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Engine |
6.2
liter V8 |
Weight |
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Aspiration |
natural |
Torque |
450
lb-ft |
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HP |
450
hp |
HP/Weight |
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HP/Liter |
72.6
hp per liter |
1/4 mile |
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0-62 mph |
under 4 seconds |
Top Speed |
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(from GM Press
Release) Chevrolet Lifts Lid on 2014 Corvette Stingray
Convertible
GENEVA – Chevrolet revealed the 2014 Corvette Stingray convertible
today at the Geneva Motor Show, featuring an all-new, fully
electronic top that can be lowered remotely using the car’s key fob.
The top can also be opened or closed on the go, 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.”
The Corvette Stingray coupe and convertible arrive in global markets
in late 2013, with left-hand-drive models to be offered in Europe,
the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Japan and Russia. Changes to
Corvettes for export vary only in equipment required to accommodate
a respective market’s regulations, such as lighting, headlamp
washers and outside mirrors.
“It's fitting to introduce the new Stingray convertible on the
global stage at Geneva, because Corvette is the face of Chevrolet
the world over,” said Susan Docherty, president and managing
director of Chevrolet and Cadillac Europe. “It is an icon that has
long been recognized and admired even in countries where it’s never
officially been offered.”
All of the performance technology and capabilities introduced on the
Corvette Stingray coupe carry over to the convertible. The only
structural changes are limited to accommodations for the folding top
and repositioned safety belt mounts. Central to the Corvette
Stingray’s driving experience is an all-new, more rigid aluminum
frame structure, which is 57-percent stiffer and 99 pounds (45 kg)
lighter than the current steel frame.
All models are powered by the new LT1 6.2L V-8, with an estimated
450-hp (335 kW) and 450 lb-ft of torque (610 Nm). As no structural
reinforcements are required for the convertible, both models share
almost identical power-to-weight ratios.
The LT1 combines several advanced technologies, including direct
injection, Active Fuel Management and continuously variable valve
timing to support an advanced combustion system designed to balance
power and efficiency. The new Corvette Stingray is expected to
improve upon the current model’s fuel economy of 13.6L/100km
(EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of 26 mpg).
With the top up, the Corvette Stingray convertible is designed for a
refined driving experience. A thick, three-ply fabric top, along
with sound-absorbing padding and a glass rear window, contributes to
a quiet cabin and premium appearance.
With the top down, the Corvette Stingray’s signature profile is
further accentuated. Behind the seat backs, dual black accent panels
enhance the character lines of the tonneau cover. Corvette
Stingray’s signature “waterfall” design originates in the valley
between the nacelles, bringing the exterior color into the interior.
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.
“We wanted the driving
experience of the Corvette to live up to the performance
expectations that come with the ‘Stingray’ name,” said Tadge
Juechter, Corvette chief engineer. “Because it was designed from the
beginning as an open-top car, the Corvette Stingray delivers an
exhilarating, connected driving experience – no matter what
configuration you choose.”
Founded in 1911 in Detroit, Chevrolet is now one of the world's
largest car brands, doing business in more than 140 countries and
selling more than 4.5 million cars and trucks a year. Chevrolet
provides customers with fuel-efficient vehicles that feature
spirited performance, expressive design and high quality. More
information on Chevrolet models can be found at www.chevrolet.com.
