2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray

The beast under the hood is an all new direct-injection 6.2-liter small-block V-8 engine dubbed the LT1. It produces 450 horsepower and 450 pound-feet of torque, making it the most powerful standard Corvette ever launched.

Engine Specifications:

Displacement	6.2-liters
Bore & stroke	4.06 in. x 3.62 in.
Block material	Cast aluminum
Cylinder head material	Cast aluminum
Valvetrain	Overhead valve, two valves per cylinder
Fuel delivery	Direct injection
Compression ratio	11.5:1
Horsepower	450 (est.)
Torque (lb-ft)	450 (est.)

To cope with stringent carbon emissions and fuel efficiency regulations , the Corvette Stingray sports an Active Fuel Management system that will shut down four cylinders, leaving the`Vette with a 3.1-liter 4-pot engine, for unmatched fuel efficiency when V-8 power isn’t needed . The engine will also feature direct injection and variable valve timing to help it use less fuel. In fact, GM anticipates greater than a 26 mpg highway city rating for the 2014 Corvette, which is quite spectacular when compared to its petrol-chugging rivals.

While the engine has a dual personality, where one sips fuel and the other fires all eight cylinders like a madman, which — thanks to the weight savings of the new aluminum chassis, and a carbon-fiber hood and roof — warps the ’Vette Stingray from 0 to 60 mph in under four seconds and to an anticipated top speed of 180 to 190 mph.

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Specifications

Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, DOHC, in-line 3-cylinder
Capacity	2294cc
Bore/Stroke	101.6 x 94.3mm
Fuel System	Multipoint sequential electronic fuel injection with twin butterflies and progressive linkage on primary butterflies
Exhaust	Stainless steel 3 into 1 into 2, large volume catalysts in front of chrome-plated exhaust
Final Drive	Shaft
Clutch	Wet, multi-plate
Gearbox	5-speed constant mesh
Oil Capacity	5.9 liters (1.6 US gals)
Frame	Tubular steel, twin spine
Swingarm	Twin-sided, steel (houses drive shaft)
Wheel Front	Cast aluminum alloy 5 spoke, 17 x 3.5in
Wheel Rear	Cast aluminum alloy 5 spoke, 16 x 7.5in
Tire Front	150/80 R17
Tire Rear	240/50 R16
Suspension Front	KYB 43mm upside down forks, 120mm travel
Suspension Rear	KYB black spring twin shocks with 5 position adjustable preload, 105mm rear wheel travel
Brakes Front	Twin 320mm floating discs, Nissin 4-piston fixed calipers, Nissin ABS system
Brakes Rear	Single 316mm fixed disc, Brembo 2-piston floating caliper, Nissin ABS system
Instrument Display/Functions	Analogue speedometer featuring LCD odometer, trip information, clock and analogue tachometer featuring fuel level indicator, gear position indicator
Length	2500 mm (98.3 in)
Width (handlebars)	970mm (38.2in)
Height without mirrors	1165mm (45.8in)
Seat Height	750mm (29.5in)
Wheelbase	1695mm (66.7in)
Rake/Trail	32˚/148mm
Fuel Tank Capacity / Efficiency	24 liters (6.3 US gals)
Wet Weight (ready to ride)	367 kg (807 lbs)
Maximum Power	148PS / 146bhp / 109 kW @ 5750rpm
Maximum Torque	221Nm / 163 ft.lbs @ 2750rpm
Fuel Efficiency	29 MPG City / 45 MPG Highway *Estimated from fuel economy tests on a sample motorcycle conducted under ideal laboratory conditions. Actual mileage may vary based upon personal riding habits, weather, vehicle condition, and other factors.
MSRP	$14,999