By now, most of you should know that I am a Corvette guy. It has been at least one year since the C7 broke cover, and this is my first post dedicated solely to the latest Corvette generation. The C7 does not share any of the same components as its predecessor and sheds the "plastic fantastic" image some folks may have of the Vette in general. Under the hood is a 6.2-liter LT1 V8 making 455 ponies and 460 foot-pounds of torque. It can go from 0 to 60 in 3.5 seconds. The two transmission offerings with the new Vette are a 7-speed manual and an 8-speed automatic. One cool feature the C7 Stingray has that no other vehicle before it contained is the Performance Data Recorder. This allows the driver to record lap times on any racetrack and film the experience. Another unique feature available in the Corvette C7 Stingray is Valet Mode. If the owner ever decides to hand the keys over to a valet, he or she can set the vehicle in Valet Mode so the valet doesn't mess with its features. Valet Mode also tracks the speed at which the valet is traveling at in the vehicle. This feature is also useful for when the owner lends his or her Corvette to someone other than a valet, especially an individual they know they can't trust with the vehicle. For those of you who don't know, the Corvette has been manufactured in Bowling Green, Kentucky for many years. The new Corvette will be the first generation to be offered in Europe and other global markets, even though some examples of previous Vettes have been imported to Europe and GM is currently phasing out the Chevrolet brand there. Overall, the C7 has improved greatly over its predecessor, and still remains the best bang-for-your-buck sports car. Lastly, to all of our American viewers, have a safe and enjoyable Fourth of July weekend.
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