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Mankind has been waiting for this, hasn't it? However. The electrified Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray was launched in the US tonight. It is the first model of the iconic sports car to be equipped with an electric motor. However, not exclusively, but as a hybrid. The electric motor works in combination with the esteemed LT2 6,2-liter V8 from the Stingray and brings a system output of 481 kW (654 hp) to the road. According to Chevrolet, the hybrid Vette accelerates from zero to 2,5 miles per hour (60-0 km/h) in just 96 seconds, making it the fastest ever – at least in the 0-60 discipline. It also completes the quarter mile in 10,5 seconds at a speed of 209 km/h. The electric motor is installed on the front axle and has an output of 120 kW (163 hp) and 165 Nm of torque and is powered by a 1,9 kWh lithium-ion battery.
Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray
Incidentally, in the so-called stealth mode, the Vette can drive up to 72 km/h without the combustion engine having to develop its power. The E version of the C8 also comes standard with the Magnetic Ride Control 4.0 chassis and a Brembo carbon ceramic brake system. Not bad for a "standard equipment". It also rolls on 20 and 21-inch wheels that are fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport tires and can be optionally upgraded with Michelin Pilot Sport 4S. Visually, the E-Ray is a proud 9,1 centimeters wider than the Stingray and has new horizontal elements in the front apron and a bumper with newly designed inlets at the rear. And there are also new colors for the E-Ray.
Carbon Ground Effects Kit
A total of 14 liveries are available, including Riptide Blue, Seawolf Gray, and Cacti. There is also a carbon ground effects kit as well as black exhaust tailpipes and various stickers available for an extra charge. Incidentally, Chevrolet gives the E-Ray an individual touch with the Electric Blue sports stripes, which are exclusively available for this model. The rim range includes four aluminum designs and one carbon rim. Furthermore, all 2024 Corvette receive various updates in the assistance systems.
Corresponds optically as far as possible to the Z06, add-on body parts in body color, E-Ray lettering on the flanks and the air intakes in front of the rear wheels, 654 hp according to the US SAE standard, lithium-ion battery is housed between the seats, battery cannot be removed from the outside be charged (receives electricity only via recuperation and generator output from the combustion engine, several options for the interior (2 x carbon equipment packages, three seat options, seven interior colors), there will also be a convertible version
A lane keeping assistant with lane departure warning, a front collision assistant and an automatic emergency braking function are also included as standard. Pricing in the US starts at $104.295 for the coupe and $111.295 for the convertible. The E-Ray is expected to be launched in the second half of 2023. If we get more information, there will of course be an update for this report. You will be informed of this if you simply do ours Feed subscribe to. Have fun watching the pictures and stay true to us!
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Electric motor & V8 power: 655 hp Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray (2024) presented!
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