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Is the 2014 Corvette fast?

Is the 2014 Corvette fast?

Chevrolet has just released official performance estimates for its 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray equipped with the Z51 performance package, and so far the new ‘Vette looks promising: 3.8-second 0-60 mph estimate, and a 12.0-second quarter-mile at 119 mph – all thanks to the 2014 Corvette Stingray’s new 460-hp, 465- …

What is the horsepower of a 2014 Corvette Z51?

455 to 460 hp
2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Z51/Horsepower

How long does it take for a Corvette to get to 60?

After a quick burnout to heat the tires and scrub them of any debris, the launch control system aids the Vette on its way to a scorchingly quick run to 60 mph in 2.8 seconds, hammering through the quarter-mile mark with an elapsed time of 11.2 seconds at 122 mph.

How much horsepower does a 2014 C7 Corvette have?

2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray/Horsepower

What kind of tires does a Corvette C7 have?

A stout aluminum frame and Michelin tires are now standard for all Corvettes. The C7’s tech arsenal includes an electronically controlled limited-slip differential, aerodynamic lessons learned from racing, manual-transmission rev matching, and a patented means of sensing tire temperature to fine-tune the chassis.

How big is the new Corvette Stingray Z51?

The Z51 Stingray we weighed at Milford crossed the scales at 3444 pounds, about 100 heavier than a C6 Grand Sport (steel space frame, 436 horsepower, Z06 chassis hardware). Offsetting its comprehensive weight-saving meas­ures, the new Corvette is slightly larger, structurally stiffer, and better equipped than its predecessor.

Which is better the new Corvette or the old corvette?

Offsetting its comprehensive weight-saving meas­ures, the new Corvette is slightly larger, structurally stiffer, and better equipped than its predecessor. The harsh reality is that every feature and function—heated and vented seats, for instance—adds pounds.