With production already underway at General Motor’s Bowling Green, Ky., assembly plant, the 2014 Corvette Stingray is set to be GM’s most powerful standard model Corvette to-date. Due in large part to the estimated 450 horsepower and 450 lb.-ft. of torque its all-new (non-supercharged) 6.2 liter LT1 V-8 power plant delivers. The 2014 Corvette Stingray is also said to be the most capable standard model ever, with the ability to squak its tires from 0-60 in less than four seconds and achieve more than 1g in cornering grip. If that’s not enough to prep your current beater for trade-in, the new Stingray is also expected to be the most fuel-efficient Corvette, exceeding the EPA-estimated 26 mpg of the current model… that is of course if you plan to follow all posted speed limits and can refrain from doing smokey burnouts at every stop sign you see!
Like the ’63 Sting Ray, the best Corvettes embodied performance leadership, delivering cutting-edge technologies, breathtaking design and awe-inspiring driving experiences, the all-new Corvette goes farther than ever, thanks to today’s advancements in design, technology and engineering. -Mark Reuss, General Motors North America President
2014 Corvette Stingray Key Features:
- 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 6.2L LT1 V-8 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
- 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.
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