Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Coupe Cabrio
Production years: 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
The Stingray Convertible C7 was the last front-engine, open-top Corvette and honored the glorious 1959 Stingray Racer.
Chevrolet unveiled the C7 Stingray at the 2013 Geneva Motor Show in both shapes as a convertible or a coupe with a removable top. The canvas-top version featured a power-operated roof that folded down behind the seats and protected by a tonneau cover.
Its silhouette was easy to recognize. It had the same sharp nose, a long hood, and an aerodynamic greenhouse. In the rear, the short overhang amplified the sport look. Even with the roof-up, the 2013 Stingray C7 looked good. GM made the canvas-top from a three-ply fabric, including sound-absorbing padding and a glass rear window. The carmaker used carbon fiber for the hood to make the vehicle lighter, enhancing the weight distribution.
Inside, there was a significant improvement over the C6, which wasn't that good on materials quality. The dashboard features a mixed instrument cluster with analog dials and a TFT display which could have been customized to show the information needed by the driver. There was one rotary knob for the drive-mode selector on the central console with a big, round "ESP-off" button in the middle. Another noticeable improvement was the infotainment system that featured an 8" touch-screen display. GM kept the head-up display but with improved functions.
Under the hood, the C7 featured a new, 6.2-liter engine that offered 455 hp and 610 Nm (450 lb-ft) of torque. Chevrolet paired it either with a six-speed automatic transmission or a 7-speed manual. The carmaker upgraded the adaptive dampers with Magnetic ride control and, on the C7, offered more settings than on the C6. It was the last front-engine, rear-wheel-drive Corvette Stingray.
ENGINE SPECS - 6.2l V8 AT (450 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6162 cm3 |
Power: | 331 KW @ 6000 RPM 450 HP @ 6000 RPM 444 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 450 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 610 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 190 mph (306 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6 speed paddle-shift automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | Front: 245/40R18, Rear: 285/35R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177 in (4496 mm) |
Width: | 73.9 in (1877 mm) |
Height: | 48.6 in (1234 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.8/61.6 in (1,595/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.7 in (2710 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10 cuFT (283 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 16 mpg US (14.7 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 26 mpg US (9 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 6.2l V8 MT (450 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | V8 |
Displacement: | 6162 cm3 |
Power: | 331 KW @ 6000 RPM 450 HP @ 6000 RPM 444 BHP @ 6000 RPM |
Torque: | 450 lb-ft @ 4600 RPM 610 Nm @ 4600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 175 mph (282 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6 speed paddle-shift automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | Front: 245/40R18, Rear: 285/35R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 177 in (4496 mm) |
Width: | 73.9 in (1877 mm) |
Height: | 48.6 in (1234 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 62.8/61.6 in (1,595/1,565 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 106.7 in (2710 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 10 cuFT (283 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.32 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3362 lbs (1525 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 12.3 mpg US (19.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.3 mpg US (12.2 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 283 g/km |