Monday, January 21, 2013

Seven generations of Corvettes World's first 2014 Corvette sells for $1 million at auction

The 2014 Corvette Stingray, a study in sharp edges and angles, boasts 450 horsepower, 450 pound-feet of torque and a zero-to-60 mph time of less than 4 seconds, according to Chevrolet.

The 2014 Corvette Stingray's interior will include carbon fiber, aluminum and hand-wrapped leather trim pieces, and two 8-inch configurable "infotainment" screens.The 2014 Corvette Stingray's interior will include carbon fiber, aluminum and hand-wrapped leather trim pieces, and two 8-inch configurable "infotainment" screens. 
Chevrolet says that the new Corvette will have a 50/50 weight balance between front and rear, optimal for handling and driver feel.Chevrolet says that the new Corvette will have a 50/50 weight balance between front and rear, optimal for handling and driver feel. 
There will be two seat choices: one for all-around comfort and a "Competition Sport" option with aggressive side bolstering to hold the driver in place during hard cornering.There will be two seat choices: one for all-around comfort and a "Competition Sport" option with aggressive side bolstering to hold the driver in place during hard cornering. Both speed and efficiency are aided by a series of weight-saving measures, including a carbon fiber hood and removable roof panel; composite fenders, doors and rear quarter panels; "carbon-nano" composite underbody panels and a new aluminum frame.Both speed and efficiency are aided by a series of weight-saving measures, including a carbon fiber hood and removable roof panel; composite fenders, doors and rear quarter panels; "carbon-nano" composite underbody panels and a new aluminum frame. The first-generation Corvette was released in 1953. Only 300 were built for the year.The first-generation Corvette was released in 1953. Only 300 were built for the year. 
2014 Corvette
The world's first 2014 Chevy Corvette sold for $1.05 million at a Barrett-Jackson auction. Proceeds from the sale will benefit the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. (Barrett-Jackson / January 21, 2013)

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