HOOD AIR EXTRACTOR This is no bottom breather.
A functional hood extractor directs hot air from the
front grille up through the forward-tilted radiator
and out of the engine compartment. Each blade is
precisely angled for optimal airflow. The result is
reduced front-end lift, increased downforce and
improved handling at high speeds.
POWERTRAIN COOLING When Stingray is equipped
with the available Z51 Performance Package, dual
rear quarter panel intake vents guide airflow to
cool two separate heat exchangers. One routes
air to the transmission cooler. The other cools
the rear differential. Hot air escapes through
tailored rear tail light vents and lower-rear
fascia outlets. This system was adapted from
Corvette Racing to reduce temperatures during
high-performance driving.
BRAKE COOLING The available Z51 Performance
Package also includes dual brake ducts that
transport air from the front grille through
the wheelwells to effectively cool front brakes
and expel heat. This efficient airflow controls
temperature, reduces brake fade and optimizes
stopping performance.
SURFACE-TO-AIR PRECISION “The 2014 Corvette
Stingray integrates more high-performance
aerodynamic features than ever before, many
taken directly from Corvette Racing,” says Corvette
Chief Engineer Tadge Juechter. “The front grille
and radiator flow paths reduce lift, improving
vehicle stability at high speeds by keeping the car
pressed to the pavement. In addition, functional
vents increase track capability by channelling air
to the brakes, as well as heat exchangers for the
transmission and differential.”
Corvette Stingray Coupe in
Cyber Grey Metallic with available
Z51 Performance Package and available
visible carbon-fibre roof panel.
inconsistencies and maximizes bond strength.
This revolutionary chassis improves torsional rigidity,
reducing noise and elevating performance to an art.
7 SPEEDS, ONE DRIVER An all-new 7-speed manual
transmission complements the LT1 V8 powerhouse
that propels Stingray. The rear transaxle location
enables a 50/50 vehicle weight balance which
optimizes handling. Intelligent sensors anticipate
gear selections and match engine speed for smooth
transitions during both upshifts and downshifts.
Active Rev Matching, once activated, enhances the
driving experience by offering heel-toe downshifting
perfection at the touch of a switch. A 6-speed
paddle-shift automatic transmission is also available
and offers improved shift times in manual mode.
LIGHTER, MORE RIGID, MORE PRECISE Methodically
constructed to be the lightest and stiffest to date,
the Stingray aluminum space frame employs an
evolutionary approach to precision engineering.
One-third the weight of steel, aluminum improves
rigidity, which in turn enhances cornering and
handling. Lightweight carbon-nano-composite
underbody panels bond to aluminum, while
strategic use of cool joining processes minimizes
The standard aluminum space frame
of the 2014 Corvette Stingray is 45 kg
(100 lb.) lighter and 57% more rigid
than its steel predecessor.
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