2021 Corvette: True Performance
Precision makes its presence known.
The mid-engine marvel continues to carve its legacy with every push of the ignition. Get behind the wheel and experience the balance of design and performance that puts Corvette, and whoever is driving it, out in front. For 2021, the head-turning presence and performance of Corvette is pushed even further with new available design options, FE2 suspension, Driver Mode Selector Visualization and wireless Apple CarPlay® and wireless Android Auto™ compatibility.
When you design the next generation of a car as iconic as Corvette, you get a beautifully sculpted mid-engine sports car that makes a powerful statement. Not your everyday car, but a car you want to drive every day. And with aerodynamic components integrated throughout, its form is functional and beautiful.
The mid-engine configuration provides incredible visibility, responsiveness and driving feel. The engine placement provides rear weight bias, meaning more power is directed to the rear wheels where it matters most. And with the windshield positioned over the front wheels, the downforce is improved over the seventh-generation, without the need for a front air dam.
The 2021 Corvette offers a retractable hardtop. It adds just 77 pounds to the weight of the vehicle and flows seamlessly into the body while maintaining Stingray’s impressive storage capabilities. Available in body-color or Carbon Flash, the hardtop can activate at speeds up to 30 mph. Whether you’re on the road with top down or on the track with the top up, performance stays high with the most track-capable Corvette convertible in history.
Every detail is designed to provide a natural and immersive driving experience that’s tailored to you. Each button is exactly where it needs to be for comfortable, intuitive use. And with a variety of seat combinations to choose from, there’s sure to be one that perfectly suits you.
GT1
Standard on 1LT and 2LT, the GT1 seat is wrapped in genuine Mulan leather and designed for long distance and support.
GT2
Available on 2LT and standard on 3LT, the GT2 seat features carbon-fiber trim with a seatback halo and is wrapped in genuine Napa leather.
COMPETITION SPORT
The available Competition Sport seat provides aggressive bolsters for track driving, with performance textile in high-wear areas.
2021 CORVETTE
Winner – 2021 Car and Driver 10Best
What happens when you set out to improve upon a storied legacy of small block engines? You get the 6.2L LT2 V8. A no-compromises powerhouse that’s been architecturally transformed to sit lower for improved handling.
PURE AND PRECISE SHIFTING
Every part had to earn its way onto this car, and the standard dual-clutch transmission is no different. It features lightning-quick shifts, combining the smoothness of an automatic with the action and control of a manual. And since there’s no deceleration between shifts, your lap times will benefit too.
MAGNETIC RIDE CONTROL™ 4.0
This next-generation damping system reads the road every millisecond and adapts in as little as 10–15 milliseconds. An innovative suspension fluid contains metal particles that align and become rigid in an instant, giving you the confidence and control to push harder while staying planted. New for 2021, Magnetic Ride Control is available without the Z51 Performance Package (FE2).
This powerful machine is equipped with a serious command center. From the latest Chevrolet Infotainment 3 system† with 8-inch diagonal color touch-screen to the ingenious available Front Lift, every feature was included to improve your drive. With available technologies like the Performance Data Recorder and color Head-Up Display, the car just may help improve your driving skills too.
Your digital driving coach is back and better than ever with 1080p recording that provides a high-quality reproduction of your drive. Capture acceleration speed, braking, gear choice, sound and more with this available feature designed to help make you one with the car. And when you’re away from the track, PDR can act as a dash cam with auto-record for your daily drives.
Additionally, PDR is equipped with Valet Mode that can be used to monitor the use of your Corvette when others are behind the wheel, recording video and vehicle data, letting you hand off your car with peace of mind.
A DREAM 68 YEARS IN THE MAKING
A source of joy for generations, this latest iteration is the sum of everything that’s come before it, yet it’s like nothing you’ve seen. A new Corvette is just around the corner.
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*Article Source: chevrolet.com
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