No official C7 Corvette Stingray Nurburgring lap times have been released by GM yet, nor in-car track footage, but they are surely on the way.
For now, see how it would look virtually [video] with this 7:27 Nurburgring lap from Gran Turismo 5, courtesy of a C7 and GT5 enthusiast.
If you paid attention in the recently posted GM video explaining the Corvette Stingray’s exterior design, you’ll have gotten a small preview peek at the C7 Convertible in the sketches/drawings behind the car.
We’ve put together a visual comparison between the Corvette Stingray Concept shown at the 2009 Chicago Auto Show and the just debuted 2014 Corvette Stingray debuted at the 2013 Detroit Auto Show.
See INSIDE for the comparison gallery.
Watch GM engineers and designers explain in this video how the 2014 Corvette Stingray’s distinct aeronautical lines and intricate ventilation systems results from its sleek, sculpted finish. See how purposeful aerodynamic design yields a fully functional exterior and a totally new breathing experience.
Italian brake company Brembo has expanded its Homer, Michigan facilities to ramp up for the production of brakes for the 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray.
This is the first generation of the Corvette for which Brembo will supply all models with its lightweight high performance brakes. Previously, Brembo supplied small numbers of brakes to the C6 Corvette ZR1. Brembo will assemble the brake discs and calipers into corner units that include bearings and knuckles at its Michigan plant.
We’ll probably never see a real life matte black C7 Corvette Stingray with ski rack/case attached, but it does look great (and unique).
Rendered by Glacius Creations, via Stance Nation facebook.
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Is GM cooking up something designated L88 for the C7 Corvette Stingray? If a recent trademark filing is any sign, just maybe…
According to GMauthority:
The automaker filed two trademark applications for the L88 name. The first was filed on August 4, 2012 for “exterior and interior badges for motor land vehicles”, while the second was filed on September 18, 2012 for “decals”. The trademarks were then published for opposition in October of 2012 and subsequently approved to the USPTO principal register on January 15, 2013.
The General used the L88 designation in a very select amount of Chevrolet Corvettes from the late 1960′s, of which currently go for over $500,000 at auctions. Essentially, it was a racing engine that could be directly ordered from GM from the factory that boasted 427-cubic-inches (7.0-liters), and is often hailed as the ultimate Corvette engine that’s ever been made to date.
Specifically, it was a modified big block with lighter heads and bigger ports, a more aggressive camshaft, aluminum radiator, smaller flywheel, and a massive Holley four-barrel carburetor. Oh, and an absolutely crazy 12.5:1 compression ratio. Again, we’re talking about an engine that was from over 40 years ago. This sky-high compression was achieved through 103-octane racing fuel, and was officially rated at 430 horsepower, though claims as high as 560 horsepower have been made.
Read on INSIDE….
Corvette7 site member Vette_85 was the lucky civilian who spotted the three C7 Corvette Stingrays testing in Arizona. He has shared these photos with us, which give us the best look yet at the Laguna Blue and Black colors, as well as the colors compared to Torch Red.
FYI, the black Stingray was a Z51 package with 7 speed manual. The blue and red ones were base models. Thanks to Vette_85 for sharing!
Full gallery INSIDE.
Check out this fantasy render of a ZR1 Corvette Stingray C7. Full hi-res image after the jump.
The sightings of 2014 Corvette Stingray mules continue throughout Arizona. This latest one features the first time that C7s in blue, red, and black have been seen together. Check out the clip inside.
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