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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Preliminary Specifications


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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Overview

Model:

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

Body styles / driveline:

2-door hatchback coupe with removable roof panel; rear-wheel drive

Construction:

composite and carbon-fiber body panels, hydroformed aluminum frame with aluminum and magnesium structural and chassis components

Manufacturing location:

Bowling Green, Ky.

Engine

 

LT1 6.2L V-8

Displacement (cu in / cc):

376 / 6162

Bore & stroke (in / mm):

4.06 x 3.62 / 103.25 x 92

Block material:

cast aluminum

Cylinder head material:

cast aluminum

Valvetrain:

overhead valve, two valves per cylinder

Fuel delivery:

direct injection

Compression ratio:

11.5:1

Horsepower / kW:

450 / 335 (est.)

Torque (lb-ft / Nm):

450 / 610 (est.)

Transmissions

Type:

seven-speed manual with Active Rev Match

six-speed paddle-shift automatic

Chassis/Suspension

Front:

short/long arm ( SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite spring, monotube shock absorber

Rear:

short/long arm ( SLA) double wishbone, cast aluminum upper and lower control arms, transverse-mounted composite spring, monotube shock absorber

Active handling:

Magnetic Selective Ride Control (avail. with Z51)

Traction control:

StabiliTrak, electronic stability control

Brakes

Type:

front and rear power-assisted discs with four-piston fixed front and rear calipers (slotted rotors with Z51)

Rotor diameter (in / mm):

front: 12.6 / 320 (13.6 / 345 with Z51)
rear: 13.3 / 338

Wheels/Tires

Wheel size:

front: 18-inch x 8.5-inch (Stingray)
front: 19-inch x 8.5-inch (with Z51)
rear: 19-inch x 10-inch (Stingray)
rear: 20-inch x 10-inch (with Z51)

Tires:

Michelin Pilot Super Sport run-flat
front: P245/40R18 (Stingray)
front: P245/35R19(with Z51)
rear: P285/35R19 (Stingray)
rear: P285/30R20(with Z51)

Dimensions

Exterior

Wheelbase (in / mm):

106.7 / 2710

Overall length (in / mm):

177 / 4495

Overall width (in / mm):

73.9 / 1877

Overall height (in / mm):

48.6 / 1235

Weight distribution
(% front / rear):

50 / 50