YGHRear Tire - P275/40ZR18 BW SBR$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Z49Canadian Options$0.00 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A
Z51Performance Handling Package:
Larger diameter sway bars than previous years, (included with FE3 Sports Suspension, includes power steering fluid cooler), Not available with RPOs F55 and Z06.
$395.00 1,423 11.1% 1,169 8.3% 0 N/A 2,592 7.3%

Color Options for 2003

Interior options for exterior colors are suggested by Chevrolet. Other combinations could be ordered.
RPO
Color
Cost
Mfr Code
Coupe
Convertible
Z06
Total
Prod.
%
12UQuicksilver Metallic$0.00B-LG-LO-R-RB7985001,089 2,387 6.7%
21UElectron Blue Metallic$0.00B-LG-LO-RB9675311,272 2,770 7.8%
40USpeedway White$0.00B-LG-R3713080 679 1.9%
41UBlack$0.00B-LG-R-RB1,6001,3982,599 5,597 15.8%
70UTorch Red$0.00B-LG-R-RB1,8641,3741,967 5,205 14.7%
79UMillenium Yellow w/ Tint$0.00B-LG-RB1,0411,1511,708 3,900 11.0%
88USpiral Gray Metallic$0.00B-LG-LO-R2,0861,2130 3,299 9.3%
94UAnniversary Red Metallic$0.00S4,0857,5470 11,632 32.8%
Color Codes: B=Black, LG=Light Gray, LO=Light Oak, R=Firethorn Red, RB=Red/Black, S=Shale

Interior Colors

RPO
Color
Cost
Coupe
Convertible
Z06
Total
Prod.
%
Prod.
%
Prod.
%
Prod.
%
19IBlack$0.00 6,265 48.9% 4,715 33.6% 7,200 83.4% 18,180 51.3%
67ILight Oak$0.00 720 5.6% 949 6.8% 0 N/A 1,669 4.7%
70IRed/Black$0.00 231 1.8% 303 2.2% 1,435 16.6% 1,969 5.6%
92ILight Gray$0.00 1,511 11.8% 508 3.6% 0 N/A 2,019 5.7%


Convertible Top Colors

RPOColorProduction%
16TWhite2181.6%
41TBlack5,38638.4%
54TShale7,54753.8%
67TLight Oak8716.2%
Percentages are the percent of convertibles with that color top


2003 Corvette Specifications

Mechanical Dimensions

FeatureDimensions
Wheelbase104.5 inches (2.654 m)
Overall length179.7 inches (4.564 m)
Overall width73.6 inches (1.869 m)
Overall height47.9 inches (1.217 m)
Front tread62.0 inches (1.575 m)
Rear tread62.1 inches (1.577 m)
Standard Tires Front/RearP245/45ZR-17 Goodyear Eagle GT / P275/40ZR-18 Goodyear Eagle GT
Ground Clearance3.7 inches
Curb Weight
SteeringPower Rack and PinionPower-assisted, speed-sensitive, magnetic variable-effort power rack and steering
Front suspensionIndependent SLA forged-aluminum upper and lower control arms and steering knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel stabilizer bar, and spindle offset.
Rear suspensionIndependent five-link design with tow and camber adjustment, cast-aluminum upper and lower control arms and knuckle, transverse monoleaf springs, steel tie rods and stabilizer bar, and tubular U-jointed metal matrix composite driveshaft.
BrakesAntilock four-wheel power disc
Body constructionFiberglass; integral perimeter frame with center back-bone/all-welded steel body frame construction
Fuel tank19.1 US Gal (15.9 Imp Gal) (72 liters)


Engine Specifications

FeatureBase Engine RPO LS1Z06 Engine RPO LS6
TypeV-8, 90-degree Overhead valveV-8, 90-degree Overhead valve
BlockAll AluminumAll Aluminum;
Displacement346 cid (5.7 liters)346 cid (5.7 liters)
Bore & Stroke3.90" x 3.62"3.90" x 3.62"
Compression Ratio10.1:110.5:1
Brake Horsepower350 @ 5600405 @ 6000
Torque360 lb-ft @ 4000400 lb-ft @ 4800
Main BearingFiveFive
Valve LiftersHydraulic, two valves per cylinderHydraulic, two valves per cylinder
Fuel SupplySequential Multi-port injection (MPI) systemSequential Multi-port injection (MPI) system

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