Today was the debut for the all new Corvette Stingray. The new Corvette only shares two parts with the previous generation, this is a brand new car.
The important bits:
- 350 BHP and 610Nm of torque
- 0-60 in under 4 seconds
- Achieves more than 1G in cornering grip
- 26MPG
- All new frame and chassis
- New powertrain
- Seat frames made of Magnesium
- Completely new interior and exterior
- Real carbon fibre and aluminium used
- Dual 8″ touch screens
- New 7 speed gearbox
- All new 6.2 litre V8 with direct injection
- Carbon fibre bonnet and removable roof panel
- Composite fenders, doors and rear quarter panels
- Carbon nano composite under-body
- 50/50 weight balance
- Track package available includes limited slip diff, dry sump oiling, integral brake, diff and gearbox cooling as well as an aerodynamic package
- On sale third quarter of 2013
By Adam Tudor-Lane
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Owner / Editor of Carwitter - French car fiend, hot hatch lover.
Freelance writer and car journalist I've turned my passion for cars into my livelihood.
