2017 Chevrolet Corvette

The all-new Chevrolet Corvette debuted as a 2014 model year. For 2017, it got a new transmission. It features a new LT1 V8 engine, but still has the same 6.2-litre displacement. Power has gone up however, with the new Corvette Stingray producing more horsepower and torque. More interesting is the 7-speed manual transmission it has, with rev-matching technology. For customers who don't like the third pedal, there is a 8-speed automatic transmission, the same gearbox as the previous generation, but tweaked with different internals for better performance. A new electric power steering system and cylinder deactivation help to improve fuel economy, said to be now less than the previous generation. There is a Drive Mode Selector which has 5 settings Weather, Eco, Tour, Sport and Track. Looking at the exterior, we see some similar design elements from other brands such as the new 2013 SRT Viper from the front, the vents and windows of a Nissan GT-R on the side, and rear fender-top vents like... Read More