Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray Convertible-Power and beauty open in Geneva 2013

Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray Convertible

Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray Convertible

Manufacturer Chevrolet Division of General Motors
Also called Corvette Stingray
Production 2013-Present
Model years 2014-
Assembly Bowling Green, Kentucky, United States
Predecessor Chevrolet Corvette (C6)
Class Sports car
Body style 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible
Layout FMR layout
Platform GM Y-body
Price Start at $56,995

Designer(s) Ed Welburn, Kirk Bennion
Among all the news Geneva Motor Show 2013 we had told the LaFerrari Ferrari was one of the cars that got more attention. That is true. But there is another model that also is giving a lot to talk about. General Motors had to show off and she did it with the launch of Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray Convertible, a spectacular sports car perfect for going out on a sunny day.

Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray Convertible

The C7 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe, which we saw in the last Detroit 2013, and this Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Convertible C7 have been developed in unison and will be sold at the same time, ie at the end of this year.
Thanks to this fact, the differences between the two variants are minimal. Indeed, the only differences between this Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray Convertible with the closed version is the hole for the hood in his trunk and repositioning their seat belts.

Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray Convertible

Otherwise everything is still intact. No special reinforcements were needed and aluminum unibody is still a 57% stiffer and 45 kg lighter than the current generation 'Vette', which is steel.
The new soft top with a three-piece interior structure, is able to fold and unfold automatically via a button in the cockpit and at speeds below 50 km / h (on the time required for the process has not yet said anything ) and inner fabric, and glass rear window, slightly contribute to aerodynamic noise isolating.

Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray Convertible

As for the mechanics, as is usual, no changes. Under its long hood is staying LT1 block 6.2 L V8, which develops 450 hp.
Moreover, the brand has made public a series of data and news that will be common for this Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray Convertible and the closed version, which are:
Interior finished in carbon fiber, aluminum and leather hand-sewn, one eight-inch dual screen completely configurable and two seating options (both internal structures of magnesium).

Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray Convertible

Five driving modes, which are able to customize up to 12 different vehicle parameters to best accommodate its driver and a new gearbox seven-speed manual is capable of coupling the engine speed automatically each reduction up, or what is the same (which performs the maneuver alone point-heeled) to increase smooth shifts and avoid dangerous blockages tractor axis (in this case the rear).
Carbon-fiber hood and removable panels, also carbon, to the roof of the hardtop versions. Bumpers and doors made of composite material (unspecified) and an inner hull using aluminum and carbon nano-fibers with getting perfect weight distribution: 50/50 front and rear.

Chevrolet Corvette C7 Stingray Convertible

A special circuit pack, called Z51 Performance, adding: electronic differential lock (a device that prevents large curve-differences between the rear wheels to prevent unnecessary loss of adhesion), a new braking system, one dry sump, special cooling for the transmission and differential and a new aerodynamic package that increases stability at high speeds.