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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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I finally got my dream car and it is a 98 red c5. It is probably a dumb question so I will go ahead and put on the flame suit. My question is what color of red is the car? Torch or Victory?

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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 02:18 PM
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Congratulations on your Torch Red 98!

Victory is a C6 color
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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Your paint code is 70U - Torch Red

8,767 1998's came off the line in Bowling Green with this color (most popular color)

See : http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...98/98prod.html

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Alright cool.....Thx for your help
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Old Mar 25, 2008 | 02:45 PM
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BTW, those are 2000+ thinspoke wheels, in case you were not aware.
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