The 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible has officially made its world debut at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show.
According to the North American carmaker, the C7 Convertible features a new fully electronic top that can be lowered remotely using the key fob. The top can also be opened or closed at speeds of up to 30 mph (50 km/h).
"The convertible has been a part of the heart and soul of Corvette since the very beginning in 1953," said Ed Welburn, GM vice president of global design. "With the all-new Corvette Stingray, we designed and developed the coupe and convertible simultaneously. As a result, the Corvette Stingray offers an open-top driving experience with no compromise in performance, technology or design."
According to the North American carmaker, the C7 Convertible features a new fully electronic top that can be lowered remotely using the key fob. The top can also be opened or closed at speeds of up to 30 mph (50 km/h).
"The convertible has been a part of the heart and soul of Corvette since the very beginning in 1953," said Ed Welburn, GM vice president of global design. "With the all-new Corvette Stingray, we designed and developed the coupe and convertible simultaneously. As a result, the Corvette Stingray offers an open-top driving experience with no compromise in performance, technology or design."
Like the Coupe, the Convertible is powered by a 6.2-liter V8 LT1 engine which produces an estimated 450 hp and 609 Nm of torque. This allows the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in about 4 seconds and return 13.6-liter per 100 km.
Additional highlights of the all-new Corvette Stingray Coupe and Convertible include:
Additional highlights of the all-new Corvette Stingray Coupe and Convertible include:
- A sculpted exterior with 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
- An interior that offers genuine carbon fiber and aluminum trim, hand-wrapped leather materials, dual eight-inch configurable driver/infotainment screens, and two new seat choices – each featuring a lightweight magnesium frame for exceptional support
- Advanced driver technologies, including a five-position Drive Mode Selector that tailors 12 vehicle attributes to 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
- Lightweight materials, including a carbon fiber hood on all models and a carbon fiber removable roof panel on coupes; 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
- 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.
Both versions are scheduled to arrive in global markets in late 2013.
