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For the first time in Corvette history, the \u003cstrong\u003etransmission was moved to the rear axle\u003c\/strong\u003e in a rear-mounted transaxle configuration, achieving near-perfect \u003cstrong\u003e50\/50 front-to-rear weight distribution\u003c\/strong\u003e and transforming the C5’s handling balance compared to every previous front-engine, front-transmission Corvette. The 1997 C5 is powered by the all-new \u003cstrong\u003e5.7L LS1 V8 (345hp)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the first of the legendary Gen III small-block family — replacing the LT1\/LT4 with an engine that was lighter, more powerful, more fuel-efficient, and more technologically advanced than anything previously fitted to a production Corvette. The LS1 featured an all-aluminum block and heads, sequential fuel injection, and a design philosophy that prioritized high output with real-world usability — the foundation of an engine family that would go on to power some of the greatest American performance cars ever built. The C5’s body was constructed entirely of \u003cstrong\u003ecomposite panels\u003c\/strong\u003e mounted to the hydroformed frame, with dramatically improved panel fit and finish compared to the C4. The 1997 C5 was Coupe only — the Convertible joined for 1998 — making the 1997 Coupe the sole inaugural example of the fifth generation. The \u003cstrong\u003eCar Cover Customs Chevrolet Corvette C5 1997 Car Cover\u003c\/strong\u003e is precision-patterned to the C5’s exact launch-year body profile for a factory-tight fit with zero bunching and zero exposed panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSelect Your C5 Body Style. Get a Perfect Fit.\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5 was offered in Coupe body style only (launch year — Convertible arrived for 1998). 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