The idea for the development of a sports car came to the chief designer of General Motors, Harley Earl, in 1951 during a sports car race in America. He was inspired by a Jaguar, which he also placed on the premises of General Motors as a "guide" during the development of the Corvette. In 1953, a 2-seater "experimental object" with a curved body made of fiberglass-reinforced plastic was created. Construction of the C1, after several revisions, was completed in 1962. The era of the Corvette had begun. Until the C4 ZR-1 model, or rather the C5, General Motors had to put up with a lot of criticism, because there were doubts about its sportiness and handling. On the part of the developers, they did not give up, but took it as a challenge. Since 1997, with the successes on the race track, it finally gained a foothold. Who would have thought that after the initial teething problems, it would still be considered a serious sports car and is now one of the most popular collector cars.
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Since the first generation Corvette, the small-block V8 engine has been installed in every model and has undergone continuous development. The new 6.2-liter LT2 V8 on the Corvette Stingray C8 produces 482 horsepower at 6'450 rpm. With a dry weight of 1'530 kg, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 3.5 seconds and reaches a top speed of 296 km/h. It is available as a coupe or a convertible. For the first time in history, the hardtop is retractable and this even while driving, at up to 50 km/h. The placement of the engine in the center of the car, also new, promises not only a better view of the road but also a more engaging driving experience. Thanks to the integrated front lift, a bump or steep hill is negotiated smoothly. The lift of the front section is 5 cm. Thus, it is protected and lies above the obstacles that lie in front of it. You can monitor your gem with the Performance Data Recorder (PDR), which is equipped with Valet mode. This records all video and vehicle data. Thus, it is possible to let friends and acquaintances behind the wheel with a clear conscience.
Compared to its predecessor, the new Corvette Stingray C8 is slightly longer, wider as well as flatter and features a wider wheelbase.You don't see any door handles or tailgate and hood releases. It gives it a seamless appearance andthus also improves aerodynamics. The builders remain true to themselves throughout all models: With the removable targa roof (coupé),the plastic body made of glass fiber-reinforced plastic, the chassis with transverse leaf springs and the round taillights.Since the C6, the open headlights, which give it an aggressive look, have taken over the position previously occupied by the folding headlights.previously occupied by the folding headlamps. The large air intakes at the front of the car are particularly striking. The "heart", the engineof the car, is visible under a fiberglass hood, like in a kind of showcase. The completely redesigned Corvette is already regarded as anas an icon and thus also makes a powerful statement. The sight of it makes you want to get right behind the wheel and drive off.
The cockpit style is retained in the interior. The center console is covered and can be operated manually by a button. When the vehicle is closed, this is done automatically. The glove compartment is lockable and the dashboard is adorned with very narrow vents. narrow air vents. The racing-inspired steering wheel is equipped with large gearshift paddles, audio control and much more. No button needs to be searched for, as each one is positioned in such a way that it does not cause any distraction distraction from the road. To guarantee the perfect driving experience, the driver has a choice of 3 seat combinations at the driver's disposal. The seats are equipped with both multi-stage heating and ventilation functions. If one chooses a Swiss Edition configuration (available for a limited time), the color of the seat belts is stylishly matched to the exterior color.color. This combination completes the perfection of the Corvette.
SYSTEM POWER
482 HP (354 kW)
bei 6'450 RPM
ACCELERATION
3.5 SEC
0-100 km/h
POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO
3.2
kg/hp
