We take a spin in the 7th generation of americas original sports car. Car and driver uncovers trouble with corvette stingrays. Dave have a good reference point for their observations too since they own a 2011 corvette gran sport convertible. Wed pick the convertible so we can hear the v8s roar unhindered. With the 2014 chevrolet corvettes seventhgen make over one of the boldest in the nameplates historyalong with the c7 stingrays awesome track performance, multiple comparisontest. Oct 02, 2019 its the end of the road for the frontengined corvette. Learn what owners have to say and get authentic consumer feedback before buying your next car. The corvette is no longer this countrys only sports car. The chevrolet corvette shed the stigma of poor resale values that most domestic cars have and only depreciated 23 percent in one year. Jan 24, 2014 home used cars chevrolet corvette stingray 2014 corvette stingray 2014 longterm road test.
The car feels glued to the pavement, offering highspeed stability and tons of grip in corners. And what it says is that you are a staunch conservative, from a family. Looking at the 2014 chevrolet corvette convertible, you cant really tell how dramatic the carbonfiber hoods topography is until you slide into the drivers seat. The kia sportage is a decent little driver, but prepare to be dinged at the pumps. The cabin is a nice piece of work on the new stingray. Our car continues to turn heads and elicit cheers from passersby. The chevrolet corvette it isnt so much a sports car as it is an institution, part of the american motoring scene for nearly 65 years. Oct 08, 2012 car and driver technical editor michael austin recently put chevrolets best corvettes the zr1 and the z06 against one another, giving us what he loves about the corvette but at the same time telling us what it needs to do to remain relevant as it enters its seventh generation. From this perspective, the classic blistered fenders and center hood bulge are unexpectedly exaggerated, and no matter what you might think of the latest corvettes styling, all is right with the world from behind the steering wheel. Looking at the 2014 chevrolet corvette convertible, you cant really tell how dramatic the carbonfiber hoods topography is until you slide into the driver s seat. I was now fully in charge of the cars breakin period. I like the dramatically sweeping cockpit that surrounds the driver. Jul 25, 20 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray test drive we take a ride in americas new automotive celebrity, the seventhgeneration 2014 chevy corvette stingray. Car and driver uncovers trouble with corvette stingrays lt1 v8.
Its the end of the road for the frontengined corvette. Car and driver tests 20 corvette z06 vs zr1 corvetteforum. The 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray was already a fantastic sports car, but chevrolet has found a way to make it even better lose the hardtop and eliminate any barrier between the exhaust and. The internet was abuzz over the past few days with the revelation that water gasp. The corvette has gone from being a world class sports car with a but to a sports car the world finally has to recognize. Chevy fully embraced tech throughout its running gear, making it very suitable for the streets and a. From this perspective, the classic blistered fenders and center hood bulge are unexpectedly exaggerated, and no matter what you might think of the latest corvette s styling, all is right with the world from behind the steering wheel.
The c6 is the better car, no doubt, but for the money the c5 is hard to beat. Still, this new corvette needs a race track to really show what its made of. Sep 27, 20 we take a spin in the 7th generation of americas original sports car. Car and driver wraps up their long term test of a 2014. Nov 24, 2014 2015 chevrolet corvette z06 first drive. The c8 corvette doesnt have a water leak problem says car. The c8 corvette is, without question, the most significant car of the year. Car and driver, however, isnt so concerned about water touching the new stingrays 495. Chevy fully embraced tech throughout its running gear, making it very suitable for the streets and a track day contender. The lastgeneration, c7 corvette stingray was nothing short of magnificent. But what if you special order a 2014 chevrolet corvette. There was no way i would ever go fast enough on the road for the car to ever feel like it. Its clear to everyone that, despite entirely new bodywork, this is unmistakably a corvette. But more endearing for people using the redesigned 2014 corvette dayin and dayout is its continued ability to be drivable as your only car if a two.
Our longterm test of the 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray is complete after one year, three crosscountry road trips and more than 27,000 miles. All aspects of the c7 corvette how it drives, looks, feels and makes you the driver feel are of the highest order. But, also because that performance doesnt keep it from being a very comfortable street driver. Car and driver uncovers trouble with corvette stingrays lt1. Our test drive took us to spring mountain motorsports ranch in pahrump, nevada, where we drove both the z06 and z07 on a 1.
Britains best drivers car 2014 the v8 muscle cars autocar. The corvette is available as either a coupe or a convertible with a folding hard top. Road test editor robin warner, who joined me at carolina. Driver mode selector allows drivers to tailor virtually every aspect of their corvette based on road conditions and their driving preferences. Image cooling checkup 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray longterm road testafter edmunds experienced some overheating issues with its 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray, the vette was brought into the dealer for a checkup. Despite some issues and repairs, the writers still seem to enjoy driving the car. Car and driver wrapped up their long term 2014 corvette stingray z51 test after 40k miles. I have to get one with the z51 package though, for daily use the base model is fantastic but for autocross i feel like it would be a let down. Dave figured you sit a bit lower, or that the centre console was up a bit higher than the last generation car. Strong money 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray longterm road test. Apr 01, 2014 breaking in our new longterm 2014 corvette z51. Strong money 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray longterm. Overall, i still love the corvette, and im even more convinced that c5 is the way to go. With a fresh exterior, upgraded interior, great driving vibe, and irresistible price, jaguar and porsche hatwearers have much to fear.
Jul 15, 2003 the c5 is by far the best corvette to date. On the road, the corvette combines astonishingly athletic handling with genuine longdistance. Cooling checkup 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray longterm. Dec 17, 20 the 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray is a remarkable gtstyle sports car. Cars lose 20 percent of their value as soon as you drive them off the lot, or so the tired old saying goes. Is a car with, at the most, only a few minor faults a perfect car. With the turn of a dial, five distinct driver modes zr1 has three electronically calibrate up to 12 variables, optimizing everything from steering to throttle control for peak performance in every.
On paper, the c7 corvette stingray seems a lot like the c6 and the c5 before it. Little was changed in the 72 model year for the corvette, as chuck koch readily admitted early in his june 1972 motor trend road test. Read the latest updates in our longterm road test of the 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray as our editors live with this car for a year. The 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray is a very impressive car. After its recommended breakin period, our 3436pound test car was. Top 5 myths about daily driving a corvette duration. Dec 09, 2015 car and driver wrapped up their long term 2014 corvette stingray z51 test after 40k miles. The 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray sets a new benchmark for value among wellequipped, comfortable, highperformance sports cars. Road test editor matt prior summed the car up best.
When not at the test track, the corvettes interior is a quiet and smoothbut somewhat crampedplace to be. Jul 17, 20 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray z51 road test. Chevrolet corvettes have always been adept track stars a zr1 set the pace at our 2009 best drivers car competition. In both versions, the steering is quick, hefty and predictable. I warm the car up with numerous laps of the figureeight course, trying different modes.
The c7 is lefthand drive only, but sold in the uk in z51 spec more on that later weighing in at. Mar 27, 2020 if engineers made a cars engine compartment watertight, they would also choke off that crucial supply of air, car and driver explains. Pretty impressive, given that, even with the new aluminum frame, the weight of our test car actually went up 69 pounds relative to the last corvette grand sport we tested. Find out why the 2014 chevrolet corvette is rated 8. Cooling checkup 2014 chevrolet corvette stingray long. Most people already have an opinion on the corvette, whethe. Its that special time of year when we gather all of the hottest, besthandling, performancefirst new vehicles on sale in the usa and do impossibly. You can set up the car to your liking with the driver mode. But more endearing for people using the redesigned 2014 corvette dayin and dayout is its continued ability to. Read about the 2014 chevrolet corvette engine and performance at u.
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