The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has officially made its public debut at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show. It is one of the main stars at this year's event and promises to provide the "perfect balance of technology, design and performance."
According to the North American carmaker, the seventh-generation Corvette incorporates an all-new frame structure and chassis, a new powertrain and supporting technologies, as well as completely new exterior and interior designs. Highlights include:
According to the North American carmaker, the seventh-generation Corvette incorporates an all-new frame structure and chassis, a new powertrain and supporting technologies, as well as completely new exterior and interior designs. Highlights include:
- An interior that includes real carbon fiber, aluminum and hand-wrapped leather materials, two new seat choices – each featuring a lightweight magnesium frame for exceptional support – and dual eight-inch configurable driver/infotainment screens
- Advanced driver technologies, including a five-position Drive Mode Selector that tailors 12 vehicle attributes to the fit the driver’s environment and a new seven-speed manual transmission with Active Rev Matching that anticipates gear selections and matches engine speed for perfect shifts every time
- An all-new 6.2-liter LT1 V8 engine combines advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel Management, continuously variable valve timing and an advanced combustion system that delivers more power while using less fuel. This will enable it to develop approximately 450 hp and 609 Nm of torque
- Lightweight materials, including a carbon fiber hood and removable roof panel; composite fenders, doors and rear quarter panels; carbon-nano composite underbody panels and a new aluminum frame help shift weight rearward for an optimal 50/50 weight balance that supports a world-class power-to-weight ratio
- A sculptured exterior features advanced high-intensity discharge and light-emitting diode lighting and racing-proven aerodynamics that balance low drag for efficiency and performance elements for improved stability and track capability
- Track-capable Z51 Performance Package including: an electronic limited-slip differential, dry-sump oiling system, integral brake, differential and transmission cooling, as well as a unique aero package that further improves high-speed stability.
"Stingray is one of the hallowed names in automotive history," said Ed
Welburn, GM vice president of global design. "We knew we couldn’t use
the Stingray name unless the new car truly lived up to the legacy. The
result is a new Corvette Stingray that breaks from tradition, while
remaining instantly recognizable as a Corvette the world over."
The 2014 Corvette Stingray will go on sale in the third quarter of the year and pricing will be announced closer to launch.
