BOY'S TOYS CULTURE
By Alfredo Peñalosa
Sport and Track modes, the latter of which quickly became our go-to setting, with both modes opening the exhaust baffles and stiffening up the suspension.
Corvette has featured a hardtop convertible option, with the drop top operating in merely 16 seconds at speeds up to 30 mph while still maintaining the vehicle’s rear trunk space, even with the roof down.
On the inside, the Corvette features a gorgeous driver-centric cabin design, with cleverly placed buttons for driver and passenger climate control settings along the center console.
The new C8 Corvette has already received massive acclaim, winning multiple Car of the Year awards in addition to taking home the GTLM class win in the 2020 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship. Yet even with all the industry accolades and racing recognition, I have to admit, at such a competitive asking price I was skeptical of the new Corvette’s real-world performance. Having tested many of the industry’s finest supercars, I was waiting for the new Corvette to fall short of expectations – but it never happened. Each opportunity to get behind the wheel was an exhilarating experience, and performance never faltered. Whether on the city streets or the open highway, the Stingray did much more than just turn heads: it somehow managed to break the mold on what it means to be a supercar. This isn’t just a high-priced piece of art you store in a garage for fear of adding too many miles. This is a car that was meant to be driven, every day, and driven fast!
A racing inspired hexagonal steering wheel allows for easy viewing access to the model’s 12-inch digital instrument panel, while the 8-inch touchscreen infotainment system is strategically angled toward the driver. Various interior trim levels come in a variety of colors and options of leather, micro suede, and carbon fiber, as well as three different seating choices. Overall, the new interior is a substantial improvement over previous versions and far exceeded our expectations. The new Stingray is available as both a coupe and a convertible, with nearly identical performance metrics. This also marks the first time a
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