1998 Corvette Coupe White with stunning light gray interior 5.7 V8.

values have increased by about $3,000.00 per year over the past 5 years.

The 1998 Chevrolet Corvette Coupe (C5 generation) was the second model year of the redesigned C5 platform and is notable for continuing the dramatic improvements introduced in 1997. Here's a breakdown of the car, including whether certain colors were rare.

🔧 C5 Corvettes offer a lot of speed per dollar. The median #2 value for base cars, for example, have increased by about $15,000 over the past five years or $3,000.00 per year. Better then money in the bank according to Hagerty classic car values Base coupes are currently worth up to $28,000.00.

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Only 2,261 Artic white were produced out of 31,069 Corvettes so that's 7% of all made.

• Artic white was only used a few years from 1997 to 2000 according to research. Being only 20-30 % are still around, that means only about 400 to 600 are on the road today. This looks like a good investment.

Expert Estimates

• Classic car survival rates vary, but a common rule of thumb is that 20–30% of enthusiast-owned cars from that era are still on the road today—though this includes convertibles, coupes, and all colors.

• Given 2,074 Arctic White coupes were built, it's likely that 400–600 may still be around—possibly fewer,

1998 Corvette Coupe Overview

• Engine: 5.7L LS1 V8 (345 hp, 350 lb-ft torque)

• Transmission: 6-speed manual or 4-speed automatic

• 0–60 mph: ~4.8 seconds (manual)

• Top Speed: ~175 mph

• Chassis: First generation to use hydroformed frame rails and rear transaxle

• MSRP (new): Around $38,000

• Units Produced:

  • Total 1998 Corvette production: 31,084 units

  • Coupes: 21,083 produced

  • Convertibles: 10,001 produced

🎨 Color Rarity (1998 C5 Coupe)

Here are the 1998 Corvette exterior colors and how many were made:

🟡 Rarest Colors for 1998:

• Medium Purple Pearl (381 made total)

• Fairway Green Metallic (1,164 made total)

• Navy Blue Metallic (1,522 made total)

If you have a Medium Purple, Fairway Green, or Navy Blue coupe — yes, your color is considered rare and adds potential collector value.

✅ Notable 1998 Features

• Optional Active Handling System (first introduced this year)

• Removable roof panel on coupes

• Bose premium audio system