Fan Friday: Donna Booth's 2000 C5 Corvette
Some Corvettes are meant to be admired. Others are meant to be driven and loved. Donna Booth’s 2000 C5 Corvette is a shining example of both — a striking red icon parked under the southern sun, capturing all the right kind of attention.
This fifth-generation Corvette perfectly showcases the sleek, sculpted design that defined the C5 era. Painted in a beautiful red, a signature Corvette color, Donna’s C5 is a head-turner — classic, clean, and unmistakably bold. The polished factory five-spoke wheels and matching body-colored mirrors maintain that timeless Corvette silhouette, a look that never goes out of style.
The 2000 model year brought subtle but meaningful refinements to the C5 platform. While staying true to the performance legacy, Chevrolet continued improving the comfort and driving experience:
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Equipped with the legendary LS1 5.7L V8 engine, producing 345 hp and 350 lb-ft of torque.
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Enhanced ride and handling dynamics, thanks to the independent suspension and rigid hydroformed frame.
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Optional Active Handling System introduced that year, improving stability and safety for spirited driving.
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Improved interior ergonomics, with better seat support and standard features across trims.
If one thing is clear from these photos: her 2000 C5 is cared for and loved. Whether it’s cruising the backroads or simply gleaming in the driveway, this Corvette radiates pride and personality.
From its vivid paint to its classic lines, this C5 represents everything Corvette stands for — performance, beauty, and passion.
6 comments
Mine is a 2004 C5 same color, and wheels,
What brand , Make of tires do you run?
Thank u so much corvettestoreonline.com for showing me love for the corvette legacy I share with u! I will never forget the kind words from your article. U make my C5 and I sooo proud to be apart of your family!!! Keep the fan fridays going, u r onto something here. U give us/your customers a platform to shine as bright as our Dream Car Corvettes!
Yes this is Donna Booth! How can I get a copy of the article and pictures of my Fan Friday? I would like to keep this as a keep sake with other items I have collected over the years containing to my C5 2000 vette! Please let me know how to get copy of your beautiful words u had for my car!! I will gladly pay for a copy sent to me!!!
Yes Dick Runte, these external head lights r just one of my enhancements. I have my original pop up lights. I like to change out and then revert back! Which ever way the wind blows. The same with the clear top. My C5 Corvette Coupe only came with hard top. The hard top stays n the trunk for change out. I also have a wind jammer that I apply to wind shield when my car decides to go top less! None of the enhancements r permanent! It’s just keeping my friends and neighbors wondering what I will do next! She is truly one of a kind!! So answer to your question am I trying to make her look like C6?? No way, I am just showing off the different styles and shapes of MYDREAM” and yes that is my personal license plate if u were wondering! Donna
My ‘84 is just as stylish as any later model, perorance, looks, comfort and it’s sed with 5 spoke wheels!
Martin