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Press Release :

Chevrolet revealed the 2014 Corvette Stingray convertible today at the Geneva Motor Show, featuring an all-new, fully electronic top that can be lowered remotely using the car’s key fob. The top can also be opened or closed on the go, at speeds of up to 30 mph (50 km/h).“The convertible has been a part of the heart and soul of Corvette since the very beginning in 1953,” said Ed Welburn, GM vice president of global design. “With the all-new Corvette Stingray, we designed and developed the coupe and convertible simultaneously. As a result, the Corvette Stingray offers an open-top driving experience with no compromise in performance, technology or design.”

The Corvette Stingray coupe and convertible arrive in global markets in late 2013, with left-hand-drive models to be offered in Europe, the United Kingdom, the Middle East, Japan and Russia. Changes to Corvettes for export vary only in equipment required to accommodate a respective market’s regulations, such as lighting, headlamp washers and outside mirrors.

“It's fitting to introduce the new Stingray convertible on the global stage at Geneva, because Corvette is the face of Chevrolet the world over,” said Susan Docherty, president and managing director of Chevrolet and Cadillac Europe. “It is an icon that has long been recognized and admired even in countries where it’s never officially been offered.”

All of the performance technology and capabilities introduced on the Corvette Stingray coupe carry over to the convertible. The only structural changes are limited to accommodations for the folding top and repositioned safety belt mounts. Central to the Corvette Stingray’s driving experience is an all-new, more rigid aluminum frame structure, which is 57-percent stiffer and 99 pounds (45 kg) lighter than the current steel frame.

All models are powered by the new LT1 6.2L V-8, with an estimated 450-hp (335 kW) and 450 lb-ft of torque (610 Nm). As no structural reinforcements are required for the convertible, both models share almost identical power-to-weight ratios.

The LT1 combines several advanced technologies, including direct injection, Active Fuel Management and continuously variable valve timing to support an advanced combustion system designed to balance power and efficiency. The new Corvette Stingray is expected to improve upon the current model’s fuel economy of 13.6L/100km (EPA-estimated highway fuel economy of 26 mpg).

With the top up, the Corvette Stingray convertible is designed for a refined driving experience. A thick, three-ply fabric top, along with sound-absorbing padding and a glass rear window, contributes to a quiet cabin and premium appearance.

With the top down, the Corvette Stingray’s signature profile is further accentuated. Behind the seat backs, dual black accent panels enhance the character lines of the tonneau cover. Corvette Stingray’s signature “waterfall” design originates in the valley between the nacelles, bringing the exterior color into the interior.

Additional highlights of the all-new Corvette Stingray coupe and convertible include:

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  [*=left]A sculpted exterior with 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
  [*=left]An interior that offers genuine carbon fiber and aluminum trim, hand-wrapped leather materials, dual eight-inch configurable driver/infotainment screens, and two new seat choices – each featuring a lightweight magnesium frame for exceptional support
  [*=left]Advanced driver technologies, including a five-position Drive Mode Selector that tailors 12 vehicle attributes to 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
  [*=left]Lightweight materials, including a carbon fiber hood on all models and a carbon fiber removable roof panel on coupes; 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
  [*=left]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.
  

“We wanted the driving experience of the Corvette to live up to the performance expectations that come with the ‘Stingray’ name,” said Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer. “Because it was designed from the beginning as an open-top car, the Corvette Stingray delivers an exhilarating, connected driving experience – no matter what configuration you choose.”

Chevrolet

Prezzi:

Benzina:

6.2 LT1 V8 (466 CV):

2LT: 88.000€

3LT: 91.750€

6.2 LT1 V8 Aut. (466 CV):

2LT: 90.880€

3LT: 94.630€

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Topic Coupé: Chevrolet Corvette Stingray 2013

Modello Precedente: Chevrolet Corvette C6 Convertible 2004

Poco meglio della Coupé ma lontana anni luce dal mio concetto di supercar bella o quantomenti piacevole.

In giro per i vari blog, leggendo i sondaggi, piace moltissimo.. Anche più della Viper. Mah...

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Modificato 16 Novembre 201510 anni fa da Touareg 2.5

blog italiani o americani?

Qui almeno l'andamento della fiancata sa un po' di C5/C6...

Meglio della chiusa, ma quel posteriore è terribile.

Ecco: così mi piace di più!

Migliora.

Per una semplicissima ragione: c'è sopra meno roba e quindi meno linee che fanno conflitto con le altre.

In particolare migliora (ma rimane ancora poco riuscito) il posteriore, privo dell'enorme nolder posticcio applicato sulla coupè.

Probabilmente gli è toccato aggiungerlo all'ultimo momento perchè si sono trovati l'auto troppo "portante".

P.S.

L'appellativo storico Stingray rimane forzato e sprecato, IMHO.

Modificato 17 Gennaio 201313 anni fa da Regazzoni
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Avessero evitato il pataccone nero nella parte bassa del posteriore e quelle virgole all'ingiù nei fari posteriori, sarebbe stata ancora meglio.

blog italiani o americani?

Americani e anche su es.autoblog che raccoglie spesso il bacino del latinoamerica.

Più che altro, mi chiedo, se la "normale" è così... come saranno la Z07 e la ZR1 ?

E' vero, la coupé è piaciuta tantissimo pressoché ovunque, difficile trovare commenti negativi sul web.

Comunque la coupé, piano piano, la sto digerendo, soprattutto di fiancata.

In questa convertible trovo che abbiano risolto malissimo il cofano posteriore, che praticamente è una enorme e pesantissima distesa di carrozzeria (ma questa è una caratteristica di tutte le Vette convertibili recenti).

E' vero, la coupé è piaciuta tantissimo pressoché ovunque, difficile trovare commenti negativi sul web.

Comunque la coupé, piano piano, la sto digerendo, soprattutto di fiancata.

In questa convertible trovo che abbiano risolto malissimo il cofano posteriore, che praticamente è una enorme e pesantissima distesa di carrozzeria (ma questa è una caratteristica di tutte le Vette convertibili recenti).

io più la vedo e più la vedo insignificante. Non è brutta, ma sputa in un occhio alla tradizione vette senza tirar fuori una sola idea che la differenzi da una qualsiasi sportiva.

Ma io capisco poco i gusti americani

Ho digerito frontale e fiancata ed ora mi piacciono abbastanza, anche della coupè.

Ma il posteriore grida vendetta!

A me questa versione piace molto di più della coupé, in pratica togliendo "l'incoerenza del tetto" per me hanno risolto buona parte dei problemi estetici

Ci sono altre esagerazioni, ma infondo ci stanno, altrimenti diventano tutte uguali..