America’s long wait is over: The 2014 Corvette Stingray has officially arrived. Here are the first stats and images. MCG photo
Russell Center in old industrial Detroit was the scene for the C7 Corvette launch, which included a presentation by General Motors design VP Ed Welburn, GM North America President Mark Reuss, and Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer. (Video here.)
You’ll note the Stingray name has reappeared—this is the first Corvette to wear the name since 1976. There’s a new stylized stingray badge, too (see gallery below).
Here are a few preliminary stats and facts, with more to follow:
+ Gen 5 6.2L base V8 tentatively rated at 450 hp and 450 lb-ft, see previous MCG feature here.
+ Seven-speed manual gearbox with active electronic rev matching; six-speed automatic with paddle shifters also available
+ All-aluminum frame claimed to be 57 percent stiffer and 99 lbs. (45 kg) lighter than the previous C6 piece
+ Wheelbase 106.7 inches (2710 mm); overall length 177 in. (4495mm)
+ Base Stingray tires: Michelin Pilot Super Sport run-flat; front P245/40R18; rear P285/35R19
+ Carbon fiber hood and roof panel, carbon composite inner body panels
+ First Corvette with rear quarter windows since ’56-62 removable hardtop
…and more. We’ll have additional technical info as it becomes official. Meanwhile, check out the big photo gallery below.
