Sa-weet… The Stingray Returns.
And you can forget those old slams — the complaints that the Corvette was crude and unsophisticated.
The lithe, slightly more European looking two-seater gets a carbon-fiber hood and roof panel, a compact high-compression 450-horsepower V-8 and a new seven-speed manual transmission (a six-speed automatic remains an option).
The car’s taut body — fitted to a wheelbase that is about one inch longer than the current car and an inch wider — includes composite fenders, doors and rear quarter panels and carbon-nano composite underbody panels.
In addition, it will ride on a hydroformed aluminum frame that is 57 percent stiffer and 99 pounds lighter than the current car, Chevy says.
Direct fuel injection and cylinder deactivation for cruising in four-cylinder mode were just some of the additions to the ‘Vette’s 6.2-liter V-8.
In fact, the Stingray shares only two parts with the previous-generation Corvette, Chevy said of its new Porsche- and Viper-fighter.
Very nice looking car.
How did I know I would find this story at MCT today? I have to see if I can get past the Camaro rear end. Maybe an extended test drive of say about 3 years would help to convert me.
If anything, I’m consistent.
Wait a year and they’ll soften up the tail lights. Then, maybe a two year test drive will convert you.