As Chris Bruce of Motor1.com
reported on the blog last week, even Chevy's engineers said they were startled
by the final results of the C8 Corvette's performance. It has been official
since this fall that the 2020 Chevy Stingray coupe with the Z51 Package hits 60
mph in just 2.9 seconds and smokes through the quarter-mile in 11.2 seconds at
121 mph. Even without the Z51 pack, the new 'Vette accomplishes the 0 to 60 in
3.0 seconds, thanks to its expert engineering and more slippery body.
All of us right here at Jim Butler Chevy of St Louis
have been fascinated to watch the journey
and ultimate development of the new mid-engined model, which is now the
quickest base model ever in Corvette's history. Chevy vehicle performance
manager Alex MacDonald claimed that “The performance of the 2020 Stingray has
by far exceeded expectations”. One of the major changes that made this possible
was the installation of revised camshafts in the engine that increase valve
lift duration. The mill now breathes smoothly through an overhauled intake
manifold that has a higher amount of plenum. The new exhaust uses 4-into-1
twisted headers that are now fabricated to save on weight.
There are three scavenge pumps in the engine's
dry-sump oil system, there to withstand the demands of heavy track
acceleration. The low-profile oil pan also allows for the car to possess a
lower center of gravity. Tremec sources the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission
that the engine runs through, and uses integrated construction that packs the
differential, front drive, controls system, lubrications, and cooling hardware
all into one unit. Many drivers have been raving about the awesome sound the
new 'Vette has at its disposal, and just revving it listening to the pipes
rivals what a good time is had when getting an earful of fine Italian autos
that are 2-3 times the price.
Touring mode is where you can enjoy an all-around
quiet and average daily drive, Sport turns the aggression up a notch, and Track
has a high emphasis on keeping the engine's revs up high where their peak
performance range thrives. The C8 is quite a radical design compared to what
the Corvette has
been since its creation, and it is vital to the car line's future. Customers are
more eager than ever to drive the fast and fairly affordable American
performance car, and scores of enthusiasts are simply eager to see it in its
natural state on the road. The excitement and raw power the Z51 package adds is
undeniable, and the top-of-the-line FE4 trim level includes the 4th
generation development of the magnetic ride adaptive suspension system!