“ F For 2020, Chevrolet fulfills the long-term promise of the iconic Corvette with the introduction of the 2020 Stingray, the brand’s first-ever production mid-engine Corvette. The sum of everything that came before it, the 2020 Stingray is re-imagined to bring us a new level of performance, technology, craftsmanship, and luxury. “Corvette has always represented the pinnacle of innovation and boundary-pushing at GM. The traditional front- engine vehicle reached its limits of performance, necessitating the new layout. In terms of comfort and fun, it still looks and feels like a Corvette, but drives better than any vehicle in Corvette history. Customers are going to be thrilled with our focus on details and performance across the board.”
DESIGN INSPIRED BY RACING
The new mid-engine layout gives the 2020 Stingray: • Better weight distribution, with the rear weight bias enhancing performance in a straight line and on the track. • Better responsiveness and sense of control due to driver positioning closer to the front axle, almost on top of the front wheels. • The fastest 0-60 time of any entry Corvette ever — under three seconds when equipped with Z51 Performance Package. • A race car-like view of the road due to lower positioning of the hood, instrument panel, and steering wheel. Excellent forward sightlines throughout the vehicle for both driver and passenger. • An enhancement of Corvette’s traditional utility strengths, with dual trunks for a total of 12.6 cubic feet of cargo volume, ideal for luggage or two sets of golf clubs. • Low profile headlamps designed around all-new projectors. • Completely hidden door, hood, and hatch releases do not disrupt the sculpted design. • Large side air intakes for engine cooling and aerodynamic performance. • A-pillar shape that communicates speed and assists in visibility. • Large rear hatch that showcases the engine with seven air vents. • Quad exhaust tips located on the vehicle’s outboard ends. • Dual-element LED tail lamps with animated turn signals. True to its aeronautical and racing roots, the 2020 Stingray’s canopy-forward stance was inspired by F22s, F35s, and other modern fighter jets and Formula One racing. Other classic Corvette signatures adapted to the Stingray include a distinctive face that communicates the purpose of the vehicle’s mission, a classic horizontal crease, aggressive front fenders, and familiar positioning of the dual-element headlamps. The interior is further enhanced by: • A cockpit that has not only migrated forward by 16.5 inches but envelops the driver, conveying the high performance and aeronautic theme. • Vertical climate controls and ultra-thin vents minimize the height of the instrument panel, creating a low, spacious interior. • A new, squared-off, two-spoke, small diameter steering wheel that enables an unobscured view of the 12-inch reconfigurable cluster display.
AND AERONAUTICS The 2020 Stingray’s exterior has a bold, futuristic expression with mid-engine exotic proportions, but it is still unmistakably Corvette. It’s lean and muscular, with an athletic sculptural shape conveying a sense of motion and power from every angle. “As America’s most iconic performance nameplate, redesigning the Corvette Stingray from the ground up presented the team a historic opportunity, something Chevrolet designers have desired for over 60 years,” said Michael Simcoe, vice president of Global Design, General Motors. “It is now the best of America, a new arrival in the mid-engine sports car class. We know Corvette can stand tall with the best the world has to offer.” A supercar level of craftsmanship, premium materials and attention to detail were critical in designing every component of the Stingray. The new location of the engine is truly the focal point for the car’s design. It’s the heart of this next generation Corvette, and it sits like a jewel in a showcase, visible through the large rear hatch window. The added attention to detail optimized the appearance of every wire, tube, bolt, and fastener, similar to those found in modern track and all-road motorcycle design.
Mark Reuss, President
GENE RAL MOTOR S
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