Chevrolet’s presentation of highly anticipated model Corvette C7 held just a day before the opening of the International Motor Show, which starts on 14 January in the capital of the U.S. auto industry. The car was the main star in Detroit. The seventh edition of the Corvette was also the third model of the car that will have a label next to the name Stingray. What will fans first see on Chevrolet Corvette in terms of design? The new model is a tradition that has been demolished round stop lights. Instead, the C7 has a completely new form of rear light multangular group, inspired by the model Camaro.
Also, the designers for the first time since the model C1 insert small side windows behind the B pillar. For all other generations of this part on the car has been solved by the rear window was curved and stretched along the sides of the vehicle, up to the B pillars. Progress has been made in the interior, which is dominated by the instrument panel oriented towards the driver. In fact, the whole driving position has been designed as a separate segment, and a driver with a little imagination can conceive to ride in the sports single-seate. Instead of traditional analog speedometer and rev counter, driver through the steering wheel looks great in eight inch screen that is optionally displayed different configuration tools.
For example, you can choose to display the imitation is circular rev counter, while the current speed reading through digital numbers printed in the center of the screen, while those who are used to the classic look of the instrument panel with analog gauges, can opt for this option .On the center console there is another screen that belongs to the multimedia and navigation system.
The construction of the automobile were used lightweight materials of carbon fibers. The wings and doors are made of composite and aluminum body frame. In addition to elements made of carbon fiber and aluminum details, much of the interior is covered with high quality leather.
C7 Corvette Stingray will be offered with newly developed 6.2-liter V8 engine with direct injection that is capable of delivering 457 hp and 610 Nm of torque. It will be also the most economical version of this car and will have lower fuel consumption than the current model that the factory data consumes an average of 9 l/100 km, but still the accelerate will be from 0 to 96 km / h (0-60 mph) in less than 4 seconds.
New Chevrolet Corvette Stingray arrives in dealerships in the third quarter of 2013, when it will be known and the price of this car.