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2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray - Road Test Specs
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Coupe
(6.2L V8 7-speed Manual)| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Year Make Model | 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51 2dr Coupe (6.2L 8cyl 7M) |
| Vehicle Type | RWD 2dr 2-passenger Coupe |
| Base MSRP | $54,795 (Z51 with delivery) |
| Estimated MSRP | $63,800 |
| Options on test vehicle | Preferred Equipment Group ($8,005 -- inxcludes Bose advanced 10-speaker system with bass box; HD Radio with additional 9 months of SiriusXM Satellite Radio service [1 year total]; Memory package with recall for two driver "presets" for eight-way power seat, outside mirrors and tilt-and-telescoping steering column; frameless, auto-dimming inside rearview mirror; Universal Home Remote with garage door opener and three programmable channels [located on driver visor]; heated and ventilated driver and passenger seats with power bolster and lumbar; head-up display with color readouts for street mode, track mode with g-meter, vehicle speed, engine rpm; cargo net and luggage shade; theft -deterrent system for body content security and unauthorized electrical entry; body-color, heated, power-adjustable outside mirrors with driver-side auto-dimming; Navigation with 3D maps; Premium leather-wrapped leather instrument panel, center console, and door panels; perforated Nappa leather seating surfaces); Magnetic Selective Ride Control ($1,795); Dual-Mode Performance Exhaust ($1,195). |
| As-tested MSRP | $68,175 |
| Assembly location | Bowling Green, Kentucky |
| North American parts content (%) | 100 |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Configuration | Longitudinal, front midengine, rear-wheel drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated, direct-injected V8, gasoline with cylinder deactivation |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 6,162/376 |
| Block/head material | Aluminum/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | Pushrod, 2 valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 11.5 |
| Redline, indicated (rpm) | 6,500 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 460 @ 6,000 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 465 @ 4,600 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (recommended) |
| Transmission type | Seven-speed manual with automated rev-matching |
| Transmission ratios (x:1) | I=2.97, II=2.07, III=1.43, IV=1.0, V=0.71, VI=0.57, VII=0.48 |
| Final-drive ratio (x:1) | 3.42 |
| Differential(s) | Electronically controlled clutch-type limited slip |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Suspension, front | Independent double wishbones, transverse leaf spring, self-adjusting magnetorheological dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent double wishbones, transverse leaf spring, self-adjusting magnetorheological dampers, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric-assist, speed-proportional, variable-ratio rack-and-pinion |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 17:1 to 12:1 |
| Tire make and model | Michelin Pilot Super Sport ZP |
| Tire type | Asymmetrical, high-performance, (30 psi cold front; 30 psi cold rear) |
| Tire size, front | 245/35ZR19 89Y |
| Tire size, rear | 285/30ZR20 95Y |
| Wheel size, front | 19-by-8.5 inches |
| Wheel size, rear | 20-by-10 inches |
| Wheel material | Aluminum |
| Brakes, front | 13.6-inch one-piece ventilated slotted cast-iron discs with four-piston fixed calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 13.3-inch one-piece ventilated slotted cast-iron discs with four-piston fixed calipers |
| Track Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 1.8 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 2.8 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 4.1 |
| 0-60 mph, mfr. claim (sec.) | 4.7 (0-62 mph) |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 5.6 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 12.0 @ 117.3 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 3.8 |
| 0-30 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 2.1 |
| 0-45 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 3.2 |
| 0-60 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 4.7 |
| 0-75 mph, trac ON (sec.) | 6.5 |
| 1/4-mile, trac ON (sec. @ mph) | 12.7 @ 112.0 |
| 0-60, trac ON with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 4.4 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 23 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 93 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 72.8 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 1.08 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) ESC ON | 1.07 |
| Engine speed @ 70 mph (rpm) | 1,450 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration comments | Launch control -- after several runs -- did a respectable job of getting the car off the line but results in heavy wheelspin. A more calculated approach utilizing a 3,800-4,000 rpm engine speed produced the best results. Get the clutch out quickly and let the engine's massive torque push the car forward. Gearchanges are easy, quick and consistent. Engine sound is awesome at wide-open throttle, too. |
| Braking comments | Some softening of the brake pedal is apparent even during single-stop tests like this. Probably this car (VIN 0026) has endured multiple instrumented tests in a few days. Still, the distance (93 feet) is stunning. |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: Very easy to approach and sense the limit of front grip. Precise steering and no body roll provide ample confidence to drive right past the limit of grip. And with excellent balance and a big margin between the limit of grip and the limit of control, doing so is engaging. Slalom: It's easy to drive the C7 very close to its limits with little practice. Every single run was within 0.35 second. There's probably a quicker slalom speed in the C7, but we ran out of time to refine the best technique. Even so, this car is very, very capable in this test. |
| Testing Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Test date | 6/18/2013 |
| Elevation (ft.) | 965 |
| Temperature (°F) | 70.0 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 60.0 |
| Barometric pressure (in. Hg) | 30.190 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | Not Available |
| Odometer (mi.) | 1,102 |
| Fuel used for test | 93 octane |
| Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 17 city/29 highway (estimated) |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | Not available |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 18.0 |
| Audio and Advanced Technology | |
|---|---|
| Stereo description | 10-speaker Bose audio system with bass enclosure |
| iPod/digital media compatibility | Generic aux jack, multiple iPod via USB |
| Satellite radio | Standard |
| Bluetooth phone connectivity | Standard |
| Navigation system | Optional with traffic, 8-inch display screen (measured diagonally) |
| Telematics (OnStar, etc.) | Standard OnStar |
| Smart entry/Start | Standard ignition/doors/trunk/hatch |
| Dimensions & Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,444 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 49/51 |
| Length (in.) | 177.0 |
| Width (in.) | 73.9 |
| Height (in.) | 48.6 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 106.7 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 43.1 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 37.7 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 55.2 |
| Seating capacity | 2 |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper | 3 years/36,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 5 years/100,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 6 years/100,000 miles |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years/100,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 2 years/24,000 miles |
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