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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 09:27 PM
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I looking to sell my C3 and get either a C5 or C6, my C3 is about 70" wide,can someone tell me how wide the body is on a C5/6? just wondering about garage room.
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 09:58 PM
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wheelbase 104.5"

Length 179,7"

Width 73.6"

Height 47.7"

Well, that's what the book says anyway
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Originally Posted by stingraynick75
I looking to sell my C3 and get either a C5 or C6, my C3 is about 70" wide,can someone tell me how wide the body is on a C5/6? just wondering about garage room.
You'll like this, if you haven't been here already - you can some real cool research and comparisons of all years here:

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/

Thanks,Matt
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I measured my C5 coupe (with my wife's help, so I hope it is right)

stock 98 coupe

Front fender width at top of wheel arch - 73"

Mirrors extended width - 85"

Rear quarters width at top of wheel arch - 76"

Hope this helps
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Originally Posted by madmatt9471
You'll like this, if you haven't been here already - you can some real cool research and comparisons of all years here:

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/

Thanks,Matt
Wow, this is a cool site, I would like to find a site to custom paint a vette, I want a yellow with some kind of black detail, either hood stripe or hood to tail.
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