In this article, we’re reviewing production numbers for the C5 Corvette, produced between 1997-2004. The development of this car and the engineers and stylists behind it are discussed in the book All Corvettes Are Red, a must-read for any C5 fan.
The C5 continued GM’s mission to constantly improve every aspect of performance, quality and functionality in its halo sports car. The 5th generation marked the return of three distinct body styles: coupe, convertible and hard top (aka fixed roof coupe), the latter being the basis for the Z06 track terror that was introduced in 2001. The Corvette team was given a clean slate to design the new car, resulting in innovations like a rear mounted transaxle for better weight distribution, different diameter wheels (front/rear) and, for the first time since 1962, a trunk in the convertible and hardtop that could easily accommodate a full size golf club bag. Last but not least, the LS series of engines made their debut in the C5’s, ranging from 345HP in the base model to 405HP in the later Z06 models.
Notable C5 Corvettes include the 50th Anniversary model, the 1998 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car, the Fixed Roof Coupe of 1999-2000 and 24 Hours of LeMans Commemorative Edition (pictured).
| Model Year | Coupe | Convertible | Hardtop/Z06 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 9752 | 9752 | ||
| 1998 | 19235 | 11849 | 31084 | |
| 1999 | 18078 | 11161 | 4031 | 33270 |
| 2000 | 18113 | 13479 | 2090 | 33682 |
| 2001 | 15681 | 14173 | 5773 | 35627 |
| 2002 | 14760 | 12710 | 8297 | 35767 |
| 2003 | 12812 | 14022 | 8635 | 35469 |
| 2004 | 16165 | 12216 | 5683 | 34064 |
TOTAL 248,715
I have a 2000 magnetic red convertible museum delivery corvette, it is a 6 speed manual with the Z51 package, I have been told not many C5 convertibles were made with the Z51 package. Is this true?
I have a 1997 and it is a convertible, however they say none were made in 1997. How xan this be?
According to all my resources, there were no 97 convertibles. Are you referring to the removeable roof panel that goes across the center of the car, like a one piece t-top?
It may have been produced in later 97 as a 98
What is the manufacturers date in the car?
I have a 2004 White corvette with white top and torch red interior and just wanted to know how many were produced with this combination, also has telescoping steering wheel and heads up display.
It looks like they made 820 Arctic White convertibles in 04. It would be difficult to narrow down the combination of options production numbers.
I own a 2000 corvette convertible with mellinnum yellow exterior and light oak interior and light oak top. I was told this combination was kinda rare? How many of this combination were produced?
I recently purchased a 2000 triple black 6 speed vette convertible with just 19000 miles. I believe it has a very low production number. Can anyone give me an idea what that number is. Someone told my it would be around 245.
i have a 2001 millennium yellow corvette convertible. it has a “Z49” code for Canadin instrument cluster. i have found out that it was sold at DON WHEATON CHEVROLET, EDMONTON ALBERTA. is there a way to find out how many were shipped / sold in Canada? i know that 293 convertibles were sent to Canada. and this one has actually made it back to the states.
Very, I have a Canadian sold 2001 convertible as well. The weird thing is mine has a Z06 gauge cluster for some reason.
Wondering how I can find out the production numbers for my 2002 C5 Convertible, Millenium Yellow with Torch Red interior?
You can purchase one of our Corvette Black Books where that information would be located. https://https://www.corvettecentral.com/accessory/books-calendars-dv/coffee-table-historical-books/1953-to-2018-corvette-black-book-111930
There were 1,663 MY convertibles in 2002. According to the Corvette Black Book the only available interior color for the Millennium Yellow cars was black, there was no Torch Red used on the Millennium Yellow in this year.
It is written that the first 200 Covettes C5s produced in 1997 were all painted red, I have the 50th car off the production line, and it is a Black on Black Six Speed?
How do I find the production number on my car? It is an Anniversary edition and I have an overwhelming information sheet from the National Corvette Museum – that honestly I do not fully understand.
We sell a book that lists production numbers for each year. Here is a link to the book https://https://www.corvettecentral.com/search?CurrentSearchCategoryId=&q=production+number+book
have a 2000 convt, bowling green metalic, white roof, grey leather int., 6 speed, heads up inst., magniesium upgrade wheels, six disc changer, power locks and seats. All stock, trying to see how many were produced. Thanks
its not the amount of production as we all know the 1997 had 9752 but how do find out if my silver 6spd was made as car 2557 of 9752 or 345of 9752 coming off the line…..maybe through paint and production dates we can narrow it to the first half or the last half.
Not sure I understand the question.
The last 6 digits of the VIN is the serial build number, in other words, the order it came down the assembly line.
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Anyone know production numbers for medium spiral gray colored C5s? Don’t see many at all. Thanks!
That color was only in production from 2003-2004. In 2003 the total production was 3,299 and in 2004 the total was 3286.
How is the z06 front fender emblem put on at the factory? How do they line it up? Does it have placement holes, or are they just eyeballed? It seems that they all tilt up towards the front compared to how the body sits. I know most old cars used to have holes so emblems looked even,now it seems they are all over the place.
Get a copy of the Corvette Black Book. It has all production numbers, variations and options. https://https://www.corvettecentral.com/search?CurrentSearchCategoryId=&q=black+book
I have a 99 Hardtop. I was wondering were I could find exactly how many were optioned like my car in the same color if at all possible.