2014 CHEVROLET Corvette Stingray Review

When it comes to the dashboard, this holds HD fully-configurable display, flanked by basic-looking analogue dials reminding of the Corvette’s tradition.

To the right, there’s a second HD infotainment display, very easy to use and read. You can even slide this down to reveal the rather generous “secret stash” behind. Another nice trick is the Head Up Display, which is nicely placed in your field of view - this is located in the curve formed between the right wing and the power dome on the middle of the hood.

The ergonomics receive a high score, except for the center console. Here, the shifter and the drive mode selector seem to be place a bit too much towards the back. Operating them will sometimes make your passenger think you deliberately touched elbows with him or her.

During all this time, you sit in an environment that’s covered in premium materials, from leather to aluminum and carbon fiber.

As for the removable carbon top, you can detach and handle this all by your own. You do have to pay attention though, especially when placing it back on the car, so as not to scratch the body. When you’re in the mood for it, the roof can be placed in the generous boot. The latter measures 15.9 cubic feet (450 liters) and you’ll still be able to use it once the top is stowed. By the way, you can also have the panel in a two-piece form or a transparent one. It’s all a matter of dipping into the list of options.

Playing with the C7 Corvette’s roof makes that of the Lamborghini Aventador Roadster seem like a joke. A bad one.

Alas, as somebody closes the hatch, you’ll feel a bit of an ear slap. Chevrolet wanted to get all fancy with the bits that let the air out of the cabin, but we weren’t all that pleased with the result. So be a gentleman and handle your own hatch.

You’ll have the opportunity to do that each time you go shopping, which, by the way, you can in the C7. This Chevrolet has no problem in being used as a daily driver and this means it’s rather civilized within the city’s limits.

The electromechanical steering is light at these city speeds and the ride is decent. Even if you choose the Z51 Performance Pack, which brings a stiffer setup and skip its optional Magnetic Ride Control, the conclusion still stands.