2014 Corvette Stringray

Blogged from GM Canada 

BEAUTY IN PURPOSE

The 2014 Corvette Stingray is engineered to defy convention. Designed to dismiss the ritualistic and the cliché. Created to oppose the expected, abolish empty traditions and explore the unknown. Two functional parts are all that remain of the past. Purpose alone is sacred.
The machine is entirely new. But familiar cues surface. Distinct aeronautical lines. A flowing, aerodynamic exterior. A sleek fastback finish. For the first time in decades, a stunning machine emerges with the aesthetic impact and the performance prowess worthy of the Stingray emblem.

EVERY LINE MATTERS

A BEAUTIFUL WEAPON

The Stingray is designed on purpose. Low, light and lean. Provocative, purposeful and sculpted for optimal performance. A beautiful weapon against convention.

DESIGN MUST PERFORM

AERODYNAMICS

The benchmark of aerodynamic prowess. Functional exterior vents create a totally new breathing experience to reduce lift and minimize drag. Increased downforce keeps the car planted. Advanced ventilation systems flow from front to back, cooling critical components of a perfectly balanced powertrain. Efficient airflow controls temperatures and improves vehicle handling. Stunning design meets racing strategy.

DESIGNED ON PURPOSE

EXTERIOR

Unprecedented collaboration achieves sculptural, capable styling for the Stingray. Surfaces feel streamlined. Geometric shapes transition smoothly from soft to crisp edge. A carbon-fibre-crafted hood and removable roof help lower the centre of gravity and enhance weight balance. Air flows effortlessly to reduce drag and optimize performance. Executed with beauty and proportion, every millimetre serves its purpose.

HONOUR THE CRAFT

INTERIOR FOCUSED

Performance driving is experienced from the interior. Perfection is critical. Every line, every stitch and every accent must honour craftsmanship — and serve the driver.

TRUTH IN MATERIAL

An honest interior starts with authentic materials. This is no exception. If it looks like aluminum, it is aluminum. If it looks like carbon fibre, it is carbon fibre. When it's leather, it's Grade A leather — hand-selected, stitched and crafted to adorn a new generation.

REVEL IN THE JOURNEY

Follow no one. The way forward is determined by purpose alone. Illuminated by innovative digital features. Enhanced by intelligent driver controls. Inspired by a stunning change of interior scenery. The journey begins in the cockpit.

INSTRUMENT PANEL

An intuitive instrument panel cluster display bears an 8-inch diagonal screen with reconfigurable gauges, multiple display modes and real-time performance data. A centre console entertainment interface features a retractable, tablet-inspired 8-inch diagonal touch-screen complete with customizable applications. An available enhanced colour Head-Up Display complements both by projecting critical data into the driver's line of sight on the windshield. A robust control panel tuned for performance driving.

SEATS

Redesigned, stitched and wrapped in available Napa leather, the standard Grand Touring seat cradles the driver for optimal comfort and support. A lightweight magnesium frame and secure side bolsters hold the driver more firmly in place. An available Competition Sport seat provides maximum support and fit, with more pronounced side bolsters designed for high-performance driving on the track.

STEERING WHEEL

Designed exclusively for Stingray. Hand-wrapped in natural leather, a smaller, race-inspired 360 mm diameter steering wheel enhances grip and driving feel. Driver controls await command. Steering wheel-mounted paddles initiate Active Rev Matching for manual transmissions or manual shifting for automatic transmissions. A discreet, flat euro-stitch lends a subtle but crafted feel. Elegance is in the details.

PRECISION NEVER RESTS

MACHINED FOR PRECISION

Methodically constructed to be the lightest and stiffest to date, the Stingray space frame demands an evolutionary approach to precision engineering.

BE UNEXPECTED

Completely redesigned. A technological marvel. The 6.2L LT1 V8 engine boasts an estimated 450 horsepower, 450 lb.-ft. of torque and 0-96 km/h (0-60 mph) times of under 4 seconds¹. A distinctive rear transaxle layout achieves optimal weight balance. A trio of innovative technology rarely seen in any elite sports car achieves revolutionary power and fuel efficiency. Compact engine design lowers the hood line and vehicle centre of gravity. An available dry-sump oil system delivers through high g-force cornering. A 7-speed manual transmission with Active Rev Matching completes a technologically advanced powertrain like no other.

ROADS WILL SURRENDER

EVERYTHING CHANGES

Confidence elevates the driving experience. It inspires and satisfies. It translates technology into enhanced capability. Confidence changes everything.

TRUST THE MACHINE

Precision inspires confidence. Confidence inspires mastery. Technology leads the way. Steering adapts. Responsiveness is enhanced. The vehicle is stabilized. Standard Brembo^® brakes deliver confident stopping power. Developed exclusively for the STINGRAY, Michelin^® Pilot^® Super Sport Zero Pressure tires optimize ride, grip and handling. Available Third Generation Magnetic Ride Technology stiffens the suspension to soften vertical and lateral movement. A Z51 Performance Package² achieves full track capability with an electronic limited slip differential, which promotes improved stability, confidence and responsiveness. No one walks away unchanged.

RIGHT FOR ANY ROAD

With the turn of a dial, everything changes. Five distinct, selectable driver modes electronically calibrate up to 12 performance variables to customize the car for any road. The feel of the steering. The appearance of the cluster display. The characteristics of the suspension. All adapt. With the optional Z51 Performance Package, available Performance Traction Management offers five settings of torque reduction and brake intervention for more confident driving on the road. The machine serves the driver.