1997 C5 Corvette LS1
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1997 C5 Corvette LS1

5.7L Gen-III LS1 All-Aluminum V8 • 345 hp

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION DOSSIER

Engineering & Track Performance

Driven by Wes with 224,000 miles on the odometer, this 1997 C5 Corvette LS1 ran full-speed sessions on the Daytona high banks during the May 6, 2022 SCCA Track Night in America event, demonstrating the durability of the factory LS1 platform under sustained circuit conditions.

AUTHENTIC FACTORY & TRACK TELEMETRY SPECIFICATIONS
Engine5.7L Gen-III LS1 All-Aluminum V8
Horsepower345 hp @ 5,600 rpm
Torque350 lb-ft @ 4,400 rpm
TransmissionBorg-Warner T56 6-Speed Manual (Rear Transaxle)
Weight Distribution50/50 Front-to-Rear Chassis Balance
Mileage224,000 Verified Miles
PedigreeBulletproof track reliability on original factory bottom-end
TRACK PROVENANCE
SCCA Track Night in America (Day 2)
📍 Daytona International Speedway
Event Date: May 6, 2022
Sanctioning Body: Sports Car Club of America (SCCA)
LEAD DRIVER / PILOT
Wes
Piloted this machine during active Daytona road-course heats, optimizing high-bank stability and passenger cornering lines.
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DYNO & TRACK TELEMETRY COMPARATORACTIVE BENCHMARK

Head-to-Head Track Machine Comparison

Compare powertrain dynamics, power-to-weight, and Daytona 31-degree banking performance across all 7 TrackDayFun builds.

CHALLENGER 01 [CRIMSON]345 HP
1997 C5 Corvette LS1
1997 C5 Corvette LS1
5.7L LS1 V8 (224k Miles)
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CHALLENGER 02 [CYAN]650 HP
2019 C7 Corvette Z06
2019 C7 Corvette Z06
6.2L Supercharged LT4 (9.5 psi)
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Horsepower (BHP)Peak dyno horsepower delivered to rear wheels/flywheel
345 HP vs650 HP ⚡
CAR A
CAR B
Peak Torque (LB-FT)Rotational torque output for explosive corner-exit thrust
350 lb-ft vs650 lb-ft ⚡
CAR A
CAR B
Engine Redline (RPM)Maximum operational engine velocity
6000 RPM vs6600 RPM ⚡
CAR A
CAR B
Power-to-Weight (Pounds / HP)Curb weight divided by horsepower (lower means quicker acceleration)
9.4 lbs/HP vs5.42 lbs/HP ⚡
CAR A
CAR B
Daytona Terminal SpeedEstimated peak speed achieved down the 31° high banking tri-oval
152 MPH vs176 MPH ⚡
CAR A
CAR B
Lateral Grip & Aero LoadPeak lateral cornering G-force capacity on competition track rubber
1.12 G vs1.3 G ⚡
CAR A
CAR B
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