It’s official: the first-ever mid-engine Chevrolet Corvette has arrived in the Philippines, just a few days it was teased on social media. After bringing in previous-generation C7, The Covenant Car Company, Inc. (TCCCI) listened to customer feedback and brought in a higher performance, full-spec C8 this time around.
With Chevrolet reaching the limits of what its front-engine, rear-wheel drive Corvette could do, they took on the challenge to build an even higher-performance version—one that reaches supercar levels. At the heart of the all-new Corvette is a 6.2-liter small block V8 engine. Equipped with the Z51 package, it brings out 474 horsepower and 613 Nm of torque. This is then mated to an 8-speed double clutch automatic. Zero to 100 km/h is quoted at 3.55 seconds.
Hand-in-hand with the engine is a brand-new platform designed around the center tunnel as its backbone. Meanwhile, a new performance-oriented suspension system is equipped with Magnetic Selective Drive Control. This adaptive damper system enables the Corvette to achieve higher levels of performance without any detriment to ride quality. Moreover, the front suspension can be raised by 40 mm to help this sportscar traverse speed bumps or steep driveways. It can even memorize GPS coordinates to automatically raise the ride height. For the Philippine market, customers can choose between black or silver-colored alloy wheels shod with 245/35R19 front and 305/30R20 rear tires.
Inside, the 2022 Corvette comes with GT2 Bucket seats with 8-way power adjustable driver’s seat. A new squared-off two-spoke small-diameter steering wheel, meanwhile, enables for an unobscured view of the 12-inch digital gauge cluster. A 14-speaker Bose sound system provides an unparalleled audio experience. A Performance Data Recorder is also standard. The PDR is an advanced driving analysis tool which can also act as a dashcam.
The 2022 Corvette Stingray is priced at P 9,915,888 and is available in five colors: Torch Red, Artic White, Ceramic Matrix Gray Metallic, Silver Flare Metallic, Hypersonic Gray Metallic. The interior color is Adrenaline Red with Jet Black.
It will be available at all authorized 22 Chevrolet dealerships and will come with a 5-year / 100,000-kilometer warranty.
Check the full specs below.
2022 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray Dimensions & Weights
- Overall Length: 4,634 mm
- Overall Width: 1,934 mm / 2,150 mm (with mirrors)
- Overall Height: 1,235 mm
- Wheelbase: 2,722 mm
- Front Track: 1,647 mm
- Rear Track: 1,590 mm
- Curb Weight: 1,655 to 1,665 kilograms
- Weight Distribution: 40 percent front / 60 percent rear
- Fuel Tank Capacity: 40 liters
- Cargo Volume: 356.8 liters
- Ground Clearance: 135 mm
- Engine Location: Mid-Engine
- Displacement: 6,162 cc
- Fuel System: Direct Injection w/ Active Fuel Management
- Fuel Type: Unleaded / 95 octane minimum
- Output: 474 horsepower
- Torque: 613 Nm
- Bore x Store: 103.25 x 92 mm
- Compression Ratio: 11.5:1
- Cylinder Head / Block: Aluminum
- Transmission: 8-speed Paddle Shift Dual Clutch
- Drive Wheel: Rear
- Aluminum Frame: Standard
- Z51 Performance Brakes (345 mm vented/slotted front, 350 mm vented/slotted rear)
- Red Brake Calipers with Z51 Logo
- Z51 Performance Suspension
- Magnetic Selective Drive Control Suspension System
- Performance Traction Management
- Performance Exhaust
- Performance Rear Axle Ratio
- Electric Limited Slip Differential (eLSD)
- Z51 Rear Spoiler
- Front Splitter
- Five-Trident Alloy Wheels (19 x 8.5 front, 20 x 10 rear)
- Wheels: 245/35R19 front, 305/30R20 rear
- Heavy-Duty Cooling System
- E-Boost System, Two-Circuit Front-to-Rear Split System
- Short/Long Arm Double Wishbone w/ Monotube Shock Absorbers
- Front Lift Adjustable Height w/ Memory
- Driver Modes: Tour, Weather, Sport, Track, My Mode w/ Z Mode Button
- Variable Ratio Rack & Pinion w/ EPS
- Power Tilt / Telescopic
- Suede Micro-Fiber Wrapped Two-Spoke w/ Galvano Paddle Shifters, Audio, Driver Info, Cruise Control
- Carbon Fiber Removable Roof Panel
- LED Auto-Leveling Headlamp w/ LED DRL, Auto On/Off, Tunnel Detection
- Heated Power Mirror w/ Driver’s Side Auto Dimming, Integrated Turn Signal Lights (Carbon Flash Housing)
- Aluminized Quad Tip Exhaust Pipes w/ Stainless Steel Tips
- LED Taillights
- Frameless Windshield Wiper
- LED Lighting w/ Carbon Fiber Closeout on Engine Cover
- Suede, Jet Black/Adrenaline Red Color
- Leather Seating w/ Suede Microfiber Inserts
- GT2 Bucket Seats w/ 8-way Power Seat
- Seat Memory Package
- Heated & Ventilated Seats
- Electric Door Opener Switch
- Hatch Release Push Button
- Driver Information Center (12-inch Color Display w/ Heads Up Display)
- Dual Zone Climate Control w/ Pollen Filter
- 8-inch HD Touchscreen MyLink with 14-Speaker Bose Sound System, Wireless Apple CarPlay, Wireless Android Auto
- Performance Data Recorder
- Passive Entry System
- Push Start/Stop Button
- Remote Engine Start
- Electric Parking Brake
- HD Front Vision Camera w/ Curb View
- HD Rear Vision Camera w/ Dynamic Guidelines, Ultrasonic Park Assist
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System
- Frameless, Electrochromatic Inside Rear View Mirror
- Front & Side Airbags
- Anti-Lock Braking System w/ EBD, Brake Assist
- Electronic Stability Control w/ Traction Control System
short of 10m for a ferrari wannabe corvette? what does chevrolet think corvette is, a 911? come on, it even looks like an aurelio for damns sake!
ReplyDeleteHave you seen how this thing performs? For that price, it's a definite bargain.
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