Chevrolet 2014 CORVETTE User Manual download pdf (Page 12)

REVOLUTIONARY LIGHTWEIGHT MATERIALS Stingray

also makes judicious use of carbon fiber to further

reduce weight and improve handling. A carbon-fiber

removable roof panel, a carbon-fiber hood, as well as

carbon-nano-composite body structures optimize

weight balance and center of gravity.

ENGINEERED TO LEAVE NOTHING BEYOND YOUR

CONTROL On its journey to reinventing a legend,

Stingray underwent stringent performance trials.

On the track at Road Atlanta, engine temperatures

were pushed to the max during repeated hot laps.

On the roads of the real world, camouflaged test

prototypes blurred past onlookers to ensure the

same performance outcomes. And in the lab, tilt-

dyno testing simulated extreme driving conditions

to test engine durability and resilience.

EVERY GRAM EARNED ITS WAY ONTO THE CAR

Influenced by Corvette Racing technology, the

2014 Corvette Stingray was designed to be an

instrument of precision — and light, stiff materials

make all the difference. Aluminum and carbon fiber

contribute to a 50/50 weight distribution and a

world-class power-to-weight ratio for optimal

handling and acceleration. The all-aluminum space

frame structure is 57% stiffer and 100 lbs. lighter

than the steel-frame sixth-generation Corvette.

Camouflaged 2014 Corvette

Stingray undergoing testing

at Road Atlanta.

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Chevrolet 2014 CORVETTE User Manual Page 12