Confused
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 6,213
Likes: 1
From: South Alabama
It's the Z06's older brother. Was a limited production run only available in '99 and '00 and didn't enjoy a huge following at that time but has developed a serious cult following now. The Z06 became available in '01 and was based on this bodystyle.The FRCs only came in five colors with an all black interior. Black, Torch Red, Pewter, Arctic White and Nassau Blue.
All came standard with the performance goodies such as a six-speed, 3.42rear end and the Z51 suspension w/power steering cooler. Was not loaded down with useless options like memory, twilight sentinel, 2.73/3.15 rear ends etc.
Could be ordered with a HUD, active handling, fog lights, lighting package, magnesium wheels and telescopic steering ('00), Bloze stereo w/12 disc changer, dual zone A/C, power drivers seat and more.
Some people around here like to call them entry level
but depending on option level the FRC could get more expensive than some coupes. 
Mine stickered at over $43K...and that was back in '99. 
Considering what some C6s cost now I think GM has down a decent job keeping Corvette prices under control over the past several years.Slightly lighter and stiffer but most important it's the best looking C5 ever produced.
Here are examples of each color...
(My all-time favorite from the Forum...SW's ole ride)
My humble daily driver...now has over 170K miles of very reliable fun and still going strong.
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Safety Car
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 3,799
Likes: 1
From: Northern Virginia
St. Jude Donor '08
^^
The FRCs look great in white!! They used a color called Artic White for the FRCs. Speedway White was not used until 2001 and after.
The Artic White is a brighter white. I actually like it more than the Speedway White, although both look beautiful.
The FRCs look great in white!! They used a color called Artic White for the FRCs. Speedway White was not used until 2001 and after.The Artic White is a brighter white. I actually like it more than the Speedway White, although both look beautiful.
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 16,270
Likes: 30
From: "It's 106 miles to Chicago, we've got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17-‘18-'19
NCM Sinkhole Donor
Burning Brakes
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 916
Likes: 2
From: prescott arizona
It's not just a C5 with a nonremovable top. It's the Z06's older brother. Was a limited production run only available in '99 and '00 and didn't enjoy a huge following at that time but has developed a serious cult following now. The Z06 became available in '01 and was based on this bodystyle.
The FRCs only came in five colors with an all black interior. Black, Torch Red, Pewter, Arctic White and Nassau Blue.
All came standard with the performance goodies such as a six-speed, 3.42rear end and the Z51 suspension w/power steering cooler. Was not loaded down with useless options like memory, twilight sentinel, 2.73/3.15 rear ends etc.
Could be ordered with a HUD, active handling, fog lights, lighting package, magnesium wheels and telescopic steering ('00), Bloze stereo w/12 disc changer, dual zone A/C, power drivers seat and more.
Some people around here like to call them entry level but depending on option level the FRC could get more expensive than some coupes. Mine stickered at over $43K...and that was back in '99. Considering what some C6s cost now I think GM has down a decent job keeping Corvette prices under control over the past several years.
Slightly lighter and stiffer but most important it's the best looking C5 ever produced.
Here are examples of each color...
(My all-time favorite from the Forum...SW's ole ride)
My humble daily driver...now has over 170K miles of very reliable fun and still going strong.
It's the Z06's older brother. Was a limited production run only available in '99 and '00 and didn't enjoy a huge following at that time but has developed a serious cult following now. The Z06 became available in '01 and was based on this bodystyle.The FRCs only came in five colors with an all black interior. Black, Torch Red, Pewter, Arctic White and Nassau Blue.
All came standard with the performance goodies such as a six-speed, 3.42rear end and the Z51 suspension w/power steering cooler. Was not loaded down with useless options like memory, twilight sentinel, 2.73/3.15 rear ends etc.
Could be ordered with a HUD, active handling, fog lights, lighting package, magnesium wheels and telescopic steering ('00), Bloze stereo w/12 disc changer, dual zone A/C, power drivers seat and more.
Some people around here like to call them entry level
but depending on option level the FRC could get more expensive than some coupes. Mine stickered at over $43K...and that was back in '99. Considering what some C6s cost now I think GM has down a decent job keeping Corvette prices under control over the past several years.Slightly lighter and stiffer but most important it's the best looking C5 ever produced.
Here are examples of each color...
(My all-time favorite from the Forum...SW's ole ride)
My humble daily driver...now has over 170K miles of very reliable fun and still going strong.
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 12,261
Likes: 85
From: O'Fallon Missouri
