Chevrolet Corvette

Overview

Introduction

The Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is an ultimate sports car, which manages to be the with the greatest coupes worldwide. This amazing car was designed and developed by the Chevrolet’s division General Motors (GM) which is an American automotive company. In auto markets, it is made available with two trim levels: Corvette Coupe and Corvette Coupe Z51. The automaker has gifted Stingray with aggressively sculpted exterior and driver-oriented interior design, proposing an excellent combination of prodigious engineering and purpose-driven style which is available in both styles coupe and convertible.

Interior & Features

Interiors

The cabin of New Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is illuminated with several innovative digital features and inventive driver controls. To make you enjoy your ride, this sports car is made available with color head-up display that complements the customizable dual display comprising two 8-inch displays. The appointed seats are fabricated with premium Napa leather exudes the notion of synthetic textures. The intuitive instrument cluster featuring two ultra-bright 8-inch high definition screen encloses all the controls at your finger tips. The appointed steering wheel is exclusively designed, while enhancing the grip and pleasant driving feel. Also, the steering wheel is mounted with paddles that initiates Active Rev appropriate for the manual transmission.

Exterior

Exteriors

New Chevrolet Corvette Stingray is a perfect blend of provocative design and race-proven technology that makes this sports car low, light and lean. Its functional hood air extractor directs the air coming from the forward-tilted front radiator grille and out of the engine carriage. Exuding the exterior appeal, the Corvette is embedded with high-intensity discharge headlamps intensifying its crisp color, brightness and efficiency. Taking about its rear profile, the signature four-element taillights designed with new angular shape expresses its appearance with three-dimensional sculpted lenses. Both of the variants of Corvette Stingray is made available two types of alloy wheels such as 19-inch and 20-inch, adding sporty character. The exterior dimensions of this vehicle measures as 4493mm x 1877mm x 1240mm (L x W x H) and the wheelbase stands at 2710 mm.

Engine & Fuel Consumption

Engine, Mileage & Variants

The automaker has completely redesigned its 6.2-litre V8 engine which delivers exceptional performance and power. Both of the variants of Corvette are equipped with same engine, the produces the maximum power of 455 hp at 6500 rpm, with peak torque generated as 623 Nm in 4600 rpm. Plus, it is expected to achieve the speed mark of 0 to 100 kmph in 3.8 seconds, which is the most prominent thing to be noticed. The top speed of this car comes at 291 kmph. With the upgraded engine, the Corvette Stingray claims to deliver a better fuel efficiency that stands at 8.9 kmpl. Further, this powerful engine is coupled with 7-speed manual transmission augments the performance of Stingray.

Braking & Safety

Safety, Braking and Miscellaneous

Chevrolet has gifted the Corvette Stingray with wide range of safety elements that keep its driver and passengers to feel safe during the ride. The safety philosophy followed by Corvette emphasizes exceptional features such as active handling and 4-wheel anti-lock brakes that keep you in control in any situation. In case of Stingray losing tire pressure, its flat tires enables secure functioning at moderate speed until the wheels are repaired. The seat-mounted head and thorax air bags, safety seat belts and its rigid aluminium frame, gives a peace of mind to Stingray’s occupants. For better stability, it has StabiliTrak® Electronic Stability Control System (ESC) with Traction Control accentuating the performance of this sports car. Besides that, Corvette Stingray comes fitted with sound suspension system comprising independent transverse with coil springs for front axle and rigid forks ensuring serene driving experience.

Verdict

New Chevrolet Corvette is dynamic, rapid and efficient. Although, it comprises some flaws, but the equipped engine is much improved in terms of acceleration and mileage. You can easily forget its sky-high costs as compare to its appealing style and looks.