GM Releases OFFICIAL C7 Stingray Performance Numbers

[Cmicasa the Great XvX]

DETROIT – Chevrolet released official performance estimates today for the 2014 Corvette Stingray, the most capable standard Corvette ever. Equipped with the available Z51 Performance Package, the new Stingray is capable of accelerating from 0 to 60 mph in 3.8 seconds, braking from 60 to 0 in 107 feet, and sustaining 1.03 g in cornering.

Cumulatively, the acceleration, cornering and braking capability of the Corvette Stingray enabled it to lap the Virginia International Raceway’s (VIR) 4.2-mile “Grand Course” in 2:51.78.

“For the new Stingray, we set out to elevate every aspect of the Corvette’s performance,” said Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer. “Considered alone, the acceleration, braking and cornering performance of the Corvette Stingray is truly impressive. More significant is how well they work together, resulting in a lap time at VIR that places the new Stingray in the upper echelon of all sports cars.”

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[Cmicasa the Great XvX]

I can't believe this is relatively a BASE car... Motor Trend got some of the same damn numbers outta the Z06 back in 2012...

[cvp33]

That is freaking incredible! The base car w/Z51 pkg. just smoked the ZL1 by 5 seconds at VIR! 2:51 is ZR1 territory! And 12 flat in the 1/4 mile....whoa.

http://www.caranddriver.com/features...o-2013-page-10

[Cmicasa the Great XvX]

Originally Posted by cvp33

That is freaking incredible! The base car w/Z51 pkg. just smoked the ZL1 by 5 seconds at VIR! And 12 flat in the 1/4 mile....whoa.

I could do better.. .


But seriously.. I WILL HAVE THIS CAR come SPRING '14. Yellow with Black Wheels.. I think

[Cmicasa the Great XvX]

Compare

Car and Drivers lightning lap numbers for the Z06 and ZR1:

2011 Z06 with Z07 package: 2:53.5
2009 ZR1 (Pilot Sport PS2 tires): 2:51.8
2012 ZR1 (Pilot Sport Sport Cup tires): 2:50.7

[Cmicasa the Great XvX]

Originally Posted by 2010SLVRBULIT

curious though, what is in the Z51 package, and how much $?

The 2014 Corvette Stingray coupe goes on sale in the third quarter of 2013 for a suggested starting retail price of $51,995, excluding tax, title, and license fees. The $2,800 Z51 Performance Package includes 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. Magnetic Ride Control with Performance Traction Management is a $1,795 option. A Corvette Stingray equipped like the test car used at VIR would cost $56,590.

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[2010SLVRBULIT]

impressive, and $20k cheaper than a Z06....WINNING

[cvp33]

Yup, its official, my ZL1 will be up for sale this time next year. Gotta have me one of these!

[Cmicasa the Great XvX]

I'm gonna go out on a limb and say expect the Z06 version to beat the current ZR1 numbers when it comes out..

the ZR1??? I'm thinking Chevy might be targeting the GT2

[KKreme15]

Originally Posted by cvp33

That is freaking incredible! The base car w/Z51 pkg. just smoked the ZL1 by 5 seconds at VIR! 2:51 is ZR1 territory! And 12 flat in the 1/4 mile....whoa.

http://www.caranddriver.com/features...o-2013-page-10

These times are by Chevy engineers. Chevy engineers did a 2:52.4 in the ZL1


And 2:45.6 in the zr1

[cvp33]

No matter, the Corvette is faster.....must have it!

[Stew]

GMs numbers are usually a bit on the generous side, that said this is going to be an amazing performer and with a new aggressive look, finally a great interior, and improved performance, this is going to be THE sportscar bargain, very nice.

[shaffe]

That is incredible