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All this information is conveyed to the driver
through two eight-inch high-definition
screens that are among the brightest in the
industry to make for easy viewing during all
driving conditions.
Technology will also be used to produce an
ideal 50/50 weight balance and to deliver a
world-class power-to-weight ratio. That
includes a new aluminum frame that is 57
percent stiffer and 99 pounds lighter than
the C6 steel frame; innovative use of
composite materials that help cut the weight
of the car another 37 pounds; and of course the new LT1 V-8 that uses advanced technologies to produce
more power with less fuel.
There’s also an industry-exclusive seven-speed manual transmission with Active Rev Matching that
allows more precise up and down shifts. “Active Rev Matching makes the new Corvette easier and more
fun to drive in performance conditions,” Chief Engineer Tadge Jeuchter says. “It anticipates the next
gear selection and electronically ‘blips’ the throttle to match engine speed for a seamless gear change.”
An important goal for the seventh-generation Corvette was to create a more intimate and connected
driving experience, says Mike Bailey, chassis vehicle system engineer. “Whether on the open road or on
the track,” he says, “we wanted drivers to feel comfortable and confident behind the wheel.”
That includes the use of a new electric power
steering system that offers variable ratios and
variable effort to tailor responsiveness and feel
for each driving situation. The steering system is
five times stiffer than the previous generation
and delivers more precise control and feedback
to the driver.
The new smart electronic limited-slip
differential transforms the Stingray by
optimizing handling for the driving situation,
according to Bailey. “By continuously
modulating the torque split between the rear wheels, eLSD can improve traction accelerating out of
corner, improve stability on the highway, and enhance steering turn-in and responsiveness,” he says.
Of course, the Corvette isn’t always on the track. It’s just as comfortable on city streets or making a
commute to work, so the new Stingray features an advanced infotainment system, including Chevrolet
MyLink and high-definition radio, as well as enhanced OnStar with 3D navigation maps. Also featured
are an additional USB port in the center console, a stand-alone audio input jack, and an SD card slot. An
optional premium 10-speaker audio system includes a bass box and two subwoofers and speakers with
rare-earth magnets to offer greater sound quality with reduced weight and size.
The high-tech features even extend to the exterior of the car. For example, at the front, indirect white
LED lamps form a distinctive daytime styling cue, and the all-new, dual-element taillamps feature
innovative indirect LED lighting. This state-of-the-art lighting uses hidden LED lamps to create an even
glow at the back of the car, and the taillamps also feature functional aircraft-style air outlets for the
available differential and transmission coolers.