50 Years of the Chevrolet Corvette

1998

C5 Corvette was a major success with critics applauding the design, performance, and drivability. For the 1998 Corvette, Chevrolet decided to reintroduce the convertible edition. This convertible would have a functioning trunk, which is the first time Chevy included one since 1962. The 1998 model also came with an optional $500 Active Handling System. The system works because it activates when it detects the distinction between how the driver intends for the car to corner and how it actually corners. The system then applies four brakes to correct the issue. Lastly, dealerships sold Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replicas this year.