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An advanced infotainment system features Chevrolet MyLink and high-definition audio that can play your
favorite tunes through an available premium 10-speaker system which includes a base-box and two
subwoofers. You’ll find an additional USB port in the center console, a stand-alone audio input jack and an
SD card slot for providing seamless connectivity. Getting to your destinations is easier too with enhanced
OnStar featuring 3D navigation maps.
The driving experience is also enhanced by smaller 14.1 inch (360mm) diameter steering wheel that makes the
whole car feel smaller and more responsive to the driver. The steering system is now 5 times stiffer for a more
direct feel and the the turning radius shortened by 2 feet.
The 2014 Stingray is a revolutionary new Corvette with just two parts carried over from the previous
generation. It features a completely brand new aluminum frame structure that is 57% stiffer and 99 pounds
lighter than the current steel frame. And with the roof panel installed, it’s 60% stiffer than the frame on the
C6 Z06. Instead of the fully hydroformed frames of the C6 era, the C7′s frames feature 5 different aluminum
segments in various thickness to provide structural rigidity where it’s needed the most. The new frames will
be built in a brand new $52 million body shop inside the Bowling Green Assembly Plant and features a unique
laser welding process.
The C7′s new exterior features a bold departure from previous generations yet still remains true to the ideas
that make a Corvette a Corvette. Born in the wind tunnel and sculpted with data provided from the Corvette
Racing program – 2012′s GT class champions and the most successful racing program in the American Le
Mans Series – the new aerodynamics help balance front and rear grip for high-speed driving.
All Corvettes have a new grill and radiator for sucking in massive quantities of air. Hood vents reduce front
end lift while the front fender side coves vent air and reduces aerodynamic drag. One of the exciting new
features are the functional cooling vents that come with the automatic or the Z51 Performance Package that
channels air inside the chassis to cool the transmission fluid and the electronic limited slip differential. The air
is then expelled out the rear of the Stingray through vents in the taillight assemblies and vertical vents along
the rear.
Enhanced lighting is one of the signature elements of the new Corvette. On the front are indirect white LED
daytime running lights which are set in a black-chrome lamp housing that is more vertically oriented than the
C6.
Perhaps the most controversial aspect of the new Corvette are the rear taillight design. Gone are the standard
two circular taillights and in their place is are dual element taillights that house LEDs that are cast their light
inside against a reflector to create an even glow that gives the car a nighttime appearance unlike anything
else. And as mentioned before, functional aircraft-inspired vents on the outside of the housing release air from
the cooling of the available differential and transmission coolers.
“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.”
“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 all-new Corvette Stingray is really three cars in one: It provides the comfort and functionality of a longdistance
GT car, the connectedness and infotainment of a daily driver and the acceleration, grip and braking
of a capable track car,” said Harlan Charles, product manager for Corvette.
The new 2014 Corvette Stingray Coupe goes on sale in the 3rd quarter of 2013.