Coming soon: Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 2024 | Daily driving | Consumer Guide® The Daily Drive
To celebrate its 70order For its birthday, Chevrolet will unveil the Corvette E-Ray 2024. This will mark the legendary performance car’s leap into the electric age, as well as the first time it will offer enhanced traction of the powertrain. all cakes.
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The E-Ray is essentially a Corvette hybrid. It has the same mid-mounted 6.2-liter V8 petrol engine as the standard model, producing 495 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque to the rear wheels. The “E” in the E-Ray comes from a 160hp electric motor powered by a 1.9 kWh battery pack that sends power to the front wheels. It’s a similar principle to what Toyota uses for its AWD hybrid models like the Prius and RAV4.
E-Ray does not require plug-in charging. Drivers can select “Stealth Mode” to operate the vehicle entirely on battery power at speeds up to 45 mph. The company hasn’t disclosed the range of performance the feature offers or the potential fuel economy benefits, although it did say that the electric motor also supports Active Fuel Management, for allows the gasoline engine to run on four cylinders for a long time under conditions. suitable driving conditions.
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According to Chevrolet, the combination of the petrol engine and electric motor can propel the car from 0 to 100 km/h in 2.5 seconds, while running a quarter mile in just 10.5 seconds. Supporting the AWD system are 20-inch front and 21-inch rear wheels and GM’s 4.0 Magnetic Cruise Control System. All stopped with Brembo carbon ceramic brakes.
On the outside, the E-Ray shares the wide-body styling with the ultra-high-performance Corvette Z06. Available exterior treatments will include 14 paint colors, black exhaust tips, bright painted badging, carbon fiber wheels and ground effects. The cabin will offer a choice of seven interior colors, two carbon fiber trim packages and dark green additional accents.
The Chevrolet Corvette E-Ray 2024 will be available later this year as a coupe or hardtop, with prices starting at $104,295 and $111,295, respectively. Production is expected to sell out quickly with any available retail models claiming a substantial premium on the MSRP.
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The E-Ray is the next logical step in Chevrolet’s flagship vehicle development. The increased performance, handling and all-weather capabilities of the AWD system make an already attractive sports car even more appealing. While its standard six-figure price may seem high, compared to other exotic brands, we think the E-Ray looks like a bargain.
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