REVOLUTIONARY LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS Stingray
also makes judicious use of carbon fibre to further
reduce weight and improve handling. A carbon-fibre
removable roof panel, a carbon-fibre hood, as
well as carbon-nano-composite body structures
optimize weight balance and centre of gravity.
ENGINEERED TO LEAVE NOTHING BEYOND YOUR
CONTROL
On its journey to reinventing a legend,
Stingray underwent stringent performance trials.
On the track at Road Atlanta, engine temperatures
were pushed to the max during repeated hot laps.
On the roads of the real world, camouflaged test
prototypes blurred past onlookers to ensure the same
performance outcomes. And in the lab, tilt-dyno
testing simulated extreme driving conditions to
test engine durability and resilience.
EVERY GRAM EARNED ITS WAY ONTO THE CAR
Influenced by Corvette Racing technology, the 2014
Corvette Stingray was designed to be an instrument
of precision — and light, stiff materials make all the
difference. Aluminum and carbon fibre contribute
to a 50/50 weight distribution and a world-class
power-to-weight ratio for optimal handling and
acceleration. The all-aluminum space frame
structure is 57% stiffer and 45 kg (100 lb.) lighter
than the steel-frame sixth-generation Corvette.
Camouflaged 2014 Corvette Stingray
undergoing testing at Road Atlanta.
