The C5 represented the most complete redesign of the Corvette to date. A new hydroformed box frame, rear-mounted transaxle, all-aluminum LS1, sophisticated Active Handling System, and head-up display ensured this Corvette was ready to punch far above its weight class.

Wet nitrous systems are the most popular option since they provide the extra fuel to support the added nitous, and don't require any modifications to the fuel injection system (no custom programming of the computer to add fuel when the nitrous is activated). Dry nitrous systems are generally used in racing applications in combination w/ the HP or Dominator ECU w/ custom calibration to add the extra fuel using the fuel injectors (in an EFI application).