Chevrolet officially revealed their 2014 Corvette Stingray convertible today, March 5, at the Geneva Motor Show. GM stated in a press conference that the new vehicle will feature an all-new, fully electronic top that can be accessed remotely by using the car's key fob.
"The convertible has been a part of the heart and soul of Corvette since the very beginning in 1953," said Ed Welburn, GM vice president of global design in a company press release. "With the all-new Corvette Stingray, we designed and developed the coupe and convertible simultaneously. As a result, the Corvette Stingray offers an open-top driving experience with no compromise in performance, technology or design."
The top can also reportedly be opened or closed going at speeds of up to 30 mph according to a company press release.
The new Stingray convertible and coupe will arrive globally in late 2013, and left-hand-drive models will be sold in Europe, the U.K., Japan and Russia to name a few. The only changes that will depend on your location include lighting, outside mirrors, and headlamp washers according to GM.
Click here to see pictures of the new convertible.
"It's fitting to introduce the new Stingray convertible on the global stage at Geneva, because Corvette is the face of Chevrolet the world over," said Susan Docherty, president and managing director of Chevrolet and Cadillac Europe in the press release. "It is an icon that has long been recognized and admired even in countries where it's never officially been offered."
The convertible option will contain the same performance technology and capabilities as the coupe option. The only structural changes will include accommodations for the folding top and repositioning safety belt mounts according to GM.
Each option will be powered by a new LT1 6.2L V-8, with an estimated 450-hp and 450 lb-ft of torque. Both model's power-to-weight ratios are similar as well.
Click here for more information on the specs GM has released about the new Stingray options.
"We wanted the driving experience of the Corvette to live up to the performance expectations that come with the 'Stingray' name," said Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer in the release. "Because it was designed from the beginning as an open-top car, the Corvette Stingray delivers an exhilarating, connected driving experience, no matter what configuration you choose."
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