2014 Corvette Stingray: Most capable model ever

CHEVROLET released official performance estimates for the 2014 Corvette Stingray, described as the most capable standard Corvette ever. Equipped with the available Z51 performance package, the new Stingray is capable of accelerating from 0 to 97 km/h in 3.8 seconds, braking from 97 km/h to 0 in 32.6 meters, and sustaining 1.03 g in cornering.
Cumulatively, the acceleration, cornering and braking capability of the Corvette Stingray enabled it to lap the Virginia International Raceway’s (VIR) 6.8 km Grand Course in 2:51.78.
“For the new Stingray, we set out to elevate every aspect of the Corvette’s performance,” said Tadge Juechter, Corvette chief engineer. “Considered alone, the acceleration, braking and cornering performance of the Corvette Stingray is truly impressive. More significant is how well they work together, resulting in a lap time at VIR that places the new Stingray in the upper echelon of all sports cars.”
The lap around VIR was conducted in Stingray equipped with the available Z51 performance package and magnetic ride control. The vehicle that conducted the lap was modified only with safety features like a racing seat and harness and fire extinguisher system.
“The new Stingray constantly communicates feedback to the driver, which makes you feel incredibly confident behind the wheel,” said Jim Mero, Corvette vehicle dynamics engineer. “That confidence encourages you to attack each corner because the Stingray drives so well; the tire grip is incredible, the steering response is some of the best I’ve ever experienced, the magnetic ride dampers allow little body roll through the corner, while still soaking up the rumble strips when you clip the apex,” he said. “It’s just addictive on the track.