Considered as the world's longest running continuously produced sports car, the 2019 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has finally arrived in the country. The iconic two-seat American coupe that's branded as one of America's best-selling sports car can now be owned and driven by Filipino sports car fans. The Corvette badge first came out in January 17, 1953 in a form of fiberglass-bodied two-seat car at the General Motors Motorama exposition in New York City. The 65-year-old coupe's arrival in the country buys Chevrolet Philippines and The Covenant Car Company Inc. a ticket to the tightly-competed exotic coupe segment. For the local market, the Corvette will be marketed as a one-variant model, which is the Stingray. The Corvette Stingray hides inside a 6.2-liter V8 engine with a maximum power output of 455 hp and 621 Nm of torque. An 8-speed automatic transmission transmits power to the rear axles for that authentic sports car driving dynamics, with 19-inch and 20-inch wheels on the front and rear, respectively.
Launch
The Corvette C7 Stingray was launched in the Philippines on November 2018 at the brand's Motorama. The model went on sale in early 2019 with an launch price of P8,546,888.
Platform, Chassis and Powertrain
The Corvette C7 Stingray is the brand's performance model. It's a cut above other muscle cars and features a selection of lightweight composite materials for its body, as well as a highly engineered chassis. The suspension on the Corvette is fully independent on all four corners, with an unequal-length A-arm system. The coupe also features magnetic ride control which allows drivers to adjust the suspension profile whenever a driving mode is switched. The wheels on the Corvette feature a double stagger, with the front wheel being 19 inches in diameter, while the rear sports a 20-inch diameter. The braking system features large calipers and slotted and ventilated discs all around. The ground clearance can range between 70 mm and 130 mm depending on the driving mode selected. In total, even with a big engine and all the technology the car comes with, the curb weight of the Corvette comes in at 1496 kg.
Power comes from a 6.2L V8 engine that produces 455 hp and 621 Nm of torque. The coupe runs on gasoline and features an active fuel management system. The power plant is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission with paddle shift and automatic modes. The Corvette features the brand's traditional engine layout, with a front-engined rear-wheel-drive layout.
Technology Features
As a 3LT variant, the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray has a whole host of options from the American manufacturer. The 8-inch infotainment system comes equipped with Chevrolet's MyLink system that outputs to a 10-speaker Bose sound system. Connectivity options for this system include Bluetooth, USB, and AUX. The seats in the Corvette are electrically adjusting and heated and ventilated with seat memory. The gauge cluster is a reconfigurable 8-inch color display which is complemented by a floating heads-up display. To log lap times and other performance metrics, Chevrolet is including the performance data recorder suite into the package. The coupe comes with a dual-zone automatic climate control system for its two passengers. Ingress and egress is made simple and seamless by keyless entry and a push-start system. There is also a reverse camera and a curb-view front camera that outputs to the infotainment screen. A tire pressure monitoring system also comes as standard in the lone variant.
Exterior
Upfront, the Stingray features a pair of high-intensity discharge headlamps with LED daytime running lights. For Philippine-spec variants of the C7, the roof is removable and made out of carbon fiber. the side profile shoots up from the acute angle that the front bumper makes, forming the brand's signature wedge shape pioneered three generations prior. The rear taillights are an LED set that is squared off compared to before.
Interior
The interior of the Corvette is comprised of leather and suede with composite accents. There is no doubt that the coupe is a driver-focused car, so many of the switches and peripherals angle towards one side. To add some detail to the interior, models come with red accent stitching in order to bring some color to contrast the supple black leather seats.
Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Variant and Pricelist
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Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Specifications
Key specifications & features of the Chevrolet Corvette Stingray. View engine specs, dimensions, safety and technology features in our full variant pages.
Safety systems for the Corvette include four airbags, which include a dual front set and a dual side set. ABS is standard with electronic brakeforce distribution, and it also comes with panic brake assist. To keep the car planted, Chevrolet has outfitted this car with its StabiliTrak system and traction control.
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