Daily Local News (West Chester, PA)
Corvette Stingray: performance delivered
OnStar with 4G LTE and built-in Wi-Fi hotspot enhances Corvette’s connectivity
The 2015 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray possesses an unmatched combination of performance and efficiency.
For 2015 is the introduction of the Corvette Z06 all-new eightspeed automatic, Performance Data Recorder, OnStar with 4G LTE and two new design packages.
All 2015 Corvette Stingray and Z06 models are offered with an all-new eight-speed paddle-shift automatic transmission designed to enhance performance and efficiency. Developed and built by GM, it delivers world-class shift times that rival the best dualclutch designs.
OnStar with 4G LTE and builtin Wi-Fi hotspot enhances Corvette’s connectivity, providing a mobile hub for drivers and passengers with easy access to services that require a high-speed data connection.
The all-new, industry-leading Performance Data Recorder enables users to record high-definition video, with telemetry overlays, of their driving experiences on and off the track. It was named Best Automotive Electronics Product at the 2014 Consumer Electronics Show, by Engadget.
Along with all that’s new with the 2015 Corvette Stingray, it carries over an unmatched combination of performance and efficiency. Power comes from the 6.2L LT1 V-8 rated at 455 horsepower and 460 lb-ft of torque - and 460 horsepower and 465 lbft with the available performance exhaust system.
The Corvette Stingray’s chas- sis and suspension are designed to take advantage of the lighter, stiffer structure. Its rigidity allowed engineers to more precisely tune the suspension and steering for a more nimble and responsive driving experience. The components and their calibrations — from the brake size and damper rates to the steering system — are identical between coupes and convertible.
A racing-proven short/longarm suspension design is used front and rear, with lightweight complementing components that include hollow lower control arms and aluminum rear toe links.