Revealed: 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

[ChevyRules]

Finally, the official word on the all-new Corvette.
www.GMInsideNews.com
January 13, 2013
By: Alex Villani, Mark Bono, Nick Saporito

It's only happened six times in 60 years, and tonight has marked the seventh introduction of an all-new Chevrolet Corvette. For 2014, the Corvette sports a ground-up redesign of Chevy's flagship car; including an all-new interior and new Generation V Small Block V-8.

The 2014 Stingray only shares two parts from its predecessor showing how extensive this redesign of America's iconic sports car is. There is extensive use of carbon fibre and other lightweight materials lowering the Corvette's weight by 99 lbs. The 5th generation Small Block V8 produces an estimated 450 HP and 450 lb.-ft. of torque accelerating the Stingray to a 0-60 time in under four seconds. Not only is the LT1 powerful, it is also fuel efficient exceeding the current estimated 26 MPG highway, making it the most fuel efficient Corvette ever.

The interior features real carbon fibre, aluminum, and leather. Customers also have two seat options to choose from when buying their ideal Corvette. There are also dual fully configurable Eight-inch displays in the interior.

The Stingray also features a five-position drive mode selector that tailors twelve vehicle attributes to fit the driver's environment and a new seven-speed manual transmission with active rev matching that anticipates gear selections. The Z51 makes a comeback which incorporates an electronic limited-slip differential, dry-sump oiling system, integral brake, differential, and transmission cooling.

The 2014 Corvette Stingray coupe will go on sale in the third quarter of 2013.

DETROIT – Chevrolet is redefining modern performance with today’s debut of the all-new Corvette Stingray. And only a Corvette with the perfect balance of technology, design and performance can wear the iconic Stingray designation.

The 2014 Corvette Stingray is the most powerful standard model ever, with an estimated 450 horsepower (335 kW) and 450 lb.-ft. of torque (610 Nm). It is also the most capable standard model ever, able to accelerate from 0-60 in less than four seconds and achieve more than 1g in cornering grip. It is expected to be the most fuel-efficient Corvette, exceeding the EPA-estimated 26 mpg of the current model.

“Like the ’63 Sting Ray, the best Corvettes embodied performance leadership, delivering cutting-edge technologies, breathtaking design and awe-inspiring driving experiences,” said General Motors North America President Mark Reuss. “The all-new Corvette goes farther than ever, thanks to today’s advancements in design, technology and engineering.”

The all-new Corvette Stingray shares only two parts with the previous generation Corvette. It incorporates an all-new frame structure and chassis, a new powertrain and supporting technologies, as well as completely new exterior and interior designs. Highlights include:

• 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.

“Stingray is one of the hallowed names in automotive history,” said Ed Welburn, GM vice president of global design. “We knew we couldn’t use the Stingray name unless the new car truly lived up to the legacy. The result is a new Corvette Stingray that breaks from tradition, while remaining instantly recognizable as a Corvette the world over.”

The new Corvette Stingray will be built at GM’s Bowling Green, Ky., assembly plant, which underwent a $131-million upgrade, including approximately $52 million for a new body shop to manufacture the aluminum frame in-house for the first time.

“We believe the Corvette represents the future of modern performance cars because it delivers more power, more driving excitement and better fuel efficiency,” said Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer. “The result is better performance by every measure. The 2014 Corvette delivers the fastest acceleration, the most cornering grip, the most track capability, the best braking performance and what we expect to be the best fuel economy ever for a standard Corvette.”

The 2014 Corvette Stingray coupe goes on sale in the third quarter of 2013.

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[KingLeonidas]

Amazing.

[Perian]

Stunning. I love it.

[72 Z27]

Car looks amazing but I am sure the rear of the car will be subject of much debate. Also still waiting for corvettestingray2014.com to go live...anyone else able to bring it up?

[poncho1982]

Looks so much better than the renders! Although the renders were really close!

LOVE this!

Best Vette in a very long time IMO.

[KingLeonidas]

Car looks amazing but I am sure the rear of the car with be subject of much debate. Also still waiting for corvettestingray2014.com to go live...anyone else able to bring it up?

I've been refreshing it for the past 10 mins but so far no dice.

Prob won't go live until tomorrow AM.

[ne_one]

Stunning... and this is the base model.

I'm already getting the warm fuzzies about the next Camaro.

[ChevyRules]

Please keep checking back on the thread! There are a lot of images to upload! GM's images and our own live shots! It will take a bit to process everything!

[L88-ZR1-Z06]

i jumped out of my seat when they said it was called STINGRAY!!! It looks 10x better then i was expecting!

[Koasterking]

I'm going to be camped out at my chevy dealership to test drive lol. Absolutely stunning, especially in red (as usual)

[90 z28ss]

After watching the live reveal, any negative thought I had about this car has diminished 100%. That red car just looked absolutely gorgeous sitting on that stage, rear included. How exciting. It also looks like they knocked the interior out of the park, again, just superb.

[nruggiero]

Great pics, guys!

[V8GMT360 Guy]

Given the impressive-on-paper stats for the base car, I'm really intrigued to see how they top it with the Z06/ZR1. And yes, I have to say the actual car looks 1000x better than the CRAPPY, TRASH renderings and drawings that had been released, even what will be appearing in magazines. Which kinda sucks.

[ZR2nit]

Damn it I missed it....where can I go for the repeat of the reveal????

[rockyspaw]

From the B pillar forward, it's pure Corvette. That Transformer/Ninja rear...will take some getting used to.